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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?
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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!
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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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New Feature: Index of all names on Rav-SIG site
#rabbinic
Seflaum@...
Dear Rav-SIG Members,
We are always looking for ways to make your search for rabbinical connections a bit easier. Therefore, a new feature has been added to the Rav-SIG web site: a Site Index of names found throughout the web site. The new Site Index contains more than 1,850 names found in the static pages of the web site. The Site Search facility may be used to locate pages containing these names. The Site Index does not include names found on the following pages, which should be searched separately: - Board and Committee Members - Bibliography: Names of Authors - Links - Rabbinical Surnames - Famous Rabbis A link to the Site Index, as well as the Site Map, may now be found at the bottom of every page in the web site. Sincerely, Shirley Rotbein Flaum Rav-SIG Coordinator seflaum@aol.com
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Rabbinic Genealogy SIG #Rabbinic New Feature: Index of all names on Rav-SIG site
#rabbinic
Seflaum@...
Dear Rav-SIG Members,
We are always looking for ways to make your search for rabbinical connections a bit easier. Therefore, a new feature has been added to the Rav-SIG web site: a Site Index of names found throughout the web site. The new Site Index contains more than 1,850 names found in the static pages of the web site. The Site Search facility may be used to locate pages containing these names. The Site Index does not include names found on the following pages, which should be searched separately: - Board and Committee Members - Bibliography: Names of Authors - Links - Rabbinical Surnames - Famous Rabbis A link to the Site Index, as well as the Site Map, may now be found at the bottom of every page in the web site. Sincerely, Shirley Rotbein Flaum Rav-SIG Coordinator seflaum@aol.com
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Jewish Free School and other institutions
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JANICE GOLDMAN <jg2333@...>
Dear Jewishgenners:
I am reading a valuable genealogy book: Ethnic Chicago-A Multi-Cultural Portrait of Chicago edited by Melvin G. Holli and Peter d'A. Jones William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Grand Rapids, MI 1977, 2nd edition in 1995. It mentions the Jewish Free School and the name of many other institutions,charts, maps, etc., while painting a vivid portrait of life in Chicago >from 1840 to 1990's. I find it to be a solid, sensitive resource. Janice jg2333@msn.com
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Help with name translation
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Marcy <Buffysmomplus3@...>
My grandfather Jerome SILBERMAN was born in NYC in 1910. He is 2nd to the
youngest of seven siblings. I recieved his father's death cert >from 1927 which listed his father's name as Jerome. I thought that my grandfather must have been named for his grandfather. My grandfather's hebrew name is Zacharya but the given names database lists the US translation for Zacharya as Ben,Issachar,Barnett, and Sam. The name Jerome brings up in the database the hebrew name Yirmiyahu with the US name being Jeremy.My great grandfather Isaac came to NYC >from somewhere in Russia in the 1880's.I don't know if his father came or not yet. Is my first mistake thinking that my grandfather was named for his grandfather? Thank you Marcy Portney Farmington Hills, MI
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Jewish Free School and other institutions
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JANICE GOLDMAN <jg2333@...>
Dear Jewishgenners:
I am reading a valuable genealogy book: Ethnic Chicago-A Multi-Cultural Portrait of Chicago edited by Melvin G. Holli and Peter d'A. Jones William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Grand Rapids, MI 1977, 2nd edition in 1995. It mentions the Jewish Free School and the name of many other institutions,charts, maps, etc., while painting a vivid portrait of life in Chicago >from 1840 to 1990's. I find it to be a solid, sensitive resource. Janice jg2333@msn.com
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Help with name translation
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Marcy <Buffysmomplus3@...>
My grandfather Jerome SILBERMAN was born in NYC in 1910. He is 2nd to the
youngest of seven siblings. I recieved his father's death cert >from 1927 which listed his father's name as Jerome. I thought that my grandfather must have been named for his grandfather. My grandfather's hebrew name is Zacharya but the given names database lists the US translation for Zacharya as Ben,Issachar,Barnett, and Sam. The name Jerome brings up in the database the hebrew name Yirmiyahu with the US name being Jeremy.My great grandfather Isaac came to NYC >from somewhere in Russia in the 1880's.I don't know if his father came or not yet. Is my first mistake thinking that my grandfather was named for his grandfather? Thank you Marcy Portney Farmington Hills, MI
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Book on UK Shipping Lists
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Miriam Margolyes <75342.3217@...>
Rush for this book, written by the great
