"Alanis Morissette Discovers Hidden Jewish Heritage and Holocaust Links on 'Finding Your Roots'"
Alanis Morissette discovered her Jewish heritage and her family's harrowing history during the Holocaust on the PBS series "Finding Your Roots." She learned about her mother's Jewish background, the fate of her great uncles during WWII, and her grandfather's escape from Hungary in 1956. Morissette also explored her father's Canadian ancestry, tracing it back to 1600s France. The revelations brought her to tears and provided a deeper understanding of her family's past and her connection to Judaism.
