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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?
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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?
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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?
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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
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The JewishGen.org Team
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JewishGen-erosity
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Rlberliner@...
A Healthy & Happy New Year to all!
Many thanks for the help I've received >from the Jewishgen sites, both from the posts and private email. At Rosh Hashonah each year, I hope to make a contribution within my means to JewishGen-erosity to add to these good wishes and show my appreciation. Thanks, Jewishgen! Sincerely, Rachelle Leaf Berliner Savannah, GA MODERATOR'S NOTE: Just a reminder that LitvakSIG is an independent, non-profit organization that is hosted by JewishGen.
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania JewishGen-erosity
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Rlberliner@...
A Healthy & Happy New Year to all!
Many thanks for the help I've received >from the Jewishgen sites, both from the posts and private email. At Rosh Hashonah each year, I hope to make a contribution within my means to JewishGen-erosity to add to these good wishes and show my appreciation. Thanks, Jewishgen! Sincerely, Rachelle Leaf Berliner Savannah, GA MODERATOR'S NOTE: Just a reminder that LitvakSIG is an independent, non-profit organization that is hosted by JewishGen.
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Ludel = Iudel?
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Clifford L Karchmer <rabinowitz@...>
I believe the given name "Ludel" was possibly misidentified, if written
by hand, and really should have been " Iudel". In my family, Iudel translates to Julius but some have used the name Jacob. I believe Julius is more common. Hope this helps. Cliff Karchmer Researching: Rabinowitz, Karchmer, Milner, Davidson, from Vilna, Oshmiany, Devenishkes, Lipnishkes, Alytus, Sventsionys, Ivye, and Vishnevo
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Ludel = Iudel?
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Clifford L Karchmer <rabinowitz@...>
I believe the given name "Ludel" was possibly misidentified, if written
by hand, and really should have been " Iudel". In my family, Iudel translates to Julius but some have used the name Jacob. I believe Julius is more common. Hope this helps. Cliff Karchmer Researching: Rabinowitz, Karchmer, Milner, Davidson, from Vilna, Oshmiany, Devenishkes, Lipnishkes, Alytus, Sventsionys, Ivye, and Vishnevo
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JewishGen Pre-Pub Offer "The Holocaust in Lithuania 1941-1945.."
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Sandra and Donald Hirschhorn <donsandyh@...>
The JewishGen Mall is now taking pre-publication orders for the new,
comprehensive, four-volume set "The Holocaust in Lithuania 1941-1945: A Book of Remembrance" edited and compiled by Rose Lerer Cohen and Saul Issroff published by Gefen Publishing House, Israel, in English. When available, books will be shipped directly >from the publisher. This important work records and documents over 50,000 names of Lithuanian Jews who perished in the Holocaust and is the result of years of research and collation using articles in journals and the daily press, mailings to survivors, and on-line submissions to the project website. The first volume comprises a detailed history of the Holocaust in Lithuania, providing a historical context in which to consider the final three volumes, which feature the lists of those who were interned in ghettos, and those who perished during the terrible years of 1941-1945. Also included is important secondary information, such as a list of Yahrzeit (Memorial) dates of Lithuanian Jewish communities, and detailed reference lists of films, books and articles on the Lithuanian Holocaust. The four volumes are album sized, in hardcover, and total over 1,800 pages. Normal suggested retail is $300.00. If purchased individually they total $425.00 retail. Find this four-volume set on the JewishGen Mall at our special pre-publication price of $255.00 plus $25.00 shipping. The books are expected to be available in mid-October. The set would make an ideal gift for any Jewish library. If you are able to order before August 31st you will be eligible for the JewishGen Mall-wide10% off sale which is in effect for every item on the Mall which will reduce the cost of this set to $229.50 plus shipping. Visit the Mall at http://www.jewishgenmall.org and go to Search (found at the bottom of the Home Page) and type in the title or, if you prefer, the stock number GEF2-101. Orders can be faxed to JewishGen at 281-535-2204 if you include complete credit card information. Sandra and Donald Hirschhorn Managers, JewishGen Mall Boca Raton, FL DSHirschhorn@jewishgen.org
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Re: Name Translation: "Fayvel" or "Ludel
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ROBERT WEISS
At 16:27 8/22/02 -0400, James R. Platt wrote:
<<Is there a common translation of the given names "Fayvel" or "Ludel" -both come >from the All Lithuania Revision List Database for our family surname.>> My guess is that Ludel is actually Iudel pronounced Yudel and a diminutive of Yehudah. Bob Weiss Northridge, CA
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania JewishGen Pre-Pub Offer "The Holocaust in Lithuania 1941-1945.."
