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This week's Yizkor book excerpt on the JewishGen Facebook page
#general
Bruce Drake <BDrake@...>
One of the joys of life in the shtetls - as well as an important part of peoples'
livelihoods - was when it was time for a fair. There are many chapters in Yizkor books about them and this one >from the book of Rokiskis, Lithuania is about "A Fair in Kamay," (or, Kamajai) a town about eleven south of Rokiskis in the northeastern part of the country. "The poor shtetl waited for weeks for the fair, since on the day of the fair the poor Jews found it easier to earn rubles." The preparations were intense. The author's mother worked all night to get her baked goods ready, the peasants gathered their cows, calves, oxen and pigs, and sleds were filled with wheat, eggs and chickens. As the pace of the fair picked up, there was, among all those who came to sell or buy, "arguing, bargaining, gesturing with their hands and swearing all the false oaths in the world." Stories were told, troubadours and musicians performed. And, of course, there was whiskey. URL: https://www.facebook.com/JewishGen.org/posts/2071601666195311?__tn__=K-R Bruce Drake Silver Spring MD Researching: DRACH, EBERT, KIMMEL, ZLOTNICK Towns: Wojnilow, Kovel
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen This week's Yizkor book excerpt on the JewishGen Facebook page
#general
Bruce Drake <BDrake@...>
One of the joys of life in the shtetls - as well as an important part of peoples'
livelihoods - was when it was time for a fair. There are many chapters in Yizkor books about them and this one >from the book of Rokiskis, Lithuania is about "A Fair in Kamay," (or, Kamajai) a town about eleven south of Rokiskis in the northeastern part of the country. "The poor shtetl waited for weeks for the fair, since on the day of the fair the poor Jews found it easier to earn rubles." The preparations were intense. The author's mother worked all night to get her baked goods ready, the peasants gathered their cows, calves, oxen and pigs, and sleds were filled with wheat, eggs and chickens. As the pace of the fair picked up, there was, among all those who came to sell or buy, "arguing, bargaining, gesturing with their hands and swearing all the false oaths in the world." Stories were told, troubadours and musicians performed. And, of course, there was whiskey. URL: https://www.facebook.com/JewishGen.org/posts/2071601666195311?__tn__=K-R Bruce Drake Silver Spring MD Researching: DRACH, EBERT, KIMMEL, ZLOTNICK Towns: Wojnilow, Kovel
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IAJGS Conference Chairs
Attention Non-Profit Genealogical Organizations!
This summer, Cleveland will host the 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, the premier event for Jewish genealogists (see http://www.iajgs2019.org/). We expect a great turnout of researchers from around the world will attend this major conference >from July 28ththrough August 2nd, 2019 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an exceptional opportunity for data repositories, archives, genealogical and historical societies, and related organizations to assist family researchers as well as to recruit new supporters and promote their organizations to a remarkable group of genealogy enthusiasts. We invite your participation in the SHARE Fair that will be held on the opening afternoon of the conference. This fair, free to the participating organizations, will be held >from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 28th, 2019. You can find the 2019 IAJGS Cleveland SHARE Fair Application in on the conference website at http://www.iajgs2019.org/ Move your cursor over the "SIGS/BOFS" drop down menu and you will find all the guidelines and applications. Applications are available in pdf and Word formats. Here are other ways your organization can be involved: * Exhibit your holdings and/or sell your offerings in the week-long Exhibitor Hall. * Advertise in the Daily Planner and the Conference Syllabus. * Place marketing material in the conference tote bag. * Contribute subscription or private databases to the Resource Center. * Invite conference goers to your location or arrange a scheduled tour. * Publicize the conference to your members and visitors. Please email me with your questions and/or suggestions. We are eager to partner with you and hope to see you in Cleveland! Nolan Altman 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy SIG / BOF / SHARE Fair Coordinator Email: SIGandBOF@iajgs2019.org Conference website: http://www.iajgs2019.org/
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IAJGS 2019 Cleveland Conference - SHARE Fair Applications
#southafrica
IAJGS Conference Chairs
Attention Non-Profit Genealogical Organizations!
