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?
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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?
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?
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Can I still search though old messages?
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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?
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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!
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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News about the IAJGS Conference's SIG Luncheons and Breakfast
#romania
bounce-2207690-772976@...
Friends, a major feature of the “Capital Experience” is now awaiting you
at the 31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy (in Washington, DC, August 14-19 at the very impressive and spacious Grand Hyatt Regency Hotel). You now can register for the Conference, AND for any of 10 Special Interest Group (SIG) luncheons and one breakfast, at our easy-to-use Conference web site, <www.dc2011.org/>. Like other Conference activities, these events offer first-hand chances to directly learn about records availability, life in ancestral towns and surnames that matter to YOU! Here’s some key information about these SIG breakfast and luncheons: - All will have kosher food; in fact, all Conference activities serving food will do so. - The following SIG breakfast and luncheon events are available: Ukraine (breakfast); GerSIG, Gesher Galicia, ROM-Moldova, Hungarian SIG, JRI-Poland, Austria/Czech, French, LitvakSIG, Belarus, and Latvia (luncheons). - These events have been thoughtfully scheduled throughout the Conference week (on Monday through Thursday), so that attendees with multiple interests can attend more than one of these wonderfully educational and networking-filled events! - Each breakfast and luncheon will have a distinguished speaker; full details will be available soon at the Conference website, <http://www.dc2011.org/>. [Click on the “SIG & BOF” or “Register Now” phrases on the website to find out more.] - The range of speakers, to mention a few here, includes: -- Anna Royzner, a highly skilled Ukrainian tour guide, speaking on “Jewish Agricultural Colonies and Shtetls in Ukraine” at the Ukraine SIG breakfast; -- Jakub Nowakowski, the Director of the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow, and Pamela Weisberger, the President of Gesher Galicia, also its Research and Program Coordinator, speaking on “A Tour of Jewish Krakow: Past, Present & Future” at the Gesher Galicia SIG luncheon, and -- Ellen Cassedy, the distinguished journalist, speaking on “Home, In So Many Words: The Old World Comes Alive” at the LitvakSIG luncheon. However, remember--- You can’t attend this wonderful, value-filled event until you register for it AND the Conference. Early Bird discount prices only run until April 30th, and increase after that date, so register NOW at <http://www.dc2011.org/>! Look for information about other “value-filled” Conference features as they’re finalized! See you at the Conference! For any questions, reach us at info@DC2011.org DC2011 Conference Co-Chairs Marlene Katz Bishow Vic Cohen Sue Isman
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Romania SIG #Romania News about the IAJGS Conference's SIG Luncheons and Breakfast
#romania
bounce-2207690-772976@...
Friends, a major feature of the “Capital Experience” is now awaiting you
at the 31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy (in Washington, DC, August 14-19 at the very impressive and spacious Grand Hyatt Regency Hotel). You now can register for the Conference, AND for any of 10 Special Interest Group (SIG) luncheons and one breakfast, at our easy-to-use Conference web site, <www.dc2011.org/>. Like other Conference activities, these events offer first-hand chances to directly learn about records availability, life in ancestral towns and surnames that matter to YOU! Here’s some key information about these SIG breakfast and luncheons: - All will have kosher food; in fact, all Conference activities serving food will do so. - The following SIG breakfast and luncheon events are available: Ukraine (breakfast); GerSIG, Gesher Galicia, ROM-Moldova, Hungarian SIG, JRI-Poland, Austria/Czech, French, LitvakSIG, Belarus, and Latvia (luncheons). - These