#lithuania
Sandra and Donald Hirschhorn <donsandyh@...>
The JewishGen Mall is now taking pre-publication orders for the new,
comprehensive, four-volume set "The Holocaust in Lithuania 1941-1945: A Book of Remembrance" edited and compiled by Rose Lerer Cohen and Saul Issroff published by Gefen Publishing House, Israel, in English. When available, books will be shipped directly >from the publisher. This important work records and documents over 50,000 names of Lithuanian Jews who perished in the Holocaust and is the result of years of research and collation using articles in journals and the daily press, mailings to survivors, and on-line submissions to the project website. The first volume comprises a detailed history of the Holocaust in Lithuania, providing a historical context in which to consider the final three volumes, which feature the lists of those who were interned in ghettos, and those who perished during the terrible years of 1941-1945. Also included is important secondary information, such as a list of Yahrzeit (Memorial) dates of Lithuanian Jewish communities, and detailed reference lists of films, books and articles on the Lithuanian Holocaust. The four volumes are album sized, in hardcover, and total over 1,800 pages. Normal suggested retail is $300.00. If purchased individually they total $425.00 retail. Find this four-volume set on the JewishGen Mall at our special pre-publication price of $255.00 plus $25.00 shipping. The books are expected to be available in mid-October. The set would make an ideal gift for any Jewish library. If you are able to order before August 31st you will be eligible for the JewishGen Mall-wide10% off sale which is in effect for every item on the Mall which will reduce the cost of this set to $229.50 plus shipping. Visit the Mall at http://www.jewishgenmall.org and go to Search (found at the bottom of the Home Page) and type in the title or, if you prefer, the stock number GEF2-101. Orders can be faxed to JewishGen at 281-535-2204 if you include complete credit card information. Sandra and Donald Hirschhorn Managers, JewishGen Mall Boca Raton, FL DSHirschhorn@jewishgen.org
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Re: Name Translation: "Fayvel" or "Ludel
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ROBERT WEISS
At 16:27 8/22/02 -0400, James R. Platt wrote:
<<Is there a common translation of the given names "Fayvel" or "Ludel" -both come >from the All Lithuania Revision List Database for our family surname.>> My guess is that Ludel is actually Iudel pronounced Yudel and a diminutive of Yehudah. Bob Weiss Northridge, CA
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Re: Harlem Preparatory School
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ROBERT WEISS
In a message dated Sat, 24 Aug 2002 12:00:32 AM Eastern Standard Time,
Naomi Fatouros writes: However, a book entitled "When Harlem was Jewish:1870-1930" by JeffreyI have the book and neither name (Harlem Preparatory School or Harlem Evening High) appears in the index. Bob Weiss Northridge, CA
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Harlem Preparatory School
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ROBERT WEISS
In a message dated Sat, 24 Aug 2002 12:00:32 AM Eastern Standard Time,
Naomi Fatouros writes: However, a book entitled "When Harlem was Jewish:1870-1930" by JeffreyI have the book and neither name (Harlem Preparatory School or Harlem Evening High) appears in the index. Bob Weiss Northridge, CA
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WRONKER family from Frankfurt/Posen
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trisha maynard <trisha_maynard@...>
I have recently begun researching the history of the WRONKER family. My
husband's great grandparents were Hermann and Ida WRONKER (formerly Ida FRIEDEBERG who owned Warenhaus Wronker in Frankfurt around 1900-1930.I believe the Wronker family originated >from Posen. Any information on the Wronker or Friedeberg familes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Trisha Maynard Swansea,UK. Reply to: Trisha_Maynard@hotmail.com
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ENGEL family from Berlin/Hamburg
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trisha maynard <trisha_maynard@...>
I have recently begun researching the ENGEL family. My husband's
grandfather was Hermann ENGEL who lived in Berlin in the early 1900s before moving to Cairo and eventually settling in New York. His parents' names were Gustav ENGEL and Jenny LOEWY ENGEL. I believe Hermann had a brother called Hans Engel. I have been told that the Engel family originated >from Hamburg but, as yet, have no other information. Any help would be welcomed. Thanks Trisha Maynard Reply to: Trisha_Maynard@hotmail.com
