The essentials of Jewish genealogical research -- Topical section -- U.S. research -- Researching country of ancestry -- Appendix A : Alphabets (German, Hebrew, Polish, Russian, Yiddish) -- Appendix B : Hiring a professional genealogist / Eileen Polakoff and Gary Mokotoff -- Appendix C : Engaging your children in family history research / Ira Wolfman -- Appendix D : Daitch-Mokotoff Soundex system / Gary Mokotoff -- Appendix E : Relationship (cousins) chart

The definitive guide to Jewish genealogical research. Written by more than 60 authors, all experts in their own field. The list of authors is a veritable "Who's Who in Jewish Genealogy." Its more than 100 chapters cover all important aspects of the rich body of information available to do Jewish genealogical research. Each chapter in "Researching by Country of Ancestry" typically has (1) history of the Jewish presence in the country, (2) what records are available, (3) how to access records, (4) address of repositories and other institutions, (4) bibliography, and (5) Internet addresses. This book is of immense value to both the novice or the experienced researcher

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