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How is the New JewishGen.org Discussion Group better than the old one?
Our old Discussion List platform was woefully antiquated. Among its many challenges: it was not secure, it required messages to be sent in Plain Text, did not support accented characters or languages other than English, could not display links or images, and had archives that were not mobile-friendly.
This new platform that JewishGen is using is a scalable, and sustainable solution, and allows us to engage with JewishGen members throughout the world. It offers a simple and intuitive interface for both members and moderators, more powerful tools, and more secure archives (which are easily accessible on mobile devices, and which also block out personal email addresses to the public).
I am a JewishGen member, why do I have to create a separate account for the Discussion Group?
As we continue to modernize our platform, we are trying to ensure that everything meets contemporary security standards. In the future, we plan hope to have one single sign-in page.
I like how the current lists work. Will I still be able to send/receive emails of posts (and/or digests)?
Yes. In terms of functionality, the group will operate the same for people who like to participate with email. People can still send a message to an email address (in this case, main@groups.JewishGen.org), and receive a daily digest of postings, or individual emails. In addition, Members can also receive a daily summary of topics, and then choose which topics they would like to read about it. However, in addition to email, there is the additional functionality of being able to read/post messages utilizing our online forum (https://groups.jewishgen.org).
Does this new system require plain-text?
No.
Can I post images, accented characters, different colors/font sizes, non-latin characters?
Yes.
Can I categorize a message? For example, if my message is related to Polish, or Ukraine research, can I indicate as such?
Yes! Our new platform allows members to use “Hashtags.” Messages can then be sorted, and searched, based upon how they are categorized. Another advantage is that members can “mute” any conversations they are not interested in, by simply indicating they are not interested in a particular “hashtag.”
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Can I still search though old messages?
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So just to be sure - this new group will allow us to post from our mobile phones, includes images, accented characters, and non-latin characters, and does not require plain text?
Correct!
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Will the current guidelines change?
Yes. While posts will be moderated to ensure civility, and that there is nothing posted that is inappropriate (or completely unrelated to genealogy), we will be trying to create an online community of people who regulate themselves, much as they do (very successfully) on Jewish Genealogy Portal on Facebook.
What are the new guidelines?
There are just a few simple rules & guidelines to follow, which you can read here:https://groups.jewishgen.org/g/main/guidelines
Thank you in advance for contributing to this amazing online community!
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The JewishGen.org Team
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Help with address in Israel
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Susanna Vendel <susanna.vendel@...>
My father,Gheorghe Feher, cameraman >from Bucharest, would like to get in
touch with Andrei Calarasu, film director >from Bucharest, living now in Israel. Could somebody >from Israel look up the address/phone number/e-mail in the phone directory? Please contact me directly. Thank you, Susanna Vendel, Stockholm
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Help with address in Israel
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Susanna Vendel <susanna.vendel@...>
My father,Gheorghe Feher, cameraman >from Bucharest, would like to get in
touch with Andrei Calarasu, film director >from Bucharest, living now in Israel. Could somebody >from Israel look up the address/phone number/e-mail in the phone directory? Please contact me directly. Thank you, Susanna Vendel, Stockholm
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Server problems
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Arlene Beare <arl@...>
A number of you have written asking about the lack of messages. The Lyris
server has been down and hopefully will now be in working order. I have not posted all the messages asking about the problem as I hope that this will clarify the position. Arlene Beare Moderator
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Latvia SIG #Latvia Server problems
#latvia
Arlene Beare <arl@...>
A number of you have written asking about the lack of messages. The Lyris
server has been down and hopefully will now be in working order. I have not posted all the messages asking about the problem as I hope that this will clarify the position. Arlene Beare Moderator
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No messages
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Judith Hamilton <edenland@...>
My apologies if I'm bothering you for no reason, but there haven't been any
messages for a few days (or >from the German group) and I am wondering if there is some sort of problem? with thanks. Judith Hamilton Colchester UK edenland@dialstart.net Moderator Note: Lyris has been down and hopefully will now be back in action.
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Latvia SIG #Latvia No messages
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Judith Hamilton <edenland@...>
My apologies if I'm bothering you for no reason, but there haven't been any
messages for a few days (or >from the German group) and I am wondering if there is some sort of problem? with thanks. Judith Hamilton Colchester UK edenland@dialstart.net Moderator Note: Lyris has been down and hopefully will now be back in action.
