NOVEMBER 12 ZOOM TALK at 2:00PM ET

Origin of Ashkenazi Jewish Surnames in Eastern Europe: Tracing Our Names, Tracing Our Roots!

Discover the Stories Behind the Names You Know
(or Have Never Heard Before!)
Virtual Tour Details
Have you ever wondered why your family's last name is what it is? Or how surnames like Goldberg, Cohen, or Shapiro came to be so prominent?

Join me for a virtual journey through the fascinating world of Ashkenazi Jewish surnames! From creative name adoptions to historical influences, this talk dives into the meanings, origins, and unique stories that shaped Eastern European Jewish surnames as we know them.

  • The fascinating roots and meanings behind some of the most common (and rare!) Jewish surnames;

  • How surnames were adopted (sometimes by choice, sometimes not) and what that says about family histories;

  • Key strategies for genealogical research: where to start, what to look for, and how to navigate the challenges of tracing your roots;

  • Important questions to ask yourself that can uncover clues to the origin and meaning of your family name;

  • Fun tidbits and little-known facts that might just surprise you about your own family name!

Come with questions or just an open mind; everyone’s welcome!
  • When and Where
    Tuesday, November 12 at 9:00PM Jerusalem time/ 2:00PM ET on Zoom
  • Other timezones
    7:00PM London,
    2:00PM New York, 1:00PM Chicago
    11:00AM California
  • Cost and payment
    USD 18 per household
    PayPal or Visa/Mastercard via PayPal
  • What if I miss the lecture?
    You will receive the video recording the day after the lecture
Origin of Ashkenazi Jewish Surnames in Eastern
Europe: Tracing Our Names, Tracing Our Roots!
Online Zoom tour
You will receive the Zoom link as soon as the payment is completed.