JewishGen.org Discussion Group FAQs
What is the JewishGen.org Discussion Group?
The JewishGen.org Discussion Group unites thousands of Jewish genealogical researchers worldwide as they research their family history, search for relatives, and share information, ideas, methods, tips, techniques, and resources. The JewishGen.org Discussion Group makes it easy, quick, and fun, to connect with others around the world.
Is it Secure?
Yes. JewishGen is using a state of the art platform with the most contemporary security standards. JewishGen will never share member information with third parties.
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.”
Will all posts be archived?
Yes.
Can I still search though old messages?
Yes. All the messages are accessible and searchable going back to 1998.
What if I have questions or need assistance using the new Group?
Send your questions to: support@JewishGen.org
How do I access the Group’s webpage?
Follow this link: https://groups.jewishgen.org/g/main
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!
Will there be any ads or annoying pop-ups?
No.
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!
If you have any questions, or suggestions, please email support@JewishGen.org.
Sincerely,
The JewishGen.org Team
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ViewMate tombstone translation request - Hebrew to English
#general
andyshop@...
I've posted a tombstone photo with Hebrew script for which I would like a loose
translation. It is on ViewMate at the following address ... http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM29247 Please respond via the form provided in the ViewMate application. Thank you very much. Andy Foulk Indianapolis
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen ViewMate tombstone translation request - Hebrew to English
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andyshop@...
I've posted a tombstone photo with Hebrew script for which I would like a loose
translation. It is on ViewMate at the following address ... http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM29247 Please respond via the form provided in the ViewMate application. Thank you very much. Andy Foulk Indianapolis
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Searching for SCHWED connections
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prayerboy@juno.com <prayerboy@...>
I am following some clues to connect to possible relatives of my SCHWED heritage.
If any of these names are familiar to you, would you please contact me directly. All are connected to New York City. Mayer Schwed, born around 1838, married to Mary They had a son Phillip, b. 1864, d. 11/16/23, married to Martha or Bertha They had a son Lawrence, b. 22 Mar 1891, d. 7/66, married to Milly They had two sons, Langdon and Warren, both possibly served in WWII...and that is where my search grows cold. If I have my facts straight, my ggf Joseph Schwed was somehow connected to Mayer, according to his naturalization petition card. Thank you, Todd Frederick
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Searching for SCHWED connections
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prayerboy@juno.com <prayerboy@...>
I am following some clues to connect to possible relatives of my SCHWED heritage.
If any of these names are familiar to you, would you please contact me directly. All are connected to New York City. Mayer Schwed, born around 1838, married to Mary They had a son Phillip, b. 1864, d. 11/16/23, married to Martha or Bertha They had a son Lawrence, b. 22 Mar 1891, d. 7/66, married to Milly They had two sons, Langdon and Warren, both possibly served in WWII...and that is where my search grows cold. If I have my facts straight, my ggf Joseph Schwed was somehow connected to Mayer, according to his naturalization petition card. Thank you, Todd Frederick
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Re: New York Public Library - research advice
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Erika Herzog
As someone who lives in New York I have found this thread truly amazing and very
helpful. I wonder if this great advice is compiled anywhere as a FAQ? And as a fledgling librarian, I want to emphasize that it is really prudent and important to contact the librarians ahead of time so that you can maximize your research time at the library. Especially coming >from out of time specifically to do research on these areas, I think that pre-visit contact will reduce a lot of frustrations. Great thread! Erika Herzog, New York, NY * ID 100768 * erika_herzog@...
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: New York Public Library - research advice
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Erika Herzog
As someone who lives in New York I have found this thread truly amazing and very
helpful. I wonder if this great advice is compiled anywhere as a FAQ? And as a fledgling librarian, I want to emphasize that it is really prudent and important to contact the librarians ahead of time so that you can maximize your research time at the library. Especially coming >from out of time specifically to do research on these areas, I think that pre-visit contact will reduce a lot of frustrations. Great thread! Erika Herzog, New York, NY * ID 100768 * erika_herzog@...
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Family Missing from 1911 Census
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Moragaf@...
Hello
Wonder if anyone can give me any hints or tips where I go now. My great grandfather was a Joseph Goldman. My Grandmother was born in Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne in January 1909. Registered as Fanny Cameron Goldman (although she was known as Frances and that name is on her marriage certificate). He was a commercial traveller. I have searched the entire UK census for 1911 and the whole family seems to have vanished. I know nothing else about him other than his wife was Dolina and he was deceased by the time my grandmother married in 1930. Many thanks Morag Fletcher Glasgow Scotland
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Family Missing from 1911 Census
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Moragaf@...
