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
Basic 4: New JewishGen Eduction Class May 15-May 29
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Nancy Holden
JewishGen offers Basic 4: Explore the Belarus SIG website May 15 - May 29.
This two-week class is taught on the private JewishGen Education Forum website open 24/7 to registered students. Daily lessons with skill building exercises will help you learn your way to research your family on the Belarus SIG website. Students will be able to work at their own pace by downloading the lessons to their computer. Lessons must be downloaded before the end of the session. Tuition for this class is $18. The fee will be waived if you qualify for JewishGen's Value Added Services. Value Added means you have made a $100 donation to JewishGen’s General Fund within the past 12 months. Registration is open. If you have questions, please email the instructor at JewishGen-Education@lyris.JewishGen.org. For more information and to enroll go to http://www.jewishgen.org/education Nancy Holden Instructor
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Basic 4: New JewishGen Eduction Class May 15-May 29
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Nancy Holden
JewishGen offers Basic 4: Explore the Belarus SIG website May 15 - May 29.
This two-week class is taught on the private JewishGen Education Forum website open 24/7 to registered students. Daily lessons with skill building exercises will help you learn your way to research your family on the Belarus SIG website. Students will be able to work at their own pace by downloading the lessons to their computer. Lessons must be downloaded before the end of the session. Tuition for this class is $18. The fee will be waived if you qualify for JewishGen's Value Added Services. Value Added means you have made a $100 donation to JewishGen’s General Fund within the past 12 months. Registration is open. If you have questions, please email the instructor at JewishGen-Education@lyris.JewishGen.org. For more information and to enroll go to http://www.jewishgen.org/education Nancy Holden Instructor
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ViewMate translation request - Polish
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Robert Schnapp
Hello,
I have posted 4 vital records in POLISH for which I would appreciate translations. They are on ViewMate at the following addresses: http://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=54743 http://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=54744 http://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=54741 http://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=54742 They are really two sets of two pages that should be read side by side. They are a Polish registry of two families in the LERER line. Thank you, Robert Schnapp Reston, Virginia
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen ViewMate translation request - Polish
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Robert Schnapp
Hello,
I have posted 4 vital records in POLISH for which I would appreciate translations. They are on ViewMate at the following addresses: http://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=54743 http://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=54744 http://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=54741 http://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=54742 They are really two sets of two pages that should be read side by side. They are a Polish registry of two families in the LERER line. Thank you, Robert Schnapp Reston, Virginia
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Ostrowiec Jewish cemetery
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henry wellisch
A few days ago I came across an article by Oded Aderet in the Israeli
paper Haretz about the visit by Mr. Meir Bulka to his ancestral town of Ostrowiec. He discovered that the Jewish cemetery there had been liquidated in the 1950s after WW II and the stones had been used to construct a wall around the Catholic cemetery. Attached to the article in Haaretz there is a photo showing part of the wall with Hebrew lettering clearly visible on some of the stones. When Mr. Bulka went to see the mayor about this and suggested to recover the stones, the mayor agreed but only for a payment of half a million Zloty. Since Mr. Bulka claims some property in Ostrowiec he feels that he has some bargaining power. Frankly I have no personal relation to Polish Jewry, I am an Austro-Hungarian, but I am wondering if this is the 1st time this has happened in Poland or other places in eastern Europe? This is certainly quite upsetting. Henry Wellisch Toronto MODERATOR NOTE: Private responses only, please
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Ostrowiec Jewish cemetery
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henry wellisch
A few days ago I came across an article by Oded Aderet in the Israeli
paper Haretz about the visit by Mr. Meir Bulka to his ancestral town of Ostrowiec. He discovered that the Jewish cemetery there had been liquidated in the 1950s after WW II and the stones had been used to construct a wall around the Catholic cemetery. Attached to the article in Haaretz there is a photo showing part of the wall with Hebrew lettering clearly visible on some of the stones. When Mr. Bulka went to see the mayor about this and suggested to recover the stones, the mayor agreed but only for a payment of half a million Zloty. Since Mr. Bulka claims some property in Ostrowiec he feels that he has some bargaining power. Frankly I have no personal relation to Polish Jewry, I am an Austro-Hungarian, but I am wondering if this is the 1st time this has happened in Poland or other places in eastern Europe? This is certainly quite upsetting. Henry Wellisch Toronto MODERATOR NOTE: Private responses only, please
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Offering Montefiore Cemetery Springfield Queen Visit/Photos
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A. E. Jordan
I am going to be helping someone with a visit to Montefiore Cemetery in Springfield
Queens early this week and since I am going I wanted to offer if anyone else needs assistance at this individual cemetery please contact me. I will only be visiting Montfiore on Springfield Avenue in Springfield Gardens, Queens, New York but if you need a grave photographed I should be able to do it.. Of course priority has to be for the person who asked for the visit and since time will be somewhat limited, plus it can be difficult move around the cemetery, I can only do a few graves. Plus I am at the mercy of the office to help me locate the graves and >from experience I have found out these offices are not as helpful when you show up with a list of 30, 40 or 50 graves. (I have tried.) This will be similar to my NYC look ups where I appreciate a few dollars to help off set the costs and I will take a digital photo and email it to you. Montefiore has a database of internments on its website but please be certain it is your person that you are requested and not a general search for a name. For example there are 82 Harry Cohen graves in their database ... so please no "cousin Harry died in Queens" so could you look for me requests. Allan Jordan
