What landsmanshaft minute books can tell you about your family
Many Jewish immigrants belonged to a society of people from their home town. Its minute books can hold facts about your family found nowhere else.
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Notes on old letters and family history
Practical advice for families and genealogists working with Yiddish and Hebrew documents.
Why old Yiddish handwriting is so hard to read
Families are often surprised that a fluent Yiddish speaker in the family could not read grandpa’s letters. Here is why.
How to scan old family letters for translation
A good scan can decide whether a faded word is readable. You don’t need special equipment, just a little care.
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