events have been thoughtfully scheduled throughout the Conference week (on Monday through Thursday), so that attendees with multiple interests can attend more than one of these wonderfully educational and networking-filled events! - Each breakfast and luncheon will have a distinguished speaker; full details will be available soon at the Conference website, <http://www.dc2011.org/>. [Click on the “SIG & BOF” or “Register Now” phrases on the website to find out more.] - The range of speakers, to mention a few here, includes: -- Anna Royzner, a highly skilled Ukrainian tour guide, speaking on “Jewish Agricultural Colonies and Shtetls in Ukraine” at the Ukraine SIG breakfast; -- Jakub Nowakowski, the Director of the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow, and Pamela Weisberger, the President of Gesher Galicia, also its Research and Program Coordinator, speaking on “A Tour of Jewish Krakow: Past, Present & Future” at the Gesher Galicia SIG luncheon, and -- Ellen Cassedy, the distinguished journalist, speaking on “Home, In So Many Words: The Old World Comes Alive” at the LitvakSIG luncheon. However, remember--- You can’t attend this wonderful, value-filled event until you register for it AND the Conference. Early Bird discount prices only run until April 30th, and increase after that date, so register NOW at <http://www.dc2011.org/>! Look for information about other “value-filled” Conference features as they’re finalized! See you at the Conference! For any questions, reach us at info@DC2011.org DC2011 Conference Co-Chairs Marlene Katz Bishow Vic Cohen Sue Isman
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News about the IAJGS Conference's SIG Luncheons and Breakfast
#poland
31st IAJGS Conference <dc2011_conference@...>
Friends, a major feature of the “Capital Experience” is now awaiting you
at the 31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy (in Washington, DC, August 14-19 at the very impressive and spacious Grand Hyatt Regency Hotel). You now can register for the Conference, AND for any of 10 Special Interest Group (SIG) luncheons and one breakfast, at our easy-to-use Conference web site, <www.dc2011.org/>. Like other Conference activities, these events offer first-hand chances to directly learn about records availability, life in ancestral towns and surnames that matter to YOU! Here’s some key information about these SIG breakfast and luncheons: - All will have kosher food; in fact, all Conference activities serving food will do so. - The following SIG breakfast and luncheon events are available: Ukraine (breakfast); GerSIG, Gesher Galicia, ROM-Moldova, Hungarian SIG, JRI-Poland, Austria/Czech, French, LitvakSIG, Belarus, and Latvia (luncheons). - These events have been thoughtfully scheduled throughout the Conference week (on Monday through Thursday), so that attendees with multiple interests can attend more than one of these wonderfully educational and networking-filled events! - Each breakfast and luncheon will have a distinguished speaker; full details will be available soon at the Conference website, <http://www.dc2011.org/>. [Click on the “SIG & BOF” or “Register Now” phrases on the website to find out more.] - The range of speakers, to mention a few here, includes: -- Anna Royzner, a highly skilled Ukrainian tour guide, speaking on “Jewish Agricultural Colonies and Shtetls in Ukraine” at the Ukraine SIG breakfast; -- Jakub Nowakowski, the Director of the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow, and Pamela Weisberger, the President of Gesher Galicia, also its Research and Program Coordinator, speaking on “A Tour of Jewish Krakow: Past, Present & Future” at the Gesher Galicia SIG luncheon, and -- Ellen Cassedy, the distinguished journalist, speaking on “Home, In So Many Words: The Old World Comes Alive” at the LitvakSIG luncheon. However, remember--- You can’t attend this wonderful, value-filled event until you register for it AND the Conference. Early Bird discount prices only run until April 30th, and increase after that date, so register NOW at <http://www.dc2011.org/>! Look for information about other “value-filled” Conference features as they’re finalized! See you at the Conference! For any questions, reach us at info@DC2011.org DC2011 Conference Co-Chairs Marlene Katz Bishow Vic Cohen Sue Isman
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BialyGen: Bialystok Region #Bialystok #Poland News about the IAJGS Conference's SIG Luncheons and Breakfast
