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.
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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?
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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?
Correct!
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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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Bessarabia SIG Updates for the month of May, 2015
#bessarabia
Yefim Kogan
Dear researchers,
Shavua Tov! Here is an update for the month of May 2015 for Bessarabia SIG. See the details at the "What's New" section of our site. Bessarabian Databases. New additions: The data for the new database "Jews involved in public life in Bessarabia" was send to JewishGen and will be available at regular search at JewishGen / Romania(Bessarabia) databases. You will be able to find Jews involved in public life in Bessarabia; who held government position or was part of large Jewish organizations, like Jewish hospitals, Jewish schools. It will also include crown rabbis at the synagogues for many Bessarabian towns. For now, you can see that data at the Bessarabia SIG website / Bessarabian Databases section. Genealogical Conferences. There was a change in a schedule for Bessarabian presentations: Please see the schedule of all Bessarabian sessions with abstracts for each session. At the Bessarabia SIG Luncheon Anastasia Moscaliuk could not attend the conference, and the Bessarabian Board suggested to have a following presentation: "Kishinev, my native town: Can we now visit Kishinev and find help in our genealogical research?" by Yefim Kogan. You can see an abstract of that presentation at the conference website or at Bessarabia SIG website. There is a very good progress in several Cemetery projects. The update for Cemetery projects will follow. Send your comments, suggestions, critique, new ideas, proposals of how to make our Bessarabia group better. Thank you all, Yefim Kogan Bessarabia SIG Coordinator Researching KOGAN, SPIVAK, KHAYMOVICH, SRULEVICH, LEVIT in Kaushany, Bendery, Tarutino, Akkerman, Kiliya - all in Bessarabia, KHAIMOVICH in Galatz, Romania, KOGAN in Dubossary, Moldova, SRULEVICH in Shanghai, China
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Bessarabia SIG #Bessarabia Bessarabia SIG Updates for the month of May, 2015
#bessarabia
Yefim Kogan
Dear researchers,
Shavua Tov! Here is an update for the month of May 2015 for Bessarabia SIG. See the details at the "What's New" section of our site. Bessarabian Databases. New additions: The data for the new database "Jews involved in public life in Bessarabia" was send to JewishGen and will be available at regular search at JewishGen / Romania(Bessarabia) databases. You will be able to find Jews involved in public life in Bessarabia; who held government position or was part of large Jewish organizations, like Jewish hospitals, Jewish schools. It will also include crown rabbis at the synagogues for many Bessarabian towns. For now, you can see that data at the Bessarabia SIG website / Bessarabian Databases section. Genealogical Conferences. There was a change in a schedule for Bessarabian presentations: Please see the schedule of all Bessarabian sessions with abstracts for each session. At the Bessarabia SIG Luncheon Anastasia Moscaliuk could not attend the conference, and the Bessarabian Board suggested to have a following presentation: "Kishinev, my native town: Can we now visit Kishinev and find help in our genealogical research?" by Yefim Kogan. You can see an abstract of that presentation at the conference website or at Bessarabia SIG website. There is a very good progress in several Cemetery projects. The update for Cemetery projects will follow. Send your comments, suggestions, critique, new ideas, proposals of how to make our Bessarabia group better. Thank you all, Yefim Kogan Bessarabia SIG Coordinator Researching KOGAN, SPIVAK, KHAYMOVICH, SRULEVICH, LEVIT in Kaushany, Bendery, Tarutino, Akkerman, Kiliya - all in Bessarabia, KHAIMOVICH in Galatz, Romania, KOGAN in Dubossary, Moldova, SRULEVICH in Shanghai, China
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How to reconnect with your shtetl
#lithuania
Hi All
I encourage those of you who would like to know how some of us are reconnecting with our shtetls, to read my post on https://www.facebook.com/JewishGen.org titled: JEWISHGEN VIRTUAL HERITAGE TOUR - LITHUANIA POSTED BY Eli RABINOWITZ ATZALYNO GIMNAZIJA SCHOOL IN KEDAINIAI. THE SPECIAL BOND BETWEEN THE ENGLISH TEACHER, HER STUDENTS & A JEWISH AUSTRALIAN, WHOSE ROOTS ARE IN KEIDAN. If you are not on Facebook, visit elirab.me or email me at eli@elirab.com Best regards Eli Rabinowitz at Limmud Oz in Sydney
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania How to reconnect with your shtetl
#lithuania
Hi All
I encourage those of you who would like to know how some of us are reconnecting with our shtetls, to read my post on https://www.facebook.com/JewishGen.org titled: JEWISHGEN VIRTUAL HERITAGE TOUR - LITHUANIA POSTED BY Eli RABINOWITZ ATZALYNO GIMNAZIJA SCHOOL IN KEDAINIAI. THE SPECIAL BOND BETWEEN THE ENGLISH TEACHER, HER STUDENTS & A JEWISH AUSTRALIAN, WHOSE ROOTS ARE IN KEIDAN. If you are not on Facebook, visit elirab.me or email me at eli@elirab.com Best regards Eli Rabinowitz at Limmud Oz in Sydney
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Plagues in Galicia 1900 forward
#galicia
Gayle Schlissel Riley
Does anyone know what plagues infected Poland 1880 forward? Thanks,
this is a curiosity question. Gayle
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Plagues in Galicia 1900 forward
#galicia
Gayle Schlissel Riley
Does anyone know what plagues infected Poland 1880 forward? Thanks,
this is a curiosity question. Gayle
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Re: Yizkor book project
#france
Pat Westfall
1000 thank yous to all involved, who stay faithful to the long haul.