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Offering Montefiore Cemetery Springfield Queen Visit/Photos
#general
A. E. Jordan
I am going to be helping someone with a visit to Montefiore Cemetery in Springfield
Queens early this week and since I am going I wanted to offer if anyone else needs assistance at this individual cemetery please contact me. I will only be visiting Montfiore on Springfield Avenue in Springfield Gardens, Queens, New York but if you need a grave photographed I should be able to do it.. Of course priority has to be for the person who asked for the visit and since time will be somewhat limited, plus it can be difficult move around the cemetery, I can only do a few graves. Plus I am at the mercy of the office to help me locate the graves and >from experience I have found out these offices are not as helpful when you show up with a list of 30, 40 or 50 graves. (I have tried.) This will be similar to my NYC look ups where I appreciate a few dollars to help off set the costs and I will take a digital photo and email it to you. Montefiore has a database of internments on its website but please be certain it is your person that you are requested and not a general search for a name. For example there are 82 Harry Cohen graves in their database ... so please no "cousin Harry died in Queens" so could you look for me requests. Allan Jordan
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ViewMate Translation Request--German
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Deborah Dworski
I have posted to JewishGen's ViewMate some German-language vital
records for which I am seeking translation. The towns associated with the records are noted in the accompanying descriptions. All of the records are in tabular format so the content of each to be translated amounts to a few sentences, at most. Here are direct links to the images: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54697 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54698 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54699 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54700 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54701 Please respond via ViewMate or privately. Thank you. Deborah Dworski U.S.A.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen ViewMate Translation Request--German
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Deborah Dworski
I have posted to JewishGen's ViewMate some German-language vital
records for which I am seeking translation. The towns associated with the records are noted in the accompanying descriptions. All of the records are in tabular format so the content of each to be translated amounts to a few sentences, at most. Here are direct links to the images: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54697 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54698 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54699 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54700 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54701 Please respond via ViewMate or privately. Thank you. Deborah Dworski U.S.A.
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Do you have a Samuel Weiner on your family tree?
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Carol Rombro Rider
Dear Genners--I sent away for naturalization papers on someone who did not turn out
to be a relative. I will gladly send them to you if this person is part of your family. Samuel Weiner, carpenter Born 1874 in Shbarish, Austria Wife is Fannie She was born in Lemberg, Austria Family lived in Baltimore, Maryland USA The papers are a Declaration and a Petition and of course, have other additional information listed. Carol Rombro Rider Baltimore, Maryland USA
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Do you have a Samuel Weiner on your family tree?
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Carol Rombro Rider
Dear Genners--I sent away for naturalization papers on someone who did not turn out
to be a relative. I will gladly send them to you if this person is part of your family. Samuel Weiner, carpenter Born 1874 in Shbarish, Austria Wife is Fannie She was born in Lemberg, Austria Family lived in Baltimore, Maryland USA The papers are a Declaration and a Petition and of course, have other additional information listed. Carol Rombro Rider Baltimore, Maryland USA
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(US-MA) Jewish Heritage Center Addition to Digital Archive
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Jan Meisels Allen
The Jewish Heritage Center which is located at the New England Historic
Genealogical Society announced an additional 6,000 records to their digital archive. There are a total of more than 1.2 million documents that have been digitized and on the website. These records are predominately >from the Records of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) Boston Port and the Boston Jewish Times (1945-1992). They also created online finding aids for four collections: .The Chevra Kadusha of Boston Records .The Israel Numismatic Society Records .The Labor Lyceum Association of Brockton .The Laymen's Institute Records To read more about the digital archives see: https://ajhsboston.org/digital_archives/ If you go to Tips and Tricks for Navigating the Digital Archives, https://ajhsboston.org/2013/07/16/tips-and-tricks-for-navigating-the-digital-archives/, the link they placed for going to the OCLC WorldCat does not work, but if you go directly to http://www.worldcat.org/ you will be able to create a free account on WorldCat which you will need if you wish to submit a reference request to the American Jewish Historical Society-New England Archives (AJHS-NEA). To browse the AJHGS-NEA go to: http://cdm15869.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ajhs/ For example, The Jewish Times (Boston) collection is based on a weekly newspaper >from 1945-1992 which is open to researchers and no user name is required. It covered much of the same ground as The Jewish Advocate but is another perspective on events impacting the Jewish community. This collection may be browsed by volume it is not a name search collection. To visit the Jewish Heritage Center see: https://www.americanancestors.org/jhc. This is a collaborative effort between the American Jewish Historical Society and the New England Historic Genealogical Society. In 2015 the New England Archives of the American Jewish Historical Society were permanently deposited at the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Jan Meisels Allen Chairperson, IAJGS Public Records Access Monitoring Committee
