Learn More About Polish Jewish Genealogy

Language of BMD records	What Language to Expect in Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
Maiden names	Understand the Meaning of a Maiden Name that Includes a Suffix
Map	A Map Showing CRARG’s Core Towns
Patronymic names	What is a Patronymic name?
Pronunciation	Learn How to Pronounce Names and Towns
Scanned images	Scanned images of Jewish birth, marriage, and death records for towns in (and slightly beyond) CRARG’s core area, at the GenBaza and Polish State Archives web sites
Search advice	Search Advice for CRARG Search Engines
When a birth record is not available…	Wording Used in Books of Residents and Alegata Marriage Records When a Birth Record Is Not Available
Surnames	When Were Surnames First Required in Poland?

Thinking of joining CRARG? Feel free to write to me (danielkazez@crarg.org) to ask if we have records for your family! —Daniel Kazez, CRARG President (a volunteer/unpaid position)