‘I’ve been geeking out ever since’ — how an unlikely Jewish genealogist caught the family history bug

(Courtesy of Katie Rosman) Ari Ehrlich, a 12-year-old family history sleuth in New York.

(Courtesy of Katie Rosman) Ari Ehrlich, a 12-year-old family history sleuth in New York.

RELATED STORIES

Decades of beliefs and research into family history can be upended by DNA testing, as these 4 families found out

Thousands of genealogy buffs are in Utah for RootsTech — where a new focus on DNA can reveal scandal and surprises

Mormon gift opens up a vast new path for African-American genealogical treasures

Mormons head up effort to make available records of 4 million former black slaves

Interactive Mormon genealogy exhibit plays to cultural stereotypes, critics argue

MOST VIEWED

1

New report: Utah Valley University tried to warn Charlie Kirk’s staff of risks, but team ignored concerns

2

After a year of ‘pure hell,’ charges against a prominent journalist accused of starting a Utah wildfire have been dropped

3

Understanding why LDS birthrates are dropping — and how the church might reverse the trend

4

Utah will not purge voter lists based on Trump’s database — despite Supreme Court ruling

5

He’s accused of murder in a Salt Lake City LDS church shooting. A judge ruled he can argue self-defense.

Sponsored Story

Salt Lake Acting Company’s 2026/2027 season: 55 years of keeping Salt Lake interesting

Sponsored: Engaging and enriching community through brave, contemporary theatre through World and Utah Premiere productions