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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JewishGen Education Offers "Writing Short Reports" November 3-27
#bessarabia
Nancy Holden
New Class >from JewishGen Education
JewishGen once again offers its popular publishing class November 3 - 27. This personal mentoring class will focus on writing short reports. There comes a time when you want to write up your research. After you have worked hard to collect your family data why let it sit in a drawer? Publishing a book requires an attention to detail, editing, footnotes, bibliography which often discourages us >from publishing at all. Sometimes we just want to write it out and share it in a short summary. Want to share with a relative; or compare with another researcher you find on JGFF or Ancestry or Geni or Facebook? Need to gather and organize your data to hire a researcher? Want to self-publish a small coffee table scrapbook or photobook just for fun? In this class we will help you organize your data, notes and media files to create 3 short-standardized reports. This structured class uses a series of lessons and a forum setting where you will post your work and interact with the instructor who will make suggestions as you write your rough draft, edit and finalize each report. Requirements: You should have enough data collected or knowledge of your chosen surname to be able to write their family history. You will choose one family to work on as you build a template that you can use for other families and persons of interest. JewishGen classes are taught in a private forum setting that is password protected. It is open 24/7. The 3 week class starts November 3 – 27. Tuition is $150. Details on the Education Page: check Requirements & Course Details www.JewishGen.org/education If you have further questions, please email Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager JewishGen-Education@...
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Bessarabia SIG #Bessarabia JewishGen Education Offers "Writing Short Reports" November 3-27
#bessarabia
Nancy Holden
New Class >from JewishGen Education
JewishGen once again offers its popular publishing class November 3 - 27. This personal mentoring class will focus on writing short reports. There comes a time when you want to write up your research. After you have worked hard to collect your family data why let it sit in a drawer? Publishing a book requires an attention to detail, editing, footnotes, bibliography which often discourages us >from publishing at all. Sometimes we just want to write it out and share it in a short summary. Want to share with a relative; or compare with another researcher you find on JGFF or Ancestry or Geni or Facebook? Need to gather and organize your data to hire a researcher? Want to self-publish a small coffee table scrapbook or photobook just for fun? In this class we will help you organize your data, notes and media files to create 3 short-standardized reports. This structured class uses a series of lessons and a forum setting where you will post your work and interact with the instructor who will make suggestions as you write your rough draft, edit and finalize each report. Requirements: You should have enough data collected or knowledge of your chosen surname to be able to write their family history. You will choose one family to work on as you build a template that you can use for other families and persons of interest. JewishGen classes are taught in a private forum setting that is password protected. It is open 24/7. The 3 week class starts November 3 – 27. Tuition is $150. Details on the Education Page: check Requirements & Course Details www.JewishGen.org/education If you have further questions, please email Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager JewishGen-Education@...
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Seeking information about Jews Serving in the KK Landsturm
#galicia
Deborah Dworski
I obtained a marriage record which noted the groom's assignment to the
KK Landsturm District Command No. 36 in Kolomea on January 1, 1902. I'd be grateful for any information about this military unit and its function. Was it common for Jews to serve in this capacity? Might this snippet of information lead to any records pertaining to the individual or the unit itself? According to family lore, the groom died 10-15 years after marrying when he was grazed by a Russian bullet and subsequently developed blood poisoning. I don't know exactly when he died, but it was likely during WWI. With this unexpected news of military service, I'm now wondering if he might have been wounded during combat. I'd appreciate any thoughts about this possibility. Please respond privately. Sincerely, Deborah Dworski U.S.A.
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Seeking information about Jews Serving in the KK Landsturm
#galicia
Deborah Dworski
I obtained a marriage record which noted the groom's assignment to the
KK Landsturm District Command No. 36 in Kolomea on January 1, 1902. I'd be grateful for any information about this military unit and its function. Was it common for Jews to serve in this capacity? Might this snippet of information lead to any records pertaining to the individual or the unit itself? According to family lore, the groom died 10-15 years after marrying when he was grazed by a Russian bullet and subsequently developed blood poisoning. I don't know exactly when he died, but it was likely during WWI. With this unexpected news of military service, I'm now wondering if he might have been wounded during combat. I'd appreciate any thoughts about this possibility. Please respond privately. Sincerely, Deborah Dworski U.S.A.