This summer, Cleveland will host the 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, the premier event for Jewish genealogists (see http://www.iajgs2019.org/). We expect a great turnout of researchers from around the world will attend this major conference >from July 28ththrough August 2nd, 2019 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an exceptional opportunity for data repositories, archives, genealogical and historical societies, and related organizations to assist family researchers as well as to recruit new supporters and promote their organizations to a remarkable group of genealogy enthusiasts. We invite your participation in the SHARE Fair that will be held on the opening afternoon of the conference. This fair, free to the participating organizations, will be held >from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 28th, 2019. You can find the 2019 IAJGS Cleveland SHARE Fair Application in on the conference website at http://www.iajgs2019.org/ Move your cursor over the "SIGS/BOFS" drop down menu and you will find all the guidelines and applications. Applications are available in pdf and Word formats. Here are other ways your organization can be involved: * Exhibit your holdings and/or sell your offerings in the week-long Exhibitor Hall. * Advertise in the Daily Planner and the Conference Syllabus. * Place marketing material in the conference tote bag. * Contribute subscription or private databases to the Resource Center. * Invite conference goers to your location or arrange a scheduled tour. * Publicize the conference to your members and visitors. Please email me with your questions and/or suggestions. We are eager to partner with you and hope to see you in Cleveland! Nolan Altman 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy SIG / BOF / SHARE Fair Coordinator Email: SIGandBOF@iajgs2019.org Conference website: http://www.iajgs2019.org/
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IAJGS Conference Chairs
Attention Non-Profit Genealogical Organizations!
This summer, Cleveland will host the 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, the premier event for Jewish genealogists (see http://www.iajgs2019.org/). We expect a great turnout of researchers from around the world will attend this major conference >from July 28ththrough August 2nd, 2019 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an exceptional opportunity for data repositories, archives, genealogical and historical societies, and related organizations to assist family researchers as well as to recruit new supporters and promote their organizations to a remarkable group of genealogy enthusiasts. We invite your participation in the SHARE Fair that will be held on the opening afternoon of the conference. This fair, free to the participating organizations, will be held >from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 28th, 2019. You can find the 2019 IAJGS Cleveland SHARE Fair Application in on the conference website at http://www.iajgs2019.org/ Move your cursor over the "SIGS/BOFS" drop down menu and you will find all the guidelines and applications. Applications are available in pdf and Word formats. Here are other ways your organization can be involved: * Exhibit your holdings and/or sell your offerings in the week-long Exhibitor Hall. * Advertise in the Daily Planner and the Conference Syllabus. * Place marketing material in the conference tote bag. * Contribute subscription or private databases to the Resource Center. * Invite conference goers to your location or arrange a scheduled tour. * Publicize the conference to your members and visitors. Please email me with your questions and/or suggestions. We are eager to partner with you and hope to see you in Cleveland! Nolan Altman 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy SIG / BOF / SHARE Fair Coordinator Email: SIGandBOF@iajgs2019.org Conference website: http://www.iajgs2019.org/
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South Africa SIG #SouthAfrica IAJGS 2019 Cleveland Conference - SHARE Fair Applications
#southafrica
IAJGS Conference Chairs
Attention Non-Profit Genealogical Organizations!
This summer, Cleveland will host the 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, the premier event for Jewish genealogists (see http://www.iajgs2019.org/). We expect a great turnout of researchers from around the world will attend this major conference >from July 28ththrough August 2nd, 2019 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an exceptional opportunity for data repositories, archives, genealogical and historical societies, and related organizations to assist family researchers as well as to recruit new supporters and promote their organizations to a remarkable group of genealogy enthusiasts. We invite your participation in the SHARE Fair that will be held on the opening afternoon of the conference. This fair, free to the participating organizations, will be held >from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 28th, 2019. You can find the 2019 IAJGS Cleveland SHARE Fair Application in on the conference website at http://www.iajgs2019.org/ Move your cursor over the "SIGS/BOFS" drop down menu and you will find all the guidelines and applications. Applications are available in pdf and Word formats. Here are other ways your organization can be involved: * Exhibit your holdings and/or sell your offerings in the week-long Exhibitor Hall. * Advertise in the Daily Planner and the Conference Syllabus. * Place marketing material in the conference tote bag. * Contribute subscription or private databases to the Resource Center. * Invite conference goers to your location or arrange a scheduled tour. * Publicize the conference to your members and visitors. Please email me with your questions and/or suggestions. We are eager to partner with you and hope to see you in Cleveland! Nolan Altman 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy SIG / BOF / SHARE Fair Coordinator Email: SIGandBOF@iajgs2019.org Conference website: http://www.iajgs2019.org/
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Re: 1946 Questionnaire for Holocaust survivors in Transylvania
#hungary
Bob Friedman
The report is online at https://tinyurl.com/ychtnjbz. The link on
the page says "Download," but the report opens in a screen reader. It doesn't actually download directly to your computer. Bob Friedman Brooklyn, NY ------------------------------- On Thu, 3 Jan 2019, "John M. Hoenig hoenig@vims.edu" <rom-sig@lyris.jewishgen.org> wrote: ... The questionnaire was for Holocaust survivors in Transylvania and dates >from 1946.