Debbie Beavis, world expert on the PRO Passenger Lists held in Kew, London. Who Sailed On Titanic? Debbie Beavis Published by Ian Allan Publishing, 2002. ISBN: 0-7110-2880-X No one knows as much as Debbie-and although the ref. to Jewish travellers is small, she gives exactly the info we need. I have no benefit from recommending this as a one-timesuggestion. Miriam Margolyes London searching: MACLOW, MICHAELS, SANDEMAN PACEWICZ, TURIANSKY
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ruth FEINSTEIN NY City 1940-1945
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john maginnis <jmaginnis@...>
i'm searching for a Ruth FEINSTEIN married to Issac Charles HORWITZ from
bef.1940 to 1945, living in NY City. any leads are appreciated. john maginnis, san diego jmaginnis@yahoo.com
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Re: Organization of genealogical materials
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Diane Jacobs <kingart@...>
Hi,
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
I have organized my date this way. I keep all documents relating to one family line in a looseleaf folder in archival sleeves and I mark that doucment with a color dot where the individual (s) are listed on the page to see it quickly. I keep ALL the information >from documents for each person under their name and data in MS Word and separate sheets by individuals so when new information comes forth, I can just put it in Word and then print out a new sheet for each person. So by glancing on a person listed on my tree, I can scan down and see every address, every years, every relationship on records that I ahve for that person. Hope this helps. Diane Jacobs New York
I would very much appreciate hearing people's suggestions as to how to Lynne Shapiro
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Book on UK Shipping Lists
#general
Miriam Margolyes <75342.3217@...>
Rush for this book, written by the great
Debbie Beavis, world expert on the PRO Passenger Lists held in Kew, London. Who Sailed On Titanic? Debbie Beavis Published by Ian Allan Publishing, 2002. ISBN: 0-7110-2880-X No one knows as much as Debbie-and although the ref. to Jewish travellers is small, she gives exactly the info we need. I have no benefit from recommending this as a one-timesuggestion. Miriam Margolyes London searching: MACLOW, MICHAELS, SANDEMAN PACEWICZ, TURIANSKY
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen ruth FEINSTEIN NY City 1940-1945
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john maginnis <jmaginnis@...>
i'm searching for a Ruth FEINSTEIN married to Issac Charles HORWITZ from
bef.1940 to 1945, living in NY City. any leads are appreciated. john maginnis, san diego jmaginnis@yahoo.com
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Organization of genealogical materials
#general
Diane Jacobs <kingart@...>
Hi,
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
I have organized my date this way. I keep all documents relating to one family line in a looseleaf folder in archival sleeves and I mark that doucment with a color dot where the individual (s) are listed on the page to see it quickly. I keep ALL the information >from documents for each person under their name and data in MS Word and separate sheets by individuals so when new information comes forth, I can just put it in Word and then print out a new sheet for each person. So by glancing on a person listed on my tree, I can scan down and see every address, every years, every relationship on records that I ahve for that person. Hope this helps. Diane Jacobs New York
I would very much appreciate hearing people's suggestions as to how to Lynne Shapiro
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Re: Rabbinic Title?
#rabbinic
IsraelP <zach4v6@...>
On 2002.05.20, Avraham Ofek <avrofek@netvision.net.il> wrote:
I would also ask you to give me credit for knowing the differenceI am sure that no one meant to insult the person who made the inquiry. Often letters on gravestones are eroded or otherwise distorted and the person involved doesn't always consider all the possibilities. I have certainly fallen into that trap myself and have been grateful for those who pointed out what was only obvious afterwards. Israel Pickholtz [Moderator's Note: This thread appears to have exhausted the discussion of matters of general interest to RavSig, and will by necessity drift into considerations regarding the specific material evidence. The participants are therefore requested to continue the discussion off-list, and report back to the group if they arrive at a satisfactory explanation.]
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Rabbinic Genealogy SIG #Rabbinic Re: Rabbinic Title?
#rabbinic
IsraelP <zach4v6@...>
On 2002.05.20, Avraham Ofek <avrofek@netvision.net.il> wrote:
I would also ask you to give me credit for knowing the differenceI am sure that no one meant to insult the person who made the inquiry. Often letters on gravestones are eroded or otherwise distorted and the person involved doesn't always consider all the possibilities. I have certainly fallen into that trap myself and have been grateful for those who pointed out what was only obvious afterwards. Israel Pickholtz [Moderator's Note: This thread appears to have exhausted the discussion of matters of general interest to RavSig, and will by necessity drift into considerations regarding the specific material evidence. The participants are therefore requested to continue the discussion off-list, and report back to the group if they arrive at a satisfactory explanation.]
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JGS of Broward County, Florida Meeting May 29, 2002
#general
kasakaplan@...
