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While genealogical research often begins with familiar sources like civil records and census documents, the unique story of your family can also be found in far less expected places.
In this fascinating presentation, Sharon Liberman Mintz- Curator of Jewish Art at the Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary and Senior International Specialist of Judaica at Sotheby’s- explores how printed Hebrew books, illuminated manuscripts, and ceremonial objects of Judaica serve as powerful tools for genealogical discovery.

Learn how to look beyond conventional records and uncover:

- Embedded Personal History: Traces of births, marriages, and daily lives woven directly into Hebrew texts.

- Material Evidence: Dedicatory notes, owners’ signatures, and memorial annotations left behind by earlier generations.

- Overlooked Archives: How libraries, museums, and collections of Jewish material culture hold the keys to reconstructing lost branches of your family tree.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how material culture can transform your family history into a deeper narrative about community, memory, and cultural continuity.

Watch the full replay here: https://youtu.be/brVelrUwyU4

JewishGen.org JewishGen Talks: Discovering Family History in Hebrew Manuscripts and Objects of Judaica