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Romania SIG #Romania Re: 1946 Questionnaire for Holocaust survivors in Transylvania
#romania
Bob Friedman
The report is online at https://tinyurl.com/ychtnjbz. The link on
the page says "Download," but the report opens in a screen reader. It doesn't actually download directly to your computer. Bob Friedman Brooklyn, NY ------------------------------- On Thu, 3 Jan 2019, "John M. Hoenig hoenig@vims.edu" <rom-sig@lyris.jewishgen.org> wrote: ... The questionnaire was for Holocaust survivors in Transylvania and dates >from 1946.
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IAJGS 2019 Cleveland Conference - SHARE Fair Applications
#poland
IAJGS Conference Chairs
Attention Non-Profit Genealogical Organizations!
This summer, Cleveland will host the 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, the premier event for Jewish genealogists (see http://www.iajgs2019.org/). We expect a great turnout of researchers from around the world will attend this major conference >from July 28ththrough August 2nd, 2019 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an exceptional opportunity for data repositories, archives, genealogical and historical societies, and related organizations to assist family researchers as well as to recruit new supporters and promote their organizations to a remarkable group of genealogy enthusiasts. We invite your participation in the SHARE Fair that will be held on the opening afternoon of the conference. This fair, free to the participating organizations, will be held >from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 28th, 2019. You can find the 2019 IAJGS Cleveland SHARE Fair Application in on the conference website at http://www.iajgs2019.org/ Move your cursor over the "SIGS/BOFS" drop down menu and you will find all the guidelines and applications. Applications are available in pdf and Word formats. Here are other ways your organization can be involved: * Exhibit your holdings and/or sell your offerings in the week-long Exhibitor Hall. * Advertise in the Daily Planner and the Conference Syllabus. * Place marketing material in the conference tote bag. * Contribute subscription or private databases to the Resource Center. * Invite conference goers to your location or arrange a scheduled tour. * Publicize the conference to your members and visitors. Please email me with your questions and/or suggestions. We are eager to partner with you and hope to see you in Cleveland! Nolan Altman 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy SIG / BOF / SHARE Fair Coordinator Email: SIGandBOF@iajgs2019.org Conference website: http://www.iajgs2019.org/
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BialyGen: Bialystok Region #Bialystok #Poland IAJGS 2019 Cleveland Conference - SHARE Fair Applications
#poland
IAJGS Conference Chairs
Attention Non-Profit Genealogical Organizations!
This summer, Cleveland will host the 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, the premier event for Jewish genealogists (see http://www.iajgs2019.org/). We expect a great turnout of researchers from around the world will attend this major conference >from July 28ththrough August 2nd, 2019 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an exceptional opportunity for data repositories, archives, genealogical and historical societies, and related organizations to assist family researchers as well as to recruit new supporters and promote their organizations to a remarkable group of genealogy enthusiasts. We invite your participation in the SHARE Fair that will be held on the opening afternoon of the conference. This fair, free to the participating organizations, will be held >from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 28th, 2019. You can find the 2019 IAJGS Cleveland SHARE Fair Application in on the conference website at http://www.iajgs2019.org/ Move your cursor over the "SIGS/BOFS" drop down menu and you will find all the guidelines and applications. Applications are available in pdf and Word formats. Here are other ways your organization can be involved: * Exhibit your holdings and/or sell your offerings in the week-long Exhibitor Hall. * Advertise in the Daily Planner and the Conference Syllabus. * Place marketing material in the conference tote bag. * Contribute subscription or private databases to the Resource Center. * Invite conference goers to your location or arrange a scheduled tour. * Publicize the conference to your members and visitors. Please email me with your questions and/or suggestions. We are eager to partner with you and hope to see you in Cleveland! Nolan Altman 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy SIG / BOF / SHARE Fair Coordinator Email: SIGandBOF@iajgs2019.org Conference website: http://www.iajgs2019.org/
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IAJGS Conference Chairs
Attention Non-Profit Genealogical Organizations!