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Broward County, Florida is pleased to
invite you to our next meeting Wednesday May 29th at 7:30 PM at the Posnack Jewish Community Center 5850 South Pine Island Road (corner of Stirling Road) Davie, Florida You've had them for years - since you were born. You carry them everywhere you go and share them with your children. But do you ever really think of them at all? They are your GENES, the essence of what makes you you! Now, you'll have a chance to find out more about these hidden controllers that dominate so much of your life. Dr. Grady Campbell, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at Nova Southeastern University, will discuss genes and genealogy at this meeting. He will discuss two aspects of genetics and how they can affect you and your search for your roots. Join us on May 29th for an enlightening session about genes and how they affect your everyday life. Discover what DNA testing can and cannot do to help track your ancestors and confirm relationships Admission is free. We welcome all members and non-members to join us for a fascinating and informative evening. For any additional information, driving instructions or transportation, please contact Elaine L. Kaplan, Secretary JGSBC 954 978-0816 or kasakaplan@aol.com Coconut Creek, Florida
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JGS Palm Springs May Meeting
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Glynne
Date: Sunday, May 26, 2002
Time: 2 p.m. Place: 40111 Portulaca Court, Palm Desert This month the program will be a Jewish Genealogy Workshop. It will be an afternoon to work on your own genealogy with computers with fast cable connection to the Internet to search the Ellis Island Database, Jewish Genealogy Family Finder, Social Security Death Indexes, Family Tree of the Jewish People. 1880 U.S. Federal Census on CD (indexed) 1900 U.S. Federal Census (not indexed) 1910 Census with Index for New York City and New York State 1920 Census with Index for New York City 1930 U.S. Federal Census for California and other states (Not New York and not indexed) Index to Jewish Records at Family History Library on CD Find your ancestor's town (shtetl) on maps and in books. There will be a large selection of Jewish Genealogy books for research. The meeting will be held at the home of Gay Lynne Kegan. Please email at glynne@dc.rr.com. Gay Lynne Kegan President of JGS Palm Springs Gay Lynne Kegan Searching:HOFFENBERG, Josvainiai, Lithuania OWSIANKA Nasielsk Poland, GOMER/GAMMER Chudnov, Urkaine KAGAN Novozlatopol Ukraine
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JGS of Broward County, Florida Meeting May 29, 2002
#general
kasakaplan@...
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Broward County, Florida is pleased to
invite you to our next meeting Wednesday May 29th at 7:30 PM at the Posnack Jewish Community Center 5850 South Pine Island Road (corner of Stirling Road) Davie, Florida You've had them for years - since you were born. You carry them everywhere you go and share them with your children. But do you ever really think of them at all? They are your GENES, the essence of what makes you you! Now, you'll have a chance to find out more about these hidden controllers that dominate so much of your life. Dr. Grady Campbell, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at Nova Southeastern University, will discuss genes and genealogy at this meeting. He will discuss two aspects of genetics and how they can affect you and your search for your roots. Join us on May 29th for an enlightening session about genes and how they affect your everyday life. Discover what DNA testing can and cannot do to help track your ancestors and confirm relationships Admission is free. We welcome all members and non-members to join us for a fascinating and informative evening. For any additional information, driving instructions or transportation, please contact Elaine L. Kaplan, Secretary JGSBC 954 978-0816 or kasakaplan@aol.com Coconut Creek, Florida
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JGS Palm Springs May Meeting
#general
Glynne
Date: Sunday, May 26, 2002
Time: 2 p.m. Place: 40111 Portulaca Court, Palm Desert This month the program will be a Jewish Genealogy Workshop. It will be an afternoon to work on your own genealogy with computers with fast cable connection to the Internet to search the Ellis Island Database, Jewish Genealogy Family Finder, Social Security Death Indexes, Family Tree of the Jewish People. 1880 U.S. Federal Census on CD (indexed) 1900 U.S. Federal Census (not indexed) 1910 Census with Index for New York City and New York State 1920 Census with Index for New York City 1930 U.S. Federal Census for California and other states (Not New York and not indexed) Index to Jewish Records at Family History Library on CD Find your ancestor's town (shtetl) on maps and in books. There will be a large selection of Jewish Genealogy books for research. The meeting will be held at the home of Gay Lynne Kegan. Please email at glynne@dc.rr.com. Gay Lynne Kegan President of JGS Palm Springs Gay Lynne Kegan Searching:HOFFENBERG, Josvainiai, Lithuania OWSIANKA Nasielsk Poland, GOMER/GAMMER Chudnov, Urkaine KAGAN Novozlatopol Ukraine
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Cemetery research-BERGER/BURGER
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David Priever
Dear Fellow Jewishgenners in Canada,
Would someone who does cemetery research or has any access to cemetery indices (for specifically Toronto or Ontario in general) be able to find a 1950's-1960 death for either NY swap research or pay?????????? TIA Sincerely, David Priever brooklyn1960@hotmail.com MODERATOR NOTE: Please respond privately
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Toronto, Ontario, Canada Cemetery research-BERGER/BURGER
#general
David Priever
Dear Fellow Jewishgenners in Canada,
Would someone who does cemetery research or has any access to cemetery indices (for specifically Toronto or Ontario in general) be able to find a 1950's-1960 death for either NY swap research or pay?????????? TIA Sincerely, David Priever brooklyn1960@hotmail.com MODERATOR NOTE: Please respond privately
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