Choose to be Curious

Ep. #214: Curiosity & Genealogy: The Stories We Tell, with Jennifer Mendelsohn

Jan 18, 2024
Journalist and genealogist Jennifer Mendelsohn discusses storytelling and genealogy, focusing on helping Eastern European Jewish families impacted by the Holocaust reclaim their history. She debunks the myth of name changes at Ellis Island and explores how curiosity can be compared to candlelight, house plants, and a clock in shaping our identity.
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