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JRI-Poland's role in Gwyneth Paltrow episode of "Who Do You think You Are?
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Dear friends of JRI-Poland.
When you watch Actress Gwyneth Paltrow's ancestral search, which will be told April 1st in a new episode of NBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?", keep in mind that it might not have happened at all if it hadn't been for for Jewish Records Indexing - Poland. www.jri-poland.org The coming episode of the documentary series features Academy Award-winner Paltrow, the U.S. born daughter of producer Bruce Paltrow ("St. Elsewhere," "The White Shadow"). Her roots go back to a long line of rabbis named Paltrowicz from northeastern Poland and the towns of Suwalki, Lomzaand nearby shtetls. The show's researchers were able to tap into JRI-Poland's online database as the starting point in documenting Paltrow's ancestry. The JRI-Poland database has 90 record entries for Paltrow's ancestors and the "Who Do You Think You Are? research team said: "JRI Poland is a wonderful resource for anyone researching Jewish Polish ancestry and was invaluable during the research for the Gwyneth Paltrow episode." Founded in 1995, JRI-Poland has a global board, hundreds of volunteers serving thousands of researchers, funded by groups and genealogists around the world. JRI-Poland is creating searchable on-line indices of Jewish records >from current and former territories of Poland. The searchable database has indices to 4.2 million records from more than 550 towns, with thousands added every fewmonths, vital records and censuses >from the Polish State Archives and other sources both inside and outside of Poland. The database also includes army draft lists, cemetery burial indices, ghetto death records, birth, marriage and death announcements in newspapers in Poland, and more. Stanley Diamond Executive Director, Jewish Records Indexing - Poland
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JRI Poland #Poland JRI-Poland's role in Gwyneth Paltrow episode of "Who Do You think You Are?
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Dear friends of JRI-Poland.
When you watch Actress Gwyneth Paltrow's ancestral search, which will be told April 1st in a new episode of NBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?", keep in mind that it might not have happened at all if it hadn't been for for Jewish Records Indexing - Poland. www.jri-poland.org The coming episode of the documentary series features Academy Award-winner Paltrow, the U.S. born daughter of producer Bruce Paltrow ("St. Elsewhere," "The White Shadow"). Her roots go back to a long line of rabbis named Paltrowicz from northeastern Poland and the towns of Suwalki, Lomzaand nearby shtetls. The show's researchers were able to tap into JRI-Poland's online database as the starting point in documenting Paltrow's ancestry. The JRI-Poland database has 90 record entries for Paltrow's ancestors and the "Who Do You Think You Are? research team said: "JRI Poland is a wonderful resource for anyone researching Jewish Polish ancestry and was invaluable during the research for the Gwyneth Paltrow episode." Founded in 1995, JRI-Poland has a global board, hundreds of volunteers serving thousands of researchers, funded by groups and genealogists around the world. JRI-Poland is creating searchable on-line indices of Jewish records >from current and former territories of Poland. The searchable database has indices to 4.2 million records from more than 550 towns, with thousands added every fewmonths, vital records and censuses >from the Polish State Archives and other sources both inside and outside of Poland. The database also includes army draft lists, cemetery burial indices, ghetto death records, birth, marriage and death announcements in newspapers in Poland, and more. Stanley Diamond Executive Director, Jewish Records Indexing - Poland
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Makow Mazowieki 1808 birth records
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Beth Galleto
I have posted two birth records for Jewish families that I found in the
section >from 1808 (unindexed) of LDS film 1808247 >from Makow Mazowieki and Krasnosielc, with hopes that someone can translate them for me. I know I had family >from this area, and some would have been born at about this time. It is difficult to determine whether they are relatives because there are no surnames. The links are http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=18495 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=18494 If you had family >from the area of Makow Mazowiecki you may want to take a look at these. Beth Galleto Greenbrae, CA
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Makow Mazowieki 1808 birth records
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Beth Galleto
I have posted two birth records for Jewish families that I found in the
section >from 1808 (unindexed) of LDS film 1808247 >from Makow Mazowieki and Krasnosielc, with hopes that someone can translate them for me. I know I had family >from this area, and some would have been born at about this time. It is difficult to determine whether they are relatives because there are no surnames. The links are http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=18495 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=18494 If you had family >from the area of Makow Mazowiecki you may want to take a look at these. Beth Galleto Greenbrae, CA
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Researching Devorah FARFEL; died in Zarasai.
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Helene Bergman <helenebergman@...>
Looking for mother of my grandmother. Married name Devorah FARFEL.
Died between 1896 and 1902 in Zarasai. Married to Chaim ben Zvi FARFEL. My grandmother Sarah Rivka FARFEL was her youngest child and was born in Zarasai 08 OCT 1896. I am cross-posting this to LitvakSIG. Thanks in advance. Lanie Bergman Bronx NY
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Researching Devorah FARFEL; died in Zarasai.
