This updated comparative overview was enjoyable, highlighting Jewish record collections and research tools on the renowned "Genealogy Giants" websites. Ellen compared Ancestry, FamilySearch, FindMyPast, and MyHeritage, featuring numerous significant record examples.
The lecture provided insights into how each platform can aid in documenting Jewish families, along with tips on their best features and potential challenges. It also highlighted the current partnerships between JewishGen and both Ancestry and MyHeritage.
Ellen Kowitt (pronounced KO-witt like KO-dak) is the founder and principal genealogist at Sole Searching Genealogy & Historical Research. With a focus on American records and Jewish ancestry, she is a regular speaker at national conferences and has contributed articles to Family Tree Magazine and Avotaynu: The International Journal on Jewish Genealogy.
Ellen holds a B.A. from Alfred University and has a 25-year background in marketing management and communications prior to her full-time research career. She has completed ProGen and various genealogical institutes, and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Ellen has held numerous leadership roles within the genealogy community and is currently the Director of the JewishGen USA Research Division and the DAR National Vice Chair of Jewish Specialty Research. A New York native, Ellen now lives in Colorado with her family.
More information can be found at www.EllenKowitt.com.
The lecture provided insights into how each platform can aid in documenting Jewish families, along with tips on their best features and potential challenges. It also highlighted the current partnerships between JewishGen and both Ancestry and MyHeritage.
Ellen Kowitt (pronounced KO-witt like KO-dak) is the founder and principal genealogist at Sole Searching Genealogy & Historical Research. With a focus on American records and Jewish ancestry, she is a regular speaker at national conferences and has contributed articles to Family Tree Magazine and Avotaynu: The International Journal on Jewish Genealogy.
Ellen holds a B.A. from Alfred University and has a 25-year background in marketing management and communications prior to her full-time research career. She has completed ProGen and various genealogical institutes, and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Ellen has held numerous leadership roles within the genealogy community and is currently the Director of the JewishGen USA Research Division and the DAR National Vice Chair of Jewish Specialty Research. A New York native, Ellen now lives in Colorado with her family.
More information can be found at www.EllenKowitt.com.
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