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Searching Reiss (Szegal??)Oradea, Romania
#general
Leslie Weinberg <artsoul@...>
Searching for information on my grandmother's sister Rojie (Rosa?) nee
REISS, >from Oradea who had two daughters, Paula and Elvira. We do not know Rojie's married name but it may have been SZEGAL. Also searching for information on Erno Reiss, my grandmother's brother. Is there anyone who knows anything at all about the fate of this family? Thanks, Leslie Weinberg Searching: Reiss, November, Szegal, Eisen - Oradea, Romania Eisen, Iram, Gran, April - Tyczyn, Przybyszowka, Staromieseic, Poland Danskoy, Danskoi - Nezhin, Russia
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Searching Reiss (Szegal??)Oradea, Romania
#general
Leslie Weinberg <artsoul@...>
Searching for information on my grandmother's sister Rojie (Rosa?) nee
REISS, >from Oradea who had two daughters, Paula and Elvira. We do not know Rojie's married name but it may have been SZEGAL. Also searching for information on Erno Reiss, my grandmother's brother. Is there anyone who knows anything at all about the fate of this family? Thanks, Leslie Weinberg Searching: Reiss, November, Szegal, Eisen - Oradea, Romania Eisen, Iram, Gran, April - Tyczyn, Przybyszowka, Staromieseic, Poland Danskoy, Danskoi - Nezhin, Russia
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Announcing the Obermayer German Jewish History Awards for 2006
#general
Arthur Obermayer <obermayer@...>
The German-Jewish Community History Council, GerSIG and the Berlin
Parliament are pleased to announce their Call for Nominations for the annual Obermayer German Jewish History Awards to be given to non-Jewish Germans who have made extraordinary contributions to preserving the Jewish history, culture, cemeteries and synagogues in their local communities. Thousands of Germans have carried out such activities as volunteers because they feel it is the right thing to do - the preservation of Jewish material is one of the few ways in which they can respond constructively to their country's horrible past. We, as Jewish genealogists, have been the recipients of their good work. This award provides Jews throughout the world with the opportunity to recognize and honor German individuals who, in many cases, have devoted their lifetimes to such important endeavors. The deadline for submission of nominations is September 20, 2005. Many of you previously submitted worthy nominations. Those nominees who have already received Certificates of Commendation are prime candidates for this year's awards, and will only require updating of the submissions. This will be the sixth year for such awards, which will be given on January 25, 2006. Each awardee and their spouse will be invited on an all expenses paid trip to Berlin to receive the award at the Plenary Chamber of the Abgeordnetenhaus, the home of the Berlin Parliament. The honorees will receive a framed certificate and an honorarium to be used for the furtherance of their work. Awardees' contributions will be described to attendees and to the local, national and international news media. These awards have in the past received extensive coverage in American newspapers, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Miami Herald, and the Boston Globe. It has also received coverage by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, the Associated Press, and a great many German daily and weekly newspapers, as well as specific articles in American Jewish weeklies, as well as numerous overseas newspapers, such as Ha'aretz and the Jerusalem Post. If you know someone who may be appropriate for nomination, further information -- including the Call for Nominations and profiles of previous award winners and the jury -- can be obtained at: http://www.obermayer.us/award You may obtain a hard copy of the Call for Nominations by sending an email to: germanaward@hotmail.com or a letter to the German-Jewish Community History Council, 239 Chestnut Street, West Newton, MA 02465 USA or to Lother Funke, Referat Protokoll, Abgeordnetenhaus von Berlin, D-10111 Berlin-Mitte Germany. Remember that the deadline for submission of nominations is September 20, 2005. Arthur Obermayer West Newton, MA obermayer@alum.mit.edu
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Announcing the Obermayer German Jewish History Awards for 2006
