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Jewish Communities, Family Tree, Jewish Names Meaning | ANU Museum of the Jewish People Databases

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Jewish Communities, Family Tree, Jewish Names Meaning | ANU Museum of the Jewish People Databases

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## The Open Databases Project - Jewish Heritage Digital Archive This webpage serves as the gateway to The Open Databases Project by the ANU Museum of the Jewish People, representing a comprehensive digital archive dedicated to preserving and sharing Jewish heritage from around the world. The platform's primary purpose is to provide free, universal access to an extensive collection of Jewish historical materials, family genealogies, and cultural documentation that has been meticulously gathered over four decades. The site positions itself as an invitation for users to "explore your own Jewish story" through a wealth of interconnected digital resources. The database contains an impressive scope of materials, including family trees for over five million individuals, hundreds of thousands of photographs and films, archival research on Jewish family name origins, and extensive documentation of Jewish communities worldwide. Currently trending content showcases diverse Jewish communities globally, featuring items such as Rev. I.C. Finkelstein and the Choir of the Great Central Synagogue from Glasgow, Scotland (1965), Temple Emanuel from Johannesburg, South Africa (1980s), and the Great Synagogue interior from Sydney, Australia (1984). The search functionality allows users to input surnames and places of origin to discover surname meanings, community histories, notable individuals, and multimedia content related to their heritage. This resource targets both genealogy researchers and anyone interested in Jewish cultural history, serving as a bridge between academic research and personal family discovery. The platform acknowledges the collaborative nature of genealogical research, noting that family trees were donated by their creators and encouraging users to contribute additional information or corrections. The site emphasizes that searching can be challenging due to common versus rare surnames and spelling variations, providing practical guidance for effective navigation. The platform's notable strength lies in its multimedia integration and international partnerships with institutions like the Center of Jewish History and the Europeana project, expanding search capabilities beyond their primary database. The visual elements, including historical photographs spanning from 1951 to the 1980s, demonstrate the global reach of Jewish communities and provide authentic historical documentation. This free, accessible approach to Jewish heritage preservation represents a significant democratization of historical research, making previously specialized academic resources available to the general public while maintaining scholarly standards through institutional backing.

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Jewish Communities, Family Tree, Jewish Names Meaning | ANU Museum of the Jewish People Databases. (2025, 11 22). dbs.anumuseum.org.il. https://dbs.anumuseum.org.il/skn/en/c6/BH

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Archived 2025-11-22T00:15:33.851415
Document ID #17
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