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Re: KRONENBERG - Juden in Geseke
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Gunther-Steinberg-PV@...
There is a Stammbaum of the KRONENBERG family in the book:
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Juden in Geseke - Dokumentation der Friedh=F6fe und Geschichte der Familien on p. 74. If anyone is interested in that please contact me privately - I have a copy of the book. Gunther Steinberg Portola Valley CA USA mailto:Gunther-Steinberg-PV@worldnet.att.net
Subject: KRONENBERG in Geseke Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002
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German SIG #Germany Re: KRONENBERG - Juden in Geseke
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Gunther-Steinberg-PV@...
There is a Stammbaum of the KRONENBERG family in the book:
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Juden in Geseke - Dokumentation der Friedh=F6fe und Geschichte der Familien on p. 74. If anyone is interested in that please contact me privately - I have a copy of the book. Gunther Steinberg Portola Valley CA USA mailto:Gunther-Steinberg-PV@worldnet.att.net
Subject: KRONENBERG in Geseke Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002
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The Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People
#general
Harold Lewin <harmir@...>
Those who planned to come to Jerusalem to do research at the Central
Archives for the History of the Jewish People, should note that prior to re-location, the Archives will be closed >from 25th August to 31st October, 2002. The Archives' new address for the opening on 1st November is 46 Jabotinsky Street, Jerusalem. Harold Lewin in Jerusalem.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen The Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People
#general
Harold Lewin <harmir@...>
Those who planned to come to Jerusalem to do research at the Central
Archives for the History of the Jewish People, should note that prior to re-location, the Archives will be closed >from 25th August to 31st October, 2002. The Archives' new address for the opening on 1st November is 46 Jabotinsky Street, Jerusalem. Harold Lewin in Jerusalem.
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October 20, 2002 Event
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Evan Snyder <gses3446@...>
On Sunday, October 20, 2002, the Greater Houston Jewish Genealogical
Society will host the First Annual Jewish Genealogy Fair. This event, **for which there is no charge**, will be held at the Jewish Community Center, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX. >from 1 PM to 4 PM. Visitors will find stations addressing topics such as: Documentation of early Houston Jewish families (the Herald Voice Project); Galveston immigration; Computer-based genealogical research; Photo and Documentation Restoration; Genealogical problem solving answered by experts; Family History Center Resources; other local resources; and JewishGen. Everyone will have an opportunity to learn more about the Greater Houston Jewish Genealogical Society (GHJGS) and to meet the people associated with some of these participating organizations. Forms, worksheets, and other useful materials will be distributed. Individuals joining our organization on the day of the event will receive a copy of the manual "Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy". Should you have any questions, please contact me at gses3446@hal-pc.org Evan Snyder
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Announcing the Western Massachusetts Jewish Genealogy Society
#general
Jonathon Podolsky <jpodolsky@...>
Our first meeting will be at the beginning of Sept. Please help spread
the word if you know anybody in Western, MA. For more info. visit http://community.masslive.com/cc/wmjgs Thank you, -- Jonathon Podolsky President, Western Massachusetts Jewish Genealogy Society genealogy@Podolsky.cc http://community.masslive.com/cc/wmjgs Phone/Fax: 413/585-9614 Personal Email: Jonathon@Podolsky.cc Personal Website: www.Podolsky.cc Researching surnames: ABEND, HARTMANN, SEIDEN, WASSERMAN, SHIMAN, KRAUT from Wola Ranizowska near Kolbuszowa, Poland (Galicia region).PODOLSKY, BAGUS, RUDERMAN, MASSARSKY, CARSON, KRICHEC >from Babruvy Kut, Ukraine.