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen (US-MA) Jewish Heritage Center Addition to Digital Archive
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Jan Meisels Allen
The Jewish Heritage Center which is located at the New England Historic
Genealogical Society announced an additional 6,000 records to their digital archive. There are a total of more than 1.2 million documents that have been digitized and on the website. These records are predominately >from the Records of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) Boston Port and the Boston Jewish Times (1945-1992). They also created online finding aids for four collections: .The Chevra Kadusha of Boston Records .The Israel Numismatic Society Records .The Labor Lyceum Association of Brockton .The Laymen's Institute Records To read more about the digital archives see: https://ajhsboston.org/digital_archives/ If you go to Tips and Tricks for Navigating the Digital Archives, https://ajhsboston.org/2013/07/16/tips-and-tricks-for-navigating-the-digital-archives/, the link they placed for going to the OCLC WorldCat does not work, but if you go directly to http://www.worldcat.org/ you will be able to create a free account on WorldCat which you will need if you wish to submit a reference request to the American Jewish Historical Society-New England Archives (AJHS-NEA). To browse the AJHGS-NEA go to: http://cdm15869.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ajhs/ For example, The Jewish Times (Boston) collection is based on a weekly newspaper >from 1945-1992 which is open to researchers and no user name is required. It covered much of the same ground as The Jewish Advocate but is another perspective on events impacting the Jewish community. This collection may be browsed by volume it is not a name search collection. To visit the Jewish Heritage Center see: https://www.americanancestors.org/jhc. This is a collaborative effort between the American Jewish Historical Society and the New England Historic Genealogical Society. In 2015 the New England Archives of the American Jewish Historical Society were permanently deposited at the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Jan Meisels Allen Chairperson, IAJGS Public Records Access Monitoring Committee
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ViewMate translation request - Russian
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wenglenski virginie <vwenglen@...>
Hello,
I have just posted 1 document on JewishGen written in Russian and I would need a translation. Act 9 concerns the act of marriage of a man named Michail Szwarcberg. http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54682 Thank you very much. Virginie Wenglenski
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen ViewMate translation request - Russian
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wenglenski virginie <vwenglen@...>
Hello,
I have just posted 1 document on JewishGen written in Russian and I would need a translation. Act 9 concerns the act of marriage of a man named Michail Szwarcberg. http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54682 Thank you very much. Virginie Wenglenski
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ViewMate translation requests, German language
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Beverley Davis
I've posted 5 German vital records for which I would appreciate full
translations. They are on ViewMate at the following addresses .. http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54645 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54646 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54647 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54648 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54649 Thank you very much. Beverley Davis Melbourne, Australia
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen ViewMate translation requests, German language
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Beverley Davis
I've posted 5 German vital records for which I would appreciate full
translations. They are on ViewMate at the following addresses .. http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54645 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54646 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54647 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54648 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM54649 Thank you very much. Beverley Davis Melbourne, Australia
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Basic 4: New JewishGen Eduction Class May 15-May 29
#belarus
Nancy Holden
JewishGen offers Basic 4: Explore the Belarus SIG website May 15 -
May 29. This two-week class is taught on the private JewishGen Education Forum website open 24/7 to registered students. Daily lessons with skill building exercises will help you learn your way to research your family on the Belarus SIG website. Students will be able to work at their own pace by downloading the lessons to their computer. Lessons must be downloaded before the end of the session. Tuition for this class is $18. The fee will be waived if you qualify for JewishGen's Value Added Services. Value Added means you have made a $100 donation to JewishGen's General Fund within the past 12 months. Registration is open. If you have questions, please email the instructor at JewishGen-Education@lyris.JewishGen.org. For more information and to enroll go to http://www.jewishgen.org/education Nancy Holden Instructor
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Belarus SIG #Belarus Basic 4: New JewishGen Eduction Class May 15-May 29
#belarus
Nancy Holden
JewishGen offers Basic 4: Explore the Belarus SIG website May 15 -
May 29. This two-week class is taught on the private JewishGen Education Forum website open 24/7 to registered students. Daily lessons with skill building exercises will help you learn your way to research your family on the Belarus SIG website. Students will be able to work at their own pace by downloading the lessons to their computer. Lessons must be downloaded before the end of the session. Tuition for this class is $18. The fee will be waived if you qualify for JewishGen's Value Added Services. Value Added means you have made a $100 donation to JewishGen's General Fund within the past 12 months. Registration is open. If you have questions, please email the instructor at JewishGen-Education@lyris.JewishGen.org. For more information and to enroll go to http://www.jewishgen.org/education Nancy Holden Instructor
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