Jews, Genetics & History

Thursday, March 11, 2010

6:30 p.m.

Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape Street, Denver, 80220

 

Matthew Kaplan, project lead for the Human Origins Genotyping Laboratory at the University of Arizona, presents recent research findings from studies of Jewish genetics and Jewish population history. He will explain the biology behind DNA testing and give an overview of the DNA Shoah Project, a unique humanitarian effort to reunite survivors of the Holocaust.

Facilitators will be available after the talk to assist those interested in contributing their DNA to the project.

For more information, contact Ellen Kowit at (702) 221-6858 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . All are welcome; there is no charge to attend.

 

Co-sponsored by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado, Denver Chapter of Hadassah, Colorado Jewish Child Survivors of the Holcaust and Temple Emanuel.