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.
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The JewishGen.org Team
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(Canada) Canadian Immigration Acts & Naturalization Records
#general
Jan Meisels Allen
For those researching their Canadian roots, these posts about Canadian
Naturalization and Immigration Acts may of interest. Canadian Naturalization Records: https://findingyourcanadianstory.blogspot.ca/2018/03/immigrant-ancestors-canadian.html [or https://tinyurl.com/yawlzef9 --Mod.] Canada's "open door" policy >from the 19th century changed through the years to more restrictive immigration. The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 has a summary of each of the Canadian Immigration Acts from, 1869 to 1988. See: https://www.pier21.ca/research/immigration-history/canadian-immigration-acts-and-legislation [or https://tinyurl.com/ybotxmna --Mod.] Library and Archives Canada publicized the annual lists of naturalized citizens in the Sessional Papers or the Canada Gazette >from 1915* to 1951. The 1919 listing goes back to 1915. See: https://tinyurl.com/ybwzyzw7 Original url: http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/immigration/citizenship-naturalization-records/naturalized-records-1915-1951/Pages/introduction.aspx#j Jan Meisels Allen Chairperson, IAJGS Public Records Access Monitoring Committee
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen (Canada) Canadian Immigration Acts & Naturalization Records
#general
Jan Meisels Allen
For those researching their Canadian roots, these posts about Canadian
Naturalization and Immigration Acts may of interest. Canadian Naturalization Records: https://findingyourcanadianstory.blogspot.ca/2018/03/immigrant-ancestors-canadian.html [or https://tinyurl.com/yawlzef9 --Mod.] Canada's "open door" policy >from the 19th century changed through the years to more restrictive immigration. The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 has a summary of each of the Canadian Immigration Acts from, 1869 to 1988. See: https://www.pier21.ca/research/immigration-history/canadian-immigration-acts-and-legislation [or https://tinyurl.com/ybotxmna --Mod.] Library and Archives Canada publicized the annual lists of naturalized citizens in the Sessional Papers or the Canada Gazette >from 1915* to 1951. The 1919 listing goes back to 1915. See: https://tinyurl.com/ybwzyzw7 Original url: http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/immigration/citizenship-naturalization-records/naturalized-records-1915-1951/Pages/introduction.aspx#j Jan Meisels Allen Chairperson, IAJGS Public Records Access Monitoring Committee
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Viewmate Polish Birth record - Deciphering One Name
#galicia
Judy Brodkey
I would appreciate your help in reading a name on a birth record. The
parents of the baby's mother are Nuchim Wolf and a woman's name we can't yet figure out. I tried to darken the image but we're still having trouble deciphering it. The image is on Viewmate at http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM66027 Please respond via ViewMate. Thank you very much. Judy Brodkey Portland, Oregon USA labyrinthjourney@...
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Viewmate Polish Birth record - Deciphering One Name
#galicia
Judy Brodkey
I would appreciate your help in reading a name on a birth record. The
parents of the baby's mother are Nuchim Wolf and a woman's name we can't yet figure out. I tried to darken the image but we're still having trouble deciphering it. The image is on Viewmate at http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM66027 Please respond via ViewMate. Thank you very much. Judy Brodkey Portland, Oregon USA labyrinthjourney@...