This summer, Cleveland will host the 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, the premier event for Jewish genealogists (see http://www.iajgs2019.org/). We expect a great turnout of researchers from around the world will attend this major conference >from July 28ththrough August 2nd, 2019 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an exceptional opportunity for data repositories, archives, genealogical and historical societies, and related organizations to assist family researchers as well as to recruit new supporters and promote their organizations to a remarkable group of genealogy enthusiasts. We invite your participation in the SHARE Fair that will be held on the opening afternoon of the conference. This fair, free to the participating organizations, will be held >from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 28th, 2019. You can find the 2019 IAJGS Cleveland SHARE Fair Application in on the conference website at http://www.iajgs2019.org/ Move your cursor over the "SIGS/BOFS" drop down menu and you will find all the guidelines and applications. Applications are available in pdf and Word formats. Here are other ways your organization can be involved: * Exhibit your holdings and/or sell your offerings in the week-long Exhibitor Hall. * Advertise in the Daily Planner and the Conference Syllabus. * Place marketing material in the conference tote bag. * Contribute subscription or private databases to the Resource Center. * Invite conference goers to your location or arrange a scheduled tour. * Publicize the conference to your members and visitors. Please email me with your questions and/or suggestions. We are eager to partner with you and hope to see you in Cleveland! Nolan Altman 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy SIG / BOF / SHARE Fair Coordinator Email: SIGandBOF@iajgs2019.org Conference website: http://www.iajgs2019.org/
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IAJGS Conference Chairs
Attention Non-Profit Genealogical Organizations!
This summer, Cleveland will host the 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, the premier event for Jewish genealogists (see http://www.iajgs2019.org/). We expect a great turnout of researchers from around the world will attend this major conference >from July 28ththrough August 2nd, 2019 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an exceptional opportunity for data repositories, archives, genealogical and historical societies, and related organizations to assist family researchers as well as to recruit new supporters and promote their organizations to a remarkable group of genealogy enthusiasts. We invite your participation in the SHARE Fair that will be held on the opening afternoon of the conference. This fair, free to the participating organizations, will be held >from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 28th, 2019. You can find the 2019 IAJGS Cleveland SHARE Fair Application in on the conference website at http://www.iajgs2019.org/ Move your cursor over the "SIGS/BOFS" drop down menu and you will find all the guidelines and applications. Applications are available in pdf and Word formats. Here are other ways your organization can be involved: * Exhibit your holdings and/or sell your offerings in the week-long Exhibitor Hall. * Advertise in the Daily Planner and the Conference Syllabus. * Place marketing material in the conference tote bag. * Contribute subscription or private databases to the Resource Center. * Invite conference goers to your location or arrange a scheduled tour. * Publicize the conference to your members and visitors. Please email me with your questions and/or suggestions. We are eager to partner with you and hope to see you in Cleveland! Nolan Altman 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy SIG / BOF / SHARE Fair Coordinator Email: SIGandBOF@iajgs2019.org Conference website: http://www.iajgs2019.org/
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IAJGS 2019 Cleveland Conference - SHARE Fair Applications
#lithuania
IAJGS Conference Chairs
Attention Non-Profit Genealogical Organizations!