#poland
31st IAJGS Conference <dc2011_conference@...>
Friends, a major feature of the “Capital Experience” is now awaiting you
at the 31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy (in Washington, DC, August 14-19 at the very impressive and spacious Grand Hyatt Regency Hotel). You now can register for the Conference, AND for any of 10 Special Interest Group (SIG) luncheons and one breakfast, at our easy-to-use Conference web site, <www.dc2011.org/>. Like other Conference activities, these events offer first-hand chances to directly learn about records availability, life in ancestral towns and surnames that matter to YOU! Here’s some key information about these SIG breakfast and luncheons: - All will have kosher food; in fact, all Conference activities serving food will do so. - The following SIG breakfast and luncheon events are available: Ukraine (breakfast); GerSIG, Gesher Galicia, ROM-Moldova, Hungarian SIG, JRI-Poland, Austria/Czech, French, LitvakSIG, Belarus, and Latvia (luncheons). - These events have been thoughtfully scheduled throughout the Conference week (on Monday through Thursday), so that attendees with multiple interests can attend more than one of these wonderfully educational and networking-filled events! - Each breakfast and luncheon will have a distinguished speaker; full details will be available soon at the Conference website, <http://www.dc2011.org/>. [Click on the “SIG & BOF” or “Register Now” phrases on the website to find out more.] - The range of speakers, to mention a few here, includes: -- Anna Royzner, a highly skilled Ukrainian tour guide, speaking on “Jewish Agricultural Colonies and Shtetls in Ukraine” at the Ukraine SIG breakfast; -- Jakub Nowakowski, the Director of the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow, and Pamela Weisberger, the President of Gesher Galicia, also its Research and Program Coordinator, speaking on “A Tour of Jewish Krakow: Past, Present & Future” at the Gesher Galicia SIG luncheon, and -- Ellen Cassedy, the distinguished journalist, speaking on “Home, In So Many Words: The Old World Comes Alive” at the LitvakSIG luncheon. However, remember--- You can’t attend this wonderful, value-filled event until you register for it AND the Conference. Early Bird discount prices only run until April 30th, and increase after that date, so register NOW at <http://www.dc2011.org/>! Look for information about other “value-filled” Conference features as they’re finalized! See you at the Conference! For any questions, reach us at info@DC2011.org DC2011 Conference Co-Chairs Marlene Katz Bishow Vic Cohen Sue Isman
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31st IAJGS Conference <dc2011_conference@...>
Friends, a major feature of the “Capital Experience” is now awaiting you
at the 31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy (in Washington, DC, August 14-19 at the very impressive and spacious Grand Hyatt Regency Hotel). You now can register for the Conference, AND for any of 10 Special Interest Group (SIG) luncheons and one breakfast, at our easy-to-use Conference web site, <www.dc2011.org/>. Like other Conference activities, these events offer first-hand chances to directly learn about records availability, life in ancestral towns and surnames that matter to YOU! Here’s some key information about these SIG breakfast and luncheons: - All will have kosher food; in fact, all Conference activities serving food will do so. - The following SIG breakfast and luncheon events are available: Ukraine (breakfast); GerSIG, Gesher Galicia, ROM-Moldova, Hungarian SIG, JRI-Poland, Austria/Czech, French, LitvakSIG, Belarus, and Latvia (luncheons). - These events have been thoughtfully scheduled throughout the Conference week (on Monday through Thursday), so that attendees with multiple interests can attend more than one of these wonderfully educational and networking-filled events! - Each breakfast and luncheon will have a distinguished speaker; full details will be available soon at the Conference website, <http://www.dc2011.org/>. [Click on the “SIG & BOF” or “Register Now” phrases on the website to find out more.] - The range of speakers, to mention a few here, includes: -- Anna Royzner, a highly skilled Ukrainian tour guide, speaking on “Jewish Agricultural Colonies and Shtetls in Ukraine” at the Ukraine SIG breakfast; -- Jakub