DNA Reunion Project
On Debra Brunner’s recent trip to the USA to build connections with organisations, institutions and individuals she had the pleasure of a visit to the Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute at the Center for Jewish History in New York City. It is here that she learned more about the DNA Reunion Project.
The DNA Reunion Project at the Center for Jewish History is a first-of-its-kind effort aimed at helping Holocaust survivors worldwide heal their fragmented families. The project leverages the unique power of DNA testing to connect survivors and their children with lost or unknown relatives. Based at the Center’s highly respected Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute, the project provides free DNA kits to Holocaust survivors or their children. Project co-founders Jennifer Mendelsohn and Adina Newman, specialists in Jewish genetic genealogy, offer expert consultations to solve complex cases and provide educational opportunities on how DNA testing can help reclaim Jewish family stories.
DNA Reunion Project
This is an extraordinary and extremely important project. A very significant part of the work we do at The Together Plan and Jewish Tapestry Project is storytelling so this is something that is close to our hearts. We sincerely hope that we can play our part in bringing it to more people’s attention.
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