Author Archives: Janette Silverman

Raindrops keep falling, and falling…

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Janette Silverman

The raindrops are very real, but they are also metaphorical. Today we took a long drive to Plungė. I’ve never been there before, and neither has Lina, a native of Lithuania. I have probably not been to half or maybe … Continue reading →

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The Streets

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Janette Silverman

Last night I was lulled to sleep by the musicians playing on the street outside the hotel – accordions, guitars, I think I saw a violinist when I was outside, too. This morning, I woke up early and was lulled … Continue reading →

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Time

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Janette Silverman

As a genealogist I spend a great deal of time searching for people who lived centuries ago. I marvel at the clarity of some of the pages of documents that have withstood the ravages of time while bemoaning the degradation … Continue reading →

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The Adventure Starts (or perhaps continues)

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Janette Silverman

Depending on how you look at it, I am either off for a new adventure or just continuing the journey of discovery I’ve been on for a long time. I realized many years ago that researching made me really happy, … Continue reading →

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Relevancy

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Janette Silverman

I’m deep in chores of packing, rearranging, and packing some more. I definitely don’t pack light, ever. This trip appears to be no exception. Will the summer’s heat continue into September in Poland and Lithuania? Will it rain? Will it … Continue reading →

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Our Never-ending Stories

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Janette Silverman

Those of you who read my book Stories They Never Told Us may think you’ve heard (or read) all my stories and all the techniques and resources available for genealogical research. However, our lives are filled with stories. The minutia … Continue reading →

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Excitement – Research, Travel, Book

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Janette Silverman

Not only did my family find the names on the tablecloth fascinating, but as I’ve been adding new names, I went down memory lane. I searched for photos, I updated my tree with new findings, and stuck my fingers countless … Continue reading →

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An Unintentional Legacy

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Janette Silverman

I’d like to sound all-seeing, all knowing, and say that what I started in 1974 had a very intentional outcome, but that would be far from the truth. I’m thinking about this now, as my parents approach their 75th anniversary, … Continue reading →

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Quests and Questions

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Janette Silverman

Yesterday, I indulged myself with research into my own family. I didn’t start with anything particular in mind. I thought I would look at JRI-Poland and see if there was anything new I could find of interest. I was looking … Continue reading →

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It’s that time of the year (again)

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Janette Silverman

In Jewish tradition, we are at the time of the year when self-reflection is part of our holiday/holy day preparation. We recognize, acknowledge, and apologize/make amends for the wrongs we have done affecting other people, and take steps not to … Continue reading →

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