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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Nancy Holden
JewishGen is offering a 4 week class "Publish Your Family History"
beginning January 2, 2014. This course requires application. The class includes lessons to help you organize data for publication, format and sequence text and media. The instructor will read written selections and work with you through the process of Putting it All Together Are you ready to publish your family history and wondering how to get it organized and out to family and friends? This class will consider the various ways of packaging your research, matching your material to your audience and what to include >from the research you have accumulated. We will consider the many kinds of publications >from photo albums to family history books, the self-publishing venues, and using professional publishers. This class will be open 24/7 and students will work on their family history together with an instructor. The instructor will read parts of the work as students progress through the stages of production. Limited Enrollment Enrollment is by application. Application may be found at http://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40000 Tuition is $150 and is payable after the application process, through our online secure web site. For questions and to submit your application, please email the instructor Nancy Holden nholden@... Instruction Manager
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Nancy Holden
JewishGen is offering a 4 week class "Publish Your Family History"
beginning January 2, 2014. This course requires application. The class includes lessons to help you organize data for publication, format and sequence text and media. The instructor will read written selections and work with you through the process of Putting it All Together Are you ready to publish your family history and wondering how to get it organized and out to family and friends? This class will consider the various ways of packaging your research, matching your material to your audience and what to include >from the research you have accumulated. We will consider the many kinds of publications >from photo albums to family history books, the self-publishing venues, and using professional publishers. This class will be open 24/7 and students will work on their family history together with an instructor. The instructor will read parts of the work as students progress through the stages of production. Limited Enrollment Enrollment is by application. Application may be found at http://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40000 Tuition is $150 and is payable after the application process, through our online secure web site. For questions and to submit your application, please email the instructor Nancy Holden nholden@... Instruction Manager
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Amy Smith <amy.smith@...>
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
My name is Amy Smith, and I am the Ben and Zelda Cohen Fellow at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. I am also a Ph.D. candidate at Yale University. I am currently conducting research on the lives of Holocaust survivors, and would appreciate your assistance. I am particularly interested in studying the experiences of survivors who created families after the war, and who immigrated to the United States or Canada after spending some time in the DP camps. This is an area of survivors' postwar experience that has rarely been studied, and yet it is an important piece of the history of the Holocaust's aftermath. If you are a survivor who fits these criteria, or the child of survivors who fit these criteria, and are willing to help me, I would love to hear >from you. I can be contacted at amy.smith@... or at 202-308-4023. Sincerely, Amy Smith
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Amy Smith <amy.smith@...>
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
My name is Amy Smith, and I am the Ben and Zelda Cohen Fellow at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. I am also a Ph.D. candidate at Yale University. I am currently conducting research on the lives of Holocaust survivors, and would appreciate your assistance. I am particularly interested in studying the experiences of survivors who created families after the war, and who immigrated to the United States or Canada after spending some time in the DP camps. This is an area of survivors' postwar experience that has rarely been studied, and yet it is an important piece of the history of the Holocaust's aftermath. If you are a survivor who fits these criteria, or the child of survivors who fit these criteria, and are willing to help me, I would love to hear >from you. I can be contacted at amy.smith@... or at 202-308-4023. Sincerely, Amy Smith
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Missing Sobibor Survivors
#poland
Genealogykid20 <genealogykid20@...>
I am searching for data on the below Sobibor survivors. Little to no
