Since the genetic genealogy revolution began in the late 1990s, more and more people have undertaken DNA testing to solve genealogical riddles on their family trees. For genetic genealogy, there are three main types of tests -- Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), and autosomal DNA. In his talk, Michael Waas will focus on Y-DNA -- the various types of tests available and how Y-DNA testing can both assist our family research and teach us about Jewish history.

A professional genealogist based in Israel, Michael is a co-founder of Hollander-Waas Jewish Heritage Services. He specializes in historic preservation and in multidisciplinary research on Portuguese and Ottoman Jewry. In addition, Michael volunteers with AvotaynuDNA, serving as project anthropologist and historian.

This is via Zoom only (the in person component has been canceled.)

To attend via Zoom, register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqcuioqTgrE9VYCOdXOvdyVcEArszpGkUk