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Shapiro, Lubny, Ukraine
#ukraine
Gayle Schlissel Riley
Does anyone have this Shapiro in their? I am looking for my Shapiro's also >from Lubny. I am hoping this woman is the daughter of Yitchuk or Yomtov Guttman. Respond privately..Thanks Gayle >from San Gabriel
Holocaust: Refugees Evacuated to Tashkent (Soviet Union), 1941-1942 Esfir' Shapiro Patronymic: Zinov'yevna Birth Year: 1905 Gender: F (Female) Evacuated from: Lubny, Poltavskaia
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Ukraine SIG #Ukraine Shapiro, Lubny, Ukraine
#ukraine
Gayle Schlissel Riley
Does anyone have this Shapiro in their? I am looking for my Shapiro's also >from Lubny. I am hoping this woman is the daughter of Yitchuk or Yomtov Guttman. Respond privately..Thanks Gayle >from San Gabriel
Holocaust: Refugees Evacuated to Tashkent (Soviet Union), 1941-1942 Esfir' Shapiro Patronymic: Zinov'yevna Birth Year: 1905 Gender: F (Female) Evacuated from: Lubny, Poltavskaia
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Photographer and Filmmaker Return to Slovakia
#hungary
viviankahn@...
The link to the recently mentioned Forward article and video about =
Slovakia is at http://www.forward.com/articles/132816/ We are investigating the possibility of having photographer Yuri Dojc = and filmmaker Katya Krausova come to the IAJGS Conference in Washington = next summer. Stay tuned! Additional information about Yuri's work is at http://lastfolio.com/ Vivian Kahn, Oakland, CA H-SIG Coordinator
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Hungary SIG #Hungary Photographer and Filmmaker Return to Slovakia
#hungary
viviankahn@...
The link to the recently mentioned Forward article and video about =
Slovakia is at http://www.forward.com/articles/132816/ We are investigating the possibility of having photographer Yuri Dojc = and filmmaker Katya Krausova come to the IAJGS Conference in Washington = next summer. Stay tuned! Additional information about Yuri's work is at http://lastfolio.com/ Vivian Kahn, Oakland, CA H-SIG Coordinator
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Holocaust documentation in Jewish Theological Seminary's French Archives
#france
Renee Steinig
"Reference Making a Difference: JTS Librarian Forges
Intercontinental Connection Between Two Holocaust Survivors" http://www.jtsa.edu/x14977.xml#survivors Ina Cohen, a librarian at the Jewish Theological Seminary, describes her efforts to respond to a reference question about the=A0Jews of Castelferrus, a remote village in Vichy France. The sources mentioned -- including a gazetteer, wartime census records, and an inventory of JTS's French-Jewish records -- might help those researching Jews in France during World War II. Renee Renee Stern Steinig Dix Hills, New York, USA genmaven@...
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French SIG #France Holocaust documentation in Jewish Theological Seminary's French Archives
#france
Renee Steinig
"Reference Making a Difference: JTS Librarian Forges
Intercontinental Connection Between Two Holocaust Survivors" http://www.jtsa.edu/x14977.xml#survivors Ina Cohen, a librarian at the Jewish Theological Seminary, describes her efforts to respond to a reference question about the=A0Jews of Castelferrus, a remote village in Vichy France. The sources mentioned -- including a gazetteer, wartime census records, and an inventory of JTS's French-Jewish records -- might help those researching Jews in France during World War II. Renee Renee Stern Steinig Dix Hills, New York, USA genmaven@...
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Sevastopol Records
#ukraine
krothstein
Hi,
Does anyone know where to locate BMD or any records >from Sevastopol from around 1840-1880? Did the Mormon's photograph them and are they available. Are they in another town and not Sevastopol? Thanks, Ken Rothstein Valencia, California krothstein@... Ken and Ann Rothstein
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Ukraine SIG #Ukraine Sevastopol Records
#ukraine
krothstein
Hi,
Does anyone know where to locate BMD or any records >from Sevastopol from around 1840-1880? Did the Mormon's photograph them and are they available. Are they in another town and not Sevastopol? Thanks, Ken Rothstein Valencia, California krothstein@... Ken and Ann Rothstein
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Sunday, November 21, 2010, SFBAJGS Lecture and Meeting: Jewish Genealogy: What Is It and Where Do We Stand Now
#general
janicemsj@...