information is available about these people. Most, if not all, of them were >from the Lublin district of Poland. Where they went after their escape >from Sobibor, mostly in 1943, is unknown unless otherwise noted. If you have information on any of them, please contact me: Genealogykid20@... Moshe Bornstein Jakub Fajgenbaum (Faigenbaum) Josel Goldfarb, >from PIASKI, brother of another escapee Moshe Hochman, >from KRASNYSTAW, believed to have gone to Canada Michael Itzkowicz, possibly a Russian Jew Aron Licht, >from IZBICA, escaped prior to the Oct. 1943 revolt Semion Mazurkiewicz, believed to be a Russian Jew Moszek Merensztajn, >from GORZKOW Josel or Josef Pelc, >from CHELM or TYSZOWCE, escaped prior to the Oct. 1943 revolt Chaim Powroznik, >from CHELM or LYUBOML Yankel Pozycki David Sirczuk (Serchuk), >from CHELM, brother of another escapee - PHOTO AVAILABLE at http://eng.thepartisan.org/document/68521,0,9243.aspx (ignore all other info on this web page, as it is not accurate) Cwi Sobelman Idel (Jerry?) Terner, >from SIEDLISZCZE, the brother of Esther Raab Berl Waks, >from IZBICA Sobibor Remembrance Project: http://chelm.freeyellow.com/sobibor-rememberance.html Aaron Biterman Washington DC area
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JewishGen offers "Publish Your Family History" Jan 2 - Jan 31
#poland
Nancy Holden
JewishGen is offering a 4 week class "Publish Your Family History"
beginning January 2, 2014. This course requires application. The class includes lessons to help you organize data for publication, format and sequence text and media. The instructor will read written selections and work with you through the process of Putting it All Together Are you ready to publish your family history and wondering how to get it organized and out to family and friends? This class will consider the various ways of packaging your research, matching your material to your audience and what to include >from the research you have accumulated. We will consider the many kinds of publications >from photo albums to family history books, the self-publishing venues, and using professional publishers. This class will be open 24/7 and students will work on their family history together with an instructor. The instructor will read parts of the work as students progress through the stages of production. Limited Enrollment Enrollment is by application. Application may be found at http://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40000 Tuition is $150 and is payable after the application process, through our online secure web site. For questions and to submit your application, please email the instructor Nancy Holden nholden@... Instruction Manager
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JRI Poland #Poland Missing Sobibor Survivors
#poland
Genealogykid20 <genealogykid20@...>
I am searching for data on the below Sobibor survivors. Little to no
information is available about these people. Most, if not all, of them were >from the Lublin district of Poland. Where they went after their escape >from Sobibor, mostly in 1943, is unknown unless otherwise noted. If you have information on any of them, please contact me: Genealogykid20@... Moshe Bornstein Jakub Fajgenbaum (Faigenbaum) Josel Goldfarb, >from PIASKI, brother of another escapee Moshe Hochman, >from KRASNYSTAW, believed to have gone to Canada Michael Itzkowicz, possibly a Russian Jew Aron Licht, >from IZBICA, escaped prior to the Oct. 1943 revolt Semion Mazurkiewicz, believed to be a Russian Jew Moszek Merensztajn, >from GORZKOW Josel or Josef Pelc, >from CHELM or TYSZOWCE, escaped prior to the Oct. 1943 revolt Chaim Powroznik, >from CHELM or LYUBOML Yankel Pozycki David Sirczuk (Serchuk), >from CHELM, brother of another escapee - PHOTO AVAILABLE at http://eng.thepartisan.org/document/68521,0,9243.aspx (ignore all other info on this web page, as it is not accurate) Cwi Sobelman Idel (Jerry?) Terner, >from SIEDLISZCZE, the brother of Esther Raab Berl Waks, >from IZBICA Sobibor Remembrance Project: http://chelm.freeyellow.com/sobibor-rememberance.html Aaron Biterman Washington DC area
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JRI Poland #Poland JewishGen offers "Publish Your Family History" Jan 2 - Jan 31
#poland
Nancy Holden
JewishGen is offering a 4 week class "Publish Your Family History"
beginning January 2, 2014. This course requires application. The class includes lessons to help you organize data for publication, format and sequence text and media. The instructor will read written selections and work with you through the process of Putting it All Together Are you ready to publish your family history and wondering how to get it organized and out to family and friends? This class will consider the various ways of packaging your research, matching your material to your audience and what to include >from the research you have accumulated. We will consider the many kinds of publications >from photo albums to family history books, the self-publishing venues, and using professional publishers. This class will be open 24/7 and students will work on their family history together with an instructor. The instructor will read parts of the work as students progress through the stages of production. Limited Enrollment Enrollment is by application. Application may be found at http://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40000 Tuition is $150 and is payable after the application process, through our online secure web site. For questions and to submit your application, please email the instructor Nancy Holden nholden@... Instruction Manager
