Research
High-Leverage Kits
We identify individuals whose upgraded Y-DNA or mtDNA sequencing would significantly refine Jewish phylogenetic trees. By helping them complete full-sequence tests, we enhance lineage resolution
We identify individuals whose upgraded Y-DNA or mtDNA sequencing would significantly refine Jewish phylogenetic trees. By helping them complete full-sequence tests, we enhance lineage resolution
We are actively studying the genetic history of North African Jewish communities—especially Moroccan Jews and their connections to Sepharad. Families from Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya
We prioritize testing among underrepresented Middle Eastern Jewish communities, including Mountain Jews, Bukharian, Georgian, Persian, and Iraqi Jews. Our goal is to better understand their
The Jewish Genetic Discovery Foundation is dedicated to studying the genetic history of Jewish populations worldwide, preserving heritage, and advancing our understanding of human migration patterns.