The 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy will be held in Jerusalem, 6-10 July 2015. Haim Ghiuzeli, Director of Databases at Beit Hatfutsot, will lecture on “New Developments at Beit Hatfutsoth” and “Visual Documentation of Jewish Soldiers in Foreign Armies”. Conference site: http://iajgs2015.org/

My Family Story is one of Beit Hatfutsot’s most innovative flagship programs. Young participants in Israel and worldwide Jewish communities, embark on a meaningful, personal, and experiential, multigenerational Jewish heritage project. Through personal research and inspiring creativity the students produce an art display illustrating their families’ roots and connection to the greater story of the […]

Throughout the Jewish world, students research and write their roots and heritage stories. This marks a milestone moment in the lives of young Jewish students in Israel and around the world when they are challenged for the first time to find their own personal and unique story that emphasizes their Jewish identity. My Family Story program, led by The International […]