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11/15/2025

Groundbreaking DNA analysis of Adolf Hitler's blood has uncovered some extraordinary findings.

Find out what the research revealed: https://bbc.in/4r2wD0M

11/10/2025

Do you want to know who Mitochondrial Eve was, and what she really stands for? Here, learn about her and why the theory mt-Eve is important to us today.

11/10/2025

This is a question that comes up often in the genetic genealogy world. Why do I have DNA matches that my sibling doesn't have? I'm so glad you asked! In this post, you will learn why you and your full siblings don't share all of your DNA matches.

10/27/2025

You have figured out that it's normal for siblings to show different ethnicity percentages, but now you want to understand why. In this post, I will explain how this happens, and why it's actually a huge benefit to you that your sibling has DNA that doesn't match yours.

In the State (country) of Israel is DNA testing illegal?It’s not true that DNA testing is completely illegal in Israel —...
10/14/2025

In the State (country) of Israel is DNA testing illegal?

It’s not true that DNA testing is completely illegal in Israel — but it is highly regulated. Here’s what the laws and practice say, and the limits that exist. If you want, I can send you the relevant passages of law in Hebrew + English.

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What the Law Says
1. Genetic Information Law (2000)
• There is a national law (Genetic Information Law, passed in 2000) that governs how genetic testing is conducted, what kinds of tests are allowed, and who may conduct them. 
• Among other things, the law requires that DNA/genetic testing (particularly for family ties, etc.) be done only by licensed laboratories or institutes approved by the Ministry of Health. 
2. Paternity / Family Relationship Tests
• These are very tightly regulated. A test to establish paternity or other familial relationship generally requires a court order (usually from the Family Court). Even if all parties agree, you can’t just do it informally for legal purposes. 
• The results of the test are submitted to the court; in many cases they are not released to the tested persons directly. 
3. Genetic Screening for Medical / Health / Preventive Purposes
• These are more permissible. For example, the Ministry of Health operates programs for carrier screening for hereditary diseases, prenatal genetic screening, etc., subject to informed consent, ethical rules etc. These are widely in use. 
4. Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) / At-Home Ancestry / Genealogy Kits
• Sale and use of direct-to-consumer genetic ancestry / home DNA test kits face significant restrictions. For example, some companies do not offer their kits for sale to residents of Israel because of legal/regulatory issues. 
• The law requires that DNA/genetic testing for familial relationship / paternity etc. be done under court order and by approved labs. Tests conducted abroad or by non-approved labs may not be recognized for legal status (e.g., citizenship, family law). 

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What’s Not True / What Is Misunderstood
• There is a rumor that all DNA testing is illegal in Israel. That’s false. 
• DNA testing for medical diagnoses, ancestry interest, etc., when done under rules / in approved labs, is legal.
• What is restricted is doing family relationship tests (especially for legal status) without court/A‐legal oversight, or using non-approved labs/kits in ways that would affect legal status like paternity, citizenship, etc. 

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Practical Implications
• If someone in Israel wants to do a paternity test or other family relationship test for legal purposes, they must apply to a Family Court, get an order, use an accredited lab. 
• For “fun” ancestry testing (like many home kits) or curiosity, there may be obstacles: e.g. some kits are not sold in Israel or their legal recognition is limited. 

Where is MyHeritage based?

MyHeritage is headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel. 

They also have additional offices in:
• Tel Aviv, Israel 
• Lehi, Utah, USA 
• Burbank, California, USA



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10/12/2025

Connect a public family tree to your DNA results by signing in to your Ancestry account and clicking the DNA tab. From your DNA homepage, click "Link to Tree" under your name. Click a tree name or click “Start a tree” and then Link DNA results. Unlink a tree from your DNA test from the...

10/11/2025

Have you seen your Ancestral Journey on your Ancestry DNA results? In this post, learn where to find them, what they mean, and how you can use them to learn more about your ancestors.

10/11/2025

Find out here why your ethnicity estimate changed based on the latest research, how to know if it is up-to-date, and whether it's more accurate post-update.

10/11/2025

Have you tested your DNA with 23andMe? In this post, you will learn everything you need to know about the biggest 23andMe update so far. I always get excited when there is a DNA results

10/09/2025

Uncover your origins like never before. AncestryDNA's 2025 Origins update is here, and it’s our most exciting and detailed update yet! There’s lots to unpack...

10/08/2025

How to Attach AncestryDNA results to your family tree
To attach your AncestryDNA results to your family tree, follow these steps:
Sign into your Ancestry.com account and click the DNA tab.
Click on "Your DNA Results Summary."
Select "Link to Tree" from the drop-down menu.
Choose your family tree from the drop-down menu. If you don't have a tree, you can create a new one by clicking "+Start tree."
Confirm who you are in your family tree. Ancestry.com will attempt to find you in your tree. If found, click YES; if not, manually search for yourself and click your name.
Click "Link to DNA" to complete the process. Note that your DNA test results can only be linked to one family tree at a time.

By linking your AncestryDNA results to your family tree, you can discover how you're related to your DNA matches and connect with common ancestors. This process is essential for building a comprehensive family tree and understanding your genetic heritage.

10/06/2025

Stuck on a DNA match? Can't figure out how you are related, even though you both have great trees? A useful strategy called chromosome painting is made easy with a free tool called "DNA Painter". In this post, you'll learn how you can use DNA Painter to find out exactly which line of your family tre...

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