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JGS/SA
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Flo Elman
Dear JGS Members & Friends,
We're just winding up for our Opening Meeting on September 23rd. This is the time we encourage each of you to bring along a new member, & to make sure you pay up your 2002-2003 membership ($27 for a couple; $17 for Associate Membership -ie: for those who are also paid up JHS members). If you are one of those who haven't yet joined, please come along & subscribe at our first meeting of the year. This should be an exciting year for Jewish genealogy. So much was accomplished at the 2002 IAJGS Conference in Toronto; those of us who attended have a lot of news to share. In addition, I had a wonderful time looking through the sales kiosks, & there will be some excellent new books on hand for you to look through for the first time. Roz Shuler will be making arrangements for a comfortable venue for this meeting, & you will be given all the details when they are final. A *brief* preview of our forthcoming JGS Meeting Schedule for 2002-2003: [More to come later] Sep 23, 2002 - Florence & Harold Elman; Wylma Freedman will be giving you a report on the activities at the Conference Oct 21, 2002 - Brian Sidorsky is currently planning a special program Nov 18, 2002 - Min Diamond will be bringing in a very speaker Dec 15, 2002 - Our annual Chanukah Party will be held at Shauna & Jack Switzer's home Jan 21, 2003 - Manny Cohen has some wonderful ideas for this evening Feb 18, 2003 - An LDS Ukraine expert will be speaking to us about new developments on the FHL's microfilming in the Ukrainian archives Mar 18, 2003 - We're planning a demonstration of FamilyTreeMaker's #10 new software edition Apr 2003 - Jewish Genealogy Month - City-wide Tree Contest for all of our Jewish youth with a 1st prize of Dorotree's Jewish software May 20, 2003 - in the planning stage Jun 17, 2003 - Elections Summer 2003 - Annual Work & Nosh Party More information will be given as it becomes available! Shalom, & L'shanah tova tikatevu to all of you! Florence Elman JGS/SA - President
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen October 20, 2002 Event
#general
Evan Snyder <gses3446@...>
On Sunday, October 20, 2002, the Greater Houston Jewish Genealogical
Society will host the First Annual Jewish Genealogy Fair. This event, **for which there is no charge**, will be held at the Jewish Community Center, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX. >from 1 PM to 4 PM. Visitors will find stations addressing topics such as: Documentation of early Houston Jewish families (the Herald Voice Project); Galveston immigration; Computer-based genealogical research; Photo and Documentation Restoration; Genealogical problem solving answered by experts; Family History Center Resources; other local resources; and JewishGen. Everyone will have an opportunity to learn more about the Greater Houston Jewish Genealogical Society (GHJGS) and to meet the people associated with some of these participating organizations. Forms, worksheets, and other useful materials will be distributed. Individuals joining our organization on the day of the event will receive a copy of the manual "Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy". Should you have any questions, please contact me at gses3446@hal-pc.org Evan Snyder
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Announcing the Western Massachusetts Jewish Genealogy Society
#general
Jonathon Podolsky <jpodolsky@...>
Our first meeting will be at the beginning of Sept. Please help spread
the word if you know anybody in Western, MA. For more info. visit http://community.masslive.com/cc/wmjgs Thank you, -- Jonathon Podolsky President, Western Massachusetts Jewish Genealogy Society genealogy@Podolsky.cc http://community.masslive.com/cc/wmjgs Phone/Fax: 413/585-9614 Personal Email: Jonathon@Podolsky.cc Personal Website: www.Podolsky.cc Researching surnames: ABEND, HARTMANN, SEIDEN, WASSERMAN, SHIMAN, KRAUT from Wola Ranizowska near Kolbuszowa, Poland (Galicia region).PODOLSKY, BAGUS, RUDERMAN, MASSARSKY, CARSON, KRICHEC >from Babruvy Kut, Ukraine.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JGS/SA
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Flo Elman
Dear JGS Members & Friends,
