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Vilkaviskies
#lithuania
LEVRAPHAEL@...
How big a Jewish community was there in Vilkaviskes? I had a Klatchko cousin
there. Lev Raphael http://www.levraphael.com
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Vilkaviskies
#lithuania
LEVRAPHAEL@...
How big a Jewish community was there in Vilkaviskes? I had a Klatchko cousin
there. Lev Raphael http://www.levraphael.com
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Multishtetl memorial service -Radushkovitsh-Krasne-Horodok-Volozhin-Rakov
#lithuania
Eilat Gordin Levitan
Dear Landsleit and their family members,
The multi-Shtetl Memorial Service for the towns of Radushkovitsh, Krasne, Horodok, Volozhin, and Rakov will take place at the WIZO Home in Tel Aviv at Wednesday Evening, on March 22, 2006. The doors will open >from 17:30, the ceremony will start at 19:00. On the agenda: Words of the shtetl representatives, El Mole Rahamim & Kaddish, Candles lighting, refreshments. The purpose of the Azkara is to transmit the memory of our annihilated congregations to the young generation. Please let us know about your participation/offer to carry some words/ your approval to receive the Memorial Service description. The organization Committee is Tsila/Itskhak Zilburg and Moshe Porat. Moshe Porat is Project Coordinator and Translator of the Yizkor book for Volozhin as well as the head of the Volozhin society in Israel. Please write me privately for phone numbers and email addresses. Thanks, Eilat Gordin Levitan Los Angeles eilat.gordinlevitan@...
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Multishtetl memorial service -Radushkovitsh-Krasne-Horodok-Volozhin-Rakov
#lithuania
Eilat Gordin Levitan
Dear Landsleit and their family members,
The multi-Shtetl Memorial Service for the towns of Radushkovitsh, Krasne, Horodok, Volozhin, and Rakov will take place at the WIZO Home in Tel Aviv at Wednesday Evening, on March 22, 2006. The doors will open >from 17:30, the ceremony will start at 19:00. On the agenda: Words of the shtetl representatives, El Mole Rahamim & Kaddish, Candles lighting, refreshments. The purpose of the Azkara is to transmit the memory of our annihilated congregations to the young generation. Please let us know about your participation/offer to carry some words/ your approval to receive the Memorial Service description. The organization Committee is Tsila/Itskhak Zilburg and Moshe Porat. Moshe Porat is Project Coordinator and Translator of the Yizkor book for Volozhin as well as the head of the Volozhin society in Israel. Please write me privately for phone numbers and email addresses. Thanks, Eilat Gordin Levitan Los Angeles eilat.gordinlevitan@...
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Katino/Katina/Katinas family in Lithuania + Linkuva/Laukuva
#lithuania
Ried Nathalie <nathalieried@...>
I'm researching traces of any Katino/Katina family in Lithuania. I have
found the names of Shoah victims named KATINAS >from Laukuva/linkuva; Lithuania.Here are my questions : Could someone confirm that Laukuva and Linkuva is really the same town? I know that often Lithuanian surnames have a local suffix in "as" or"is" added : is it certain that KATINAS and KATINA are two versions of a same name? Besides, in my family papers (in French) the name is "KATINO" but I think Katina is a variation of the same since "a" was often pronounced "o" in the Ashkenazic pronunciation. Please let me know if I am mistaken. Last, I haven't been able to find the given name Motiejus in the Given Names Database. does anyone know about this name? I understand Orelis is a version of Aharon, can you confirm this? Thanks a lot for your help Nathalie RIED (PARIS, FRANCE) Researching WITKIND, DAICHES, KATINO and RIZINSKI in Vilnius and other places in Lithuania
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Katino/Katina/Katinas family in Lithuania + Linkuva/Laukuva
#lithuania
Ried Nathalie <nathalieried@...>
I'm researching traces of any Katino/Katina family in Lithuania. I have
found the names of Shoah victims named KATINAS >from Laukuva/linkuva; Lithuania.Here are my questions : Could someone confirm that Laukuva and Linkuva is really the same town? I know that often Lithuanian surnames have a local suffix in "as" or"is" added : is it certain that KATINAS and KATINA are two versions of a same name? Besides, in my family papers (in French) the name is "KATINO" but I think Katina is a variation of the same since "a" was often pronounced "o" in the Ashkenazic pronunciation. Please let me know if I am mistaken. Last, I haven't been able to find the given name Motiejus in the Given Names Database. does anyone know about this name? I understand Orelis is a version of Aharon, can you confirm this? Thanks a lot for your help Nathalie RIED (PARIS, FRANCE) Researching WITKIND, DAICHES, KATINO and RIZINSKI in Vilnius and other places in Lithuania
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Macurer Forest
#poland
Avigdor&Laia <lbendov@...>
It seems that Forests where partisans and Jews hid were named after close-by
