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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.
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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?
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.
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Send your questions to: support@JewishGen.org
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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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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!
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Sincerely,
The JewishGen.org Team
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Otto KRAUS of Newark, New Jersey
#general
Paul Lewis <pmlewis6391@...>
I am searching for information about Otto Kraus. He lived in Newark, New
Jersey in the 1930's and 40's and owned Associated Food Stores. He had a son who attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in Troy, New York, and graduated in the late 1930's or early 1940's. He then joined the Navy and served on the USS Yorktown. He was lucky enough to be off the USS Yorktown just before it was sunk at Midway in June 1942. Either Otto or his wife was related to a Bessie Waldman Klein who lived in Allentown, Pennsylvania. If you know anything about this family or their descendants please contact me privately. Thank you. Paul Lewis pmlewis6391@optonline.net
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Otto KRAUS of Newark, New Jersey
#general
Paul Lewis <pmlewis6391@...>
I am searching for information about Otto Kraus. He lived in Newark, New
Jersey in the 1930's and 40's and owned Associated Food Stores. He had a son who attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in Troy, New York, and graduated in the late 1930's or early 1940's. He then joined the Navy and served on the USS Yorktown. He was lucky enough to be off the USS Yorktown just before it was sunk at Midway in June 1942. Either Otto or his wife was related to a Bessie Waldman Klein who lived in Allentown, Pennsylvania. If you know anything about this family or their descendants please contact me privately. Thank you. Paul Lewis pmlewis6391@optonline.net
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Re: Viewmate 1385
#general
Ian Singer <iansinger@...>
Ava Cohn wrote:
I wish to clear up a misconception that our ancestors were not fashionablyBut if you look on my website where it shows movies I have been in it shows me formally dressed in a jacket and a hat similar to a bowler with my twin. Well it was posed and I do not have a twin unless they are my doppelganger. I also have pictures of women that look like they are formally dressed and in fact it was just a wrap. AND we have all seen pictures of someone in stocks. Sometimes what you see just is not real. Ian Singer
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Viewmate 1385
#general
Ian Singer <iansinger@...>
Ava Cohn wrote:
I wish to clear up a misconception that our ancestors were not fashionablyBut if you look on my website where it shows movies I have been in it shows me formally dressed in a jacket and a hat similar to a bowler with my twin. Well it was posed and I do not have a twin unless they are my doppelganger. I also have pictures of women that look like they are formally dressed and in fact it was just a wrap. AND we have all seen pictures of someone in stocks. Sometimes what you see just is not real. Ian Singer
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Translation fron Russian, Ukrainian, Belorussian
#general
L. K. <lkorekh@...>
Shalom everyone:
Recently, a Genner asked for help in translating a Russian document. I am happy to translate >from Russian, Ukrainian or Belorussian to English for anyone who needs my help. Shalom u'vraha, Leonid (Levy) MODERATOR NOTE: Readers seeking assistance should contact Leonid privately and ascertain under what conditions Leonid's help is offered
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Translation fron Russian, Ukrainian, Belorussian
#general
L. K. <lkorekh@...>
Shalom everyone:
Recently, a Genner asked for help in translating a Russian document. I am happy to translate >from Russian, Ukrainian or Belorussian to English for anyone who needs my help. Shalom u'vraha, Leonid (Levy) MODERATOR NOTE: Readers seeking assistance should contact Leonid privately and ascertain under what conditions Leonid's help is offered
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UK Jewish immigrants?
#unitedkingdom
nomietai@...