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Helene Bergman <helenebergman@...>
Looking for mother of my grandmother. Married name Devorah FARFEL.
Died between 1896 and 1902 in Zarasai. Married to Chaim ben Zvi FARFEL. My grandmother Sarah Rivka FARFEL was her youngest child and was born in Zarasai 08 OCT 1896. I am cross-posting this to LitvakSIG. Thanks in advance. Lanie Bergman Bronx NY
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Triangle Fire victim CORRECTION
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Susan Viuker Lieberman <viukerville11@...>
I now know that the victim's name was Rachel Grossman, age 17 or 18
depending the account you read. We are now searching for any relatives of Rachel Grossman and of William Gropper, artist. Thank you. Susan Viuker Lieberman
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Triangle Fire victim CORRECTION
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Susan Viuker Lieberman <viukerville11@...>
I now know that the victim's name was Rachel Grossman, age 17 or 18
depending the account you read. We are now searching for any relatives of Rachel Grossman and of William Gropper, artist. Thank you. Susan Viuker Lieberman
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ViewMate posting: birth record written in Polish
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sheila gootman
Looking for translation of this birth record for Golde Yottes.
Wrtten in Polish http://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=18492 http://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=18493 Please respond privately Thank you, Sheila Gootman Long Island New York MODERATOR NOTE: Please respond via the ViewMate website or off-list.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen ViewMate posting: birth record written in Polish
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sheila gootman
Looking for translation of this birth record for Golde Yottes.
Wrtten in Polish http://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=18492 http://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=18493 Please respond privately Thank you, Sheila Gootman Long Island New York MODERATOR NOTE: Please respond via the ViewMate website or off-list.
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German translation request on ViewMate number 18475
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Brian Lehman <blrrcn@...>
Hello,
I am asking assistance in a translation, Its written in German,I think,and written on opposite sides of the card,so it needs to be rotated It is on JewishGen,ViewMate number 18475. Link: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=18475 Thank you for any help, Take care, Brian Lehman Researching: LEHMAN,MENDELOWITZ-Mielnica,Galicia. FISCHTHAL,KLEINMANN-Czortkow,Galicia. SILVERSTEIN,ZILBERSCHTEIN,GROER-Russia. SCHNEIDER,BORENSTEIN,JOSEPH-Chrzanow,Galicia. PISTINER,PASTERNACK,FELDMANN,KALER-Wiznitz,Bukovina. HABISH,HABICHT,DIEDELSCHEIMER,TURKHEIMER-Muenzenheim,Germany.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen German translation request on ViewMate number 18475
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Brian Lehman <blrrcn@...>
Hello,
I am asking assistance in a translation, Its written in German,I think,and written on opposite sides of the card,so it needs to be rotated It is on JewishGen,ViewMate number 18475. Link: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=18475 Thank you for any help, Take care, Brian Lehman Researching: LEHMAN,MENDELOWITZ-Mielnica,Galicia. FISCHTHAL,KLEINMANN-Czortkow,Galicia. SILVERSTEIN,ZILBERSCHTEIN,GROER-Russia. SCHNEIDER,BORENSTEIN,JOSEPH-Chrzanow,Galicia. PISTINER,PASTERNACK,FELDMANN,KALER-Wiznitz,Bukovina. HABISH,HABICHT,DIEDELSCHEIMER,TURKHEIMER-Muenzenheim,Germany.
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Searching artist William Gopper's "aunt " Rachel who perished in the Triangle Fire
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Susan Viuker Lieberman <viukerville11@...>
My cousin is related to William Gropper. In Louis Lozowick's book William
Gropper there is a mention of Aunt Rachel, much beloved by the Gropper children who died in the Triangle Fire. We are interested in learning more about her. On the list of victims there is a Rachel Gross but we do not know if that is her or if she is one of the many woman named Rose, perhaps a more American name. Thank you. Susan Viuker Lieberman New York, NY
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Searching artist William Gopper's "aunt " Rachel who perished in the Triangle Fire
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Susan Viuker Lieberman <viukerville11@...>
My cousin is related to William Gropper. In Louis Lozowick's book William
Gropper there is a mention of Aunt Rachel, much beloved by the Gropper children who died in the Triangle Fire. We are interested in learning more about her. On the list of victims there is a Rachel Gross but we do not know if that is her or if she is one of the many woman named Rose, perhaps a more American name. Thank you. Susan Viuker Lieberman New York, NY
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Re: Bavarian research
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Ralph Bloch <rablo07@...>
Further to Carol Jaffe's inquiry regarding her Bavarian gggrandmother