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Re: Memmel
#lithuania
JFIBEL@...
The current name of Memel is Klaipeda in Lithuania. There are quite a few
researchers listed in the JGFF for this community. When you list the surnames you are researching, it's a good idea to mention the communities (all of them) >from which each of them derives. That kind of information can help people make a real connection. Joe Fibel MODERATOR'S NOTE: JGFF stands for JewishGen Family Finder, at <http://www.jewishgen.org>
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Re: Memmel
#lithuania
JFIBEL@...
The current name of Memel is Klaipeda in Lithuania. There are quite a few
researchers listed in the JGFF for this community. When you list the surnames you are researching, it's a good idea to mention the communities (all of them) >from which each of them derives. That kind of information can help people make a real connection. Joe Fibel MODERATOR'S NOTE: JGFF stands for JewishGen Family Finder, at <http://www.jewishgen.org>
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Update on availability of Holocaust database at Yad Vashem
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Michael Steinore <msteinor@...>
In the Winter '99 edition of Avotaynu, there is a brief article entitled
"Yad Vashem to Post Database on Web in March". It discusses the availability of a database created by Yad Vashem that will contain information on 2-3 million Holocaust victims. I received a more recent update >from Mr. Zvi Bernhardt of Yad Vashem, in which he very much doubted the database will be available >on the web< anytime soon, though that was certainly the hope. It will, however, be available locally at Yad Vashem next week. I'm far removed >from the situation. If anyone will be at Yad Vashem in the near future, it would be nice to have an update on the web availability as well as any information what the database is like (e.g. how does the search engine work?) Michael Steinore Portland, OR
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Update on availability of Holocaust database at Yad Vashem
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Michael Steinore <msteinor@...>
In the Winter '99 edition of Avotaynu, there is a brief article entitled
"Yad Vashem to Post Database on Web in March". It discusses the availability of a database created by Yad Vashem that will contain information on 2-3 million Holocaust victims. I received a more recent update >from Mr. Zvi Bernhardt of Yad Vashem, in which he very much doubted the database will be available >on the web< anytime soon, though that was certainly the hope. It will, however, be available locally at Yad Vashem next week. I'm far removed >from the situation. If anyone will be at Yad Vashem in the near future, it would be nice to have an update on the web availability as well as any information what the database is like (e.g. how does the search engine work?) Michael Steinore Portland, OR
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Rav of Klausenberg
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W874 <w874@...>
Hello,
I am researching Rabbi Yitzchok Gronner, who was the Rosh Beis Din, (Head of the Court), in Klausenberg, or Cluj/Kalishvar. The time frame would have been between 1850-1900 or so. Any info would be appreciated. Thanx in advance Irving Wiener Oak Park, Mi
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Rav of Klausenberg
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W874 <w874@...>
Hello,
I am researching Rabbi Yitzchok Gronner, who was the Rosh Beis Din, (Head of the Court), in Klausenberg, or Cluj/Kalishvar. The time frame would have been between 1850-1900 or so. Any info would be appreciated. Thanx in advance Irving Wiener Oak Park, Mi
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Cytrin Family Buenos Aires, Argentina
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lsmith6@...
I am trying to locate cousins of my father's who immigrated to Buenos
Aires during the later part of the 1950s. Anyone have information on Martin Cytrin or his family please contact me privately. Lynn Mayer Smith lsmith6@ix.netcom.com
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Cytrin Family Buenos Aires, Argentina
#general
lsmith6@...
