Paper Mensch – Nu York Mishpacha
Start Here: Your Family History Journey
Discover your roots in our shared family tree
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.