Reunion Tears and Triumphs at RootsTech 2025
Finding Family DNA28 Maalis 2025

Reunion Tears and Triumphs at RootsTech 2025

Join host Jay Rosenzweig and genealogy expert Misty Gillis at RootsTech 2025, the world’s largest family history conference. This special episode features exciting interviews, personal stories, and insightful discussions on the ethical dimensions of genealogical research and the transformative power of DNA. Highlights include a touching reunion facilitated by Jay, discussions about genealogical tools with GEDMatch, and personal experiences that underscore the emotional impact of discovering family connections.


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00:00 Welcome to Finding Family DNA

00:30 Like, Subscribe, Rate & Review the Show!

01:02 Introducing GEDMatch Sponsor

01:40 Misty's First Impressions of RootsTech

02:44 Ethics in Genealogy

06:30 The Importance of Medical History

08:24 The Role of an Intermediary in Reunions

12:31 Mary's Story and Meeting Rae

16:57 A Mysterious Encounter

17:36 KTLA Segment and Birth Father Reunion

19:03 Interview with Family Search CEO Steve Rockwood

21:26 Holocaust Reunion Project

24:25 Heartwarming Case of Vilunya Diskin

26:31 GEDMatch and DNA Justice

30:41 Roots Tech Experience

33:51 Final Thoughts


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