Jewish Genealogy Cheat Sheet

You'll love this if:

• You're tracing Jewish ancestors who immigrated from Europe
• You've taken a DNA test and discovered, for the first time, that you have Jewish ancestry
• You want essential facts and resources for Jewish genealogy accessible at your fingertips

The Cheat Sheet contains:

• a breakdown of the Jewish diaspora, with notes about how Jewish communities in different parts of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa developed
• a timeline of Jewish history in Eastern Europe
• an overview of the tools available at JewishGen, one of the most useful Jewish genealogy websites
• sources for finding the name of your ancestor's hometown, a critical piece of information
• tips for tracking your ancestor's hometown despite border changes and changing place names
• a roundup of key Jewish genealogy records, such as ketubah marriage contracts and yizkor books
• two key factors to consider when reviewing DNA results
• guides to Jewish names, the Hebrew language, and the Jewish calendar
• a listing of the best websites, books, archives and organizations to consult in Jewish research

The Jewish Genealogy Cheat Sheet comes in a portable PDF you can load up on your iPad, tablet or laptop for on-site research, as well as print out to keep on your desk or in your research binder for easy reference.