Why We Dig Into Family History (Or Don't)

Why do some people dive into genealogy while others actively avoid it? This episode explores the psychological, cultural, and ideological forces that shape our relationship to family history — from Zionist rejections of diaspora identity to the third-generation curiosity that emerges after trauma. We examine the research on family narratives and resilience, the difference between history and memory, and what it means when the records simply don't exist. For listeners wrestling with whether to dig into their own roots — or wondering why they haven't yet — this conversation offers a thoughtful framework for understanding the pull and the resistance.