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HELFMANN, Marijampole
#general
omarhelfmann@...
My name is Omar Helfmann >from Chile. My great-great grandfather was
Wilhelm Helfmann, born in Marjampole, Lithuania ca. 1833. I have plenty of information regarding Wilhelm's legacy and descendants in Chile if anyone wants to get in touch. All the best, Omar Helfmann
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen HELFMANN, Marijampole
#general
omarhelfmann@...
My name is Omar Helfmann >from Chile. My great-great grandfather was
Wilhelm Helfmann, born in Marjampole, Lithuania ca. 1833. I have plenty of information regarding Wilhelm's legacy and descendants in Chile if anyone wants to get in touch. All the best, Omar Helfmann
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JewishGen Education Offers "Writing Short Reports" November 3-27
#general
Nancy Holden
New Class >from JewishGen Education
JewishGen once again offers its popular publishing class November 3 - 27. This personal mentoring class will focus on writing short reports. There comes a time when you want to write up your research. After you have worked hard to collect your family data why let it sit in a drawer? Publishing a book requires an attention to detail, editing, footnotes, bibliography which often discourages us >from publishing at all. Sometimes we just want to write it out and share it in a short summary. Want to share with a relative; or compare with another researcher you find on JGFF or Ancestry or Geni or Facebook? Need to gather and organize your data to hire a researcher? Want to self-publish a small coffee table scrapbook or photobook just for fun? In this class we will help you organize your data, notes and media files to create 3 short-standardized reports. This structured class uses a series of lessons and a forum setting where you will post your work and interact with the instructor who will make suggestions as you write your rough draft, edit and finalize each report. Requirements: You should have enough data collected or knowledge of your chosen surname to be able to write their family history. You will choose one family to work on as you build a template that you can use for other families and persons of interest. JewishGen classes are taught in a private forum setting that is password protected. It is open 24/7. The 3 week class starts November 3 – 27. Tuition is $150. Details on the Education Page: check Requirements & Course Details www.JewishGen.org/education If you have further questions, please email Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager JewishGen-Education@...
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JewishGen Education Offers "Writing Short Reports" November 3-27
#general
Nancy Holden
New Class >from JewishGen Education
JewishGen once again offers its popular publishing class November 3 - 27. This personal mentoring class will focus on writing short reports. There comes a time when you want to write up your research. After you have worked hard to collect your family data why let it sit in a drawer? Publishing a book requires an attention to detail, editing, footnotes, bibliography which often discourages us >from publishing at all. Sometimes we just want to write it out and share it in a short summary. Want to share with a relative; or compare with another researcher you find on JGFF or Ancestry or Geni or Facebook? Need to gather and organize your data to hire a researcher? Want to self-publish a small coffee table scrapbook or photobook just for fun? In this class we will help you organize your data, notes and media files to create 3 short-standardized reports. This structured class uses a series of lessons and a forum setting where you will post your work and interact with the instructor who will make suggestions as you write your rough draft, edit and finalize each report. Requirements: You should have enough data collected or knowledge of your chosen surname to be able to write their family history. You will choose one family to work on as you build a template that you can use for other families and persons of interest. JewishGen classes are taught in a private forum setting that is password protected. It is open 24/7. The 3 week class starts November 3 – 27. Tuition is $150. Details on the Education Page: check Requirements & Course Details www.JewishGen.org/education If you have further questions, please email Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager JewishGen-Education@...
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JewishGen Education Offers "Writing Short Reports" November 3-27
#ukraine
bounce-3405908-772980@...