towns. The suffix -er was added to the town name to form an adjective, such as Macurer Forest, Bransker for the Bransk forest, Bialystoker, for someone >from there, etc. I am therefore searching for Macur between Tykocin and Ciechanowiec , but I don't think there is such a Polish town. If pronounced in Polish, maybe Mazury is meant? I don't have a copy of WOWW, so I haven't been able to look there to see if there is such a town in the area I'm searching. The closest other sites similar in sound which I found are Makowo and Mokre, but both seem wide of the mark. I tried Shtetl searches and Zachor without success and pored over Polish maps online and off for many hours . Any hints? Avigdor Ben-Dov Director of Special Projects Yad LeZehava Holocaust Research Institute Kedumim, Israel
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Jewish genealogy awards - "Four Questions" and some reminders
#latvia
Renee Steinig <rsteinig@...>
It's the time of year when thoughts turn to Passover -- and to
IAJGS Achievement Awards. So I pose these "Four Questions" to all of you: 1) What coveted award have Warren Blatt, Stanley Diamond, Susan King, and Miriam Weiner all received? 2) For what achievement have Yad Vashem, Alexander Beider, Stephen Morse, and the JewishGen Yizkor Book Project been recognized? 3) Why and when have kudoes gone to David Fox and to the JGSs of Los Angeles, Montreal, and Ottawa. 4) The JGSs of Greater Philadelphia, New York, Palm Beach County, and Los Angeles have been honored for excellence in what area? For answers, see the lists of distinquished winners of IAJGS's past Achievement Awards at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awards.html Since 1998, the Jewish genealogy community has acknowledged important contributions by individuals and groups with IAJGS Achievement Awards, presented annually by the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Thank you to all who have already submitted nominations for the 2006 awards. For those who haven't completed their nominations yet, here are some reminders: o Awards are given in four categories: Lifetime Achievement Award Outstanding Contribution to Jewish Genealogy via the Internet, Print or Electronic Product Outstanding Programming or Project that Advances the Objectives of Jewish Genealogy Outstanding Publication by a Member Organization of IAJGS o The Call for Nominations appears at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awardnomincall.html Please be sure to click on each award category for criteria for that award. o Although nominations must come to the Awards Committee >from an IAJGS member organization (www.iajgs.org/Member-Index.htm), we encourage JewishGenners to be part of the process. Please look at the lists of past recipients and ask yourself a fifth question: "Who else belongs here?" If you have benefited >from a wonderful project, internet resource, publication, or programming that isn't listed, let your JGS know and propose a nomination -- this year if you and they can hurry, or for 2007. o Societies are welcomed -- in fact, urged -- to nominate their own publications, projects, and projects. Don't be shy! o Nominations for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards should be submitted by April 1, 2006. We encourage you to get your 2006 nominations in and to start thinking about next year's awards as well. o Awards will be announced and presented on Thursday, August 17, at the 26th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in New York City. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Renee Renee Stern Steinig rsteinig@... OR RS1205@... ... for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards Committee Carol Davidson Baird (Past President, San Diego JGS) Hal Bookbinder (Immediate Past President, IAJGS) Joel Spector (Secretary, IAJGS) Renee Stern Steinig, Chair (Vice President, JGS of Long Island) Ignacio Sternberg (President, Asociacion de Genealogia Judia de Venezuela)
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BialyGen: Bialystok Region #Bialystok #Poland Macurer Forest
#poland
Avigdor&Laia <lbendov@...>
It seems that Forests where partisans and Jews hid were named after close-by
towns. The suffix -er was added to the town name to form an adjective, such as Macurer Forest, Bransker for the Bransk forest, Bialystoker, for someone >from there, etc. I am therefore searching for Macur between Tykocin and Ciechanowiec , but I don't think there is such a Polish town. If pronounced in Polish, maybe Mazury is meant? I don't have a copy of WOWW, so I haven't been able to look there to see if there is such a town in the area I'm searching. The closest other sites similar in sound which I found are Makowo and Mokre, but both seem wide of the mark. I tried Shtetl searches and Zachor without success and pored over Polish maps online and off for many hours . Any hints? Avigdor Ben-Dov Director of Special Projects Yad LeZehava Holocaust Research Institute Kedumim, Israel
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Latvia SIG #Latvia Jewish genealogy awards - "Four Questions" and some reminders
#latvia
Renee Steinig <rsteinig@...>
It's the time of year when thoughts turn to Passover -- and to