Babette Lazarus: I have searched the civil records of Bavarian Swabia (jgbs.org) and the matrikel lists of Lower and Middle Franconia (Bavarian regions). In Swabia the name 'Lazarus' occurs only sporadically: A Jachet Lazarus died 1809 at age 74 in Harburg. A Hendle Loeb nee Lazarus bore two children in Horben (1830 and 1831); And a Sandel (Alexander) Lazarus died 1806 in Wallerstein. Furthermore, a 'Dolz Lazarus' died in Wallerstein in 1832. However, it says "widow of Lazarus". So we don't know if this was her husbands first name before the introduction of family names. Neither in Middle nor Lower Franconia des the family name 'Lazarus' appear at all. So, while I couldn't help you in finding your gggrandmother, you now know at least, where not to search further. Ralph Bloch rablo07@cogeco.ca webmaster http://jgbs.org
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen RE: Bavarian research
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Ralph Bloch <rablo07@...>
Further to Carol Jaffe's inquiry regarding her Bavarian gggrandmother
Babette Lazarus: I have searched the civil records of Bavarian Swabia (jgbs.org) and the matrikel lists of Lower and Middle Franconia (Bavarian regions). In Swabia the name 'Lazarus' occurs only sporadically: A Jachet Lazarus died 1809 at age 74 in Harburg. A Hendle Loeb nee Lazarus bore two children in Horben (1830 and 1831); And a Sandel (Alexander) Lazarus died 1806 in Wallerstein. Furthermore, a 'Dolz Lazarus' died in Wallerstein in 1832. However, it says "widow of Lazarus". So we don't know if this was her husbands first name before the introduction of family names. Neither in Middle nor Lower Franconia des the family name 'Lazarus' appear at all. So, while I couldn't help you in finding your gggrandmother, you now know at least, where not to search further. Ralph Bloch rablo07@cogeco.ca webmaster http://jgbs.org
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New York street videos
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Phyllis Kramer
So often I find folks asking about street addresses on the lower east
side, where many of our immigrant ancestors lived. I just came across this fabulous site; just put in the address and you will see the street view. Very simple to use. I am assuming the videos were taken in the late 2000s..... it says they are sourced >from Google street views. Use vPike to acquaint yourself with an area before you go there or you can call up places >from your past to see what they look like now. happy hunting! Phyllis Kramer V.P.Education, JewishGen Inc: www.JewishGen.org/education family web site: www.ShtetLinks.JewishGen.org/Krosno/Kramer.htm
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen New York street videos
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Phyllis Kramer
So often I find folks asking about street addresses on the lower east
side, where many of our immigrant ancestors lived. I just came across this fabulous site; just put in the address and you will see the street view. Very simple to use. I am assuming the videos were taken in the late 2000s..... it says they are sourced >from Google street views. Use vPike to acquaint yourself with an area before you go there or you can call up places >from your past to see what they look like now. happy hunting! Phyllis Kramer V.P.Education, JewishGen Inc: www.JewishGen.org/education family web site: www.ShtetLinks.JewishGen.org/Krosno/Kramer.htm
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Bessarabia Revision List update
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RobertW252@...
The Romania-Moldova SIG wishes to congratulate Yefim Kogan and his
dedicated team of volunteers for the latest update to the Bessarabia Revision Lists. This update contains 12,733 records >from Kishinev; Kaushany, Kriulyany, Teleneshty, Orgeev, Konstantinovka, Nikolaevka-Blagodata, Shibka Romanenko, Lyublin, Dombroveny, Valya-luy-Vlad, Lomachinets, Vertyuzhany, Novoselitsa and Soroki and was take in 1854. There are now a total of 22,075 records online in the Bessarabia Revision Lists >from 21 towns in Bessarabia. The Bessarabia Revision Lists can be accessed at http://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Romania/ or http://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Ukraine/. The Romania Moldova Databases total records online is now over 680,000 records. People who can translate / transliterate Russian are needed so that we can add more records to the databases. Please contact me at robertw252@aol.com if you wish to volunteer. Bob Wascou Research Coordinator Rosanne Leeson Stephanie Weiner Co-Coordinators Romania-Moldova SIG
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Bessarabia Revision List update
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RobertW252@...
The Romania-Moldova SIG wishes to congratulate Yefim Kogan and his
dedicated team of volunteers for the latest update to the Bessarabia Revision Lists. This update contains 12,733 records >from Kishinev; Kaushany, Kriulyany, Teleneshty, Orgeev, Konstantinovka, Nikolaevka-Blagodata, Shibka Romanenko, Lyublin, Dombroveny, Valya-luy-Vlad, Lomachinets, Vertyuzhany, Novoselitsa and Soroki and was take in 1854. There are now a total of 22,075 records online in the Bessarabia Revision Lists >from 21 towns in Bessarabia. The Bessarabia Revision Lists can be accessed at http://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Romania/ or http://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Ukraine/. The Romania Moldova Databases total records online is now over 680,000 records. People who can translate / transliterate Russian are needed so that we can add more records to the databases. Please contact me at robertw252@aol.com if you wish to volunteer. Bob Wascou Research Coordinator Rosanne Leeson Stephanie Weiner Co-Coordinators Romania-Moldova SIG
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