iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

You can create your first time capsule and enjoy this amazing box to start with me and Familytreemagazine www.family-tree.co.uk/content-libr...

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

One day, someone will want to know who you were. Not just dates, but your thoughts and feelings. Document the everyday. Start today. It's never too soon. It’s not just for you, it’s your gift to the future. (My talk - Genealogy for your descendants-coming soon-will update) #genealogy #mystory

A warm, nostalgic scene of an antique wooden desk by a sunlit window. On the desk lies an open notebook with cursive handwriting, a black fountain pen resting on its pages, a vintage black-and-white family photograph, an old inkwell, and a classic twin-lens reflex camera—evoking memories, storytelling, and personal history.

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

8 hours-crossing info-sites and matches, finally I have one tree. One match-both parents are matches too, the father's parents and mother's parents, and the father's cousin and the mother's aunt. With so many people on the globe, can people please stop marrying each other's families? #genealogy #DNA

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I feel so lucky- gave an entire webinar about identifying mysteries DNA matches through social media. Who’s behind the match? What’s their story? How do we reach out with care? Honored to be part of @familytreemag.bsky.social DNA discoveries month. Check it out! More amazing webinars are coming!

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

#RootsTeck2025 Done with my presentation. Loved every minute. Genealogy for our descendants with @myheritageofficial.bsky.social and MyStories. You can watch it here: www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech... and download the handout. Enjoy

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

When was the last time you considered Genealogy for your descendants? Join my talk on #RootsTech2025 for tips and ideas using #MyHeritage MyStories for an amazing experience that will leave your story for future generations www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech...

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

*Genealogy for our descendants* This is my passion this year I got to experience first hand the amazing journey of MyStories by @myheritageofficial.bsky.social and I want to share my tips and ideas with you Come join me on RT virtual bit.ly/43iem6k #myheritage #genealogy #legacy

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

To tell my story so future generations get to know the authentic me.@myheritageofficial.bsky.social did it again. #MyStories, an amazing and emotional experience. I got my book yesterday and I'm over the moon! It looks so professional, my boys want to read it. Just do it! #myheritage, #genealogy

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

"Stepping out of my comfort zone in a fashion production got me thinking about genealogy: we rely on familiar sites & strategies, but how often do you explore new ones? Are you open to learn? Growth happens when we try the unexpected. Watch me embrace the unfamiliar here! #Genealogy #NewAdventures

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

When you receive a cape from your friend who received it from her aunt who received it from her mother's friend. That friend just celebrated her 💯 birthday. That's wearing history. #genealogy

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Celebrating my grandma, Chaya Sperling, 106th heavenly birthday. You were a the example of love, wisdom, and resilience. Your spirit lives in every hug, meal, and moment of strength. The phoenix tattooed on my arm tells our story: rising above. Missing and loving you. Your granddaughter. #genealogy

Collage of photos celebrating Chaya Sperling, featuring images from different stages of her life. Smiling portraits, moments with family, and cherished memories, including holding a baby, enjoying time with loved ones, and a vibrant phoenix tattoo representing resilience and legacy. Text: "25/12/1918 - 30/12/2002."

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Did all the brave people move to @bsky.app 🙃? I talk about Genealogy for our descendants. Here's a question with a smile. What do you have hidden away that you won't show your kids today, but wish you could see their faces when they find it after you're gone? If too private just say yes #genealogy

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Have you seen the MAGIC? The last time I saw my paternal grandparents was 52 years ago. I always remembered they loved me. Now I have a live memory of this love. It brings tears to my eyes and heart to see this. @myheritageofficial.bsky.social #myheritahe #livememory #genealogy #stories #love

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

story without words challenge: I was challenged to tell a DNA journey I came across without words. This is journey #4 Images= #Chatgpt, Animation= #MyHeritage + #Livememory #Genealogy, Can you tell what the story is?

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Do you have a pic that when you look at it, it feels like looking at another life? are you brave enough to post it? Me, 14 years ago(at 44), no hair, and no idea what I want out of life, no sense of purpose. Days long gone. Today I know I was put on this earth to reunite families. #genealogy #DNA

The image shows a close-up of a woman's face illuminated dramatically in low light, with shadows creating a pattern across her face. She has bright red lipstick and expressive eyes that stand out against the dark background. The lighting and shadows create an artistic and mysterious effect, emphasizing her facial features and conveying a sense of intrigue.