#general
Arthur Obermayer <obermayer@...>
The German-Jewish Community History Council, GerSIG and the Berlin
Parliament are pleased to announce their Call for Nominations for the annual Obermayer German Jewish History Awards to be given to non-Jewish Germans who have made extraordinary contributions to preserving the Jewish history, culture, cemeteries and synagogues in their local communities. Thousands of Germans have carried out such activities as volunteers because they feel it is the right thing to do - the preservation of Jewish material is one of the few ways in which they can respond constructively to their country's horrible past. We, as Jewish genealogists, have been the recipients of their good work. This award provides Jews throughout the world with the opportunity to recognize and honor German individuals who, in many cases, have devoted their lifetimes to such important endeavors. The deadline for submission of nominations is September 20, 2005. Many of you previously submitted worthy nominations. Those nominees who have already received Certificates of Commendation are prime candidates for this year's awards, and will only require updating of the submissions. This will be the sixth year for such awards, which will be given on January 25, 2006. Each awardee and their spouse will be invited on an all expenses paid trip to Berlin to receive the award at the Plenary Chamber of the Abgeordnetenhaus, the home of the Berlin Parliament. The honorees will receive a framed certificate and an honorarium to be used for the furtherance of their work. Awardees' contributions will be described to attendees and to the local, national and international news media. These awards have in the past received extensive coverage in American newspapers, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Miami Herald, and the Boston Globe. It has also received coverage by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, the Associated Press, and a great many German daily and weekly newspapers, as well as specific articles in American Jewish weeklies, as well as numerous overseas newspapers, such as Ha'aretz and the Jerusalem Post. If you know someone who may be appropriate for nomination, further information -- including the Call for Nominations and profiles of previous award winners and the jury -- can be obtained at: http://www.obermayer.us/award You may obtain a hard copy of the Call for Nominations by sending an email to: germanaward@hotmail.com or a letter to the German-Jewish Community History Council, 239 Chestnut Street, West Newton, MA 02465 USA or to Lother Funke, Referat Protokoll, Abgeordnetenhaus von Berlin, D-10111 Berlin-Mitte Germany. Remember that the deadline for submission of nominations is September 20, 2005. Arthur Obermayer West Newton, MA obermayer@alum.mit.edu
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Bursztyn in Austria/Poland
#general
Shari Kantrow
Hello Genners,
You have been so helpful countless times. I am wondering if anyone is researching or has any information on the town Bursztyn in Austria/Poland (Galicia). I just discovered today my g-grandfather Selig Schwartz came to NY >from here in 1898 or 1899. Additionally, about how far is it >from Bukaczowce? Thanks in advance. Shari Kantrow researching: MEYER, KAFKA, KUPFER, SCHAFF -Russian/Poland>NY BLITZER,KARPET,JACOBSON,LANDSMAN, BLITZMAN,BLAZER PLATZMAN, REYITTS (REIZ)Kamenets-Podolskiy, Podolia >NY HABERMAN,DICKMAN- Bukaczowce>NY SCHNEIDER, MILBAUER, MEYER - Austria SCHWARTZ,,SHAPIRO- Bursztyn-Galicia>NY
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Bursztyn in Austria/Poland
#general
Shari Kantrow
Hello Genners,
You have been so helpful countless times. I am wondering if anyone is researching or has any information on the town Bursztyn in Austria/Poland (Galicia). I just discovered today my g-grandfather Selig Schwartz came to NY >from here in 1898 or 1899. Additionally, about how far is it >from Bukaczowce? Thanks in advance. Shari Kantrow researching: MEYER, KAFKA, KUPFER, SCHAFF -Russian/Poland>NY BLITZER,KARPET,JACOBSON,LANDSMAN, BLITZMAN,BLAZER PLATZMAN, REYITTS (REIZ)Kamenets-Podolskiy, Podolia >NY HABERMAN,DICKMAN- Bukaczowce>NY SCHNEIDER, MILBAUER, MEYER - Austria SCHWARTZ,,SHAPIRO- Bursztyn-Galicia>NY
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Re: What is " in Hebrew year?