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Support Jewishgen
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Yaacov Slizak <yslizak@...>
Dear Genners,
This posting is to publicly acknowledge the fantastic work Jewishgen is doing for all of us. Its newsgroup, mailing lists and databases have been priceless tools to help me in my family research. The experience of a free-meal on the Internet is becoming more and more uncommon. I foresee that public databases will quickly shift towards either publicity-sponsored sites (with annoying popup windows and intrusive banners) or fee-based sites (like ancestry.com). However, I would still like to see Jewishgen and its high-quality standards as it is today. This morning I sent my first monetary contribution to Jewishgen, greatly thanks to the *awareness campaign* following the convention in Toronto. I hope to do the same next year. I would like to encourage all of us to do the same, according to your possibilities. A Happy New Year to all of you! Sincerely, Yaacov Slizak Ennis, Co.Clare, Ireland
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen WRONKER family from Frankfurt/Posen
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trisha maynard <trisha_maynard@...>
I have recently begun researching the history of the WRONKER family. My
husband's great grandparents were Hermann and Ida WRONKER (formerly Ida FRIEDEBERG who owned Warenhaus Wronker in Frankfurt around 1900-1930.I believe the Wronker family originated >from Posen. Any information on the Wronker or Friedeberg familes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Trisha Maynard Swansea,UK. Reply to: Trisha_Maynard@hotmail.com
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen ENGEL family from Berlin/Hamburg
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trisha maynard <trisha_maynard@...>
I have recently begun researching the ENGEL family. My husband's
grandfather was Hermann ENGEL who lived in Berlin in the early 1900s before moving to Cairo and eventually settling in New York. His parents' names were Gustav ENGEL and Jenny LOEWY ENGEL. I believe Hermann had a brother called Hans Engel. I have been told that the Engel family originated >from Hamburg but, as yet, have no other information. Any help would be welcomed. Thanks Trisha Maynard Reply to: Trisha_Maynard@hotmail.com
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Support Jewishgen
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Yaacov Slizak <yslizak@...>
Dear Genners,
This posting is to publicly acknowledge the fantastic work Jewishgen is doing for all of us. Its newsgroup, mailing lists and databases have been priceless tools to help me in my family research. The experience of a free-meal on the Internet is becoming more and more uncommon. I foresee that public databases will quickly shift towards either publicity-sponsored sites (with annoying popup windows and intrusive banners) or fee-based sites (like ancestry.com). However, I would still like to see Jewishgen and its high-quality standards as it is today. This morning I sent my first monetary contribution to Jewishgen, greatly thanks to the *awareness campaign* following the convention in Toronto. I hope to do the same next year. I would like to encourage all of us to do the same, according to your possibilities. A Happy New Year to all of you! Sincerely, Yaacov Slizak Ennis, Co.Clare, Ireland
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Re: Jewish Calendar
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Steve Eisenstein
I am a real devotee of the PalmPilot and have a program called Tamar that
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not only translates English-Jewish dates and Jewish-English dates, but also allows you to enter your own *events* and follow them through the years. I recently converted a 1914 English date to the Jewish Date. Another program that can be downloaded to your own computer is Kaluach which gives daily prayer times, candle lighting times etc and also allows the 2-way conversion of dates. Even now that I am on-line full-time (DSL) I still use both regularly rather than go on-line for date info. Kaluach, BTW, also accepts user data so you can enter you own info for any given date. Steve Subject: Jewish Calendar
From: carthay <carthay@attbi.com>
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Jewish Calendar
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Steve Eisenstein
I am a real devotee of the PalmPilot and have a program called Tamar that
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
