Genealogical research, and specifically commercial DNA testing, can unlock mysteries and make crucial connections, often linking Holocaust survivors to living relatives they did not know they had. It can be a priceless gift for a population ravaged by genocide, and time is of the essence, as that population ages and dwindles. Through the DNA Reunion Project at the Center for Jewish History, we hope to raise awareness of the potential of DNA testing. Towards that end, this pilot program will allow Holocaust survivors or their children (who have never DNA tested before) to apply for free commercial DNA kits. The team of Jennifer Mendelsohn and Adina Newman, experts in the field of Ashkenazi Jewish genetic genealogy, will lead the consultation aspect of the project. *Please note: We are not creating a unique test or database but rather a chance to receive a DNA kit from one of the major commercial DNA companies like Ancestry.com, paid for by CJH. If you have already taken an AncestryDNA test, please do not apply for a free kit. In that case, you can be added to our mailing list about upcoming online workshops on how to interpret your results by sending an email to dna@cjh.org. For the distribution of free kits, we will prioritize survivors themselves as well as anyone for whom purchasing a kit would constitute a financial hardship. At this time, applications are only open to Holocaust survivors and to the children of Holocaust survivors or victims. The distribution of kits will be decided on a case-by-case basis. If you are selected to receive a free kit, your wait time will be determined by the total number of requests received, as supplies last.