I am trying to locate cousins of my father's who immigrated to Buenos
Aires during the later part of the 1950s. Anyone have information on Martin Cytrin or his family please contact me privately. Lynn Mayer Smith lsmith6@ix.netcom.com
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Need Help With Obituary Look-up in FL
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David & Deborah Peskin <dx2etc@...>
Is there anyone in Florida who would be able to go to a local library to
look for an obituary for a relative who lived in Pompano Beach until his death in Fort Lauderdale on 18 September 1987. I'm searching for descendants of Mark GELLIS, and am hoping that if there was an obituary for him, it would provide clues for me such as names of children and where they resided at that time. According to his death certificate, his wife's name was Julia BERLIN. I am not familiar with the local newspapers in the Pompano Beach area. I'd be tremendously appreciative of any help, and would gladly recipricate if possible. I've always received a wonderful response >from Genners in the past, and am hopeful that I won't be disappointed. Deborah Peskin Longmeadow, MA Searching: BERENZWEIG/BERNSWEIG/BERNZWEIG--Galicia-->NYC GILMAN--Ternopol, Ukraine-->NYC KESSNER/KUSHNER--Riga, Latvia-->NYC MILLER--Nemirov, Ukraine-->NYC TAHLER/THALER--Berezhany, Ukraine-->NYC TOBIAS--Bucharest, Romania-->NYC
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Need Help With Obituary Look-up in FL
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David & Deborah Peskin <dx2etc@...>
Is there anyone in Florida who would be able to go to a local library to
look for an obituary for a relative who lived in Pompano Beach until his death in Fort Lauderdale on 18 September 1987. I'm searching for descendants of Mark GELLIS, and am hoping that if there was an obituary for him, it would provide clues for me such as names of children and where they resided at that time. According to his death certificate, his wife's name was Julia BERLIN. I am not familiar with the local newspapers in the Pompano Beach area. I'd be tremendously appreciative of any help, and would gladly recipricate if possible. I've always received a wonderful response >from Genners in the past, and am hopeful that I won't be disappointed. Deborah Peskin Longmeadow, MA Searching: BERENZWEIG/BERNSWEIG/BERNZWEIG--Galicia-->NYC GILMAN--Ternopol, Ukraine-->NYC KESSNER/KUSHNER--Riga, Latvia-->NYC MILLER--Nemirov, Ukraine-->NYC TAHLER/THALER--Berezhany, Ukraine-->NYC TOBIAS--Bucharest, Romania-->NYC
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searching family of David STEIN
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Tom Venetianer <tom.vene@...>
I'm looking for the descendants of David STEIN, married to Betty
WENICIANER. Around 1876 they were living in Vichodna, Liptov county (Slovakia). The couple had a daughter called Fani, married to Ignatz IMMERBLUM >from Liptovsky Mikulas (Lipto St. Miklos). Rings the bell to anybody? Thanks Tom Tom Venetianer <mailto:tom.vene@uol.com.br> Sao Paulo - Brazil
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen searching family of David STEIN
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Tom Venetianer <tom.vene@...>
I'm looking for the descendants of David STEIN, married to Betty
WENICIANER. Around 1876 they were living in Vichodna, Liptov county (Slovakia). The couple had a daughter called Fani, married to Ignatz IMMERBLUM >from Liptovsky Mikulas (Lipto St. Miklos). Rings the bell to anybody? Thanks Tom Tom Venetianer <mailto:tom.vene@uol.com.br> Sao Paulo - Brazil
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JRI-POLAND: Pulawy and Kazimierz Dolny data online
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NormK12065
JewishGen Researchers:
I am pleased to announce for the Jewish Records indexing - Poland project, the initial indexes for the Pulawy and Kazimierz Dolny Shtetl CO-OPs are now available online at: http://www.jewishgen.org/JRI-PL/jriplweb.htm The following indexes are available: Pulawy Births 1838-45, 1862-65 Marriages 1862-65 Kazimierz Dolny Births/Marriages/Deaths 1826-1842, 1863 These dates are the complete extraction >from all the LDS microfilmed records. I look forward in the future to working on the indexing of the unfilmed Pulawy and Kazimierz Dolny records via their respective Polish State Archive (PSA) project initiatives. Thank you and happy searching. Norm Katz Pulawy and Kazimierz Dolny Shtetl CO-OP coordinator
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JRI-POLAND: Pulawy and Kazimierz Dolny data online
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NormK12065
JewishGen Researchers:
I am pleased to announce for the Jewish Records indexing - Poland project, the initial indexes for the Pulawy and Kazimierz Dolny Shtetl CO-OPs are now available online at: http://www.jewishgen.org/JRI-PL/jriplweb.htm The following indexes are available: Pulawy Births 1838-45, 1862-65 Marriages 1862-65 Kazimierz Dolny Births/Marriages/Deaths 1826-1842, 1863 These dates are the complete extraction >from all the LDS microfilmed records. I look forward in the future to working on the indexing of the unfilmed Pulawy and Kazimierz Dolny records via their respective Polish State Archive (PSA) project initiatives. Thank you and happy searching. Norm Katz Pulawy and Kazimierz Dolny Shtetl CO-OP coordinator
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