JewishGen Talks: Sunrise, Sunset: Beginning Your Journey into Ashkenazi Jewish Genealogy

Join JewishGen’s Chief Genealogist Caitlin Hollander Waas for an engaging introduction to the world of Ashkenazi Jewish family research. This session will explore the fundamentals of tracing your roots—understanding how geography, history, language, and migration shaped the records and names we work with today. Learn where to begin, what resources and tools can help you, and how to navigate the unique challenges of Ashkenazi genealogy. Whether you’re just getting started or hoping to fill in missing branches, this talk will provide the context, strategies, and inspiration to illuminate your family’s journey from the old country to the present day.