Nowakowski, the Director of the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow, and Pamela Weisberger, the President of Gesher Galicia, also its Research and Program Coordinator, speaking on “A Tour of Jewish Krakow: Past, Present & Future” at the Gesher Galicia SIG luncheon, and -- Ellen Cassedy, the distinguished journalist, speaking on “Home, In So Many Words: The Old World Comes Alive” at the LitvakSIG luncheon. However, remember--- You can’t attend this wonderful, value-filled event until you register for it AND the Conference. Early Bird discount prices only run until April 30th, and increase after that date, so register NOW at <http://www.dc2011.org/>! Look for information about other “value-filled” Conference features as they’re finalized! See you at the Conference! For any questions, reach us at info@DC2011.org DC2011 Conference Co-Chairs Marlene Katz Bishow Vic Cohen Sue Isman
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31st IAJGS Conference <dc2011_conference@...>
Friends, a major feature of the “Capital Experience” is now awaiting you
at the 31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy (in Washington, DC, August 14-19 at the very impressive and spacious Grand Hyatt Regency Hotel). You now can register for the Conference, AND for any of 10 Special Interest Group (SIG) luncheons and one breakfast, at our easy-to-use Conference web site, <www.dc2011.org/>. Like other Conference activities, these events offer first-hand chances to directly learn about records availability, life in ancestral towns and surnames that matter to YOU! Here’s some key information about these SIG breakfast and luncheons: - All will have kosher food; in fact, all Conference activities serving food will do so. - The following SIG breakfast and luncheon events are available: Ukraine (breakfast); GerSIG, Gesher Galicia, ROM-Moldova, Hungarian SIG, JRI-Poland, Austria/Czech, French, LitvakSIG, Belarus, and Latvia (luncheons). - These events have been thoughtfully scheduled throughout the Conference week (on Monday through Thursday), so that attendees with multiple interests can attend more than one of these wonderfully educational and networking-filled events! - Each breakfast and luncheon will have a distinguished speaker; full details will be available soon at the Conference website, <http://www.dc2011.org/>. [Click on the “SIG & BOF” or “Register Now” phrases on the website to find out more.] - The range of speakers, to mention a few here, includes: -- Anna Royzner, a highly skilled Ukrainian tour guide, speaking on “Jewish Agricultural Colonies and Shtetls in Ukraine” at the Ukraine SIG breakfast; -- Jakub Nowakowski, the Director of the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow, and Pamela Weisberger, the President of Gesher Galicia, also its Research and Program Coordinator, speaking on “A Tour of Jewish Krakow: Past, Present & Future” at the Gesher Galicia SIG luncheon, and -- Ellen Cassedy, the distinguished journalist, speaking on “Home, In So Many Words: The Old World Comes Alive” at the LitvakSIG luncheon. However, remember--- You can’t attend this wonderful, value-filled event until you register for it AND the Conference. Early Bird discount prices only run until April 30th, and increase after that date, so register NOW at <http://www.dc2011.org/>! Look for information about other “value-filled” Conference features as they’re finalized! See you at the Conference! For any questions, reach us at info@DC2011.org DC2011 Conference Co-Chairs Marlene Katz Bishow Vic Cohen Sue Isman
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Israel Michaeli <ismichaeli@...>
Hi all,
I've posted a vital record in Polish for which I need a translation, preferrably a full one. It is on ViewMate at the following address: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=18603 Please respond via the form provided in the ViewMate application or directly to my e-mail address below. Thank you very much. Israel Michaeli Herzliya, Israel ismichaeli@gmail.com
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Israel Michaeli <ismichaeli@...>
Hi all,
I've posted a vital record in Polish for which I need a translation, preferrably a full one. It is on ViewMate at the following address: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=18603 Please respond via the form provided in the ViewMate application or directly to my e-mail address below. Thank you very much. Israel Michaeli Herzliya, Israel ismichaeli@gmail.com
