Stories from the Archives

Polish Jewish Ancestry Records and Citizenship Eligibility: A Legal Research Guide
Guide to Polish Jewish ancestry records, the 1920 citizenship cutoff, and how Holocaust-era documents determine eligibility for Polish citizenship claims. Read more...
Article 6 — How Immigration Records Help Jewish Genealogy Research
Immigration records are often one of the most valuable resources for Jewish genealogy research, especially for families whose relatives emigrated from Eastern Europe before or after World War II. Read more...
Article 2 — How to Trace Jewish Ancestry Records in Poland
Tracing Jewish ancestry in Poland often involves combining family stories, historical archives, immigration records, and wartime documentation. Read more...