We recently discovered both of our grandfathers were Ashkenazi Jews and we're hoping to learn more
Hi everyone,
My husband and I recently discovered through family research and DNA testing that both of our grandfathers were Ashkenazi Jews. This came as a complete surprise to us; we had no idea we had Jewish ancestry growing up.We're both Black, and this discovery has made us curious about our family history as well as Jewish culture, traditions, and Judaism itself. We understand that having Jewish ancestry doesn't automatically make someone Jewish, and we're not trying to claim an identity that isn't ours. We simply want to learn more and better understand this part of our family's history. We're wondering if anyone has advice on where to start. Are there books, websites, or other resources you'd recommend? Has anyone else experienced a similar unexpected discovery about their Jewish ancestry? We'd really appreciate any guidance or suggestions. Thank you for taking the time to read this.