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

What we want to know about our ancestors is not dry data but the personal human daily things. That's where I see the importance of this new breakthrough by MyHeritage -3.4 Billion Records Extracted From Historical Newspapers. Amazing. #MyHeritage #genealogy blog.myheritage.com/2024/12/majo...

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Major Breakthrough: 3.4 Billion Records Extracted From Historical Newspapers Were Added to MyHeritage - MyHeritage Blog

We’re happy to announce the publication of four huge new collections of names and stories on MyHeritage, extracted from newspaper pages on OldNews.com.

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

For a talk, I'm preparing I would love to hear your choices. You can bring back *one* ancestor from any part of your tree You get to ask them *one* question. Who would that be and what would be your question? #Genealogy #ancestors #familymystery #memory

The image depicts a surreal scene of a man and a ghostly figure sitting across from each other at a wooden table in a rustic setting. The man, wearing a hat and casual clothing, gestures animatedly, as if explaining or making a point. Opposite him, the ghostly figure, draped in a sheer, spectral veil, appears translucent and ethereal. A glowing orb of light hovers between them on the table, surrounded by antique objects, including a pocket watch. The background reveals an open window with a dreamy view of a distant landscape, featuring a domed building and soft, warm tones that add a mystical atmosphere to the composition.

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

video#3. I was challenged to tell a search story without words. This is Journey #3. See if you can "read" this one. youtu.be/uwqIeWPIEXE You can find the first two on my YouTube after you watch this. (AI- chatgpt+Runway+Kapwing) #Genealogy #AI #Storytelling

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Search Journey #3

YouTube video by ז'אנה הלשטיין-דנ"א בגובה העיניים Janna Helshtein

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I think the younger generation lost site of how important that fascinating this is

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

This is so special, I wish I had one for any female ancestor of mine, this is such a treasure.

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 05/12/2024

An exhibition of stained-glass panels created by artist Harry Clarke has opened in Collins Barracks in Dublin.

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Harry Clarke stained-glass exhibition opens in Dublin

An exhibition of stained-glass panels created by artist Harry Clarke has opened in Collins Barracks in Dublin.

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

My favorite 30 min? My son knocks and says, “It’s ready.” I step away to find a bowl of seasoned chicken on fluffy couscous, made with love for me. I sit and savor every bite. It’s simple, but those moments are pure bliss, like a good night's sleep.❤️ none left to photo, Chatgpt recreated #Genealogy

A light blue ceramic bowl filled with square, seasoned chunks of chicken breast arranged neatly on a bed of fluffy couscous. The bowl sits on a pristine white table, accompanied by a polished silver fork resting on a neatly folded white napkin. The setup is well-lit with warm ambient lighting, highlighting the textures of the food and the smooth ceramic surface of the bowl. The overall scene is clean and inviting, evoking a sense of freshness and culinary craftsmanship.

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Me, when I realized there was a possibility I stumbled across new information about my ancestors. (his name is Psyco btw cause he's a bit .. well no.. a lot nutts)

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

People ask me why a Phoenix Tattoo. Here is my story. A short tribute to my ancestors. It's too long to post here, so here is a link to YouTube youtube.com/shorts/DtaFd... #poem #ancestors #memory

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The Phoenix - A tribute to my ancestors

YouTube video by ז'אנה הלשטיין-דנ"א בגובה העיניים Janna Helshtein

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

DNA search journeys vary. No two stories are alike. A friend challenged me to create visual stories rather than written ones. This is the second one. Can you feel it? DNA journey #2 credits: Images by Chatgpt image generator + Runway for animation+Kapwing for editing and music

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Brainstormed with ChatGPT about genealogy, legacy, and the meaning of the search, and asked to gather my thoughts through inspirational quotes. It came up with some I like, and I'm happy to share them with you. (BTW, My grandparents inspired my Phoenix tattoo).

This image features a close-up of a woman's arm resting on her lap. She wears a bright red top and a colorful beaded bracelet, and her hand gently rests on her other arm, which has a vibrant tattoo of a stylized bird with flowing, colorful feathers in shades of red, yellow, green, blue, and purple. The background is a neutral-toned couch.
Overlaying the image is a quote that reads: "Family history is more than tracing lineage; it's understanding the depth of our heritage." The text is white, styled with a modern font, and accompanied by decorative quotation marks.

