Rosh Hashanah Traditions and Celebrations Rosh Hashanah is celebrated on the first and second days of Tishrei, which typically falls in late September or early October in the Gregorian calendar. It marks the start of the Jewish Year and the beginning of ten days of repentance (also called the days of awe), which ends with Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. The period combines traditions concerning reflection on the previous year, its mistakes and blessings, and high hopes for a sweet new … [Read more...]
3 Keys to Discovering Your Hungarian Jewish Ancestors
In this article, Legacy Tree Genealogists Kathryne Thorne helps you understand three key ways to find your Hungarian Jewish ancestors. Depending on when your ancestors were born, “Hungary” may have looked very different than it does today. Before 1918, the Kingdom of Hungary included not just the modern country of Hungary but also Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia, Herzegovina, parts of Romania, Ukraine, and Montenegro. Between World War I and II, these borders shifted, with … [Read more...]