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Pat Westfall Researching CARDOS >from Hungary, LE(I)BAVIN, GROSSENBACHER >from Switzerland
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French SIG #France Re: Yizkor book project
#france
Pat Westfall
1000 thank yous to all involved, who stay faithful to the long haul.
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Pat Westfall Researching CARDOS >from Hungary, LE(I)BAVIN, GROSSENBACHER >from Switzerland
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How to reconnect with your shtetl
#general
Hi All
I encourage those of you who would like to know how some of us are reconnecting with our shtetls, to read my post on https://www.facebook.com/JewishGen.org titled: Jewishgen virtual heritage tour - Lithuania Posted by Eli Rabinowitz Atzalyno gimnazija school in Kedainiai. The special bond between the English teacher, her students & a Jewish Australian, whose roots are in Keidan. If you are not on Facebook, visit elirab.me or email me at eli@elirab.com Best regards Eli Rabinowitz at Limmud Oz in Sydney
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen How to reconnect with your shtetl
#general
Hi All
I encourage those of you who would like to know how some of us are reconnecting with our shtetls, to read my post on https://www.facebook.com/JewishGen.org titled: Jewishgen virtual heritage tour - Lithuania Posted by Eli Rabinowitz Atzalyno gimnazija school in Kedainiai. The special bond between the English teacher, her students & a Jewish Australian, whose roots are in Keidan. If you are not on Facebook, visit elirab.me or email me at eli@elirab.com Best regards Eli Rabinowitz at Limmud Oz in Sydney
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Genealogy of war hero Henry Johnson
#general
David Laskin
Private Henry Johnson, African-American (1892 - 1929), received the
Medal of Honor at the same time as Jewish Sergeant William Shemin. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/03/us/two-world-war-i-soldiers-to-posthumously-receive-medal-of-honor.html?_r=0 I attended with 65 members of the Shemin family. Private Johnson had no heirs so the NY National Guard accepted on his behalf. Born in North Carolina (?) in 1892, Johnson moved to New York as a teenager and worked as a chauffeur, a coal yard laborer and a railroad station porter in Albany. See this article for a family that thought they were related but wasn't: http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/with-medal-of-honor-award-family-learns-wwi-hero-wasnt-kin/ Wikipedia says he was born in Alexandria, VA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Lincoln_Johnson I would love help with tracing this tragic hero -- tricky of course because of the name Johnson. Thanks. David Laskin, Seattle, WA MODERATOR NOTE: Private replies please
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Genealogy of war hero Henry Johnson
#general
David Laskin
Private Henry Johnson, African-American (1892 - 1929), received the
Medal of Honor at the same time as Jewish Sergeant William Shemin. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/03/us/two-world-war-i-soldiers-to-posthumously-receive-medal-of-honor.html?_r=0 I attended with 65 members of the Shemin family. Private Johnson had no heirs so the NY National Guard accepted on his behalf. Born in North Carolina (?) in 1892, Johnson moved to New York as a teenager and worked as a chauffeur, a coal yard laborer and a railroad station porter in Albany. See this article for a family that thought they were related but wasn't: http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/with-medal-of-honor-award-family-learns-wwi-hero-wasnt-kin/ Wikipedia says he was born in Alexandria, VA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Lincoln_Johnson I would love help with tracing this tragic hero -- tricky of course because of the name Johnson. Thanks. David Laskin, Seattle, WA MODERATOR NOTE: Private replies please
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(UK) Public Consultation on the 2021 Census in England and Wales Started June 4
#general
Jan Meisels Allen
As previously reported on this discussion list, the next census in England