In the bottom right corner, it says: "ChatGPT on genetic genealogy and inspiration." The number “10” and the word “Inspirations” appear in the top left corner, suggesting that this is part of a series.

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I guess I haven't changed. Me at 1 year and a bit (1967) or me, #Timetravel with @myheritageofficial.bsky.social all the way back to 18th Century France. I can't stop laughing. #LiveMemory

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

It's one thing to animate, but reading characters, too? I sent this to my mom. Mom's reaction: OMG, this is so typical. You would turn your back every time we wanted to take your picture. So cool. @myheritageofficial.bsky.social #Genealogy #LiveMemory

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I couldn't help myself. My parents' wedding in 1965. They could not afford a video, so thanks to @myheritageofficial.bsky.social #Livememory combined 4 photos and added music on Kapwing. Sent this to my mom and she was in tears #Livememory #Genealogy

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I know we all love watching our ancestors come to life thanks to @myheritageofficial.bsky.social but I'll confess, looking at this, me, waving back at me, made me cry #Livememory #Genealogy

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

@myheritageofficial.bsky.social Did it again! I'm blown away, and crying watching my grandparents repeatedly. This is shortly after the war (1946). As Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet said... It's Five O' Clock Somewhere. I think I'll raise one with and for them. #Livememory #Genealogy

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Every search is a journey. No two journies are the same. I was challenged by a friend to show different journeys rather than tell about them. This is my first video, showing one with a happy ending. All are made with AI- ChatGPT image creator+Runway+Kapwing for editing and music. I hope you like it.

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

What's in a name? Did anyone change your name without asking you? Started calling you by a different name cause they thought yours wasn't good enough. One of your ancestors maybe? My story is too long for this space but you can read about it in my blog: dnaateyelevel.com/who-am-i-tho... #Genealogy

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Who am I? Thoughts on name, identity and immigration

Our name is not just a label, it is an integral part of our identity, our sense of belonging

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

So interesting, looks like a great resource. Anyone that is geared towards teaching others is a blessing.

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

#LoveStories: Mom & Dad. They married Nov 18, 1965—twice! Once at the registration office, City Hall Riga, Latvia (USSR at the time), then secretly, in a Jewish ceremony (Chupa), at my granduncle's house, with only close family present, defying Soviet rules. I was born the following May...🤐

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Love stories: My great-uncle married in 1934, at the age of 26, and his wife 21. He knew she couldn’t have kids. They treated everyone as their children. They adored each other until her passing in 1992. He followed in 1994. Couldn't live without her. I miss them so much.

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Standing where my grandparents stood 68 years before me felt surreal. Grandpa, a veteran, sold second-hand clothes here to make a living. I visited the exact spot, a deserted part of the market. Moments after this photo, I was shaking and broke down in tears—overwhelmed by emotion. #Genealogy

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Best family love story: Grandma was a guest at Grandpa's Bar Mitzvah (she was 4 years older than him). WWII—She lost her husband, he lost his leg. They met again. He confessed his love. She said yes. And here I am to tell the story. What's your family's best love story? #Genealogy #lovestory

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Last year, after much excitement about speaking at RT, I went on to Boston to visit my father's maternal family which I found in 2016. One of the highlights of my visit was the cemetery on the grounds of Harvard University. My family thinks I'm a freak. Only the genealogists here will understand 🙃

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

This is why genetic genealogy became my drug a decade ago, it's stories like these that make all the "white nights" worth it. What an amazing story

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

I asked ChatGPT to send me off on my perfect vacation based on what she (yes, my GPT is a she 🙃) knows about me. Love the result. In Greece, writing my first book (Family.Secrets.DNA), not forgetting my favorite drink (Mojito). A vacation is not a vacation without it. #geneticgenealogy #storytelling

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Janna Helshtein @jannahelshtein.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

This is a quick hello and introduction. I'm a genetic genealogist and storyteller. I love telling stories about mysteries I solved within my family (in English and Hebrew). I stumbled into genetic genealogy about a decade ago and feel like the luckiest person on earth—it was the best stumble ever.

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