From generation to generation - Arthur Kurzweil

"No other book takes the novices hand and leads him or her so carefully and patiently through the intricacies of Jewish family history research."

Avotaynu: The International Review of Jewish Genealogy

Since it was first published in 1980, From Generation to Generation has inspired thousands to pursue the unique challenges and rewards of Jewish genealogy. Far more engaging than a mere howto reference guide, this landmark book is also part detective story and part spiritual quest. As Arthur Kurzweil takes you along on his own fascinating journey through his familys past, youll learn about the tools, techniques, and the stepbystep process of Jewish genealogical research including the most current information on using the Internet and the newly accessible archives of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. But even more, after reading this fully updated, revised, and beloved classic, you will undoubtedly be inspired to embark on a genealogical quest of your own!