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Minnesota Jewish Genealogical Society (MNJGS) April Meeting Announcement
#general
WALTER ELIAS
MNJGS April 2018 Meeting
Date: Sunday, April 15, 2018 Time: 1:00 PM Place: Beth El Synagogue Learning Center 5225 Barry St. W. St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426 Speaker: Jay Sage Topic: DNA Testing and Jewish Genealogy Jay Sage retired as a physicist >from MIT Lincoln Laboratory to pursue his interest in Jewish genealogy. He currently serves as vice president of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS). He is a past president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston and serves now as one of its journal editors. Both of his parents grew up in Minneapolis and he still has many relatives there. DNA testing is now affordable for individuals. Jay Sage will discuss the role that it can play in genealogical research. Presentation of the basics of human genetics will clarify the essential features of the two very different categories of tests: The Y chromosome and mitochondrial DNA tests on the one hand and the autosomal DNA test on the other. Examples will illustrate how conclusions can properly be drawn >from results of each type of test, with an emphasis on the appropriate uses of the tests and on what can and cannot be learned >from them. The talk will also briefly cover how to order and perform the tests and how much they cost. Admission is free for members, $5 non-members Walter S. Elias (Minnesota Jewish Genealogical Society)
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Minnesota Jewish Genealogical Society (MNJGS) April Meeting Announcement
#general
WALTER ELIAS
MNJGS April 2018 Meeting
Date: Sunday, April 15, 2018 Time: 1:00 PM Place: Beth El Synagogue Learning Center 5225 Barry St. W. St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426 Speaker: Jay Sage Topic: DNA Testing and Jewish Genealogy Jay Sage retired as a physicist >from MIT Lincoln Laboratory to pursue his interest in Jewish genealogy. He currently serves as vice president of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS). He is a past president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston and serves now as one of its journal editors. Both of his parents grew up in Minneapolis and he still has many relatives there. DNA testing is now affordable for individuals. Jay Sage will discuss the role that it can play in genealogical research. Presentation of the basics of human genetics will clarify the essential features of the two very different categories of tests: The Y chromosome and mitochondrial DNA tests on the one hand and the autosomal DNA test on the other. Examples will illustrate how conclusions can properly be drawn >from results of each type of test, with an emphasis on the appropriate uses of the tests and on what can and cannot be learned >from them. The talk will also briefly cover how to order and perform the tests and how much they cost. Admission is free for members, $5 non-members Walter S. Elias (Minnesota Jewish Genealogical Society)
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Toby Anne Bird z"l
#lithuania
Eden Joachim <esjoachim@...>
LitvakSIG mourns the passing of long time member and supporter Toby Anne
Kaplan Bird of New York City, who passed away on Thursday, March 22. Toby Anne is survived by her husband Elliott Bird, son Eric Bird and his spouse Derek Isaacowitz, grandchildren Brian and Karen Isaacowitz and siblings Stanley Kaplan, Charlotte Kaplan, Beryl Knudsen, and Rosalind Conner. Services are scheduled at Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., Brookline, MA on Monday, March 26 at 11:30am. Burial will follow at Crawford Street Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA. Memorial observance will be at her late residence Wednesday, March 28, 3:30-7:30pm and Thursday, March 29, 1:30pm-7:30pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Girls' Latin School/Boston Latin Academy Association or to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance. Eden Joachim Treasurer
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Toby Anne Bird z"l
#lithuania
Eden Joachim <esjoachim@...>
LitvakSIG mourns the passing of long time member and supporter Toby Anne
Kaplan Bird of New York City, who passed away on Thursday, March 22. Toby Anne is survived by her husband Elliott Bird, son Eric Bird and his spouse Derek Isaacowitz, grandchildren Brian and Karen Isaacowitz and siblings Stanley Kaplan, Charlotte Kaplan, Beryl Knudsen, and Rosalind Conner. Services are scheduled at Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., Brookline, MA on Monday, March 26 at 11:30am. Burial will follow at Crawford Street Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA. Memorial observance will be at her late residence Wednesday, March 28, 3:30-7:30pm and Thursday, March 29, 1:30pm-7:30pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Girls' Latin School/Boston Latin Academy Association or to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance. Eden Joachim Treasurer
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Translation request: postcards in Yiddish
#bessarabia
Patricia Klindienst <epk13@...>
Hello,
A fresh trove of family materials have surfaced with the death of an elder. These two postcards >from a group of several appear to have been sent >from abroad. I would like a full translation of everything on each card. The first is a postcard that may have been sent >from Orgeyev, Bessarabia to Abram Spiwak in New York City in 1910. I'm not sure what first name this person is using for Abram? it appears to be "Sam"? If you see something else there, please comment. http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM66024 The second is a handwriting I think I recognize >from a branch of the family, but I have never before seen the pyramid or odd numeral in the stamp box. A full translation of this Yiddish message would be a great help. If anyone can comment on the stamp box, please do. http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM66025 Thank you! Patricia Patricia Klindienst Guilford, CT USA SPIWAK /SPIVAK of Orgeyev & Kishinev, Bessarabia; Mendoza, Argentina; and Queens. SCHAPOSCHNIK / ZAPOSNEK of Orgeyev, Kishinev, Elisavetgrad, or Mendoza, and their related names, SHAPIN, SHAPIRO of Mendoza, Argentina, Chile, Canada, and the US. SCHOCHETMAN of Odessa (who became SCHACHT in the US). MILSTEIN of Orgeyev & Kishinev. WOLMAN / VOLLMAN of Orgeyev, Kishinev, Capresti. TSAREVKAN/CIRIFCAN/SARAFCONN of Orgeyev, Teleneshti, Uruguay, becoming COHEN in the US. BELINKSY of Odessa and Philadelphia. KALIK of Orgeyev, Kishinev, Argentina. LICHT of Briceva.
