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Esther Fuerster
Jan 9, 20224 min read
“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...
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Esther Fuerster
Jan 3, 20222 min read
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...
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Esther Fuerster
Dec 26, 202110 min read
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...
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Esther Fuerster
Aug 1, 20217 min read
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...
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Esther Fuerster
Feb 20, 20214 min read
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. ...
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Esther Fuerster
Jan 13, 20216 min read
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,
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Esther Fuerster
Jan 3, 20214 min read
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:...
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