#Genealogy

Our Noble Heritage

Regardless of our station in life, we all have a noble heritage. The fact that we are here today to even ponder our beginnings means that...

Mar 8, 20195 min read

Lineage, and especially Yichus - Pedigree, has always been of great importance to the Jewish People. To have pedigree as Jew, one had to...

Jul 10, 20184 min read

Previously we discussed Arthur Kurzweil’s genealogical research into his father's side of the family. Now we will continue on his journey...

Feb 25, 20185 min read

Any genealogist researching their family history essentially becomes a detective, only without the official title. They must research,...

Feb 22, 20183 min read

Just a few days ago, the 19th of Shvat, marked an important day for thousands of people. The common thread between them is their shared...

Feb 13, 20184 min read

“ For man is a tree of the field” -Deutoronomy 20:19 Tonight we are celebrating the New Year for Trees, Tu BShvat. As we learn from the...

Feb 2, 20183 min read

“It always takes twice as long and costs twice as much as you think it will“ This well known expression deftly addresses the common...

Jan 26, 20182 min read

(Based on Gamliel Beyderman's guest post previously published on Matzav.com) Over his Chanukah break, my 14-year old yeshiva bochur went...

Sep 4, 20174 min read