San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society
Lecture and Meeting Sunday, November 21, 2010 Congregation Beth Israel Judea 625 Brotherhood Way San Francisco, CA 94132 (just off the beginning of 280, next to Brandeis Hillel Day School) Doors open 12:30 p.m. Program begins 1:00 p.m. Title: Jewish Genealogy: What Is It and Where Do We Stand Now Speaker: Dale Friedman This presentation is designed for both the experienced and the beginning Jewish genealogist. What exactly is "Jewish genealogy" and what might you learn about yourself by doing family history research? Join Dale Friedman as he explores the "Jewish" in Jewish genealogy and shares what he has learned. Where do I come from, how did my ancestors shape me, how did they shape my Jewish community? Jewish genealogy is one way to help answer these questions. Dale will explore how to start your "Jewish genealogy", suggest research methods and resources, and illustrate with personal examples. He will also cover some of the exciting new developments in Jewish genealogy. In 2010, the San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society is featuring speakers >from its membership, to showcase the breadth of knowledge and resources in our group. Meetings are free and anyone interested is welcome to attend. Janice M. Sellers, Publicity Director San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society http://www.sfbajgs.org/
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Sunday, November 21, 2010, SFBAJGS Lecture and Meeting: Jewish Genealogy: What Is It and Where Do We Stand Now
#general
janicemsj@...
San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society
Lecture and Meeting Sunday, November 21, 2010 Congregation Beth Israel Judea 625 Brotherhood Way San Francisco, CA 94132 (just off the beginning of 280, next to Brandeis Hillel Day School) Doors open 12:30 p.m. Program begins 1:00 p.m. Title: Jewish Genealogy: What Is It and Where Do We Stand Now Speaker: Dale Friedman This presentation is designed for both the experienced and the beginning Jewish genealogist. What exactly is "Jewish genealogy" and what might you learn about yourself by doing family history research? Join Dale Friedman as he explores the "Jewish" in Jewish genealogy and shares what he has learned. Where do I come from, how did my ancestors shape me, how did they shape my Jewish community? Jewish genealogy is one way to help answer these questions. Dale will explore how to start your "Jewish genealogy", suggest research methods and resources, and illustrate with personal examples. He will also cover some of the exciting new developments in Jewish genealogy. In 2010, the San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society is featuring speakers >from its membership, to showcase the breadth of knowledge and resources in our group. Meetings are free and anyone interested is welcome to attend. Janice M. Sellers, Publicity Director San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society http://www.sfbajgs.org/
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Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon November Meeting
#general
Toby Blake
Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon
Early Jewish Communities of the Caribbean Laura Leibman Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Jews in the American colonies didn't stay put for long: one year they were in Newport, the next in Amsterdam, London, New York, Curacao, Jamaica, Barbados, or Suriname. These wanderers, referred to as 'Port Jews', were Sephardi and Ashekenazi merchants who resided in and traveled between port towns during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. This talk introduces people to the main Caribbean ports settled in by early American Jews as well as the cities >from which they came. We will look at some of the distinctive artistic and religious traditions they brought with them, particularly gravestones. The talk will close with an overview of key Jewish symbols found on gravestones, as well as clues on how to get the most out of gravestones as a genealogical resource Where: Congregation Ahavath Achim, 3225 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, OR About our Speaker: Laura Liebman Laura Leibman is an Associate Professor of English and Humanities at Reed College. Her area of expertise is early American studies. She is the published author of numerous academic articles on Jews in the American colonies as well as the book Indian Converts (U. Mass Press, 2008). Dr. Liebman is currently writing a book on early American Jewish life called Friendly Piranhas (forthcoming). Time: Doors open by 7:00 PM for expert assistance with your genealogy problems. You are invited to send a short synopsis of your question ahead of time to jgsoregon@.... Program will start at 7:30.Admission is free to members of JGSO, $5 donation requested from non-members (can be applied to cost of membership if you join at the time). Toby Blake
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon November Meeting
#general
Toby Blake
Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon
Early Jewish Communities of the Caribbean Laura Leibman Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Jews in the American colonies didn't stay put for long: one year they were in Newport, the next in Amsterdam, London, New York, Curacao, Jamaica, Barbados, or Suriname. These wanderers, referred to as 'Port Jews', were Sephardi and Ashekenazi merchants who resided in and traveled between port towns during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. This talk introduces people to the main Caribbean ports settled in by early American Jews as well as the cities >from which they came. We will look at some of the distinctive artistic and religious traditions they brought with them, particularly gravestones. The talk will close with an overview of key Jewish symbols found on gravestones, as well as clues on how to get the most out of gravestones as a genealogical resource Where: Congregation Ahavath Achim, 3225 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, OR About our Speaker: Laura Liebman Laura Leibman is an Associate Professor of English and Humanities at Reed College. Her area of expertise is early American studies. She is the published author of numerous academic articles on Jews in the American colonies as well as the book Indian Converts (U. Mass Press, 2008). Dr. Liebman is currently writing a book on early American Jewish life called Friendly Piranhas (forthcoming). Time: Doors open by 7:00 PM for expert assistance with your genealogy problems. You are invited to send a short synopsis of your question ahead of time to jgsoregon@.... Program will start at 7:30.Admission is free to members of JGSO, $5 donation requested from non-members (can be applied to cost of membership if you join at the time). Toby Blake
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Salt Monopoly - Austria Hungary
#general
John Freeman
The book "Salt - A World History" by Mark Kurlansky is currently available
in most bookstores. It refers to the supply and monopoly in Galicia and Austria Hungary, but does not identify individuals. Jack Freeman Toronto, ON
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Salt Monopoly - Austria Hungary
#general
John Freeman
The book "Salt - A World History" by Mark Kurlansky is currently available
in most bookstores. It refers to the supply and monopoly in Galicia and Austria Hungary, but does not identify individuals. Jack Freeman Toronto, ON
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Where is Eddina?