IAJGS Achievement Awards. So I pose these "Four Questions" to all of you: 1) What coveted award have Warren Blatt, Stanley Diamond, Susan King, and Miriam Weiner all received? 2) For what achievement have Yad Vashem, Alexander Beider, Stephen Morse, and the JewishGen Yizkor Book Project been recognized? 3) Why and when have kudoes gone to David Fox and to the JGSs of Los Angeles, Montreal, and Ottawa. 4) The JGSs of Greater Philadelphia, New York, Palm Beach County, and Los Angeles have been honored for excellence in what area? For answers, see the lists of distinquished winners of IAJGS's past Achievement Awards at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awards.html Since 1998, the Jewish genealogy community has acknowledged important contributions by individuals and groups with IAJGS Achievement Awards, presented annually by the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Thank you to all who have already submitted nominations for the 2006 awards. For those who haven't completed their nominations yet, here are some reminders: o Awards are given in four categories: Lifetime Achievement Award Outstanding Contribution to Jewish Genealogy via the Internet, Print or Electronic Product Outstanding Programming or Project that Advances the Objectives of Jewish Genealogy Outstanding Publication by a Member Organization of IAJGS o The Call for Nominations appears at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awardnomincall.html Please be sure to click on each award category for criteria for that award. o Although nominations must come to the Awards Committee >from an IAJGS member organization (www.iajgs.org/Member-Index.htm), we encourage JewishGenners to be part of the process. Please look at the lists of past recipients and ask yourself a fifth question: "Who else belongs here?" If you have benefited >from a wonderful project, internet resource, publication, or programming that isn't listed, let your JGS know and propose a nomination -- this year if you and they can hurry, or for 2007. o Societies are welcomed -- in fact, urged -- to nominate their own publications, projects, and projects. Don't be shy! o Nominations for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards should be submitted by April 1, 2006. We encourage you to get your 2006 nominations in and to start thinking about next year's awards as well. o Awards will be announced and presented on Thursday, August 17, at the 26th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in New York City. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Renee Renee Stern Steinig rsteinig@... OR RS1205@... ... for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards Committee Carol Davidson Baird (Past President, San Diego JGS) Hal Bookbinder (Immediate Past President, IAJGS) Joel Spector (Secretary, IAJGS) Renee Stern Steinig, Chair (Vice President, JGS of Long Island) Ignacio Sternberg (President, Asociacion de Genealogia Judia de Venezuela)
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Jewish genealogy awards - "Four Questions" and some reminders
#scandinavia
Renee Steinig <rsteinig@...>
It's the time of year when thoughts turn to Passover -- and to the
awards our community bestows for achievements in Jewish genealogy. So I pose these "Four Questions" to all of you: 1) What coveted award have Warren Blatt, Stanley Diamond, Susan King, and Miriam Weiner all received? 2) For what achievement have Yad Vashem, Alexander Beider, Stephen Morse, and the JewishGen Yizkor Book Project been recognized? 3) Why and when have kudoes gone to David Fox and to the JGSs of Los Angeles, Montreal, and Ottawa. 4) The JGSs of Greater Philadelphia, New York, Palm Beach County, and Los Angeles have been honored for excellence in what area? For answers, see the lists of distinquished winners of IAJGS's past Achievement Awards at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awards.html Since 1998, the Jewish genealogy community has acknowledged important contributions by individuals and groups with IAJGS Achievement Awards, presented annually by the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Thank you to all who have already submitted nominations for the 2006 awards. For those who haven't completed their nominations yet, here are some reminders: o Awards are given in four categories: Lifetime Achievement Award Outstanding Contribution to Jewish Genealogy via the Internet, Print or Electronic Product Outstanding Programming or Project that Advances the Objectives of Jewish Genealogy Outstanding Publication by a Member Organization of IAJGS o The Call for Nominations appears at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awardnomincall.html Please be sure to click on each award category for criteria for that award. o Although nominations must come to the Awards Committee >from an IAJGS member organization (www.iajgs.org/Member-Index.htm), we encourage JewishGenners to be part of the process. Please look at the lists of past recipients and ask yourself a fifth question: "Who else belongs here?" If you have benefited >from a wonderful project, internet resource, publication, or programming that isn't listed, let your JGS know and propose a nomination -- this year if you and they can hurry, or for 2007. o Societies are welcomed -- in fact, urged -- to nominate their own publications, projects, and projects. Don't be shy! o Nominations for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards should be submitted by April 1, 2006. We encourage you to get your 2006 nominations in and to start thinking about next year's awards as well. o Awards will be announced and presented on Thursday, August 17, at the 26th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in New York City. