Israel Other Vital Records Index

The genealogical sources of Israel are diverse, reflecting waves of immigration and a layered administrative history. Alternative records such as Pinkasim (community registers), naturalization files, school rosters, and municipal censuses often include names, birthplaces, and familial relationships. Yishuv-era records, synagogue registries, and kibbutz member lists provide insight into early Jewish communities. For immigrants, ship manifests, name change records, and land allotments offer vital details. These sources are essential for genealogists tracing modern Israeli roots or diaspora families who settled in Palestine before statehood.