This summer, Cleveland will host the 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, the premier event for Jewish genealogists (see http://www.iajgs2019.org/). We expect a great turnout of researchers from around the world will attend this major conference >from July 28ththrough August 2nd, 2019 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an exceptional opportunity for data repositories, archives, genealogical and historical societies, and related organizations to assist family researchers as well as to recruit new supporters and promote their organizations to a remarkable group of genealogy enthusiasts. We invite your participation in the SHARE Fair that will be held on the opening afternoon of the conference. This fair, free to the participating organizations, will be held >from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 28th, 2019. You can find the 2019 IAJGS Cleveland SHARE Fair Application in on the conference website at http://www.iajgs2019.org/ Move your cursor over the "SIGS/BOFS" drop down menu and you will find all the guidelines and applications. Applications are available in pdf and Word formats. Here are other ways your organization can be involved: * Exhibit your holdings and/or sell your offerings in the week-long Exhibitor Hall. * Advertise in the Daily Planner and the Conference Syllabus. * Place marketing material in the conference tote bag. * Contribute subscription or private databases to the Resource Center. * Invite conference goers to your location or arrange a scheduled tour. * Publicize the conference to your members and visitors. Please email me with your questions and/or suggestions. We are eager to partner with you and hope to see you in Cleveland! Nolan Altman 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy SIG / BOF / SHARE Fair Coordinator Email: SIGandBOF@iajgs2019.org Conference website: http://www.iajgs2019.org/
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania IAJGS 2019 Cleveland Conference - SHARE Fair Applications
#lithuania
IAJGS Conference Chairs
Attention Non-Profit Genealogical Organizations!
This summer, Cleveland will host the 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, the premier event for Jewish genealogists (see http://www.iajgs2019.org/). We expect a great turnout of researchers from around the world will attend this major conference >from July 28ththrough August 2nd, 2019 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an exceptional opportunity for data repositories, archives, genealogical and historical societies, and related organizations to assist family researchers as well as to recruit new supporters and promote their organizations to a remarkable group of genealogy enthusiasts. We invite your participation in the SHARE Fair that will be held on the opening afternoon of the conference. This fair, free to the participating organizations, will be held >from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 28th, 2019. You can find the 2019 IAJGS Cleveland SHARE Fair Application in on the conference website at http://www.iajgs2019.org/ Move your cursor over the "SIGS/BOFS" drop down menu and you will find all the guidelines and applications. Applications are available in pdf and Word formats. Here are other ways your organization can be involved: * Exhibit your holdings and/or sell your offerings in the week-long Exhibitor Hall. * Advertise in the Daily Planner and the Conference Syllabus. * Place marketing material in the conference tote bag. * Contribute subscription or private databases to the Resource Center. * Invite conference goers to your location or arrange a scheduled tour. * Publicize the conference to your members and visitors. Please email me with your questions and/or suggestions. We are eager to partner with you and hope to see you in Cleveland! Nolan Altman 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy SIG / BOF / SHARE Fair Coordinator Email: SIGandBOF@iajgs2019.org Conference website: http://www.iajgs2019.org/
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IAJGS 2019 Cleveland Conference - SHARE Fair Applications
#poland
IAJGS Conference Chairs
Attention Non-Profit Genealogical Organizations!
This summer, Cleveland will host the 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, the premier event for Jewish genealogists (see http://www.iajgs2019.org/). We expect a great turnout of researchers from around the world will attend this major conference >from July 28ththrough August 2nd, 2019 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an exceptional opportunity for data repositories, archives, genealogical and historical societies, and related organizations to assist family researchers as well as to recruit new supporters and promote their organizations to a remarkable group of genealogy enthusiasts. We invite your participation in the SHARE Fair that will be held on the opening afternoon of the conference. This fair, free to the participating organizations, will be held >from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 28th, 2019. You can find the 2019 IAJGS Cleveland SHARE Fair Application in on the conference website at http://www.iajgs2019.org/ Move your cursor over the "SIGS/BOFS" drop down menu and you will find all the guidelines and applications. Applications are available in pdf and Word formats. Here are other ways your organization can be involved: * Exhibit your holdings and/or sell your offerings in the week-long Exhibitor Hall. * Advertise in the Daily Planner and the Conference Syllabus. * Place marketing material in the conference tote bag. * Contribute subscription or private databases to the Resource Center. * Invite conference goers to your location or arrange a scheduled tour. * Publicize the conference to your members and visitors. Please email me with your questions and/or suggestions. We are eager to partner with you and hope to see you in Cleveland! Nolan Altman 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy SIG / BOF / SHARE Fair Coordinator Email: SIGandBOF@iajgs2019.org Conference website: http://www.iajgs2019.org/
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JRI Poland #Poland IAJGS 2019 Cleveland Conference - SHARE Fair Applications
#poland
IAJGS Conference Chairs
Attention Non-Profit Genealogical Organizations!
