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Religion in Genealogy Part 4: Jews

I have to say that I am rather enjoying writing the posts in this series. Not only have I been able to share with you information that I already knew, but I have also set out to research things that I don’t know. Religion plays a huge role in researching our ancestors, and I am happy to be learning more about the various religions while sharing it with you. So far this series has covered the Quakers & Shakers, Anabaptists, and Huguenots & Doukhobors. Today my focus is going to be on the Jews. Jews practice the religion of Judaism, … Continue reading →

Jewish Cemeteries of Massachusetts

When I lived in Massachusetts as a teenager, I had the good fortune of getting a great first job at a wonderful place. The Worcester Jewish Community Center was not only a great place to work; it was a place where I made many friends during the ten years that I worked there and a place where I learned a great deal about Judaism. Massachusetts has quite a few large Jewish communities, and as a result, quite a few Jewish cemeteries. Today I decided to learn a little bit about the Jewish cemeteries of Massachusetts. The first Jewish cemetery was … Continue reading →