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Bessarabia SIG #Bessarabia Translation request: postcards in Yiddish
#bessarabia
Patricia Klindienst <epk13@...>
Hello,
A fresh trove of family materials have surfaced with the death of an elder. These two postcards >from a group of several appear to have been sent >from abroad. I would like a full translation of everything on each card. The first is a postcard that may have been sent >from Orgeyev, Bessarabia to Abram Spiwak in New York City in 1910. I'm not sure what first name this person is using for Abram? it appears to be "Sam"? If you see something else there, please comment. http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM66024 The second is a handwriting I think I recognize >from a branch of the family, but I have never before seen the pyramid or odd numeral in the stamp box. A full translation of this Yiddish message would be a great help. If anyone can comment on the stamp box, please do. http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM66025 Thank you! Patricia Patricia Klindienst Guilford, CT USA SPIWAK /SPIVAK of Orgeyev & Kishinev, Bessarabia; Mendoza, Argentina; and Queens. SCHAPOSCHNIK / ZAPOSNEK of Orgeyev, Kishinev, Elisavetgrad, or Mendoza, and their related names, SHAPIN, SHAPIRO of Mendoza, Argentina, Chile, Canada, and the US. SCHOCHETMAN of Odessa (who became SCHACHT in the US). MILSTEIN of Orgeyev & Kishinev. WOLMAN / VOLLMAN of Orgeyev, Kishinev, Capresti. TSAREVKAN/CIRIFCAN/SARAFCONN of Orgeyev, Teleneshti, Uruguay, becoming COHEN in the US. BELINKSY of Odessa and Philadelphia. KALIK of Orgeyev, Kishinev, Argentina. LICHT of Briceva.
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FW: Passover stories
#bessarabia
Shalom to all my fellow genders!
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
Before telling my story, I would like to remind that the word SEDER means order. (I apologize to those who already knew it.) My story is not about my family, it's about a colleague in work here in Israel. I'll call him Boris (this is not his real name), and he was a very sarcastic Jew >from Leningrad, that immigrated to Israel in the 70'. He never got used to the Israeli behavior, the noise, the lack of distance (that he considered disrespect), and was very critical about everything in Israel. I think he really missed the order, discipline and the Soviet way of life. My story happened in the beginning of the 80's, just after my Aliyah from Brazil, in 1978. Our boss in the Israeli Ministry of Education used to gather all workers before each chag. A few days before Pessach, we had another yeshiva chagigit (a festive meeting). Our boss liked to talk a lot - and suddenly he turns to Boris and asks: - Nu, Boris, etzlechem beLeningrad haia seder Pessach (did you have a seder Pessach in Leningrad)? This kind of question wasn't new? and Boris really didn't like it... so he answered: SEDER KEN, PESSACH LO (Seder yes, Pessach no). This is something I never forgot! Chag sameach! Judite
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From: Bessarabia SIG [mailto:bessarabia@...] Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2018 2:49 AM To: Bessarabia SIG <mailto:bessarabia@...> Subject: Passover stories Hi everybody, I would like to propose to you to write some of the Passover stories you remember. And post this stories at our Discussion group. We later can add them to the website.......