and Wales will be in 2021. As part of the census research program, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) launched on 4 June a 12 week public consultation asking users for their views on the topics that the 2021 Census might include. ONS wants to determine the information that users want and need >from the 2021 Census, and which data will in future be needed for policy, business, and administrative purposes within the public and private sectors. ONS is encouraging people to respond online to their current proposals: https://consultations.ons.gov.uk/census/2021-census-topics-consultation More information on the topic consultation, including a PDF of the "Initial View on Content for England and Wales", is available at: http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/census/2021-census/consultations/i ndex.html Anyone can take part in the public consultation which closes on Thursday 27 August and users' feedback will inform further research, development of questions, and other engagement activities. Topic Consultation Roadshows - Help to shape the 2021 Census ONS is running four regional roadshows to support this consultation. There will be examples, extra information and a chance for you to put your questions to experienced ONS staff. Attendance is not necessary for you to take part in the topic consultation. Road show dates and venues 22 June 2015 Newcastle 10:00 to 13:30 23 June 2015 Birmingham 10:00 to 13:30 24 June 2015 Cardiff 10:00 to 13:30 25 June 2015 London 10:00 to 13:30 Book a place early at: 2021census.consultation@ons.gov.uk If you wish to take part in the consultation but are unable to respond online, please contact Census Customer Services: http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/census/2011/census-customer-services/ index.html (MOD: http://tinyurl.com/nqbefv6 ) Thank you to Hazel Dakers and Saul Issroff for sharing this information. Jan Meisels Allen Chairperson, IAJGS Public Records Access Monitoring Committee
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen (UK) Public Consultation on the 2021 Census in England and Wales Started June 4
#general
Jan Meisels Allen
As previously reported on this discussion list, the next census in England
and Wales will be in 2021. As part of the census research program, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) launched on 4 June a 12 week public consultation asking users for their views on the topics that the 2021 Census might include. ONS wants to determine the information that users want and need >from the 2021 Census, and which data will in future be needed for policy, business, and administrative purposes within the public and private sectors. ONS is encouraging people to respond online to their current proposals: https://consultations.ons.gov.uk/census/2021-census-topics-consultation More information on the topic consultation, including a PDF of the "Initial View on Content for England and Wales", is available at: http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/census/2021-census/consultations/i ndex.html Anyone can take part in the public consultation which closes on Thursday 27 August and users' feedback will inform further research, development of questions, and other engagement activities. Topic Consultation Roadshows - Help to shape the 2021 Census ONS is running four regional roadshows to support this consultation. There will be examples, extra information and a chance for you to put your questions to experienced ONS staff. Attendance is not necessary for you to take part in the topic consultation. Road show dates and venues 22 June 2015 Newcastle 10:00 to 13:30 23 June 2015 Birmingham 10:00 to 13:30 24 June 2015 Cardiff 10:00 to 13:30 25 June 2015 London 10:00 to 13:30 Book a place early at: 2021census.consultation@ons.gov.uk If you wish to take part in the consultation but are unable to respond online, please contact Census Customer Services: http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/census/2011/census-customer-services/ index.html (MOD: http://tinyurl.com/nqbefv6 ) Thank you to Hazel Dakers and Saul Issroff for sharing this information. Jan Meisels Allen Chairperson, IAJGS Public Records Access Monitoring Committee
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Bessarabia SIG Updates for the month of May, 2015
#general
Yefim Kogan
Dear researchers,