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News about the IAJGS Conference's SIG Luncheons and Breakfast
#lithuania
31st IAJGS Conference <dc2011_conference@...>
Friends, a major feature of the “Capital Experience” is now awaiting you
at the 31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy (in Washington, DC, August 14-19 at the very impressive and spacious Grand Hyatt Regency Hotel). You now can register for the Conference, AND for any of 10 Special Interest Group (SIG) luncheons and one breakfast, at our easy-to-use Conference web site, <www.dc2011.org/>. Like other Conference activities, these events offer first-hand chances to directly learn about records availability, life in ancestral towns and surnames that matter to YOU! Here’s some key information about these SIG breakfast and luncheons: - All will have kosher food; in fact, all Conference activities serving food will do so. - The following SIG breakfast and luncheon events are available: Ukraine (breakfast); GerSIG, Gesher Galicia, ROM-Moldova, Hungarian SIG, JRI-Poland, Austria/Czech, French, LitvakSIG, Belarus, and Latvia (luncheons). - These events have been thoughtfully scheduled throughout the Conference week (on Monday through Thursday), so that attendees with multiple interests can attend more than one of these wonderfully educational and networking-filled events! - Each breakfast and luncheon will have a distinguished speaker; full details will be available soon at the Conference website, <http://www.dc2011.org/>. [Click on the “SIG & BOF” or “Register Now” phrases on the website to find out more.] - The range of speakers, to mention a few here, includes: -- Anna Royzner, a highly skilled Ukrainian tour guide, speaking on “Jewish Agricultural Colonies and Shtetls in Ukraine” at the Ukraine SIG breakfast; -- Jakub Nowakowski, the Director of the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow, and Pamela Weisberger, the President of Gesher Galicia, also its Research and Program Coordinator, speaking on “A Tour of Jewish Krakow: Past, Present & Future” at the Gesher Galicia SIG luncheon, and -- Ellen Cassedy, the distinguished journalist, speaking on “Home, In So Many Words: The Old World Comes Alive” at the LitvakSIG luncheon. However, remember--- You can’t attend this wonderful, value-filled event until you register for it AND the Conference. Early Bird discount prices only run until April 30th, and increase after that date, so register NOW at <http://www.dc2011.org/>! Look for information about other “value-filled” Conference features as they’re finalized! See you at the Conference! For any questions, reach us at info@DC2011.org DC2011 Conference Co-Chairs Marlene Katz Bishow Vic Cohen Sue Isman
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania News about the IAJGS Conference's SIG Luncheons and Breakfast
#lithuania
31st IAJGS Conference <dc2011_conference@...>
Friends, a major feature of the “Capital Experience” is now awaiting you
at the 31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy (in Washington, DC, August 14-19 at the very impressive and spacious Grand Hyatt Regency Hotel). You now can register for the Conference, AND for any of 10 Special Interest Group (SIG) luncheons and one breakfast, at our easy-to-use Conference web site, <www.dc2011.org/>. Like other Conference activities, these events offer first-hand chances to directly learn about records availability, life in ancestral towns and surnames that matter to YOU! Here’s some key information about these SIG breakfast and luncheons: - All will have kosher food; in fact, all Conference activities serving food will do so. - The following SIG breakfast and luncheon events are available: Ukraine (breakfast); GerSIG, Gesher Galicia, ROM-Moldova, Hungarian SIG, JRI-Poland, Austria/Czech, French, LitvakSIG, Belarus, and Latvia (luncheons). - These events have been thoughtfully scheduled throughout the Conference week (on Monday through Thursday), so that attendees with multiple interests can attend more than one of these wonderfully educational and networking-filled events! - Each breakfast and luncheon will have a distinguished speaker; full details will be available soon at the Conference website, <http://www.dc2011.org/>. [Click on the “SIG & BOF” or “Register Now” phrases on the website to find out