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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Call for Proposals - IAJGS Conference in San Diego
#belarus
The IAJGS 2020 San Diego Conference is delighted to announce that the
Call for Proposals is now open! Deadline will be Wednesday, November 27, 2019! If you wish to be considered as a speaker for this important conference on Jewish Genealogy, please go to our website at: www.iajgs2020.org and read our Call for Proposals to begin the submission process. While covering all the major Jewish Genealogy topics that you've come to rely on the IAJGS conferences for, we will also be looking for proposed presentations which focus on the following hot topics: 1) A "Beginners" track for those who have never attended an IAJGS conference before and who may or may not consider themselves new to Jewish genealogy. 2) A "DNA" track to help all of us become better acquainted with the immense insight that DNA is adding to the field of genealogy. 3) A "Heritage" track to help provide cultural context that both inspires and enhances our genealogical explorations. 4) A "Shoah" track specifically to honor the memory of those who were lost in the calamity of World War II. 5) A "Military" track -- With the US Naval Base San Diego just a few blocks >from our convention, we hope to offer sessions which will recognize military angles to Jewish genealogy, both >from the USA and the rest of the world. 6) A "Latin America" track – Recognizing San Diego's proximity to Central and South America and the need to find and understand our relatives who live or lived south of the border. All other subjects related to Jewish Genealogy and Genealogy in general, will, of course, be considered. See our web page at www.iajgs2020.org for more information. Write to speakerhelp@iajgs2020.org or program@iajgs2020.org for answers to questions about the submittal. Best of luck >from all of us - and thank you! Chuck Weinstein Communications Director - IAJGS 40th Annual Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Belarus SIG #Belarus Call for Proposals - IAJGS Conference in San Diego
#belarus
The IAJGS 2020 San Diego Conference is delighted to announce that the
Call for Proposals is now open! Deadline will be Wednesday, November 27, 2019! If you wish to be considered as a speaker for this important conference on Jewish Genealogy, please go to our website at: www.iajgs2020.org and read our Call for Proposals to begin the submission process. While covering all the major Jewish Genealogy topics that you've come to rely on the IAJGS conferences for, we will also be looking for proposed presentations which focus on the following hot topics: 1) A "Beginners" track for those who have never attended an IAJGS conference before and who may or may not consider themselves new to Jewish genealogy. 2) A "DNA" track to help all of us become better acquainted with the immense insight that DNA is adding to the field of genealogy. 3) A "Heritage" track to help provide cultural context that both inspires and enhances our genealogical explorations. 4) A "Shoah" track specifically to honor the memory of those who were lost in the calamity of World War II. 5) A "Military" track -- With the US Naval Base San Diego just a few blocks >from our convention, we hope to offer sessions which will recognize military angles to Jewish genealogy, both >from the USA and the rest of the world. 6) A "Latin America" track – Recognizing San Diego's proximity to Central and South America and the need to find and understand our relatives who live or lived south of the border. All other subjects related to Jewish Genealogy and Genealogy in general, will, of course, be considered. See our web page at www.iajgs2020.org for more information. Write to speakerhelp@iajgs2020.org or program@iajgs2020.org for answers to questions about the submittal. Best of luck >from all of us - and thank you! Chuck Weinstein Communications Director - IAJGS 40th Annual Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Re: who are or where is Bialostoker
#poland
Debbie Lifshitz
Shalom, I have been following this thread for a while and fail to understand the point of the question: If the reference is to a person, it is likely to differentiate him/her from others, and is a point of reference for purposes of identification: e.g.. "The Bialystoker came to visit last night" If it is in reference to an institution, it may refer to the
NYC Landmark known as the Bialistoker Synagogue at 7 -11 Bialystoker Place (previously 7 Willett Street) on the Lower East Side, it was a very well known synagogue, is restored (1988), operative and there is information and photos on-line, including a Wikipedia article. As a word, Bialystoker means of or from Bialystok, a city in North-East Poland . In order to be of further assistance, context is important. Debbie Lifschitz Jerusalem
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request for translation
#belarus
Dominique Anderson <rozen0214@...>
I have posted 5 vital records in Russian and would be very grateful if
someone could translate them into English. Since several are similar, I only need one translated entirely and the others only the specific information. They can be viewed at: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM75692 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM75693 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM75701 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM75702 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM75703 Please respond via the form provided on the ViewMate image pages. Thank you so very much. Dominique Rozenberg
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Belarus SIG #Belarus request for translation
#belarus
Dominique Anderson <rozen0214@...>
I have posted 5 vital records in Russian and would be very grateful if
someone could translate them into English. Since several are similar, I only need one translated entirely and the others only the specific information. They can be viewed at: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM75692 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM75693 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM75701 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM75702 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM75703 Please respond via the form provided on the ViewMate image pages. Thank you so very much. Dominique Rozenberg
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Rabbinic SIG
David Zoldan