Shavua Tov! Here is an update for the month of May 2015 for Bessarabia SIG. See the details at the "What's New" section of our site. Bessarabian Databases. New additions: The data for the new database "Jews involved in public life in Bessarabia" was send to JewishGen and will be available at regular search at JewishGen / Romania(Bessarabia) databases. You will be able to find Jews involved in public life in Bessarabia; who held government position or was part of large Jewish organizations, like Jewish hospitals, Jewish schools. It will also include crown rabbis at the synagogues for many Bessarabian towns. For now, you can see that data at the Bessarabia SIG website / Bessarabian Databases section. Genealogical Conferences. There was a change in a schedule for Bessarabian presentations: Please see the schedule of all Bessarabian sessions with abstracts for each session. At the Bessarabia SIG Luncheon Anastasia Moscaliuk could not attend the conference, and the Bessarabian Board suggested to have a following presentation: "Kishinev, my native town: Can we now visit Kishinev and find help in our genealogical research?" by Yefim Kogan. You can see an abstract of that presentation at the conference website or at Bessarabia SIG website. There is a very good progress in several Cemetery projects. The update for Cemetery projects will follow. Send your comments, suggestions, critique, new ideas, proposals of how to make our Bessarabia group better. Thank you all, Yefim Kogan Bessarabia SIG Coordinator Researching KOGAN, SPIVAK, KHAYMOVICH, SRULEVICH, LEVIT in Kaushany, Bendery, Tarutino, Akkerman, Kiliya - all in Bessarabia, KHAIMOVICH in Galatz, Romania, KOGAN in Dubossary, Moldova, SRULEVICH in Shanghai, China
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Bessarabia SIG Updates for the month of May, 2015
#general
Yefim Kogan
Dear researchers,
Shavua Tov! Here is an update for the month of May 2015 for Bessarabia SIG. See the details at the "What's New" section of our site. Bessarabian Databases. New additions: The data for the new database "Jews involved in public life in Bessarabia" was send to JewishGen and will be available at regular search at JewishGen / Romania(Bessarabia) databases. You will be able to find Jews involved in public life in Bessarabia; who held government position or was part of large Jewish organizations, like Jewish hospitals, Jewish schools. It will also include crown rabbis at the synagogues for many Bessarabian towns. For now, you can see that data at the Bessarabia SIG website / Bessarabian Databases section. Genealogical Conferences. There was a change in a schedule for Bessarabian presentations: Please see the schedule of all Bessarabian sessions with abstracts for each session. At the Bessarabia SIG Luncheon Anastasia Moscaliuk could not attend the conference, and the Bessarabian Board suggested to have a following presentation: "Kishinev, my native town: Can we now visit Kishinev and find help in our genealogical research?" by Yefim Kogan. You can see an abstract of that presentation at the conference website or at Bessarabia SIG website. There is a very good progress in several Cemetery projects. The update for Cemetery projects will follow. Send your comments, suggestions, critique, new ideas, proposals of how to make our Bessarabia group better. Thank you all, Yefim Kogan Bessarabia SIG Coordinator Researching KOGAN, SPIVAK, KHAYMOVICH, SRULEVICH, LEVIT in Kaushany, Bendery, Tarutino, Akkerman, Kiliya - all in Bessarabia, KHAIMOVICH in Galatz, Romania, KOGAN in Dubossary, Moldova, SRULEVICH in Shanghai, China
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Slavuta, Ukraine Records
#general
Ann Rabinowitz
Are there any records online for Slavuta, Ukraine?
Thanks, Ann Rabinowitz arabinow@bellsouth.net
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Slavuta, Ukraine Records
#general
Ann Rabinowitz
Are there any records online for Slavuta, Ukraine?
Thanks, Ann Rabinowitz arabinow@bellsouth.net
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HARSUNAN?
#general
Phyllis Winstead
I am really stumped! My pgg's name was Miriam Harsunan who married a Louis
Rilen (not likely his "real" surname). They lived in Gomel (Homel??). I have looked up Harsunan and I'm finding it in the "Hausa" language. I think it's African in origin. This doesn't sound right-or does it? I would appreciate anyone's imput on this. Sincerely, Phyllis Grodzinsky Winstead Earnestly searching for NOVITSKY, BROWN >from Vashilishok, Lithuania; RILEN from Homel or Gomel, Sam GRODZINSKY ,St. Albans, VT,VAINER near MINSK HORODOK
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen HARSUNAN?
#general
Phyllis Winstead
I am really stumped! My pgg's name was Miriam Harsunan who married a Louis
Rilen (not likely his "real" surname). They lived in Gomel (Homel??). I have looked up Harsunan and I'm finding it in the "Hausa" language. I think it's African in origin. This doesn't sound right-or does it? I would appreciate anyone's imput on this. Sincerely, Phyllis Grodzinsky Winstead Earnestly searching for NOVITSKY, BROWN >from Vashilishok, Lithuania; RILEN from Homel or Gomel, Sam GRODZINSKY ,St. Albans, VT,VAINER near MINSK HORODOK
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