more.] - The range of speakers, to mention a few here, includes: -- Anna Royzner, a highly skilled Ukrainian tour guide, speaking on “Jewish Agricultural Colonies and Shtetls in Ukraine” at the Ukraine SIG breakfast; -- Jakub Nowakowski, the Director of the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow, and Pamela Weisberger, the President of Gesher Galicia, also its Research and Program Coordinator, speaking on “A Tour of Jewish Krakow: Past, Present & Future” at the Gesher Galicia SIG luncheon, and -- Ellen Cassedy, the distinguished journalist, speaking on “Home, In So Many Words: The Old World Comes Alive” at the LitvakSIG luncheon. However, remember--- You can’t attend this wonderful, value-filled event until you register for it AND the Conference. Early Bird discount prices only run until April 30th, and increase after that date, so register NOW at <http://www.dc2011.org/>! Look for information about other “value-filled” Conference features as they’re finalized! See you at the Conference! For any questions, reach us at info@DC2011.org DC2011 Conference Co-Chairs Marlene Katz Bishow Vic Cohen Sue Isman
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HELP US FIND HIRSHZON FROM KRUK LITHUANIA
#lithuania
Hi
My great grandfather Michel Avraham HIRSHZON (later changed to HERISON) was born in Kruk Lithuania in 1862. He was the son of Yitzchak Yaakov HIRSHZON and Sarah Rivka. Yitzchak Yaakov (son of Reb Yuda) was a shochet and Chazzan >from Kovno. Yitchak Yaakov and Sarah Rivka had 2 sons and 3 daughters: Michel Avraham married Chaia Dvorah Alta SALOMON Isaiah (Yeshaya) married Pearl ? Sheina Ethel married 1. Yaakov GRUSD 2.? ROSENTZVEIG Rochel Elta married Leib KELLERT and Hadassah (Hodel) who married Shmaya (Yehoshua Meir) REICHMAN >from Vilna. There seems to be confusion about the town name Kruk. The source of our information is a book called Sefer Yehoshua (in Hebrew) and Kruk is written as it is kuf reish vav kuf, (not alef) There are several variations on this name in Yiddish, Lithuanian and Polish: Krak, Kruk, Krukai,Krikai,Krakai,Krakiai,Krok, Krakes, Krakias Some are distinct towns. There are very few entries in JewishGen for HIRSHZON as there is no "h" in cyrillic, but rather a "g", so the names could be GERSHZON or GERSON etc. Also HARRISON. We certainly know them as HIRSHZON or later HERISON. Please feel free to email me if you think you can solve this one as we have not located them on JewishGen. Hadassah's great grandchildren are also seeking this information. I will be in Vilnius on May 11. Thank you Eli Rabinowitz Perth Australia MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please respond privately with family information. Suggestions for research methods or resources may be shared with the list.
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania HELP US FIND HIRSHZON FROM KRUK LITHUANIA
#lithuania
Hi
My great grandfather Michel Avraham HIRSHZON (later changed to HERISON) was born in Kruk Lithuania in 1862. He was the son of Yitzchak Yaakov HIRSHZON and Sarah Rivka. Yitzchak Yaakov (son of Reb Yuda) was a shochet and Chazzan >from Kovno. Yitchak Yaakov and Sarah Rivka had 2 sons and 3 daughters: Michel Avraham married Chaia Dvorah Alta SALOMON Isaiah (Yeshaya) married Pearl ? Sheina Ethel married 1. Yaakov GRUSD 2.? ROSENTZVEIG Rochel Elta married Leib KELLERT and Hadassah (Hodel) who married Shmaya (Yehoshua Meir) REICHMAN >from Vilna. There seems to be confusion about the town name Kruk. The source of our information is a book called Sefer Yehoshua (in Hebrew) and Kruk is written as it is kuf reish vav kuf, (not alef) There are several variations on this name in Yiddish, Lithuanian and Polish: Krak, Kruk, Krukai,Krikai,Krakai,Krakiai,Krok, Krakes, Krakias Some are distinct towns. There are very few entries in JewishGen for HIRSHZON as there is no "h" in cyrillic, but rather a "g", so the names could be GERSHZON or GERSON etc. Also HARRISON. We certainly know them as HIRSHZON or later HERISON. Please feel free to email me if you think you can solve this one as we have not located them on JewishGen. Hadassah's great grandchildren are also seeking this information. I will be in Vilnius on May 11. Thank you Eli Rabinowitz Perth Australia MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please respond privately with family information. Suggestions for research methods or resources may be shared with the list.
