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“First Leningrad Trial” or “Operation Wedding”: Dymshits-Kuznetsov hijacking affair

Overview It was an attempt to highjack an empty civilian plane on 15 June 1970 by a group of sixteen citizens of then Soviet Union in...

Big Chinese Aliyah (1949-1952): Where are they today?

The Big Chinese Aliyah happened between 1949 and 1952. There are still Jews living in China today. The exact estimates are not known. The...

What is Aliyah and why its understanding is crucial for Jewish genealogy?

What is Aliyah? In Hebrew, the word aliyah means ascension; therefore to "make Aliyah" literally means to ascend. Leaving Israel is...

Forensic genealogy: how police are using family trees to solve cold cases

In the US, hundreds of long-forgotten cold cases are being reopened by detectives who mine new DNA databases for leads, but it seems time...

Forensic Genealogy: Abandoned properties and heir search - What you need to know

Why do I need a forensic genealogist? A guide to the forensic genealogical research, also known as probate, heir or estate research. ...

12 benefits of EU citizenship

Thousands of people from around the world apply for European passports in order to either expand their employability, study, travel, visit,

BEST (OF ALL TIMES) 5 DO's AND DON'Ts IN GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH

Let's assume that you clicked on this link, because you are particularly interested in genealogical research for all sort of purposes:...