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Renee Renee Stern Steinig RSteinig@... OR RS1205@... ... for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards Committee Carol Davidson Baird (Past President, San Diego JGS) Hal Bookbinder (Immediate Past President, IAJGS) Joel Spector (Secretary, IAJGS) Renee Stern Steinig, Chair (Vice President, JGS of Long Island) Ignacio Sternberg (President, Asociacion de Genealogia Judia de Venezuela)
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Scandinavia SIG #Scandinavia Jewish genealogy awards - "Four Questions" and some reminders
#scandinavia
Renee Steinig <rsteinig@...>
It's the time of year when thoughts turn to Passover -- and to the
awards our community bestows for achievements in Jewish genealogy. So I pose these "Four Questions" to all of you: 1) What coveted award have Warren Blatt, Stanley Diamond, Susan King, and Miriam Weiner all received? 2) For what achievement have Yad Vashem, Alexander Beider, Stephen Morse, and the JewishGen Yizkor Book Project been recognized? 3) Why and when have kudoes gone to David Fox and to the JGSs of Los Angeles, Montreal, and Ottawa. 4) The JGSs of Greater Philadelphia, New York, Palm Beach County, and Los Angeles have been honored for excellence in what area? For answers, see the lists of distinquished winners of IAJGS's past Achievement Awards at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awards.html Since 1998, the Jewish genealogy community has acknowledged important contributions by individuals and groups with IAJGS Achievement Awards, presented annually by the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Thank you to all who have already submitted nominations for the 2006 awards. For those who haven't completed their nominations yet, here are some reminders: o Awards are given in four categories: Lifetime Achievement Award Outstanding Contribution to Jewish Genealogy via the Internet, Print or Electronic Product Outstanding Programming or Project that Advances the Objectives of Jewish Genealogy Outstanding Publication by a Member Organization of IAJGS o The Call for Nominations appears at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awardnomincall.html Please be sure to click on each award category for criteria for that award. o Although nominations must come to the Awards Committee >from an IAJGS member organization (www.iajgs.org/Member-Index.htm), we encourage JewishGenners to be part of the process. Please look at the lists of past recipients and ask yourself a fifth question: "Who else belongs here?" If you have benefited >from a wonderful project, internet resource, publication, or programming that isn't listed, let your JGS know and propose a nomination -- this year if you and they can hurry, or for 2007. o Societies are welcomed -- in fact, urged -- to nominate their own publications, projects, and projects. Don't be shy! o Nominations for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards should be submitted by April 1, 2006. We encourage you to get your 2006 nominations in and to start thinking about next year's awards as well. o Awards will be announced and presented on Thursday, August 17, at the 26th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in New York City. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Renee Renee Stern Steinig RSteinig@... OR RS1205@... ... for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards Committee Carol Davidson Baird (Past President, San Diego JGS) Hal Bookbinder (Immediate Past President, IAJGS) Joel Spector (Secretary, IAJGS) Renee Stern Steinig, Chair (Vice President, JGS of Long Island) Ignacio Sternberg (President, Asociacion de Genealogia Judia de Venezuela)
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Jewish genealogy awards - "Four Questions" and some reminders
#austria-czech
Renee Steinig <rsteinig@...>
It's the time of year when thoughts turn to Passover -- and to IAJGS