New Class >from JewishGen Education
JewishGen once again offers its popular publishing class November 3 - 27. This personal mentoring class will focus on writing short reports. There comes a time when you want to write up your research. After you have worked hard to collect your family data why let it sit in a drawer? Publishing a book requires an attention to detail, editing, footnotes, bibliography which often discourages us >from publishing at all. Sometimes we just want to write it out and share it in a short summary. Want to share with a relative; or compare with another researcher you find on JGFF or Ancestry or Geni or Facebook? Need to gather and organize your data to hire a researcher? Want to self-publish a small coffee table scrapbook or photobook just for fun? In this class we will help you organize your data, notes and media files to create 3 short-standardized reports. This structured class uses a series of lessons and a forum setting where you will post your work and interact with the instructor who will make suggestions as you write your rough draft, edit and finalize each report. Requirements: You should have enough data collected or knowledge of your chosen surname to be able to write their family history. You will choose one family to work on as you build a template that you can use for other families and persons of interest. JewishGen classes are taught in a private forum setting that is password protected. It is open 24/7. The 3 week class starts November 3 – 27. Tuition is $150. Details on the Education Page: check Requirements & Course Details www.JewishGen.org/education If you have further questions, please email Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager JewishGen-Education@...
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Ukraine SIG #Ukraine JewishGen Education Offers "Writing Short Reports" November 3-27
#ukraine
bounce-3405908-772980@...
New Class >from JewishGen Education
JewishGen once again offers its popular publishing class November 3 - 27. This personal mentoring class will focus on writing short reports. There comes a time when you want to write up your research. After you have worked hard to collect your family data why let it sit in a drawer? Publishing a book requires an attention to detail, editing, footnotes, bibliography which often discourages us >from publishing at all. Sometimes we just want to write it out and share it in a short summary. Want to share with a relative; or compare with another researcher you find on JGFF or Ancestry or Geni or Facebook? Need to gather and organize your data to hire a researcher? Want to self-publish a small coffee table scrapbook or photobook just for fun? In this class we will help you organize your data, notes and media files to create 3 short-standardized reports. This structured class uses a series of lessons and a forum setting where you will post your work and interact with the instructor who will make suggestions as you write your rough draft, edit and finalize each report. Requirements: You should have enough data collected or knowledge of your chosen surname to be able to write their family history. You will choose one family to work on as you build a template that you can use for other families and persons of interest. JewishGen classes are taught in a private forum setting that is password protected. It is open 24/7. The 3 week class starts November 3 – 27. Tuition is $150. Details on the Education Page: check Requirements & Course Details www.JewishGen.org/education If you have further questions, please email Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager JewishGen-Education@...
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Grigoriopol KehilaLinks website
#bessarabia
Inna Vayner <innanes@...>
Hello Bessarabers,
I am starting to work on Grigoriopol KehilaLinks website. I am looking for material that I can use to publish on the website. If you have any family stories, photos, maps, etc that you can share, it'll be greatly appreciated! Thank you. Inna Vayner, Bessarabia SIG coordinator ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bessarabian/Moldavian Jewish Roots Facebook Group Admin https://www.facebook.com/groups/Bessarabian.Moldavian.Jewishroots/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- VAYNER/VAINER/WEINER/WAINER Tiraspol, Odessa DEKHTYAR/DEGTIAR/DEKTAR Tiraspol, Odessa MAYZLER/MAIZLER Nezavertailovka, Tiraspol SOBOL/SOBEL Nezavertailvoka, Tiraspol, Benderi SHEINFELD/SHEYNFELD Kishinev, Tiraspol, Odessa STUDIVNOVSKY Tiraspol, Grigoriopol, Odessa, Dubossary GRANOVSKY/GRANOWSKIY Petroverovka/Zhovten, Odessa, Tiraspol
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Bessarabia SIG #Bessarabia Grigoriopol KehilaLinks website
#bessarabia
Inna Vayner <innanes@...>
Hello Bessarabers,
