Exploring Hungarian Roots | Linda Broenniman Linda Broenniman knew little about her Hungarian heritage until a surprising revelation at the age of 27 changed everything. Discovering her Jewish roots and the heroic actions of her family members during the holocaust became a turning point in her quest to delve deeper into her family’s past.With warmth and authenticity, Linda reflects on …
Connecting to Jewish Identity By Exploring Her Family Tree | Fayge Horesh As a public historian, Fayge had always been interested in history. It wasn’t until she moved to West Philadelphia, close to where her ancestors lived, that she began her search in earnest. Her exploration was also intertwined with her reconnection to Judaism, prompting a deeper desire to understand …
Exploring Multiple Truths Through Family History and Curiosity | Julie Pham Julie Pham, a Vietnamese boat person, shares her family’s journey as refugees fleeing communism and establishing a new life in the United States. Through Julie’s experiences and insights as a historian, listeners will explore the power of multiple truths, the push and pull factors of immigration, and the dynamics …
Unraveling Their Family’s Departure During Iran’s Golden Age | Danielle and Galeet Dardashti Join Danielle and Galeet Dardashti as they share their journey of discovery to learn why their father’s family left Iran during the Golden Age for Jews. With limited access to records to answer their questions, the sisters relied on interviewing over 85 individuals, including family members, scholars, …
How War Changed the Trajectory of Her Grandmother’s Life | Vivien Sieber Our conversation delves into the remarkable life of Vivien Sieber’s Czech-born grandmother, who faced adversity and triumphs during World War II. From owning a cinema in Vienna to finding refuge in England and caring for girls who fled their families as part of the Kindertransport, Vivien uncovers the …
Stephanie Renée didn’t know her mom was adopted until after she had passed. Genetic genealogy not only helped her learn about her ancestors, but connected her to living family she never knew she had.
How to Face Your Ancestors’ Choice Even When It’s Hard All of your ancestors were perfect, right? Unfortunately, everyone has ancestors who disappoint us with their choices. In this episode, I talk about four ways we respond when we discover an ancestor made choices that hurt others. As we learn to be more open to putting our ancestors’ choices into …
Using Genealogy to Tell the Truth About the People Her Ancestors Enslaved Annie Hartnett recently started exploring her family’s connections to slave ownership, which took her on a transformative path of discovery. By doing so, Annie gained a deeper understanding of her roots, and as a result, developed an increasingly authentic relationship with herself, her country, and those around her. …
Exploring Family Tragedies with Compassion and Understanding | Jacqueline Jannotta Jacqueline Jannotta’s genealogy research uncovers a family history of mob ties and tragedy, revealing the ripple effects of trauma and the importance of understanding our shared humanity. Through her genealogical research, Jacqueline gained a greater understanding and compassion for her ancestors, particularly her tough, outspoken grandmother. The trauma experienced by …
Family History When Records Are Inaccessible | Lisa Coffey As a first-generation American Lisa struggled for decades to learn the story of her family history because accessing records in Mexico was difficult. In this episode Lisa shares: The immigration stories of her grandparents and parents How losing everything in a hurricane as a child motivated her to keep memories close …