This summer, Cleveland will host the 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, the premier event for Jewish genealogists (see http://www.iajgs2019.org/). We expect a great turnout of researchers from around the world will attend this major conference >from July 28ththrough August 2nd, 2019 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an exceptional opportunity for data repositories, archives, genealogical and historical societies, and related organizations to assist family researchers as well as to recruit new supporters and promote their organizations to a remarkable group of genealogy enthusiasts. We invite your participation in the SHARE Fair that will be held on the opening afternoon of the conference. This fair, free to the participating organizations, will be held >from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 28th, 2019. You can find the 2019 IAJGS Cleveland SHARE Fair Application in on the conference website at http://www.iajgs2019.org/ Move your cursor over the "SIGS/BOFS" drop down menu and you will find all the guidelines and applications. Applications are available in pdf and Word formats. Here are other ways your organization can be involved: * Exhibit your holdings and/or sell your offerings in the week-long Exhibitor Hall. * Advertise in the Daily Planner and the Conference Syllabus. * Place marketing material in the conference tote bag. * Contribute subscription or private databases to the Resource Center. * Invite conference goers to your location or arrange a scheduled tour. * Publicize the conference to your members and visitors. Please email me with your questions and/or suggestions. We are eager to partner with you and hope to see you in Cleveland! Nolan Altman 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy SIG / BOF / SHARE Fair Coordinator Email: SIGandBOF@iajgs2019.org Conference website: http://www.iajgs2019.org/
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Y-DNA Genetic Signature of R. Pinchas of Korets and Shapiro Rabbinical Lineage
#dna
I am pleased to announce that a pre-publication draft of our Y-DNA
research study of the renowned Shapiro rabbinical lineage descending from Rabbi Pinchas Shapira of Korets (1726-1791) has been posted onAcademia.edu : (https://www.academia.edu/38073682/The_Y-DNA_Genetic_Signature_and_Ethnic_Origin_of_the_Shapiro_Rabbinical_Lineage). [or https://tinyurl.com/yatxahr4 --Mod.] We used both traditional genealogical methods and current DNA techniques and technology to identify the unique Y-DNA genetic signature of the lineage. We invite feedback on our study. If you believe that you are a patrilineal descendant of Rabbi Pinchas Shapira of Korets, or the Shapiro rabbinical lineage/dynasty, and you wish to participate in this Y-DNA research study, please contact the first author, Dr. Jeffrey Mark Paull. Dr. Paull's contact information can be found in the downloadable PDF at academia.edu. Susan Steeble Baltimore, MD
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DNA Research #DNA Y-DNA Genetic Signature of R. Pinchas of Korets and Shapiro Rabbinical Lineage
#dna
I am pleased to announce that a pre-publication draft of our Y-DNA
research study of the renowned Shapiro rabbinical lineage descending from Rabbi Pinchas Shapira of Korets (1726-1791) has been posted onAcademia.edu : (https://www.academia.edu/38073682/The_Y-DNA_Genetic_Signature_and_Ethnic_Origin_of_the_Shapiro_Rabbinical_Lineage). [or https://tinyurl.com/yatxahr4 --Mod.] We used both traditional genealogical methods and current DNA techniques and technology to identify the unique Y-DNA genetic signature of the lineage. We invite feedback on our study. If you believe that you are a patrilineal descendant of Rabbi Pinchas Shapira of Korets, or the Shapiro rabbinical lineage/dynasty, and you wish to participate in this Y-DNA research study, please contact the first author, Dr. Jeffrey Mark Paull. Dr. Paull's contact information can be found in the downloadable PDF at academia.edu. Susan Steeble Baltimore, MD
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International Holocaust Memorial Day January 27, 2019
#general
Jan Meisels Allen
January 27, 2019 is the 74th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration
