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The Center for Jewish History

The Center for Jewish History in New York City illuminates history, culture, and heritage.The Center provides a collaborative home for five partner organizations: American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research.

The partners’ archives comprise the world’s largest and most comprehensive archive of the modern Jewish experience outside of Israel. The Center’s experts…

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Jewish Populations in Europe, 1750 – 1950: Maps for Your Research

Jewish Populations in Europe, 1750 – 1950: Maps for Your Research

Monday, December 14 6:30pm

With
the frequently changing borders of European countries in the 18th –
20th centuries, it can be a challenge to understand the locations of
Jewish communities of interest within those countries. On behalf of the
International Institute for Jewish Genealogy, Sandy Crystall developed…

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November 1 – December 14, 2015

The Center for Jewish History’s landmark Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute will showcase its vast resources and host expert speakers on specific genealogy topics throughout November and December in an ongoing event series called “Family History Today.” Whether visitors are just beginning their family history searches or are expert genealogists, all are welcome to join in the…

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The Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute

Have you ever wanted to know more about your heritage or family history? The Center for Jewish History offers a landmark genealogy institute that is open to all.

Visit us to get unparalleled free, personalized assistance from a skilled librarian who can help you navigate resources and databases,…

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