Trip to Ellis Island

This story highlights a common experience among many people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent: the discovery that their family history has been altered or obscured by the name changes that occurred at Ellis Island. It is a poignant reminder of the challenges that immigrants faced when trying to assimilate into a new country.

The feeling of missing out on a big part of one’s heritage is a common experience among many immigrants and their descendants. It underscores the importance of exploring and embracing our cultural roots, even if the details of our family history are unclear or lost to time.