Elise Friedman

Jewish Genealogy Genetic Genealogy Genealogy Research on the Internet

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Elise Friedman is a professional genealogist, specializing in Jewish genealogy, genetic genealogy, and technology. She has given lectures and workshops at a variety of venues, from local genealogy and community meetings to international Jewish genealogy conferences. She has researched her own family history for more than 10 years, and has roots in Belarus, Russia, Poland and Ukraine (formerly Galicia).

Ms. Friedman is very active in the field of genetic genealogy, where she volunteers as JewishGen's DNA Projects Coordinator, manages several DNA studies through Family Tree DNA, and co-authored a genetic genealogy case study that was published in the AVOTAYNU and FORUM genealogy journals.

Ms. Friedman is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the International Society of Genetic Genealogy. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University, and previously worked full time as an Information Technology professional.

Speaking fees range from $150 to $300, depending on the topic, location and whether a standard or custom presentation is requested.  Travel expenses need to be reimbursed for venues outside a 40-mile driving radius from Boca Raton, FL.  Please email me to discuss your specific requirements and we'll work out the fee for your event.

Introduction to Genealogy
A basic introduction to genealogy research. How to get started, beginning methodology, introduction to the most popular genealogy websites, overview of family tree software, and more.

Introduction to Jewish Genealogy
A basic introduction to Jewish genealogy research. Covers the same topics as Introduction to Genealogy, plus an introduction to JewishGen and other resources specific to Jewish genealogy research.

A Genealogical Walk Through the World Wide Web
Case study from my own family, starting from knowing nothing more than my paternal grandfather's name and a childhood memory of his parents' names. Shows a step-by-step on how I researched this family using primarily internet resources, both to trace the ancestry of this family, as well as to trace forward and find living descendants of another major branch of the family.

Genetic Genealogy: Using DNA to Supplement Traditional Genealogy Research
An introduction to DNA testing for genealogy, includes a brief introduction to genetics, explanation of terms used in Genetic Genealogy, and how to apply DNA testing to genealogy research through surname, geographical and heritage projects.

Jewish Genealogy

New York City Vital Records

U.S. Census Records

Locating Living People

... and more.

New York City

South Florida

Poland

Belarus

... and more.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County, Inc.

Association of Professional Geneaogists

International Society of Genetic Genealogy