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Acclaimed Television Series Generations Sweeps 2026 Media Awards

Co-produced by Jewish Life Television, the Museum of Jewish Heritage and JewishGen, the award-winning series connects history, science, ancestry and celebrity storytelling.

LOS ANGELES, CA — At a time when authentic cultural storytelling and carefully researched historical programming are more important than ever, Generations has emerged as one of the most meaningful television projects of the year.

The critically acclaimed series, hosted by Jewish Life Television’s Brad Pomerance, traces the ancestral roots of notable figures while bringing together genealogy, world history, archival research and DNA analysis. Co-produced by Jewish Life Television, the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust and JewishGen, the program has been recognized across the 2026 media awards circuit for its powerful blend of education and emotional storytelling.

The celebrated pilot episode follows award-winning actress Camryn Manheim and her son, actor Milo Manheim, on a deeply personal journey through Poland, Belgium, Switzerland, the American South and the Midwest. Through family documents, historical records, museum artifacts and expert research, the episode uncovers ancestral stories that are both intimate and universal.

The series draws upon the resources of the Museum of Jewish Heritage, the Kalikow Jewish Genealogy Research Center and JewishGen’s vast digital repository of more than 30 million records. These tools allow researchers to illuminate family histories that may have been lost, fragmented or forgotten across generations.

“When exploring family histories impacted by the Shoah, Generations humanizes history by moving beyond statistics to reveal real names, faces, documents and actual artifacts,” said host Brad Pomerance. “By exploring the concept of l’dor v’dor — passing virtues from generation to generation — the series serves as a vital bridge.”

Beyond its awards success, Generations reflects the growing role of Jewish-themed media in broader cultural education. JLTV, North America’s 24/7 Jewish-themed broadcast network, reaches households across the United States and Canada through cable, satellite, FAST and Connected TV platforms. Its programming serves Jewish viewers while also introducing Jewish history, culture and values to a wide general audience.

The strength of Generations lies in its ability to make history personal. Rather than presenting ancestry as a dry record of names and dates, the series turns family discovery into a living narrative. It shows how identity, resilience, migration, memory and faith can travel across continents and centuries.

As the production team prepares future episodes featuring authors, actors, musicians, athletes and cultural figures, Generations stands as a powerful example of purpose-driven entertainment. It is television that informs, inspires and reminds viewers that every family story is part of a larger human story.