not only translates English-Jewish dates and Jewish-English dates, but also allows you to enter your own *events* and follow them through the years. I recently converted a 1914 English date to the Jewish Date. Another program that can be downloaded to your own computer is Kaluach which gives daily prayer times, candle lighting times etc and also allows the 2-way conversion of dates. Even now that I am on-line full-time (DSL) I still use both regularly rather than go on-line for date info. Kaluach, BTW, also accepts user data so you can enter you own info for any given date. Steve Subject: Jewish Calendar
From: carthay <carthay@attbi.com>
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Genealogy Meeting East London/London UK
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A J <genealicej@...>
Fed up with the long, hot and sometimes, as it's the UK, not so hot
summer? Need a fix of genealogy and to chat with like-minded family tree researchers? Able to come to Gants Hill next Tuesday? Just a reminder that all are welcome to the Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain East of London Group's next meeting: *Tell Us About Your Family History* evening Tuesday, 27th August 2002 at 7.45pm. Ilford Synagogue 22 Beehive Lane Gants Hill Essex Nearest underground station is Gants Hill on the Central Line Car drivers can get routes >from their doorstep at http://www.mapquest.co.uk We want you to tell us about your family's past, however little or much you know, and we'll all try to help with any brick walls! Our special guest will be journalist and trade unionist Francis Beckett, son of a Mosley Blackshirt, who will also be telling us about the extraordinary twists and turns of his family history and why he has joined the JGSGB. On display will be a number of leaflets, books, computer resources and other information for browsing through with the last half hour of the meeting a chance to socialize over tea and biscuits. Entry is £1 for JGSGB members and £2 for non-members including refreshments. For more information about the JGSGB East of London Group, go to http://jgsgb-eol.tripod.com (there is no www in this URL), email shirley.collier@btopenworld.com or phone 020 8551 0254. You can read about the JGSGB's East of London Group at : http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/search/display.html?nwid=576111 and http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/archived/2002/wk26/ilford/ilffordnews/history.asp. See also *This 'n' That* column of the September issue of Practical Family History. An article is set to appear in the latest issue of the Essex Jewish News. Hope to see you at our next meeting! JGSGB East of London Group Committee posted via Alice Josephs Essex, UK
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Genealogy Meeting East London/London UK
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A J <genealicej@...>
Fed up with the long, hot and sometimes, as it's the UK, not so hot
summer? Need a fix of genealogy and to chat with like-minded family tree researchers? Able to come to Gants Hill next Tuesday? Just a reminder that all are welcome to the Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain East of London Group's next meeting: *Tell Us About Your Family History* evening Tuesday, 27th August 2002 at 7.45pm. Ilford Synagogue 22 Beehive Lane Gants Hill Essex Nearest underground station is Gants Hill on the Central Line Car drivers can get routes >from their doorstep at http://www.mapquest.co.uk We want you to tell us about your family's past, however little or much you know, and we'll all try to help with any brick walls! Our special guest will be journalist and trade unionist Francis Beckett, son of a Mosley Blackshirt, who will also be telling us about the extraordinary twists and turns of his family history and why he has joined the JGSGB. On display will be a number of leaflets, books, computer resources and other information for browsing through with the last half hour of the meeting a chance to socialize over tea and biscuits. Entry is £1 for JGSGB members and £2 for non-members including refreshments. For more information about the JGSGB East of London Group, go to http://jgsgb-eol.tripod.com (there is no www in this URL), email shirley.collier@btopenworld.com or phone 020 8551 0254. You can read about the JGSGB's East of London Group at : http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/search/display.html?nwid=576111 and http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/archived/2002/wk26/ilford/ilffordnews/history.asp. See also *This 'n' That* column of the September issue of Practical Family History. An article is set to appear in the latest issue of the Essex Jewish News. Hope to see you at our next meeting! JGSGB East of London Group Committee posted via Alice Josephs Essex, UK
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