Hello
Wonder if anyone can give me any hints or tips where I go now. My great grandfather was a Joseph Goldman. My Grandmother was born in Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne in January 1909. Registered as Fanny Cameron Goldman (although she was known as Frances and that name is on her marriage certificate). He was a commercial traveller. I have searched the entire UK census for 1911 and the whole family seems to have vanished. I know nothing else about him other than his wife was Dolina and he was deceased by the time my grandmother married in 1930. Many thanks Morag Fletcher Glasgow Scotland
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JGS (NY) 36th "Double Chai" Anniversary Celebration
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Harriet Mayer
JGS (Jewish Genealogical Society - NY) is celebrating its 36th "Double Chai"
Anniversary on Sunday, October 27 at 1 PM at the Sutton Place Synagogue, 225 East 51st Street, New York, NY. The price of $40 per person includes a lovely kosher luncheon and a fascinating talk "Beyond the Tree: Tools and Tips for Sharing Your Family History" given by Tammy Hepps, the founder of Treelines.com, a family story-sharing website. Come see all your old friends, make new ones, and enjoy the talk and the festivities. Go to http://www.jgsny.org for more information and the chance to register. Harriet Mayer JGS NY VP Communications New York NY
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JGS (NY) 36th "Double Chai" Anniversary Celebration
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Harriet Mayer
JGS (Jewish Genealogical Society - NY) is celebrating its 36th "Double Chai"
Anniversary on Sunday, October 27 at 1 PM at the Sutton Place Synagogue, 225 East 51st Street, New York, NY. The price of $40 per person includes a lovely kosher luncheon and a fascinating talk "Beyond the Tree: Tools and Tips for Sharing Your Family History" given by Tammy Hepps, the founder of Treelines.com, a family story-sharing website. Come see all your old friends, make new ones, and enjoy the talk and the festivities. Go to http://www.jgsny.org for more information and the chance to register. Harriet Mayer JGS NY VP Communications New York NY
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Help with Town Name in Poland
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Joan
This is an application for Social Security Number >from 1940 where the name of a
town in the Lublin area of Poland is creatively spelled. Help needed figuring out what town this is. http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM29248 Please respond via the Viewmate form. Thanks in advance Bobby FURST CA
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Help with Town Name in Poland
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Joan
This is an application for Social Security Number >from 1940 where the name of a
town in the Lublin area of Poland is creatively spelled. Help needed figuring out what town this is. http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM29248 Please respond via the Viewmate form. Thanks in advance Bobby FURST CA
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JGS (NY) 36th "Double Chai" Anniversary Celebration
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Harriet Mayer
JGS (Jewish Genealogical Society - NY) is celebrating its 36th "Double Chai"
Anniversary on Sunday, October 27 at 1 PM at the Sutton Place Synagogue, 225 East 51st Street, New York, NY. The price of $40 per person includes a lovely kosher luncheon and a fascinating talk "Beyond the Tree: Tools and Tips for Sharing Your Family History" given by Tammy Hepps, the founder of Treelines.com, a family story-sharing website. Come see all your old friends, make new ones, and enjoy the talk and the festivities. Go to http://www.jgsny.org for more information and the chance to register. Harriet Mayer JGS NY VP Communications New York NY
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Bessarabia SIG #Bessarabia JGS (NY) 36th "Double Chai" Anniversary Celebration
#bessarabia
Harriet Mayer
JGS (Jewish Genealogical Society - NY) is celebrating its 36th "Double Chai"
Anniversary on Sunday, October 27 at 1 PM at the Sutton Place Synagogue, 225 East 51st Street, New York, NY. The price of $40 per person includes a lovely kosher luncheon and a fascinating talk "Beyond the Tree: Tools and Tips for Sharing Your Family History" given by Tammy Hepps, the founder of Treelines.com, a family story-sharing website. Come see all your old friends, make new ones, and enjoy the talk and the festivities. Go to http://www.jgsny.org for more information and the chance to register. Harriet Mayer JGS NY VP Communications New York NY
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Pogrebishche Jewish Cemetery
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Joshua Skarf <jskarf@...>
I have finished uploading 600+ images of about 380 tombstones in the old Pogrebishche Jewish cemetery online.