#general
Bronstein Family <sygaa@...>
The double quote does not represent a year; it is the division between the
first part of the year & the last digit of the year. Tav, shin vav is 5606 which most likely was 1945 since Tevet can be in December & January. Hope this helps. If you have any questions of this nature, please do not hesitate to ask me directly if you want. Shabbat Shalom Shalom Bronstein MODERATOR NOTE: In future please do not include the entire previous message.
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Yizkor Books #YizkorBooks RE: What is " in Hebrew year?
#yizkorbooks
Bronstein Family <sygaa@...>
The double quote does not represent a year; it is the division between the
first part of the year & the last digit of the year. Tav, shin vav is 5606 which most likely was 1945 since Tevet can be in December & January. Hope this helps. If you have any questions of this nature, please do not hesitate to ask me directly if you want. Shabbat Shalom Shalom Bronstein MODERATOR NOTE: In future please do not include the entire previous message.
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KALONYMUS Family - Sephardic Roots?
#rabbinic
Yisrael Asper
The KALONYMUS family before it moved to Germany was considered
Sefardic? They had been before that move members of the original Italian Jewish community. The original Italian Jewish community is called by outsiders Sefardim. Yisrael Asper yisraelasper@comcast.net Pittsburgh PA
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Rabbinic Genealogy SIG #Rabbinic KALONYMUS Family - Sephardic Roots?
#rabbinic
Yisrael Asper
The KALONYMUS family before it moved to Germany was considered
Sefardic? They had been before that move members of the original Italian Jewish community. The original Italian Jewish community is called by outsiders Sefardim. Yisrael Asper yisraelasper@comcast.net Pittsburgh PA
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'Message' Execution sites.
#belarus
Franklin J. Swartz <eejhp@...>
Saturday, July 16, 2005, 1:54:18 AM
Dear All, Our research has the following figures for several of the sites mentioned: Vishnevo: on 7 June 1942 2,002 Jews were murdered In 1967 a memorial was erected. Subsequently an additional plaque was added in Hebrew. Memorial is still standing. Rakov 1941-1942 1,114 Jews were murdered A monument was erected close to the centre of town in 1965. Subsequently a plaque in Hebrew was affixed to the monument. Memorial is still standing. Smolevichi: 14 October 1941 1,300-2,000 (records vary) Jews were murdered A memorial was erected in 1965. Memorial is still standing. I will have more information shortly. If you have questions about memorials, figures and background for other sites please contact me. Best regards, Frank Franklin J. Swartz Executive Director East European Jewish Heritage Project
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Belarus SIG #Belarus 'Message' Execution sites.
#belarus
Franklin J. Swartz <eejhp@...>
Saturday, July 16, 2005, 1:54:18 AM
Dear All, Our research has the following figures for several of the sites mentioned: Vishnevo: on 7 June 1942 2,002 Jews were murdered In 1967 a memorial was erected. Subsequently an additional plaque was added in Hebrew. Memorial is still standing. Rakov 1941-1942 1,114 Jews were murdered A monument was erected close to the centre of town in 1965. Subsequently a plaque in Hebrew was affixed to the monument. Memorial is still standing. Smolevichi: 14 October 1941 1,300-2,000 (records vary) Jews were murdered A memorial was erected in 1965. Memorial is still standing. I will have more information shortly. If you have questions about memorials, figures and background for other sites please contact me. Best regards, Frank Franklin J. Swartz Executive Director East European Jewish Heritage Project
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Bielski Partisans
#belarus
Saul Issroff <saul@...>
Florette Lynn <faygel@optonline.net> on
Thu, 14 Jul 2005 asked: <<We are going to Belarus in September and want to visit the Bielski Otriad inthe Nalibaki Forest. ...>> The online Novogrodek Exhibition http://www.novogrudek.co.uk/ compiled largely by Jack Kagan, a survivor who was with the Bielski partisans and has written two books on the area, has details. << In the 1990's Jack Kagan was responsible for putting up a number of memorials to those who were killed by the Nazis in Novogrudek. Those memorials are now a permanent part of the town's heritage. Novogrudek today is learning to remember it's past >> I will send you Jack's email privately. Saul Issroff
