Birth Name: Mackenzie Elizabeth Aladjem
Place of Birth: United States
Date of Birth: September 11, 2001
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Mackenzie Aladjem is an American actress.
Mackenzie is the daughter of Laura (Givner) and Norman Aladjem. Mackenzie’s father was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. Mackenzie’s mother is American. Both of Mackenzie’s parents are Jewish.
Mackenzie’s father has stated:
For better or worse your mom and I both grew up in Jewish households, and that’s the religion we were taught. Though truth be told we’re not the most observant family, and I can’t even say I know all that much about Judaism.
Mackenzie’s paternal grandfather was Silvio Aladjem (the son of Nahman Aladjem and Lea/Lilly). Nahman and Lea were born in Romania. Nahman was the son of Simantov Aladjem and Rachel.
Mackenzie’s paternal grandmother was Sonia Sara Goldberg. Sonia was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, to parents from either Poland or Austria.
Sources: Genealogy of Mackenzie Aladjem (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com
Obituary of Mackenzie’s paternal grandmother, Sonia Sara (Goldberg) Aladjem – http://www.legacy.com
http://letterstomackenzie.blogspot.com
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