I created a google account called "A. Pogrebishche" for the purpose of sharing these images. Anyone who is interested in seeing them should send an email to pogrebishchejewishcemetery@... and ask to have the album shared with them. I will then add your email address to the list of people who have access to the album. This will also help create a list of people researching Pogrebishche. Each photo has a caption, which you can see on the right side of the screen if viewing it in slideshow mode. The caption is in the format A-001, A-002, etc. (we took pictures in four areas, which I called A, B, C, and D). If there are more than one photo of a given headstone, they will be labeled as A-001a, A-001b, etc. It is possible that I failed to notice that two photos were of the same tombstone, in which case please let me know and I'll adjust the captions. In addition to the photos themselves, I have used the cemetery project's standard spreadsheet as the basis for a spreadsheet for these tombstones. I started filling it out but realized that I needed help. Therefore, anyone who emails me will also get access to the spreadsheet online, using google drive, and if you decipher some tombstones, I ask that you update the spreadsheet so that others can see the information as well. Once the spreadsheet is filled out, we can submit it to be part of the searchable database online. Many of the tombstones are either illegible or broken. Some have writing in Hebrew and some in Russian. I tried to note this on the spreadsheet. Sometimes manipulating the contrast and brightness of an image in photoshop helps make the writing more legible. Please be patient, I will try to check the email account once a day and share with people accordingly. Sincerely, Josh Skarf Pogrebishche Town Leader
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Ukraine SIG #Ukraine Pogrebishche Jewish Cemetery
#ukraine
Joshua Skarf <jskarf@...>
I have finished uploading 600+ images of about 380 tombstones in the old Pogrebishche Jewish cemetery online.
I created a google account called "A. Pogrebishche" for the purpose of sharing these images. Anyone who is interested in seeing them should send an email to pogrebishchejewishcemetery@... and ask to have the album shared with them. I will then add your email address to the list of people who have access to the album. This will also help create a list of people researching Pogrebishche. Each photo has a caption, which you can see on the right side of the screen if viewing it in slideshow mode. The caption is in the format A-001, A-002, etc. (we took pictures in four areas, which I called A, B, C, and D). If there are more than one photo of a given headstone, they will be labeled as A-001a, A-001b, etc. It is possible that I failed to notice that two photos were of the same tombstone, in which case please let me know and I'll adjust the captions. In addition to the photos themselves, I have used the cemetery project's standard spreadsheet as the basis for a spreadsheet for these tombstones. I started filling it out but realized that I needed help. Therefore, anyone who emails me will also get access to the spreadsheet online, using google drive, and if you decipher some tombstones, I ask that you update the spreadsheet so that others can see the information as well. Once the spreadsheet is filled out, we can submit it to be part of the searchable database online. Many of the tombstones are either illegible or broken. Some have writing in Hebrew and some in Russian. I tried to note this on the spreadsheet. Sometimes manipulating the contrast and brightness of an image in photoshop helps make the writing more legible. Please be patient, I will try to check the email account once a day and share with people accordingly. Sincerely, Josh Skarf Pogrebishche Town Leader
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Karen Amato
On a Lodz ghetto work identification card, what would "A.A.
Einsatzgruppe vom 05-Apr-1944" mean (in the far right column, titled work history)? Thanks, Karen Amato
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Karen Amato
On a Lodz ghetto work identification card, what would "A.A.
Einsatzgruppe vom 05-Apr-1944" mean (in the far right column, titled work history)? Thanks, Karen Amato
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David W. Perle
Hello--it has come to my attention (thank you, Freda!) that the first
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of the two links I gave below actually goes to an 1877 record >from Kalisz that is in *Russian*, not actually in Polish! I have updated the online request to reflect the actual language. Thank you to whoever can translate that for me! David W. Perle
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From: David W. Perle [mailto:dwperle@...]=20 Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 12:09 AM To: Lodz Area Research Group Subject: [lodz] Polish translations Hi! This is my first time posting documents for translation. I've got two to start out with. The first is the birth record for my great-grandfather (my namesake) in Kalisz, Dawid Wolf Perle. The second is his parents' marriage record. I would love full translations if possible;I'm quite curious what information these full paragraphs contain! Also, you never know what clues they may contain in helping to unlock other doors in searching for family information. Thanks so much! http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM29179 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM29180 Oh, and if anyone can help with Russian and might e-mail me, I have another record in Russian for Lithuania, but I'll skip posting the link here, to keep things more on-topic. David W. Perle MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please respond privately or on the ViewMate form.
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David W. Perle
Hello--it has come to my attention (thank you, Freda!) that the first
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
of the two links I gave below actually goes to an 1877 record >from Kalisz that is in *Russian*, not actually in Polish! I have updated the online request to reflect the actual language. Thank you to whoever can translate that for me! David W. Perle
-----Original Message-----
From: David W. Perle [mailto:dwperle@...]=20 Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 12:09 AM To: Lodz Area Research Group Subject: [lodz] Polish translations Hi! This is my first time posting documents for translation. I've got two to start out with. The first is the birth record for my great-grandfather (my namesake) in Kalisz, Dawid Wolf Perle. The second is his parents' marriage record. I would love full translations if possible;I'm quite curious what information these full paragraphs contain! Also, you never know what clues they may contain in helping to unlock other doors in searching for family information. Thanks so much! http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM29179 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM29180 Oh, and if anyone can help with Russian and might e-mail me, I have another record in Russian for Lithuania, but I'll skip posting the link here, to keep things more on-topic. David W. Perle MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please respond privately or on the ViewMate form.
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