Esther FuersterJan 9, 20224 min“First Leningrad Trial” or “Operation Wedding”: Dymshits-Kuznetsov hijacking affairOverview 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...
Esther FuersterJan 3, 20222 minBig 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...
Esther FuersterDec 26, 202110 minWhat 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...
Esther FuersterAug 1, 20217 minForensic genealogy: how police are using family trees to solve cold casesIn the US, hundreds of long-forgotten cold cases are being reopened by detectives who mine new DNA databases for leads, but it seems time...
Esther FuersterFeb 20, 20214 minForensic Genealogy: Abandoned properties and heir search - What you need to knowWhy do I need a forensic genealogist? A guide to the forensic genealogical research, also known as probate, heir or estate research. ...
Esther FuersterJan 13, 20216 min12 benefits of EU citizenshipThousands of people from around the world apply for European passports in order to either expand their employability, study, travel, visit,
Esther FuersterJan 3, 20214 minBEST (OF ALL TIMES) 5 DO's AND DON'Ts IN GENEALOGICAL RESEARCHLet's assume that you clicked on this link, because you are particularly interested in genealogical research for all sort of purposes:...