## *SEPHARDIC AND ASHKENAZI GENEALOGY: CHALK AND CHEESE?*## *WITH DAVID MENDOZA*## *SEPHARDIC WORLD, SUNDAY 29 JANUARY 2023*What can Ashkenazi and Sephardic genealogy learn from each other, and do these very different pursuits belong under a single umbrella? ‘Jewish genealogy’ is often seen as a synonym for Ashkenazi genealogy, especially in the United States. ***David Mendoza*** researches his ancestry in Lithuania and Poland, but mainly focuses on the Sephardic side of his family. He compares and contrasts the two approaches to genealogy.***David Mendoza*** has over twenty years of experience in Jewish genealogy and was co-founder of both The Sephardic Diaspora group on Facebook and the Sephardic Genealogical Society. His comments on the Portuguese nationality debate were reported in the Portuguese and international media, including the Wall Street Journal. He has a background in business-to-business market research and served on a committee of the UK Market Research Society. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.This meeting is on Sunday 29 January 2023 at 11am in LA, 2pm NYC, 7pm London, 8pm Paris/Amsterdam and 9pm Jerusalem. Patrons can join us on Zoom. The link is shared at our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/sephardi Everyone else is invited to join us at: https://www.youtube.com/SephardicGenealogyAndHistoryDo you have family or friends who may wish to join our mailing list? Please share this link: https://www.sephardic.world/sephardic-worldOver the last two and a half years Sephardic World has become the leading forum for learning about Sephardic history and genealogy. We have no commercial sponsorship or public funding. There is no charge to attend our meetings or to view our content. If you are not a patron and can afford it, please consider supporting our work.The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies is holding its 2023 conference in London from 30 July to 3 August. We hope to see you.*Best wishes**Ton and David**Sephardic World**Image: Page from the first Minutes Book of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, 1766. The Board, which still exists, provides a joint voice for the various British Jewish communities.*