Achievement Awards. So I pose these "Four Questions" to all of you: 1) What coveted award do Warren Blatt, Stanley Diamond, Susan King, and Miriam Weiner have in common? 2) For what achievement have Yad Vashem, Alexander Beider, Stephen Morse, and the JewishGen Yizkor Book Project been recognized? 3) Why and when have kudoes gone to David Fox and to the JGSs of Los Angeles, Montreal, and Ottawa. 4) The JGSs of Greater Philadelphia, New York, Palm Beach County, and Los Angeles have been honored for excellence in what area? For answers, see the distinguished list of past winners of IAJGS's annual Achievement Awards at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awards.html . Since 1998, the Jewish genealogy community has acknowledged important contributions by individuals and groups with IAJGS Achievement Awards, presented annually by the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Thank you to all who have already submitted nominations for the 2006 awards. For those who haven't completed their nominations yet, here are some reminders: o Awards are given in four categories: Lifetime Achievement Award Outstanding Contribution to Jewish Genealogy via the Internet, Print or Electronic Product Outstanding Programming or Project that Advances the Objectives of Jewish Genealogy Outstanding Publication by a Member Organization of IAJGS o The Call for Nominations appears at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awardnomincall.html Please be sure to click on each award category for criteria for that award. o Although nominations must come to the Awards Committee >from an IAJGS member organization (www.iajgs.org/Member-Index.htm), we encourage JewishGenners to be part of the process. Please look at the list of past recipients and think about who else belongs there. If you have benefited >from a wonderful project, internet resource, publication, or programming that isn't listed, let your JGS know and propose a nomination -- this year if you and they can hurry, or for 2007. o Societies are welcomed -- in fact, urged -- to nominate their own publications, projects, and projects. Don't be shy! o Nominations for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards should be submitted by April 1, 2006. We encourage you to get your 2006 nominations in and to start thinking about next year's awards as well. o Awards will be announced and presented on Thursday, August 17, at the 26th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in New York City. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Renee Renee Stern Steinig rsteinig@... OR RS1205@... ... for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards Committee Carol Davidson Baird (Past President, San Diego JGS) Hal Bookbinder (Immediate Past President, IAJGS) Joel Spector (Secretary, IAJGS) Renee Stern Steinig, Chair (Vice President, JGS of Long Island) Ignacio Sternberg (President, Asociacion de Genealogia Judia de Venezuela)
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Austria-Czech SIG #Austria-Czech Jewish genealogy awards - "Four Questions" and some reminders
#austria-czech
Renee Steinig <rsteinig@...>
It's the time of year when thoughts turn to Passover -- and to IAJGS
Achievement Awards. So I pose these "Four Questions" to all of you: 1) What coveted award do Warren Blatt, Stanley Diamond, Susan King, and Miriam Weiner have in common? 2) For what achievement have Yad Vashem, Alexander Beider, Stephen Morse, and the JewishGen Yizkor Book Project been recognized? 3) Why and when have kudoes gone to David Fox and to the JGSs of Los Angeles, Montreal, and Ottawa. 4) The JGSs of Greater Philadelphia, New York, Palm Beach County, and Los Angeles have been honored for excellence in what area? For answers, see the distinguished list of past winners of IAJGS's annual Achievement Awards at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awards.html . Since 1998, the Jewish genealogy community has acknowledged important contributions by individuals and groups with IAJGS Achievement Awards, presented annually by the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Thank you to all who have already submitted nominations for the 2006 awards. For those who haven't completed their nominations yet, here are some reminders: o Awards are given in four categories: Lifetime Achievement Award Outstanding Contribution to Jewish Genealogy via the Internet, Print or Electronic Product Outstanding Programming or Project that Advances the Objectives of Jewish Genealogy Outstanding Publication by a Member Organization of IAJGS o The Call for Nominations appears at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awardnomincall.html Please be sure to click on each award category for criteria for that award. o Although nominations must come to the Awards Committee >from an IAJGS member organization (www.iajgs.org/Member-Index.htm), we encourage JewishGenners to be part of the process. Please look at the list of past recipients and think about who else belongs there. If you have benefited >from a wonderful project, internet resource, publication, or programming that isn't listed, let your JGS know and propose a nomination -- this year if you and they can hurry, or for 2007. o Societies are welcomed -- in fact, urged -- to nominate their own publications, projects, and projects. Don't be shy! o Nominations for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards should be submitted by April 1, 2006. We encourage you to get your 2006 nominations in and to start thinking about next year's awards as well. o Awards will be announced and presented on Thursday, August 17, at the 26th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in New York City. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Renee Renee Stern Steinig rsteinig@... OR RS1205@... ... for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards Committee Carol Davidson Baird (Past President, San Diego JGS) Hal Bookbinder (Immediate Past President, IAJGS) Joel Spector (Secretary, IAJGS) Renee Stern Steinig, Chair (Vice President, JGS of Long Island) Ignacio Sternberg (President, Asociacion de Genealogia Judia de Venezuela)