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Bessarabia SIG #Bessarabia FW: Passover stories
#bessarabia
Shalom to all my fellow genders!
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
Before telling my story, I would like to remind that the word SEDER means order. (I apologize to those who already knew it.) My story is not about my family, it's about a colleague in work here in Israel. I'll call him Boris (this is not his real name), and he was a very sarcastic Jew >from Leningrad, that immigrated to Israel in the 70'. He never got used to the Israeli behavior, the noise, the lack of distance (that he considered disrespect), and was very critical about everything in Israel. I think he really missed the order, discipline and the Soviet way of life. My story happened in the beginning of the 80's, just after my Aliyah from Brazil, in 1978. Our boss in the Israeli Ministry of Education used to gather all workers before each chag. A few days before Pessach, we had another yeshiva chagigit (a festive meeting). Our boss liked to talk a lot - and suddenly he turns to Boris and asks: - Nu, Boris, etzlechem beLeningrad haia seder Pessach (did you have a seder Pessach in Leningrad)? This kind of question wasn't new? and Boris really didn't like it... so he answered: SEDER KEN, PESSACH LO (Seder yes, Pessach no). This is something I never forgot! Chag sameach! Judite
-----Original Message-----
From: Bessarabia SIG [mailto:bessarabia@...] Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2018 2:49 AM To: Bessarabia SIG <mailto:bessarabia@...> Subject: Passover stories Hi everybody, I would like to propose to you to write some of the Passover stories you remember. And post this stories at our Discussion group. We later can add them to the website.......
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Nancy Holden
JewishGen offers the popular three-week class, "Brick Wall or Dead End",
starting April 9, 2018. Frustrated and at a Loss? Are you at a Dead End or just experiencing a Brick Wall? Are you stumped by a small detail or is there a major avenue you can't get past? Take a class. Work with an expert to review and analyze your data. If you feel you have you exhausted all approaches and want new solutions, this class offers one-on-one mentoring in an educational private forum setting open 24/7. April 9 - April 29 The Tuition is $150. Registration will open 2 weeks before class. Enrollment is limited. To Register: www.JewishGen.org/education Requirements: Students must have done enough research to have reached a point where help is needed. Students should feel comfortable with computers and Internet searches. In preparation for this class we suggest that after you register, you send the instructor an introduction to your project (names, dates and places) and pinpoint your brick wall or dead end. Send questions to Nancy Holden Instruction Manager Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager jewishgen-education@...
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Nancy Holden
JewishGen offers the popular three-week class, "Brick Wall or Dead End",
starting April 9, 2018. Frustrated and at a Loss? Are you at a Dead End or just experiencing a Brick Wall? Are you stumped by a small detail or is there a major avenue you can't get past? Take a class. Work with an expert to review and analyze your data. If you feel you have you exhausted all approaches and want new solutions, this class offers one-on-one mentoring in an educational private forum setting open 24/7. April 9 - April 29 The Tuition is $150. Registration will open 2 weeks before class. Enrollment is limited. To Register: www.JewishGen.org/education Requirements: Students must have done enough research to have reached a point where help is needed. Students should feel comfortable with computers and Internet searches. In preparation for this class we suggest that after you register, you send the instructor an introduction to your project (names, dates and places) and pinpoint your brick wall or dead end. Send questions to Nancy Holden Instruction Manager Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager jewishgen-education@...