Is Rabbinic SIG still sending messages. I sent a message more than 24 hours ago but I did not get a SIG digest. I wasn't paying attention if I received any recently other than my recent submission David Zoldan 382214
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ZOLDAN-WEISS, Satmar Rebbe, R. Yoel Teitlebaum, Yismach Moshe
David Zoldan
Subject – ZOLDAN-WEISS, Satmar Rebbe, R. Yoel Teitlebaum, Yismach Moshe
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Looking for Lois KULINSKY in USA
#usa
Yohanan
Asking for help in finding contact for a Lois KULINSKY also known as Lois GREEN
who used to live in Northbrook, Illinois and should be about 70 years old. Her ex partner was Fred KULINSKY. She has a very significant close match to our family in FamilysearchDNA family Finder and the manager of the kit - who seems to be her son - does not reply to our messages. Thanks for your help! Yohanan Loeffler Melbourne Australia
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Re: Date of Birth input into databases
Bella Tseytlin
Thank you for the advice, unfortunately as far as I know, non of my folk left Eastern Europe. Bella
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Re: New site/app for searching graves in Israel
#israel
Odeda Zlotnick
I was able to find the graves of several of my family members. I did put in the names that I was looking for in English, and it found them even though there was only a Hebrew name on the stone. So, I would guess that the site does, at least,some conversion from English to Hebrew.jThat's interesting - it must be either name dependent, or cemetery dependent. Both names I searched for yesterday were in the Kfar Saba cemetery. I checked today : Searched for my aunt who was buried in Haifa and has a Hebrew surname and give name with a single transliteration - and found her grave. Searched for my Dad, buried in Jerusalem but only found his grave after I misspelled the surname: "Zlotnik" worked, "Zlotnick" (correct speling for our family) did not. I found a Koenig, in Jerusalem (not a family member), But did not find any Mendelowitch, (of which there more than 250 in Hebrew) not matter how I tried to spell it in Latin letters. Conclusion: It depends on the name - and how (or if) it was transliterated Odeda
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Re: Paneveyzys. Lithuania.
Carol Hoffman
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JGSGW Presents Caring for our Own Treasures with Doris Hamburg on Sunday, November 17, 2019
N. Kotz
Attached please find information on the Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington's November 17, 2019 program at Beth El Congregation in Alexandria, VA.
Nancy C. Kotz Vice President for Communications, Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington Website: https://jgsgw.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
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Re: Date of Birth input into databases
Bella Tseytlin
God Bless you, Russ Maurer!
Many Thanks. ps (are we allowed to say God bless...!?)
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Re: who are or where is Bialostoker
#poland
Bialystoker shul on lower east side. Grand St. Alao benevolent society
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Re: Family Names at end of e-mails?
Sally Bruckheimer
If I added the surnames I seek, there would be thousands. Generally your location is added, and up to 6 lines of names.
Sally Bruckheimer Princeton, NJ
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ViewMate translation request - Yiddish on back of photo
ssroth@...
Dear friends,
I'm hoping somebody can help me translate a Yiddish note on the back of a postcard. It is on ViewMate at the following address: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM75732 Please respond via the form provided on the ViewMate image page. Thank you so much. Sheree Roth Palo Alto, CA
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Re: Date of Birth input into databases
nardir4@...
Thank you for the replies.My Grandfather we believe came from Vilnius.He left presumably to escape conscription in the Russian Army.He walked across Europe with his younger sister playing his violin on street corners to survive.At that time passports were not compulsory and it was easy to enter England without any real documentation.Which I am fairly certain he did.I wonder how many East European Jews were ever officially registered in any meaningful and traceable way. I have done a Y-Dna test and know his haplogroup JM-172 and have identified chromosome sequences with a number of people,some suggesting we may have had a common great or great-great grandparent.I don’t know why,but sadly it is very rare for anyone to reply to emails for information.I keep hoping in this endless frustrating search that the missing piece of the Jig saw puzzle will just appear.This is not a topic for this forum.I merely mention it to say how grateful I am for the speedy replies to my request for help.
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Family Names at end of e-mails?
I noticed that the e-mails in this new format, which I like, do not have lists of family names that members are looking for. Didn't we have that in the old format? It was very helpful in finding possible cousin matches from people we have not talked to before. Or am I confusing that with geographic sig e-mails?
Ken Packer
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Re: Aleph Yud - what does it mean?
Debbie Lifshitz
If the acronym was in the census, it stands for Eretz Yisrael, or Land of Israel. During the British Mandate (1917 -1948), Jews were allowed to refer to Palestine as Eretz Yisrael. 1932 would fall into that period. Hope this helps, Debbie Lifschitz Jerusalem
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BADER Emma
Amit N
Dear all,
I am trying to crack open a black hole, with no luck so far. My grandmother's uncle was married to a woman who according to the family knowledge took her life at some point. I have succeeded to find her maiden name this week. She was Dr. SPITZER Istvanne Szul BADER Emma. I can tell they were married before 1900, and that she died sometime between 1910's-1930's. They lived in Sombor (Zombor in Hungarian, nowadays Serbia). I thought that such a case would appear on newspapers, but couldn't find anything in Hungaricana.hu. I don't read Hungarian, so that's another impediment...A JewishGen search also did not show results. Do you have any idea on how to break this wall and find some information about her and her untimely death? Thank you all, Amit Naor Israel
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