Pinkas

Family memory, explained

A useful idea in about a minute

Watch a short illustrated guide, read its transcript and take one practical next step. Narration uses a synthetic voice; all examples are illustrative.

How a yahrzeit date is calculated

Follow the source date, sunset context and family custom before making a reminder.

Five facts to record with every photograph

A simple record of people, place, date, source and uncertainty keeps a photograph useful.

Prepare a comfortable family interview

Agree on recording, audience and review before a family conversation.

Why a family tree is not a family archive

A tree shows relationships. An archive preserves the records and voices behind them.

How family history gets lost in messages

Preserve selected family messages with context and permission, beyond a chat timeline.

What provenance means in ordinary language

Keep the answer to “Where did this come from?” beside every family record.