The Perfect Family Reunion

Ask Zalman Usiskin about his family’s history, and he’ll show a book on the subject. No, seriously. He’ll open a 383-page, indexed, hardback book. Between its covers are complex diagrams charting his family tree back to the first decade of the nineteenth century—all of which he researched and wrote. Usiskin is known as the tree-keeper […]

5 Tips for the Perfect Family Reunion

Dreading your next family reunion? Dread no more. The Rivke Family Club—a sprawling network of 1,150 living family members descended from eastern Polish immigrants—are pros at putting together amazing reunions every five years, and they’re here to help. Two members of the family’s steering committee (yes, they actually have a steering committee) sat down with […]