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Belarus SIG #Belarus Bielski Partisans
#belarus
Saul Issroff <saul@...>
Florette Lynn <faygel@optonline.net> on
Thu, 14 Jul 2005 asked: <<We are going to Belarus in September and want to visit the Bielski Otriad inthe Nalibaki Forest. ...>> The online Novogrodek Exhibition http://www.novogrudek.co.uk/ compiled largely by Jack Kagan, a survivor who was with the Bielski partisans and has written two books on the area, has details. << In the 1990's Jack Kagan was responsible for putting up a number of memorials to those who were killed by the Nazis in Novogrudek. Those memorials are now a permanent part of the town's heritage. Novogrudek today is learning to remember it's past >> I will send you Jack's email privately. Saul Issroff
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Zygmund Leisten
#general
sulamitb <sulamitb@...>
Dear Gens,
I am looking for Zygmund LEISTEN, son of Samuel LEISTEN and Elka RAPPAPORT, born 1900 in Zakopane. He studied law at the Jagellonian University in Krakow during the years 1920-1921. I also found his name on a list of survivors. If somebody has any information about that person or his family, I will be glad to hear about it. Thank you for your help. Sulamith Beith Yannai Jerusalem
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Zygmund Leisten
#general
sulamitb <sulamitb@...>
Dear Gens,
I am looking for Zygmund LEISTEN, son of Samuel LEISTEN and Elka RAPPAPORT, born 1900 in Zakopane. He studied law at the Jagellonian University in Krakow during the years 1920-1921. I also found his name on a list of survivors. If somebody has any information about that person or his family, I will be glad to hear about it. Thank you for your help. Sulamith Beith Yannai Jerusalem
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Fw: Naturalization Petitions and Declarations
#general
Stephenson <graysgrandma@...>
Does anyone know to whom I would request a copy of a Naturalization
Petition? I have the Microfilm ID # and the Record Group # for the National Archives and I have the Certificate # and the Petition #. But, I don't know where to send the request or who I should call? The petition was filed in 1917 by my grandfather in the Southern District Court of New York. The NYC Archives web site said that all Naturalization records are at the National Archives in Washington DC. I searched the National Archives web site to try to find an address or phone # to request a copy, but I could not find that information. Any help would be appreciated. Barbara Stephenson Athens, GA
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Fw: Naturalization Petitions and Declarations
#general
Stephenson <graysgrandma@...>
Does anyone know to whom I would request a copy of a Naturalization
Petition? I have the Microfilm ID # and the Record Group # for the National Archives and I have the Certificate # and the Petition #. But, I don't know where to send the request or who I should call? The petition was filed in 1917 by my grandfather in the Southern District Court of New York. The NYC Archives web site said that all Naturalization records are at the National Archives in Washington DC. I searched the National Archives web site to try to find an address or phone # to request a copy, but I could not find that information. Any help would be appreciated. Barbara Stephenson Athens, GA
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ERDINAST Family and the Zlochover Rav
#rabbinic
sila arad
Shalom!
I am looking for information about my husband's family. Their name is ERDINAST. My father-in-law, Itschak Zeev, came from Zdunska Wola, Poland. On his matseva it is writen that he was the Zlochover Rav's grandchild. We will be very grateful to hear about the connection between them. Shalom Tsila Arad- Erdinast--Montag Beer Sheva silaarad@013.net.il
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Rabbinic Genealogy SIG #Rabbinic ERDINAST Family and the Zlochover Rav
#rabbinic
sila arad
Shalom!
I am looking for information about my husband's family. Their name is ERDINAST. My father-in-law, Itschak Zeev, came from Zdunska Wola, Poland. On his matseva it is writen that he was the Zlochover Rav's grandchild. We will be very grateful to hear about the connection between them. Shalom Tsila Arad- Erdinast--Montag Beer Sheva silaarad@013.net.il
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