camp being liberated by Soviet troops. Many governments have legislated that January 27 is an annual Holocaust Memorial Day to mark the date as an international day of commemoration to honor the victims of the Holocaust. The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution on November 1, 2005. The Resolution establishing January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day urges every member nation of the U.N. to honor the memory of Holocaust victims, and encourages the development of educational programs about Holocaust history to help prevent future acts of genocide. The theme for International Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2019 is "Holocaust Remembrance: :Demand and Defend Your Human Rights ". The theme is to get youth to learn about the Holocaust and discrimination. It intends to get the youth to defend democratic principles especially at this time when Neo-Nazi and other hate groups are spreading hatred worldwide. The activities for the United Nations Outreach Program include a program on January 28 1:00PM ET at the United Nations and an exhibition opening on January 28 : Beyond Duty: Diplomats Recognized as Righteous Among the Nations. Additionally, B'nai Brith International and the Permanent Mission of India are sponsoring, India: A Distant Haven During the Holocaust. There are additional United Nations Programs. To read about all of them see: http://www.un.org/en/holocaustremembrance/2019/calendar2019.html The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Commemoration is a conversation where you can tune in live at https://www.ushmm.org/watch/ihrd-2019. You can join the conversation on social media using #WeRemember and #USHMM. Remarks will be Emily Haber, Ambassador of Germany to the United States, reflections from Holocaust survivor Estelle Laughlin and a prayer of remembrance.Yad Vashem has a webpage devoted to International Holocaust Memorial Day which can be accessed at: https://www.yadvashem.org/yv/en/remembrance/2019/index.asp The United Kingdom also has commemoration whose 2018 theme is: Torn from home. See: http://hmd.org.uk/ Check your country/local community for their Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorations. Some countries memorialize the Holocaust on other days, for example, Yom Hashoah in Israel and in the United States is commemorated on the 27th day of Nisan, the anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. In Hebrew, Holocaust Remembrance Day is called Yom Hashoah. In 2019 Yom Hashoah is observed on May 2 (starting sunset the evening before). Jan Meisels Allen Chairperson, IAJGS Public Records Access Monitoring Committee
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen International Holocaust Memorial Day January 27, 2019
#general
Jan Meisels Allen
January 27, 2019 is the 74th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration
camp being liberated by Soviet troops. Many governments have legislated that January 27 is an annual Holocaust Memorial Day to mark the date as an international day of commemoration to honor the victims of the Holocaust. The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution on November 1, 2005. The Resolution establishing January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day urges every member nation of the U.N. to honor the memory of Holocaust victims, and encourages the development of educational programs about Holocaust history to help prevent future acts of genocide. The theme for International Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2019 is "Holocaust Remembrance: :Demand and Defend Your Human Rights ". The theme is to get youth to learn about the Holocaust and discrimination. It intends to get the youth to defend democratic principles especially at this time when Neo-Nazi and other hate groups are spreading hatred worldwide. The activities for the United Nations Outreach Program include a program on January 28 1:00PM ET at the United Nations and an exhibition opening on January 28 : Beyond Duty: Diplomats Recognized as Righteous Among the Nations. Additionally, B'nai Brith International and the Permanent Mission of India are sponsoring, India: A Distant Haven During the Holocaust. There are additional United Nations Programs. To read about all of them see: http://www.un.org/en/holocaustremembrance/2019/calendar2019.html The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Commemoration is a conversation where you can tune in live at https://www.ushmm.org/watch/ihrd-2019. You can join the conversation on social media using #WeRemember and #USHMM. Remarks will be Emily Haber, Ambassador of Germany to the United States, reflections from Holocaust survivor Estelle Laughlin and a prayer of remembrance.Yad Vashem has a webpage devoted to International Holocaust Memorial Day which can be accessed at: https://www.yadvashem.org/yv/en/remembrance/2019/index.asp The United Kingdom also has commemoration whose 2018 theme is: Torn from home. See: http://hmd.org.uk/ Check your country/local community for their Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorations. Some countries memorialize the Holocaust on other days, for example, Yom Hashoah in Israel and in the United States is commemorated on the 27th day of Nisan, the anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. In Hebrew, Holocaust Remembrance Day is called Yom Hashoah. In 2019 Yom Hashoah is observed on May 2 (starting sunset the evening before). Jan Meisels Allen Chairperson, IAJGS Public Records Access Monitoring Committee
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