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Genealogy Gems in the Forverts

Sun, Feb 12

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via Zoom

The Forverts (Jewish Daily Forward) a leading Yiddish newspaper in the United States throughout the 20th century, is available to browse online. In this lecture, genealogy researcher Michael Morgenstern will examine hidden genealogical gems found in this newspaper.

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Genealogy Gems in the Forverts
Genealogy Gems in the Forverts

Time & Location

Feb 12, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CST

via Zoom

About The Event

On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 1 PM CST, Michael Morgenstern will present a program, Genealogical Gems in the Forverts (Jewish Daily Forward). Founded in 1897, the Forverts was a leading Yiddish-language newspaper in the United States throughout the 20th century. Most of this newspaper is available to browse digitally for free through the online Historical Jewish Press database. This lecture will examine hidden genealogical gems within this newspaper, some of which can be found with minimal Yiddish skills and some guidance from Michael. Among these gems are personal inquiries submitted by readers seeking information on their relatives, letters to the editor, and the “Gallery of Missing Husbands.” This lecture will also cover the historical and cultural context of the newspaper, which will help evaluate its relevance to a researcher's individual family history. 

Michael Morgenstern is a native of Los Angeles, California. He has been an avid genealogy researcher since he was in high school in…

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