We're just winding up for our Opening Meeting on September 23rd. This is the time we encourage each of you to bring along a new member, & to make sure you pay up your 2002-2003 membership ($27 for a couple; $17 for Associate Membership -ie: for those who are also paid up JHS members). If you are one of those who haven't yet joined, please come along & subscribe at our first meeting of the year. This should be an exciting year for Jewish genealogy. So much was accomplished at the 2002 IAJGS Conference in Toronto; those of us who attended have a lot of news to share. In addition, I had a wonderful time looking through the sales kiosks, & there will be some excellent new books on hand for you to look through for the first time. Roz Shuler will be making arrangements for a comfortable venue for this meeting, & you will be given all the details when they are final. A *brief* preview of our forthcoming JGS Meeting Schedule for 2002-2003: [More to come later] Sep 23, 2002 - Florence & Harold Elman; Wylma Freedman will be giving you a report on the activities at the Conference Oct 21, 2002 - Brian Sidorsky is currently planning a special program Nov 18, 2002 - Min Diamond will be bringing in a very speaker Dec 15, 2002 - Our annual Chanukah Party will be held at Shauna & Jack Switzer's home Jan 21, 2003 - Manny Cohen has some wonderful ideas for this evening Feb 18, 2003 - An LDS Ukraine expert will be speaking to us about new developments on the FHL's microfilming in the Ukrainian archives Mar 18, 2003 - We're planning a demonstration of FamilyTreeMaker's #10 new software edition Apr 2003 - Jewish Genealogy Month - City-wide Tree Contest for all of our Jewish youth with a 1st prize of Dorotree's Jewish software May 20, 2003 - in the planning stage Jun 17, 2003 - Elections Summer 2003 - Annual Work & Nosh Party More information will be given as it becomes available! Shalom, & L'shanah tova tikatevu to all of you! Florence Elman JGS/SA - President
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Thank you.
#unitedkingdom
Mary Blundell <pmblundell1@...>
Many thanks to all those kind people who responded to my request for the
Ketubah translation. You are all so kind and helpful. Mary Blundell Monto Qld. Australia.
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JCR-UK SIG #UnitedKingdom Thank you.
#unitedkingdom
Mary Blundell <pmblundell1@...>
Many thanks to all those kind people who responded to my request for the
Ketubah translation. You are all so kind and helpful. Mary Blundell Monto Qld. Australia.
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Re: The Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People
#general
MBernet@...
In a message dated 8/21/2002 8:34:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
harmir@bezeqint.net writes: << Those who planned to come to Jerusalem to do research at the Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People, should note that prior to re-location, the Archives will be closed >from 25th August to 31st October, 2002. The Archives' new address for the opening on 1st November is 46 Jabotinsky Street, Jerusalem. Harold Lewin in Jerusalem. >> ==Thanks for letting us know. I hope this is "good news." I know the Archives have been working under great stress with limited busget and limited facilities. Probably anything that will help them move out of that cramped basement space will be welcomed by all--the administration and staff of the Archives above all. I hope the new location will offer the opportunity to store the rare archival material and that the new facilities--archive retrieval, copies, microfilm readers etc--will measure up to the hopes that the Archives have been expressing all these years. Is this a new building or will the archives share space with another organization? How far is this >from King George Street? We'll miss the proximity of the library and other collections, of course (not to mention the student cafeteria), but I'm sure the new location will offer many advantages for all. In any event, Behatzlacha to the Archives on their move, and may it be a blessing for everyone. Michael Bernet, New York <mBernet@aol.com> WOLFF (Pfungstadt,Frankfurt/M, Koenigsberg, Amsterdam, N.Carolina);BERNET, BERNERT, JONDORF(Frensdorf, Bamberg, Nurnberg); FEUCHTWANGER (Schwabach, Hagenbach & Fuerth); KONIGSHOFER (anywhere); BERG, WOLF(F), (Demmelsdorf & Zeckendorf); Shim`on GUTENSTEIN (Bad Homburg ca 1760); FRENSDORF/ER (anywhere); MAINZER (Lorsch); anyone in Ermreuth or Floss; GOLDSCHMIDT (B. Homburg, Hessdorf). ALTMANN (Silesia); TIMMENDORFER >>
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Regarding Yarzheit Observance
#general
Dream Builder <dreambuilder@...>
I am trying to figure out what day my grandfather died. According to the
Social Security Administration he died in November 1986. According to Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Raphael Sacks Inc. his yarzheit observance date was November 29, 2000 or Kislev 2. Kislev 2 in 1986 was December 4th. Would his yarzheit be observed on his burial date rather than his death date? Vicki Ina Friedman Waleska, GA, USA dreambuilder@alltel.net
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Re: Where is Riverside Cemetery/NYC?