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JewishGen offers "Publish Your Family History" Jan 2 - Jan 31
#lithuania
Nancy Holden
JewishGen is offering a 4 week class "Publish Your Family History"
beginning January 2, 2014. This course requires application. The class includes lessons to help you organize data for publication, format and sequence text and media. The instructor will read written selections and work with you through the process of Putting it All Together Are you ready to publish your family history and wondering how to get it organized and out to family and friends? This class will consider the various ways of packaging your research, matching your material to your audience and what to include >from the research you have accumulated. We will consider the many kinds of publications >from photo albums to family history books, the self-publishing venues, and using professional publishers. This class will be open 24/7 and students will work on their family history together with an instructor. The instructor will read parts of the work as students progress through the stages of production. Limited Enrollment Enrollment is by application. Application may be found at http://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40000 Tuition is $150 and is payable after the application process, through our online secure web site. For questions and to submit your application, please email the instructor Nancy Holden nholden@... Instruction Manager
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania JewishGen offers "Publish Your Family History" Jan 2 - Jan 31
#lithuania
Nancy Holden
JewishGen is offering a 4 week class "Publish Your Family History"
beginning January 2, 2014. This course requires application. The class includes lessons to help you organize data for publication, format and sequence text and media. The instructor will read written selections and work with you through the process of Putting it All Together Are you ready to publish your family history and wondering how to get it organized and out to family and friends? This class will consider the various ways of packaging your research, matching your material to your audience and what to include >from the research you have accumulated. We will consider the many kinds of publications >from photo albums to family history books, the self-publishing venues, and using professional publishers. This class will be open 24/7 and students will work on their family history together with an instructor. The instructor will read parts of the work as students progress through the stages of production. Limited Enrollment Enrollment is by application. Application may be found at http://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40000 Tuition is $150 and is payable after the application process, through our online secure web site. For questions and to submit your application, please email the instructor Nancy Holden nholden@... Instruction Manager
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Re: the name Kivel
#lithuania
elanc@...
Akiva/Kiva is a distinct name, not derived >from Yaakov/Jacob/Jankiel.
Both names are derived >from a common root - the Hebrew word Akev which means heel or to follow. The biblical legend has it that Isaac had twin sons. The first was Esav. The second boy emerged at birth holding on to his brother's heel, which is why he was named Yaakov. The name Akiva traces back at least to Rabbi Akiva who lived in the 1st century. Elan Caspi Belmont, CA From: Peter Cohen <peter.cohen@...> In the course of chasing down clues, I was told by a Rabbi that "there is no such name as Kivel, perhaps it's a nickname for Akivah." Is that correct? Would the Hebrew name of someone called Kivel be Akivah? ...........The Rabbi's guess is correct. According to Alexander Beider's exhaustive Dictionary of Ashkenazic Given Names, Kivl is a derived form of Yakef-Jacob-Yaakov by way of Akiva. He considers Akiva a "Variation" on Yaakov, and Kivel a "Derivation" by way of Akiva. Beider's references for Kivl [Yiddish] are >from 19th century Lithuania, Belorussia, and Ukraine. He gives the forms Kivel' and Kivko [Russian] for the same period. (However, the final "o" shows Ukrainian influence.) Finally, he gives the form Kivele [Yiddish] for 20th century Eastern Europe. I have a great-grandfather Kiva (Akiva) >from Belarus, whose grandson was named Kiva after him and the grandson's name in America became Michael, if that helps.Sonia Kovitz
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Re: the name Kivel
#lithuania
elanc@...
Akiva/Kiva is a distinct name, not derived >from Yaakov/Jacob/Jankiel.
