Jewish comedian and actress makes 'mind-blowing' discovery her great-great-grandfather was a famous rabbinic figure on ‘Finding Your Roots’

In latest 'Finding Your Roots' episode, Jewish actor discovers relatives were rounded up in northeastern Poland, and sent to the Treblinka death camp

NPR correspondent hears how her grandmother bolted Europe via Portugal; TV personality Andy Cohen finds out that ancestors came from Pale of Settlement

Hollywood star reveals his inspiration on PBS celebrity genealogy show 'Finding Your Roots'

Latest episode of PBS’ celebrity genealogy show 'Finding Your Roots' helps three celebrities discover details on their ancestors who fled anti-Semitism in Europe

Comedian one of three prominent Jews whose ancestries will be examined on next episode of the PBS show