#general
Herb <herbiem@...>
My grandmother who lived in the Bronx is buried in Riverside Cemetery in
Rochelle Park, NJ The Jewishgen website has a section which lists all the cemeteries in the NY area including NJ. I believe phone numbers are included. -- Herb Meyers Boulder, CO herbiem@mindspring.com MODERATOR NOTE: The IAJGS Cemetery Project is hosted at <http://www.jewishgen.org/Cemetery/>
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Re: Chicago Trib, Tues., 08/20/02: Re-Discovering Forgotten Cemeteries
#general
Al Yellon <ayellon@...>
I read an article in the Tuesday, Chicago Tribune, 08/20/02, about anThis article is available online at: http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/chi-0208200222aug20.story The online Tribune requires registration, but it is free. I read this article too and it is well worth your time.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: The Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People
#general
MBernet@...
In a message dated 8/21/2002 8:34:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
harmir@bezeqint.net writes: << Those who planned to come to Jerusalem to do research at the Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People, should note that prior to re-location, the Archives will be closed >from 25th August to 31st October, 2002. The Archives' new address for the opening on 1st November is 46 Jabotinsky Street, Jerusalem. Harold Lewin in Jerusalem. >> ==Thanks for letting us know. I hope this is "good news." I know the Archives have been working under great stress with limited busget and limited facilities. Probably anything that will help them move out of that cramped basement space will be welcomed by all--the administration and staff of the Archives above all. I hope the new location will offer the opportunity to store the rare archival material and that the new facilities--archive retrieval, copies, microfilm readers etc--will measure up to the hopes that the Archives have been expressing all these years. Is this a new building or will the archives share space with another organization? How far is this >from King George Street? We'll miss the proximity of the library and other collections, of course (not to mention the student cafeteria), but I'm sure the new location will offer many advantages for all. In any event, Behatzlacha to the Archives on their move, and may it be a blessing for everyone. Michael Bernet, New York <mBernet@aol.com> WOLFF (Pfungstadt,Frankfurt/M, Koenigsberg, Amsterdam, N.Carolina);BERNET, BERNERT, JONDORF(Frensdorf, Bamberg, Nurnberg); FEUCHTWANGER (Schwabach, Hagenbach & Fuerth); KONIGSHOFER (anywhere); BERG, WOLF(F), (Demmelsdorf & Zeckendorf); Shim`on GUTENSTEIN (Bad Homburg ca 1760); FRENSDORF/ER (anywhere); MAINZER (Lorsch); anyone in Ermreuth or Floss; GOLDSCHMIDT (B. Homburg, Hessdorf). ALTMANN (Silesia); TIMMENDORFER >>
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Regarding Yarzheit Observance
#general
Dream Builder <dreambuilder@...>
I am trying to figure out what day my grandfather died. According to the
Social Security Administration he died in November 1986. According to Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Raphael Sacks Inc. his yarzheit observance date was November 29, 2000 or Kislev 2. Kislev 2 in 1986 was December 4th. Would his yarzheit be observed on his burial date rather than his death date? Vicki Ina Friedman Waleska, GA, USA dreambuilder@alltel.net
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Where is Riverside Cemetery/NYC?
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Herb <herbiem@...>
My grandmother who lived in the Bronx is buried in Riverside Cemetery in
Rochelle Park, NJ The Jewishgen website has a section which lists all the cemeteries in the NY area including NJ. I believe phone numbers are included. -- Herb Meyers Boulder, CO herbiem@mindspring.com MODERATOR NOTE: The IAJGS Cemetery Project is hosted at <http://www.jewishgen.org/Cemetery/>
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Chicago Trib, Tues., 08/20/02: Re-Discovering Forgotten Cemeteries
#general
Al Yellon <ayellon@...>
I read an article in the Tuesday, Chicago Tribune, 08/20/02, about anThis article is available online at: http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/chi-0208200222aug20.story The online Tribune requires registration, but it is free. I read this article too and it is well worth your time.
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