Paper Mensch – Nu York Mishpacha
Start Here: Your Family History Journey
Welcome to Paper Mensch, your gateway to exploring our extended Jewish family history. Whether you're tracing your lineage, sharing memories, or discovering long-lost relatives, this guide will help you get started.
Meet the Founding Couples
Begin with the four couples who established our family roots in America:
- Samuel KLEIN & Katie RIPNER - From Galicia, Austria-Hungary
- Max TEITELBAUM & Gussie HALBFINGER - From Galicia, Austria-Hungary
- Herman SCHWARTZ & Tillie GREENBERG - From Bessarabia, Russian Empire
- Samuel SINGER & Minne JACOBS - From Poland
Visit our Founding Couples page to learn their stories of immigration and resilience.
Search the Family Tree
Looking for a specific ancestor? Use our search tools to find individuals by name, date, or place:
- General Search - Search by first name, last name, or both
- Browse Surnames - Explore all family names alphabetically
- Advanced Search - Search by birth/death dates, locations, and more
Explore Family Trees
Navigate through generations of our family:
- Descendant Charts - See how families grew over generations
- Pedigree Charts - Trace lineage back through ancestors
- Family Groups - View complete family units
Browse Photos & Documents
Explore our collection of historical family materials:
- Photo Albums - View digitized family photographs
- Documents - Access census records, vital records, and more
- Family Stories - Read narratives and memories
Contribute Your Stories
Help preserve our family history for future generations:
- Share Photos or Documents - Upload family materials
- Submit Memories - Write about family members or events
- Report Corrections - Help us maintain accuracy
This is a living archive. Your contributions help complete the story of our shared heritage.