I am starting to work on Grigoriopol KehilaLinks website. I am looking for material that I can use to publish on the website. If you have any family stories, photos, maps, etc that you can share, it'll be greatly appreciated! Thank you. Inna Vayner, Bessarabia SIG coordinator ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bessarabian/Moldavian Jewish Roots Facebook Group Admin https://www.facebook.com/groups/Bessarabian.Moldavian.Jewishroots/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- VAYNER/VAINER/WEINER/WAINER Tiraspol, Odessa DEKHTYAR/DEGTIAR/DEKTAR Tiraspol, Odessa MAYZLER/MAIZLER Nezavertailovka, Tiraspol SOBOL/SOBEL Nezavertailvoka, Tiraspol, Benderi SHEINFELD/SHEYNFELD Kishinev, Tiraspol, Odessa STUDIVNOVSKY Tiraspol, Grigoriopol, Odessa, Dubossary GRANOVSKY/GRANOWSKIY Petroverovka/Zhovten, Odessa, Tiraspol
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JewishGen Education Offers "Writing Short Reports" November 3-27
#germany
Nancy Holden
New Class >from JewishGen Education
JewishGen once again offers its popular publishing class November 3 - 27. This personal mentoring class will focus on writing short reports. There comes a time when you want to write up your research. After you have worked hard to collect your family data why let it sit in a drawer? Publishing a book requires an attention to detail, editing, footnotes, bibliography which often discourages us >from publishing at all. Sometimes we just want to write it out and share it in a short summary. Want to share with a relative; or compare with another researcher you find on JGFF or Ancestry or Geni or Facebook? Need to gather and organize your data to hire a researcher? Want to self-publish a small coffee table scrapbook or photobook just for fun? In this class we will help you organize your data, notes and media files to create 3 short-standardized reports. This structured class uses a series of lessons and a forum setting where you will post your work and interact with the instructor who will make suggestions as you write your rough draft, edit and finalize each report. Requirements: You should have enough data collected or knowledge of your chosen surname to be able to write their family history. You will choose one family to work on as you build a template that you can use for other families and persons of interest. JewishGen classes are taught in a private forum setting that is password protected. It is open 24/7. The 3 week class starts November 3 – 27. Tuition is $150. Details on the Education Page: check Requirements & Course Details www.JewishGen.org/education If you have further questions, please email Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager JewishGen-Education@...
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German SIG #Germany JewishGen Education Offers "Writing Short Reports" November 3-27
#germany
Nancy Holden
New Class >from JewishGen Education
JewishGen once again offers its popular publishing class November 3 - 27. This personal mentoring class will focus on writing short reports. There comes a time when you want to write up your research. After you have worked hard to collect your family data why let it sit in a drawer? Publishing a book requires an attention to detail, editing, footnotes, bibliography which often discourages us >from publishing at all. Sometimes we just want to write it out and share it in a short summary. Want to share with a relative; or compare with another researcher you find on JGFF or Ancestry or Geni or Facebook? Need to gather and organize your data to hire a researcher? Want to self-publish a small coffee table scrapbook or photobook just for fun? In this class we will help you organize your data, notes and media files to create 3 short-standardized reports. This structured class uses a series of lessons and a forum setting where you will post your work and interact with the instructor who will make suggestions as you write your rough draft, edit and finalize each report. Requirements: You should have enough data collected or knowledge of your chosen surname to be able to write their family history. You will choose one family to work on as you build a template that you can use for other families and persons of interest. JewishGen classes are taught in a private forum setting that is password protected. It is open 24/7. The 3 week class starts November 3 – 27. Tuition is $150. Details on the Education Page: check Requirements & Course Details www.JewishGen.org/education If you have further questions, please email Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager JewishGen-Education@...
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How to find an 1891 Munich Marriage Record?
#germany
Rosemary Pattenden <rosepattenden@...>
I am an academic researcher looking for the civil marriage record of Dr Adolf
BRAUN and Bertha NATHANSON. The marriage took place in Munich in 1891. How can I obtain a copy of the original? Rosemary Pattenden rosepattenden@...
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German SIG #Germany How to find an 1891 Munich Marriage Record?
#germany
Rosemary Pattenden <rosepattenden@...>
I am an academic researcher looking for the civil marriage record of Dr Adolf
BRAUN and Bertha NATHANSON. The marriage took place in Munich in 1891. How can I obtain a copy of the original? Rosemary Pattenden rosepattenden@...