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Brixton Cemetery Zalman (Solomon) STEIN
#southafrica
Marcella S
HI List
I am looking for information on Zalman (Solomon) STEIN - he died prior to 1951. I believe, he is buried at Brixton Cemetery. Is there a database to search for that cemetery? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks Marcella Shames
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JewishGen Education offers popular class
#southafrica
Nancy Holden
JewishGen offers the popular three-week class, "Brick Wall or Dead End",
starting April 9, 2018. Frustrated and at a Loss? Are you at a Dead End or just experiencing a Brick Wall? Are you stumped by a small detail or is there a major avenue you can't get past? Take a class. Work with an expert to review and analyze your data. If you feel you have you exhausted all approaches and want new solutions, this class offers one-on-one mentoring in an educational private forum setting open 24/7. April 9 - April 29 The Tuition is $150. Registration will open 2 weeks before class. Enrollment is limited. To Register: www.JewishGen.org/education Requirements: Students must have done enough research to have reached a point where help is needed. Students should feel comfortable with computers and Internet searches. In preparation for this class we suggest that after you register, you send the instructor an introduction to your project (names, dates and places) and pinpoint your brick wall or dead end. Send questions to Nancy Holden Instruction Manager Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager jewishgen-education@...
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South Africa SIG #SouthAfrica Brixton Cemetery Zalman (Solomon) STEIN
#southafrica
Marcella S
HI List
I am looking for information on Zalman (Solomon) STEIN - he died prior to 1951. I believe, he is buried at Brixton Cemetery. Is there a database to search for that cemetery? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks Marcella Shames
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South Africa SIG #SouthAfrica JewishGen Education offers popular class
#southafrica
Nancy Holden
JewishGen offers the popular three-week class, "Brick Wall or Dead End",
starting April 9, 2018. Frustrated and at a Loss? Are you at a Dead End or just experiencing a Brick Wall? Are you stumped by a small detail or is there a major avenue you can't get past? Take a class. Work with an expert to review and analyze your data. If you feel you have you exhausted all approaches and want new solutions, this class offers one-on-one mentoring in an educational private forum setting open 24/7. April 9 - April 29 The Tuition is $150. Registration will open 2 weeks before class. Enrollment is limited. To Register: www.JewishGen.org/education Requirements: Students must have done enough research to have reached a point where help is needed. Students should feel comfortable with computers and Internet searches. In preparation for this class we suggest that after you register, you send the instructor an introduction to your project (names, dates and places) and pinpoint your brick wall or dead end. Send questions to Nancy Holden Instruction Manager Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager jewishgen-education@...
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JewishGen Education offers popular class
#subcarpathia
Nancy Holden
JewishGen offers the popular three-week class, "Brick Wall or Dead End",
starting April 9, 2018. Frustrated and at a Loss? Are you at a Dead End or just experiencing a Brick Wall? Are you stumped by a small detail or is there a major avenue you can't get past? Take a class. Work with an expert to review and analyze your data. If you feel you have you exhausted all approaches and want new solutions, this class offers one-on-one mentoring in an educational private forum setting open 24/7. April 9 - April 29 The Tuition is $150. Registration will open 2 weeks before class. Enrollment is limited. To Register: www.JewishGen.org/education Requirements: Students must have done enough research to have reached a point where help is needed. Students should feel comfortable with computers and Internet searches. In preparation for this class we suggest that after you register, you send the instructor an introduction to your project (names, dates and places) and pinpoint your brick wall or dead end. Send questions to Nancy Holden Instruction Manager Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager jewishgen-education@...
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Subcarpathia SIG #Subcarpathia JewishGen Education offers popular class
#subcarpathia
Nancy Holden
JewishGen offers the popular three-week class, "Brick Wall or Dead End",
starting April 9, 2018. Frustrated and at a Loss? Are you at a Dead End or just experiencing a Brick Wall? Are you stumped by a small detail or is there a major avenue you can't get past? Take a class. Work with an expert to review and analyze your data. If you feel you have you exhausted all approaches and want new solutions, this class offers one-on-one mentoring in an educational private forum setting open 24/7. April 9 - April 29 The Tuition is $150. Registration will open 2 weeks before class. Enrollment is limited. To Register: www.JewishGen.org/education Requirements: Students must have done enough research to have reached a point where help is needed. Students should feel comfortable with computers and Internet searches. In preparation for this class we suggest that after you register, you send the instructor an introduction to your project (names, dates and places) and pinpoint your brick wall or dead end. Send questions to Nancy Holden Instruction Manager Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager jewishgen-education@...
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