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A Brief History of Hanukkah (and Our Favorite Jewish Resources)

Diane Haddad December 3, 2018 updated on November 30, 2018

Hanukkah begins at sundown, when Jews light the first candle on a special nine-branch menorah. Let's learn more about this special time of the year!

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6 Details to Include in Your Genealogy Research Log

Kerry Scott May 20, 2019 updated on May 15, 2019

Stellar genealogy research logs will save you valuable time and effort. Make sure yours includes these six key pieces of information.

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Roundup: Genealogy Website Mobile Apps

Sunny Jane Morton May 19, 2019 updated on May 15, 2019

Take the best research databases on the go with this roundup of genealogy apps from the "Big Four" websites: Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage.

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Document Detective: Obituaries

George G. Morgan May 15, 2019

Obituaries can be valuable sources of information for genealogists. Our Document Detective outlines the seven key sections often included in these notices.

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