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Goal 2: Libraries and Archives




Goal 2: Learn about library, archive and other resources for Jewish research.


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AExplore Jewish American resources.


  1. Watch this video for an introduction to Jewish research.

    AA—Genealogical Resources—54:04 - 2015


  2. Archives: Explore the genealogy page for the American Jewish Archives site.
  3. Learn more about Jewish records in various archives.

    RT—Surfing USA: Jewish Archival Collections—61:34 - 2025


  4. Family History Library: Learn about Jewish genealogy research at the Family History Library.

    Secrets of Jewish Genealogical Research—56:37 - 2014



  5. Headstones: Learn about Hebrew naming and how to read headstones.

    Hebrew Naming and How to Read Headstones—6:38 - 2016


    7 Popular Symbols on Jewish Headstones—3:36 - 2015



  6. Newspapers: Explore Jewish-American newspaper resources on the Ancestor Hunt site.
  7. Message Boards: Use the Ancestry message boards to read or post questions about Jewish research.