#general
Marla Cohen
I recently found a "clue" to my great-grandfather's place of origin.
On the 1920 Census record, it lists Odessa as place of birth. In parentheses is (Eddina). Does anyone know what that refers to? Marla Cohen Hartford, Ct.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Where is Eddina?
#general
Marla Cohen
I recently found a "clue" to my great-grandfather's place of origin.
On the 1920 Census record, it lists Odessa as place of birth. In parentheses is (Eddina). Does anyone know what that refers to? Marla Cohen Hartford, Ct.
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Panevezys Internal Passport Records, 1919-1940
#general
Howard Margol
Another group of Panevezys Internal Passport Records, 1919-1940, has been
received and distributed to those who have contributed to the Project. This makes a total of 9,397 records that have been translated. If you have contributed in the past, it would be very helpful in getting the rest of the Panevezys I. P. records translated, if you could make another contribution. Any amount would be appreciated. If you have not contributed, it may be to your advantage to do so and receive all of the Panevezys I.P. records. Just go to http://www.jewishgen.org/JewishGen-erosity/v_projectslist.asp?project_cat=17 and contribute $100, designated for the Internal Passport records - Panevezys. In addition to the city of Panevezys, many other villages and towns in the district are represented. Please contact me personally, and not to the digest, if you have any questions. Howard Margol Coordinator - Internal Passport Project http://www.litvaktrip.peggyspage.org/
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Panevezys Internal Passport Records, 1919-1940
#general
Howard Margol
Another group of Panevezys Internal Passport Records, 1919-1940, has been
received and distributed to those who have contributed to the Project. This makes a total of 9,397 records that have been translated. If you have contributed in the past, it would be very helpful in getting the rest of the Panevezys I. P. records translated, if you could make another contribution. Any amount would be appreciated. If you have not contributed, it may be to your advantage to do so and receive all of the Panevezys I.P. records. Just go to http://www.jewishgen.org/JewishGen-erosity/v_projectslist.asp?project_cat=17 and contribute $100, designated for the Internal Passport records - Panevezys. In addition to the city of Panevezys, many other villages and towns in the district are represented. Please contact me personally, and not to the digest, if you have any questions. Howard Margol Coordinator - Internal Passport Project http://www.litvaktrip.peggyspage.org/
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WALLISCH - Czech Torah
#general
Linda Gilmore <lggrn@...>
I am trying to locate the name of the town my congregation's Holocaust Torah
came from. The Torah has a thin silver band on it with the inscription "Geroichment van Isah (possibly Isak) und David Wallisch". The Memorial Scroll Trust only knows the Torah came >from Moravia or Bohemia and is considered an "orphan" Torah. If I can find the family, maybe I can find the town of origin and my community can adopt that town. I do not know what the first word means nor do I have any idea what year the Torah was written. Can anyone help me? Linda Gilmore Chelmsford, MA
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen WALLISCH - Czech Torah
#general
Linda Gilmore <lggrn@...>
I am trying to locate the name of the town my congregation's Holocaust Torah
came from. The Torah has a thin silver band on it with the inscription "Geroichment van Isah (possibly Isak) und David Wallisch". The Memorial Scroll Trust only knows the Torah came >from Moravia or Bohemia and is considered an "orphan" Torah. If I can find the family, maybe I can find the town of origin and my community can adopt that town. I do not know what the first word means nor do I have any idea what year the Torah was written. Can anyone help me? Linda Gilmore Chelmsford, MA
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