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Re: Tree GRAB-FISCHER-WOTTITZ link
#austria-czech
andrea steckerl <geneagirl64@...>
I do not know if this helps any, but my great-great grandmother was Julie
FISCHER and she was >from Nicholsburg, aka Mikulov. She was married to Jacob STECKERL and they resided later in Misslitz (Miroslav). They had at least 4 children that I know of: Isak,b.Feb.10,1847 Karl,b.Jan.8,1855 Ferdinand,b.Dec.9,1857 Sali,b.July 16,1859 All of the children were born in Miroslav. I obtained this information by writing to the Czech. Archives. Julie FISCHER was probably born around 1812, as she is buried in Vienna with her son Isak/Ignaz STECHERL who is my great-grandfather. I have no other information regarding the Fischers....do you know if there are several fischer families or just one? Maybe Julie could be an aunt??? Hope this helps.... Andrea Steckerl Belmont,Massachusetts researching: STECKERL, WEISS, FISCHER, BERGER
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Austria-Czech SIG #Austria-Czech RE: Tree GRAB-FISCHER-WOTTITZ link
#austria-czech
andrea steckerl <geneagirl64@...>
I do not know if this helps any, but my great-great grandmother was Julie
FISCHER and she was >from Nicholsburg, aka Mikulov. She was married to Jacob STECKERL and they resided later in Misslitz (Miroslav). They had at least 4 children that I know of: Isak,b.Feb.10,1847 Karl,b.Jan.8,1855 Ferdinand,b.Dec.9,1857 Sali,b.July 16,1859 All of the children were born in Miroslav. I obtained this information by writing to the Czech. Archives. Julie FISCHER was probably born around 1812, as she is buried in Vienna with her son Isak/Ignaz STECHERL who is my great-grandfather. I have no other information regarding the Fischers....do you know if there are several fischer families or just one? Maybe Julie could be an aunt??? Hope this helps.... Andrea Steckerl Belmont,Massachusetts researching: STECKERL, WEISS, FISCHER, BERGER
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Jewish genealogy awards - "Four Questions" and some reminders
#hungary
Renee Steinig <rsteinig@...>
It's the time of year when thoughts turn to Passover -- and to the
awards our community bestows for achievements in Jewish genealogy. So I pose these "Four Questions" to all of you: 1) What coveted award have Warren Blatt, Stanley Diamond, Susan King, and Miriam Weiner all received? 2) For what achievement have Yad Vashem, Alexander Beider, Stephen Morse, and the JewishGen Yizkor Book Project been recognized? 3) Why and when have kudoes gone to David Fox and to the JGSs of Los Angeles, Montreal, and Ottawa. 4) The JGSs of Greater Philadelphia, New York, Palm Beach County, and Los Angeles have been honored for excellence in what area? For answers, see the lists of distinquished winners of IAJGS's past Achievement Awards at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awards.html Since 1998, the Jewish genealogy community has acknowledged important contributions by individuals and groups with IAJGS Achievement Awards, presented annually by the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Thank you to all who have already submitted nominations for the 2006 awards. For those who haven't completed their nominations yet, here are some reminders: o Awards are given in four categories: Lifetime Achievement Award Outstanding Contribution to Jewish Genealogy via the Internet, Print or Electronic Product Outstanding Programming or Project that Advances the Objectives of Jewish Genealogy Outstanding Publication by a Member Organization of IAJGS o The Call for Nominations appears at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awardnomincall.html Please be sure to click on each award category for criteria for that award. o Although nominations must come to the Awards Committee >from an IAJGS member organization (www.iajgs.org/Member-Index.htm), we encourage JewishGenners to be part of the process. Please look at the lists of past recipients and ask yourself a fifth question: "Who else belongs here?" If you have benefited >from a wonderful project, internet resource, publication, or programming that isn't listed, let your JGS know and propose a nomination -- this year if you and they can hurry, or for 2007. o Societies are welcomed -- in fact, urged -- to nominate their own publications, projects, and projects. Don't be shy! o Nominations for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards should be submitted by April 1, 2006. We encourage you to get your 2006 nominations in and to start thinking about next year's awards as well. o Awards will be announced and presented on Thursday, August 17, at the 26th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in New York City. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Renee Renee Stern Steinig RSteinig@... OR RS1205@... ... for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards Committee Carol Davidson Baird (Past President, San Diego JGS) Hal Bookbinder (Immediate Past President, IAJGS) Joel Spector (Secretary, IAJGS) Renee Stern Steinig, Chair (Vice President, JGS of Long Island) Ignacio Sternberg (President, Asociacion de Genealogia Judia de Venezuela)