Both names are derived >from a common root - the Hebrew word Akev which means heel or to follow. The biblical legend has it that Isaac had twin sons. The first was Esav. The second boy emerged at birth holding on to his brother's heel, which is why he was named Yaakov. The name Akiva traces back at least to Rabbi Akiva who lived in the 1st century. Elan Caspi Belmont, CA From: Peter Cohen <peter.cohen@...> In the course of chasing down clues, I was told by a Rabbi that "there is no such name as Kivel, perhaps it's a nickname for Akivah." Is that correct? Would the Hebrew name of someone called Kivel be Akivah? ...........The Rabbi's guess is correct. According to Alexander Beider's exhaustive Dictionary of Ashkenazic Given Names, Kivl is a derived form of Yakef-Jacob-Yaakov by way of Akiva. He considers Akiva a "Variation" on Yaakov, and Kivel a "Derivation" by way of Akiva. Beider's references for Kivl [Yiddish] are >from 19th century Lithuania, Belorussia, and Ukraine. He gives the forms Kivel' and Kivko [Russian] for the same period. (However, the final "o" shows Ukrainian influence.) Finally, he gives the form Kivele [Yiddish] for 20th century Eastern Europe. I have a great-grandfather Kiva (Akiva) >from Belarus, whose grandson was named Kiva after him and the grandson's name in America became Michael, if that helps.Sonia Kovitz
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Re: the name Kivel
#lithuania
Chaim freedman
Sonia Kovitz wrote:
"According to Alexander Beider's exhaustive Dictionary of Ashkenazic Given Names, Kivl is a derived form of Yakef-Jacob-Yaakov by way of Akiva. He considers Akiva a "Variation" on Yaakov, and Kivel a "Derivation" by way of Akiva. " This is incorrect. Akiva and Yaakov are independant Hebrew names Kivel is probably a derivative of Akiva. Kovel/Kopel is a derivative of Yaakov. Chaim (Kopel) Freedman Petah Tikvah, Israel email chaimjan@...
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Re: the name Kivel
#lithuania
Chaim freedman
Sonia Kovitz wrote:
"According to Alexander Beider's exhaustive Dictionary of Ashkenazic Given Names, Kivl is a derived form of Yakef-Jacob-Yaakov by way of Akiva. He considers Akiva a "Variation" on Yaakov, and Kivel a "Derivation" by way of Akiva. " This is incorrect. Akiva and Yaakov are independant Hebrew names Kivel is probably a derivative of Akiva. Kovel/Kopel is a derivative of Yaakov. Chaim (Kopel) Freedman Petah Tikvah, Israel email chaimjan@...
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Neciuniskiai in process
#lithuania
Neciuniskiai a small town 5 miles >from Juzintai. We are looking for
people with information or interest in this town to create a KehillaLink. please email me @ yisroelshap@... if you can help. Izzy Shapiro
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Neciuniskiai in process
#lithuania
Neciuniskiai a small town 5 miles >from Juzintai. We are looking for
people with information or interest in this town to create a KehillaLink. please email me @ yisroelshap@... if you can help. Izzy Shapiro
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A Relevant Story
#ukraine
ejl@...
I recently read with pleasure a novel about a Jewish family leaving Poland/Ukraine for the US before 1850. Well researched and well-written, it brings people and places to life.
My review of the book, "The Promised Land" by Ruhama Veltfort is posted online at metapsychology reviews. E. James Lieberman Moderator's Note: You can find the review at http://metapsychology.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=book&id=7033&cn=140 or http://tinyurl.com/p6xc96q
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Ukraine SIG #Ukraine A Relevant Story
#ukraine
ejl@...
I recently read with pleasure a novel about a Jewish family leaving Poland/Ukraine for the US before 1850. Well researched and well-written, it brings people and places to life.
My review of the book, "The Promised Land" by Ruhama Veltfort is posted online at metapsychology reviews. E. James Lieberman Moderator's Note: You can find the review at http://metapsychology.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=book&id=7033&cn=140 or http://tinyurl.com/p6xc96q
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ViewMate translation request - German
#austria-czech
avraham997@...
I've posted a German letter, am sure this letter is almost impossible to
read, except that its small words, its old German, but I wish their will be some one that will break a wall and give me a clear English translate letter back. So I thank for all friends that want and cant. It is on ViewMate at the following address ... http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM30247 Please respond via the form provided in the ViewMate application. Thank you very very much. Avraham lapa Israel
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Austria-Czech SIG #Austria-Czech ViewMate translation request - German
#austria-czech
avraham997@...
I've posted a German letter, am sure this letter is almost impossible to
read, except that its small words, its old German, but I wish their will be some one that will break a wall and give me a clear English translate letter back. So I thank for all friends that want and cant. It is on ViewMate at the following address ... http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM30247 Please respond via the form provided in the ViewMate application. Thank you very very much. Avraham lapa Israel
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