Avotaynu: The International Review of Jewish Genealogy was a magazine that focused on Jewish genealogy and family history published by Avotaynu Inc. (New Haven, Connecticut). It was established in 1985. An index to the first 24 volumes is available.[1] The magazine gets its name from the Hebrew word, avotaynu, which literally means "our fathers," but has come to mean "our ancestors."

Avotaynu
EditorSallyann Amdur Sack-Pikus
CategoriesGenealogy
Family history
FrequencyQuarterly
PublisherGary Mokotoff
First issueJanuary 1985
Final issueWinter 2021
CompanyAvotaynu
CountryUnited States
Based inNew Haven, Connecticut U.S.
LanguageEnglish
WebsiteAvotaynu.com
ISSN0882-6501

The Consolidated Jewish Surname Index (CJSI) is Avotaynu's metasearch engine which points to 42 different specialized data banks.[2]

Avotaynu Inc. also published books on the same topic by such authors as Alexander Beider and Warren Blatt.

References

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  1. ^ "Index to the First Twenty-one Volumes of AVOTAYNU". Avotaynu.com. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
  2. ^ "List of Databases and Number of Surname Entries in CJSI". Retrieved February 12, 2021.
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