Tracing Jewish Roots in Sicily

It may seem like an esoteric topic (perhaps it is), but an increasing number of Sicilian descendants around the world are seeking their Jewish roots in Sicily. Considering that the island's last Jews were expelled or converted in 1493, that's not a simple line of research. It's really a question of "pushing the envelope" of genealogical research and exploiting the slightest clues.

But our article on Sicilian Jewish genealogy offers some pragmatic advice.