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News about the IAJGS Conference's SIG Luncheons and Breakfast
#poland
31st IAJGS Conference <dc2011_conference@...>
Friends, a major feature of the “Capital Experience” is now awaiting you
at the 31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy (in Washington, DC, August 14-19 at the very impressive and spacious Grand Hyatt Regency Hotel). You now can register for the Conference, AND for any of 10 Special Interest Group (SIG) luncheons and one breakfast, at our easy-to-use Conference web site, <www.dc2011.org/>. Like other Conference activities, these events offer first-hand chances to directly learn about records availability, life in ancestral towns and surnames that matter to YOU! Here’s some key information about these SIG breakfast and luncheons: - All will have kosher food; in fact, all Conference activities serving food will do so. - The following SIG breakfast and luncheon events are available: Ukraine (breakfast); GerSIG, Gesher Galicia, ROM-Moldova, Hungarian SIG, JRI-Poland, Austria/Czech, French, LitvakSIG, Belarus, and Latvia (luncheons). - These events have been thoughtfully scheduled throughout the Conference week (on Monday through Thursday), so that attendees with multiple interests can attend more than one of these wonderfully educational and networking-filled events! - Each breakfast and luncheon will have a distinguished speaker; full details will be available soon at the Conference website, <http://www.dc2011.org/>. [Click on the “SIG & BOF” or “Register Now” phrases on the website to find out more.] - The range of speakers, to mention a few here, includes: -- Anna Royzner, a highly skilled Ukrainian tour guide, speaking on “Jewish Agricultural Colonies and Shtetls in Ukraine” at the Ukraine SIG breakfast; -- Jakub Nowakowski, the Director of the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow, and Pamela Weisberger, the President of Gesher Galicia, also its Research and Program Coordinator, speaking on “A Tour of Jewish Krakow: Past, Present & Future” at the Gesher Galicia SIG luncheon, and -- Ellen Cassedy, the distinguished journalist, speaking on “Home, In So Many Words: The Old World Comes Alive” at the LitvakSIG luncheon. However, remember--- You can’t attend this wonderful, value-filled event until you register for it AND the Conference. Early Bird discount prices only run until April 30th, and increase after that date, so register NOW at <http://www.dc2011.org/>! Look for information about other “value-filled” Conference features as they’re finalized! See you at the Conference! For any questions, reach us at info@DC2011.org DC2011 Conference Co-Chairs Marlene Katz Bishow Vic Cohen Sue Isman
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JRI Poland #Poland News about the IAJGS Conference's SIG Luncheons and Breakfast
#poland
31st IAJGS Conference <dc2011_conference@...>
Friends, a major feature of the “Capital Experience” is now awaiting you
at the 31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy (in Washington, DC, August 14-19 at the very impressive and spacious Grand Hyatt Regency Hotel). You now can register for the Conference, AND for any of 10 Special Interest Group (SIG) luncheons and one breakfast, at our easy-to-use Conference web site, <www.dc2011.org/>. Like other Conference activities, these events offer first-hand chances to directly learn about records availability, life in ancestral towns and surnames that matter to YOU! Here’s some key information about these SIG breakfast and luncheons: - All will have kosher food; in fact, all Conference activities serving food will do so. - The following SIG breakfast and luncheon events are available: Ukraine (breakfast); GerSIG, Gesher Galicia, ROM-Moldova, Hungarian SIG, JRI-Poland, Austria/Czech, French, LitvakSIG, Belarus, and Latvia (luncheons). - These events have been thoughtfully scheduled throughout the Conference week (on Monday through Thursday), so that attendees with multiple interests can attend more than one of these wonderfully educational and networking-filled events! - Each breakfast and luncheon will have a distinguished speaker; full details will be available soon at the Conference website, <http://www.dc2011.org/>. [Click on the “SIG & BOF” or “Register Now” phrases on the website to find out more.] - The range of speakers, to mention a few here, includes: -- Anna Royzner, a highly skilled Ukrainian tour guide, speaking on “Jewish Agricultural Colonies and Shtetls in Ukraine” at the Ukraine SIG breakfast; -- Jakub Nowakowski, the Director of the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow, and Pamela Weisberger, the President of Gesher Galicia, also its Research and Program Coordinator, speaking on “A Tour of Jewish Krakow: Past, Present & Future” at the Gesher Galicia SIG luncheon, and -- Ellen Cassedy, the distinguished journalist, speaking on “Home, In So Many Words: The Old World Comes Alive” at the LitvakSIG luncheon. However, remember--- You can’t attend this wonderful, value-filled event until you register for it AND the Conference. Early Bird discount prices only run until April 30th, and increase after that date, so register NOW at <http://www.dc2011.org/>! Look for information about other “value-filled” Conference features as they’re finalized! See you at the Conference! For any questions, reach us at info@DC2011.org DC2011 Conference Co-Chairs Marlene Katz Bishow Vic Cohen Sue Isman