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Hungary SIG #Hungary Jewish genealogy awards - "Four Questions" and some reminders
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Renee Steinig <rsteinig@...>
It's the time of year when thoughts turn to Passover -- and to the
awards our community bestows for achievements in Jewish genealogy. So I pose these "Four Questions" to all of you: 1) What coveted award have Warren Blatt, Stanley Diamond, Susan King, and Miriam Weiner all received? 2) For what achievement have Yad Vashem, Alexander Beider, Stephen Morse, and the JewishGen Yizkor Book Project been recognized? 3) Why and when have kudoes gone to David Fox and to the JGSs of Los Angeles, Montreal, and Ottawa. 4) The JGSs of Greater Philadelphia, New York, Palm Beach County, and Los Angeles have been honored for excellence in what area? For answers, see the lists of distinquished winners of IAJGS's past Achievement Awards at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awards.html Since 1998, the Jewish genealogy community has acknowledged important contributions by individuals and groups with IAJGS Achievement Awards, presented annually by the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Thank you to all who have already submitted nominations for the 2006 awards. For those who haven't completed their nominations yet, here are some reminders: o Awards are given in four categories: Lifetime Achievement Award Outstanding Contribution to Jewish Genealogy via the Internet, Print or Electronic Product Outstanding Programming or Project that Advances the Objectives of Jewish Genealogy Outstanding Publication by a Member Organization of IAJGS o The Call for Nominations appears at www.iajgs.org/awards_files/awardnomincall.html Please be sure to click on each award category for criteria for that award. o Although nominations must come to the Awards Committee >from an IAJGS member organization (www.iajgs.org/Member-Index.htm), we encourage JewishGenners to be part of the process. Please look at the lists of past recipients and ask yourself a fifth question: "Who else belongs here?" If you have benefited >from a wonderful project, internet resource, publication, or programming that isn't listed, let your JGS know and propose a nomination -- this year if you and they can hurry, or for 2007. o Societies are welcomed -- in fact, urged -- to nominate their own publications, projects, and projects. Don't be shy! o Nominations for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards should be submitted by April 1, 2006. We encourage you to get your 2006 nominations in and to start thinking about next year's awards as well. o Awards will be announced and presented on Thursday, August 17, at the 26th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in New York City. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Renee Renee Stern Steinig RSteinig@... OR RS1205@... ... for the 2006 IAJGS Achievement Awards Committee Carol Davidson Baird (Past President, San Diego JGS) Hal Bookbinder (Immediate Past President, IAJGS) Joel Spector (Secretary, IAJGS) Renee Stern Steinig, Chair (Vice President, JGS of Long Island) Ignacio Sternberg (President, Asociacion de Genealogia Judia de Venezuela)
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Re: Friedman/Grosz family of Vranov nad Toplou
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Bobby Furst <bobby1st@...>
I have many Friedman and Grosz families >from that area that married
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with my Heimowitz , Reisz, and Neuman families. What would you like to know and in what form? Bobby
On Mar 16, 2006, at 7:50 AM, Eric Friedman wrote:
Hi all,
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Re: Friedman/Grosz family of Vranov nad Toplou
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Marian Brown
Eric,
This is a flyer although the towns are quite close. My gggm was Rachel FRIEDMAN, born c1814 in Circ, Slovakia (northwest of Hanusovce and very close to the Polish border). She was married to my gggf, Moses Hirsch HUEBSCHMAN, born 1807 in Hanusovce nad Toplou. I have an extensive tree from the Huebschman line but I've found it very difficult to get backinto the 1700s, except through patronymics, i.e., the father of Moses was Hirsch. I have 1869 census records for all of the Jews of Circ and there are a few other FRIEDMANS, all born there. As you must know, however, it is particularly difficult to trace the female lines. If your report turns up any connections, please let me know. There were no GROSZs in Circ in 1869. Eric Friedman wrote: Hi all,
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