* shlep- (Yid.) to proceed or move especially slowly, tediously, awkwardly, or carelessly As a child I remember going to the Jewish section of the cemetery with my Mom. She knew where the Engel family was buried and would lead the way. We would gather small stones as we approached so that we could … Continue reading Shlepping* to the Cemetery
Researching Your Jewish Family History and Heritage
(Originally a guest post on the JewishGen blog on June 17, 2010) In 2008, I suffered a great loss when all three of my remaining grandparents passed away. As I began to reflect on the relationships that I had with them, I realized how little I really knew. I spoke with my parents and … Continue reading Researching Your Jewish Family History and Heritage
Interviewing Bubbe*
*bubbe/strong (Yid.) grandmother For those looking to get started in researching your Jewish genealogy there are many ways to get started. From experience, I have learned that the best place to start is in talking with the oldest generations of your Jewish family. My grandmother was one of those rare people who wrote down her … Continue reading Interviewing Bubbe*
Research, Classes, and Writing!
What a crazy couple of weeks! It's been a great time, but unfortunately it's meant that I haven't written much for this blog. Are you wondering what I've been up to? Well, regardless... you're going to find out! First of all, I've gotten quite excited about my involvement in writing for The In-Depth Genealogist digi-mag. … Continue reading Research, Classes, and Writing!
What a Dream Revealed
Earlier this week I woke up with a dream that I'd had at the forefront of my mind. For whatever reason, I was dreaming that I had looked at newspaper articles on the Fleckman family in Texas and found some great information. I have heard stories from other genealogists about cases of genealogical serendipity, but … Continue reading What a Dream Revealed
Jen Alford 