Hollander-Waas Jewish Heritage Services

02/27/2024

On March 7th, at 2pm EST, co-founder Michael Waas will be lecturing as part of the JewishGen Talks' series. He will be discussing the history and genealogy of the Izmir Jewish community and a discovery that he made last year in the Ottoman Archives: a surviving census register from the 1830s with surnames!

This lecture will be exciting and you will not want to miss this one! Click the link for details on the lecture and how to register for it. We hope to see you there!

Co-founder Michael Waas will be speaking on March 7, 2024 at 2 pm EST as part of the JewishGen Talk’s series about a discovery he made last year working in the Ottoman Archives: a surviving register from the first formal census of Ottoman Izmir in 1830s that contained a surprise: surnames of the J...

10/24/2023

Delve into the rich tapestry of Greece's ancient Jewish community! For over 2,200 years, Jews have woven their history into the fabric of this land, from the time of the Second Temple to the present. Greece boasts one of the oldest continuous Jewish Diasporic communities, a rich tapestry of Romaniote, Ashkenazi, and Sephardi Jews.

Exploring your own genealogy in Greece can be a challenging path, with resources scattered across the globe. Join co-founder Michael Waas as he embarks on an intriguing journey into his own family history, using diverse global archives and DNA analysis to reconstruct a family tree where traditional records seem scarce.

Don't miss this captivating story of discovery and connection. Click now to read the full article and share your own connections to Greece's rich Jewish heritage!

by Michael Waas

09/20/2023

Hollander-Waas Jewish Heritage Services is thrilled to share that co-founder Michael Waas has been named scholar-in-residence for the The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society - NYG&B where he will be researching their materials for documentation on Jewish families in New York state in order to produce a survey of their resources available for those researching Jewish families.

Hollander-Waas Jewish Heritage Services is thrilled to share that co-founder, Michael Waas, has been appointed scholar-in-residence for the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society (NYG&B).

08/29/2023

Tomorrow, co-founder Caitlin Hollander is speaking for the Society of Genealogists tomorrow, August 30th, from 2-3 pm ET (7-8pm London Time) about the unique challenges of Jewish Genealogy. See the details in their post, below. We hope to see you there!

🔍📚 Uncover the fascinating world of Jewish genealogy with Caitlin Hollander's 1-hour talk!

Join us on Wednesday 30 August 2023, from 19:00 to 20:00 for an enlightening online event that's perfect for anyone researching Jewish Ancestry.

📌 Event Details:
🗓️ Date: Wednesday 30 August 30 2023
⏰ Time: 19:00 - 20:00
💻 Platform: Zoom (Link will be provided upon registration)
💰 Price: £10/ £6.50 for SoG members
🔗 Event Link: Book now: tinyurl.com/5zxm68v2

Embark on a captivating journey as genealogist Caitlin Hollander guides you through the unique challenges of Jewish genealogy research.

Gain practical tips and invaluable insights that will help you navigate the intricate landscape of this specialized field. From language barriers to shifting borders and exclusive legal frameworks, this talk will empower you with knowledge to overcome hurdles in your research.

Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just beginning your journey, this talk promises to enhance your skills and enrich your understanding of this unique area of history. Don't miss out on this illuminating opportunity to expand your genealogical investigations.

01/17/2023

We are pleased to announce that co-Founder Michael Waas together with co-writers Adam Brown and Lea Coryell has been published in the American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society quarterly journal "American Ancestors". Their article "The Surprising Origins of the Coryell Family of Colonial New Jersey" reveals the unexpected discovery ancestry of a distinguished Colonial New Jersey family that fought alongside George Washington, the Coryells. This study has combined traditional genealogical and historical research with cutting edge YDNA research. The article was reprinted on Avotaynu Online with the permission of NEHGS.

We look forward to sharing more good news, soon!

https://avotaynuonline.com/2023/01/the-surprising-origins-of-the-coryell-family-of-colonial-new-jersey/

Image is Bernard Picart's engraving of the Portuguese Jewish Agada or Passover Seder from 1725. The family depicted is that of Alvaro Nunes da Costa, alias Nathan Curiel, grandson of Jacob Curiel of Hamburg (courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Jewish Heritage Your Family and Communal Past

05/13/2022

The historic Essex County Hall of Records and Surrogates Court.

04/04/2022

What moves us to stand up and speak out against evil? What does it take for ordinary people to stare down the weapons of tyranny and say “this is wrong”?

In this article, co-founder Caitlin Hollander tells the little-known story of the 1943 Rosenstraße protests and reminds us of the power of protest in the face of overwhelming evil.

This is the story of the Rosenstraße protests, when, in 1943 love prevailed over evil, and the N**i death machine was halted by the extraordinary protest of ordinary people - at least for a moment.