Is Your Family part of a rabbinical dynasty?

For anyone exploring their Jewish heritage, the Unbroken Chain series stands out as a beacon of insight and discovery. This landmark work by author Neil Rosenstein is the result of nearly 50 years of dedicated research and documentation. The series traces the descendants of Rabbi Meir Katzenellenbogen (MaHaRaM) of Padua (1482–1565) and Rabbi Judah Lowe (MaHaRaL) of Prague through 22 generations, making it an invaluable resource for both researchers and individuals whose family names appear in its pages. The series also documents a high proportion of genealogies from leading Hassidic dynasties such as Levi Isaac of Berdichev, Halberstam, Horowitz, Rabinowitz, Rokeach, Shapiro, Spira, Teitelbaum, Twersky, and others.

Currently in its Third Edition, the Unbroken Chain continues to grow. With 7 volumes now in print, this book series contains tens of thousands of names meticulously recorded, along with hundreds of photos. Readers may discover scores of relatives they never knew existed, opening doors to new branches of their family trees and deepening their understanding of their roots.

Among the descendants of these two Torah Giants are numerous famous persons, including Martin Buber, Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, Karl Marx, Moses and Felix Mendelssohn, Yehudi Menuhin, Moses Montefiore, Helena Rubinstein, and Judge Judy Sheindlin.

Researchers benefit from the series’ comprehensive approach, which brings together records, family histories, and connections that might otherwise remain hidden. For individuals, discovering your name in these volumes can be a transformative experience, revealing links to ancestors and relatives across continents and centuries.

Whether you are a professional genealogist or simply curious about your family’s past, the Unbroken Chain series is an essential tool for anyone seeking to unlock the mysteries of their lineage and connect with their heritage. Check here and look at the "complete lists of names" to determine whether your last name appears in the Unbroken Chain's pages.

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