Kalikow Center Talks: Introduction to JewishGen

Discover the power of JewishGen with Michael Waas, Assistant Director of JewishGen’s Sephardic Research Division. In this engaging introductory session, you will learn how to navigate JewishGen’s extensive databases and research tools, uncover valuable family history records, and take the first steps toward tracing your Jewish roots with confidence.
During this presentation, Michael will provide an overview of the JewishGen website, highlight its most valuable research resources, and share practical strategies for beginning and advancing your genealogical research. Whether you are new to Jewish genealogy or looking to deepen your research skills, this program will help you make the most of JewishGen’s wealth of records and resources.

About the Speaker:

Michael Waas is a professional genealogist and historian specializing in Sephardic Jewish history and genealogy. He is the founder of Hollander-Waas Jewish Heritage Services and holds degrees from New College of Florida and the University of Haifa, where his award-winning research focused on the heritage of Jews from the former Ottoman Empire. A frequent international lecturer, he has presented on Jewish genealogy, Sephardic history, and DNA research across the United States, Europe, and Israel. Waas is currently Scholar-in-Residence at the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society and a J.D. candidate at New York Law School.