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Success - Viewmate translation request - German
#germany
Nancy Korn <nakorn@...>
Hello GerSIG,
Thanks to Jonathan Michael Wien for deciphering the mystery name as BLASCHKAUER. With this information I was able to find Berlin BMD records that trace the family to the Samter, Posen area. What clinched the connection was the discovery of Pauline KORN >from Kobylagora who married into the BLASCHKAUER family. Thanks again, Nancy Korn, Boston, MA nakorn@... I posted the 1895 death certificate for my great-greatgrandfather Leiser KORN >from Kobylagora (Haideberg) in Posen. I asked for a translation, and am especially interested in his mother's maiden name. I haven't seen anything similar in my family research. Is it a familiar name?
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German SIG #Germany Success - Viewmate translation request - German
#germany
Nancy Korn <nakorn@...>
Hello GerSIG,
Thanks to Jonathan Michael Wien for deciphering the mystery name as BLASCHKAUER. With this information I was able to find Berlin BMD records that trace the family to the Samter, Posen area. What clinched the connection was the discovery of Pauline KORN >from Kobylagora who married into the BLASCHKAUER family. Thanks again, Nancy Korn, Boston, MA nakorn@... I posted the 1895 death certificate for my great-greatgrandfather Leiser KORN >from Kobylagora (Haideberg) in Posen. I asked for a translation, and am especially interested in his mother's maiden name. I haven't seen anything similar in my family research. Is it a familiar name?
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JewishGen Education Offers "Writing Short Reports" November 3-27
#galicia
Nancy Holden
New Class >from JewishGen Education
JewishGen once again offers its popular publishing class November 3-27. This personal mentoring class will focus on writing short reports. There comes a time when you want to write up your research. After you have worked hard to collect your family data why let it sit in a drawer? Publishing a book requires an attention to detail, editing, footnotes, bibliography which often discourages us >from publishing at all. Sometimes we just want to write it out and share it in a short summary. Want to share with a relative; or compare with another researcher you find on JGFF or Ancestry or Geni or Facebook? Need to gather and organize your data to hire a researcher? Want to self-publish a small coffee table scrapbook or photobook just for fun? In this class we will help you organize your data, notes and media files to create 3 short-standardized reports. This structured class uses a series of lessons and a forum setting where you will post your work and interact with the instructor who will make suggestions as you write your rough draft, edit and finalize each report. Requirements: You should have enough data collected or knowledge of your chosen surname to be able to write their family history. You will choose one family to work on as you build a template that you can use for other families and persons of interest. JewishGen classes are taught in a private forum setting that is password protected. It is open 24/7. The 3 week class starts November 3–27. Tuition is $150. Details on the Education Page: check Requirements & Course Details www.JewishGen.org/education If you have further questions, please email Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager JewishGen-Education@...
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia JewishGen Education Offers "Writing Short Reports" November 3-27
#galicia
Nancy Holden
New Class >from JewishGen Education
JewishGen once again offers its popular publishing class November 3-27. This personal mentoring class will focus on writing short reports. There comes a time when you want to write up your research. After you have worked hard to collect your family data why let it sit in a drawer? Publishing a book requires an attention to detail, editing, footnotes, bibliography which often discourages us >from publishing at all. Sometimes we just want to write it out and share it in a short summary. Want to share with a relative; or compare with another researcher you find on JGFF or Ancestry or Geni or Facebook? Need to gather and organize your data to hire a researcher? Want to self-publish a small coffee table scrapbook or photobook just for fun? In this class we will help you organize your data, notes and media files to create 3 short-standardized reports. This structured class uses a series of lessons and a forum setting where you will post your work and interact with the instructor who will make suggestions as you write your rough draft, edit and finalize each report. Requirements: You should have enough data collected or knowledge of your chosen surname to be able to write their family history. You will choose one family to work on as you build a template that you can use for other families and persons of interest. JewishGen classes are taught in a private forum setting that is password protected. It is open 24/7. The 3 week class starts November 3–27. Tuition is $150. Details on the Education Page: check Requirements & Course Details www.JewishGen.org/education If you have further questions, please email Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager JewishGen-Education@...
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