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Search family Gutzac
#poland
DELAFOSSE
Dear all,
I started in genealogy since four months. Almost all my family "Gutzac" was born in Warsaw. I search all information about the family "Gutzac. I looked at JRI Poland database, but I found nothing. My grandfather Gutzac Kelman was born in 1891. My grandmother was born Sarah Gickin (I am not sure of the exact spelling) was born in 1897 or 1901. My mother is Rachel Gutzac born 1921 in Warsaw, died in France in 1953. My uncle Gutzac Aron was born in 1924 in Warsaw, died in the camps. My aunt Gutzac Gila was born in 1932 in Warsaw, died of illness in France in 1941. I ask for your help. Can anyone tell me which way I ought to take. I confess I am lost. Thank you in advance. Regards. Sylvie sylvie.delafosse@sfr.fr
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JRI Poland #Poland Search family Gutzac
#poland
DELAFOSSE
Dear all,
I started in genealogy since four months. Almost all my family "Gutzac" was born in Warsaw. I search all information about the family "Gutzac. I looked at JRI Poland database, but I found nothing. My grandfather Gutzac Kelman was born in 1891. My grandmother was born Sarah Gickin (I am not sure of the exact spelling) was born in 1897 or 1901. My mother is Rachel Gutzac born 1921 in Warsaw, died in France in 1953. My uncle Gutzac Aron was born in 1924 in Warsaw, died in the camps. My aunt Gutzac Gila was born in 1932 in Warsaw, died of illness in France in 1941. I ask for your help. Can anyone tell me which way I ought to take. I confess I am lost. Thank you in advance. Regards. Sylvie sylvie.delafosse@sfr.fr
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searching for the town HWASKER
#poland
arlette doubnikof <arlette-doubnikof@...>
I have death's certificate of my great grand father Boris or Berko
DUBNIKOFF on 21 october 1918 in Paris. It is written "born in HWASKER" . I am unable to find this town. His two nephews are born in Mogilev and his brother Moise is tailor in ALEXANDROVSKI in years 1900? Berko's parents are Isaac and Helka. I have certificates where the name has differents variants like DUBNIK, DUOBNIK, DOBINKOV. His nephews lived in UK and changed theirs names in LEWIS and JACOBSON. Thank you for yours informations. Arlette DOUBNIKOF Saint-Brieuc France
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JRI Poland #Poland searching for the town HWASKER
#poland
arlette doubnikof <arlette-doubnikof@...>
I have death's certificate of my great grand father Boris or Berko
DUBNIKOFF on 21 october 1918 in Paris. It is written "born in HWASKER" . I am unable to find this town. His two nephews are born in Mogilev and his brother Moise is tailor in ALEXANDROVSKI in years 1900? Berko's parents are Isaac and Helka. I have certificates where the name has differents variants like DUBNIK, DUOBNIK, DOBINKOV. His nephews lived in UK and changed theirs names in LEWIS and JACOBSON. Thank you for yours informations. Arlette DOUBNIKOF Saint-Brieuc France
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Re: HEUBERBER is HEUBERGER
#galicia
Abuwasta Abuwasta
Many thanks to those who responded so quickly (and most of you correctly).
I thanked you directly. How I did not think myself about this possibility? It seems most certain that the right spelling is HEUBERGER (HEUBERGER). There are quite a number of them in Brzesko, Bochnia and Tarnow. Now I have to go back to the traditional methods to find out the B&M of Cheskiel HEUBERGER. Regards >from Jerusalem Jacob Rosen
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JRI Poland #Poland re:HEUBERBER is HEUBERGER
#poland
Abuwasta Abuwasta
Many thanks to those who responded so quickly (and most of you correctly).
I thanked you directly. How I did not think myself about this possibility? It seems most certain that the right spelling is HEUBERGER (HEUBERGER). There are quite a number of them in Brzesko, Bochnia and Tarnow. Now I have to go back to the traditional methods to find out the B&M of Cheskiel HEUBERGER. Regards >from Jerusalem Jacob Rosen
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