For a research project, I am seeking a representative number of people-- men,
women, adults, children, Sephardic or Ashkenazi--whose ancestors/family immigrated to England between 1750- 1948... ideal candidates would be knowledgeable about his/her roots, and be willing to share stories and photos. Did your ancestors escape the 1882 Odessa Pogrom? Were they among the first Sephardic Jews to arrive in the 1700s? Did they arrive on Kindertransport, then settle in? Did members of your family immigrate to the UK >from Bessarabia, Belarussia, Slovakia, then emigrate to Canada, Israel, or Australia? Was the UK a way-stop to America? Any other scenarios are warmly welcomed. Please contact me privately. All responses are gratefully accepted! AUTHOR, Between Galicia and Hungary: The Jews of Stropkov Melody Amsel-Arieli RESEARCHING Slovakia: Amsel, Schonfeld, Baum, Landau,Einhorn,Ritter Bessarabia: Zazulia, Morgenstern,Cushilevitz,Pollak Galicia: Einstein WEBSITE, http://amselbird.tripod.com/ MODERATORS NOTE: May I suggest you contact http://www.jewishgen.org/CURE/Contact.asp?to=59358LM to describe your project and see if it could be published on the JCR-UK site. It appears to be the type of project that would be of particular interest to our members.
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JCR-UK SIG #UnitedKingdom UK Jewish immigrants?
#unitedkingdom
nomietai@...
For a research project, I am seeking a representative number of people-- men,
women, adults, children, Sephardic or Ashkenazi--whose ancestors/family immigrated to England between 1750- 1948... ideal candidates would be knowledgeable about his/her roots, and be willing to share stories and photos. Did your ancestors escape the 1882 Odessa Pogrom? Were they among the first Sephardic Jews to arrive in the 1700s? Did they arrive on Kindertransport, then settle in? Did members of your family immigrate to the UK >from Bessarabia, Belarussia, Slovakia, then emigrate to Canada, Israel, or Australia? Was the UK a way-stop to America? Any other scenarios are warmly welcomed. Please contact me privately. All responses are gratefully accepted! AUTHOR, Between Galicia and Hungary: The Jews of Stropkov Melody Amsel-Arieli RESEARCHING Slovakia: Amsel, Schonfeld, Baum, Landau,Einhorn,Ritter Bessarabia: Zazulia, Morgenstern,Cushilevitz,Pollak Galicia: Einstein WEBSITE, http://amselbird.tripod.com/ MODERATORS NOTE: May I suggest you contact http://www.jewishgen.org/CURE/Contact.asp?to=59358LM to describe your project and see if it could be published on the JCR-UK site. It appears to be the type of project that would be of particular interest to our members.
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Radio inteview with Howard Margol on 101.9CHAI FM
#southafrica
Ronnie Mink
I feel sure that some members of the South African SIG may be interested in tuning
in to the following radio-show that will be aired on Sunday, January 10th 2010. Although it emanates >from Johannesburg, South Africa, it can easily be heard via audio-streaming. The show is called ".....The Rest is History" and is hosted by Ronnie Mink. It airs every Sunday >from 6 - 8 pm local time, (GMT +2 hours), and the guest this coming Sunday (January 10th, 2010) is the celebrated genealogist, HOWARD MARGOL , the Past President of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies and of LitvakSIG. The main theme of the interview will centre around Lithuanian Jewry, and the issues to be covered, among others will include aspects of research such as : "How to research our Lithuanian origins", "What can JewishGen offer the researcher setting out on his task?","Utilising archival material, either local or >from Lithuania, and how to access the latter", "Holocaust and post-Holocaust records", the "Lithuanian internal passport'and finally, tours to Lithuania today. To tune in to this discussion >from anywhere in the global village via audio-streaming, simply go to CHAI FM's website at : www.chaifm.com and follow the simple instructions on their home page (It simply requires one click of the mouse!) Should you wish to call-in at any time during the programme, you are welcome to do so. Details of the phone numbers to dial will be given during the course of the show. Date : Sunday, January 10 2010. Time : 6-8 pm South African and Israel time, 11am-1pm EST 4-6pm if you're in London. Sincerely Ronnie Mink
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South Africa SIG #SouthAfrica Radio inteview with Howard Margol on 101.9CHAI FM
#southafrica
Ronnie Mink
I feel sure that some members of the South African SIG may be interested in tuning
in to the following radio-show that will be aired on Sunday, January 10th 2010. Although it emanates >from Johannesburg, South Africa, it can easily be heard via audio-streaming. The show is called ".....The Rest is History" and is hosted by Ronnie Mink. It airs every Sunday >from 6 - 8 pm local time, (GMT +2 hours), and the guest this coming Sunday (January 10th, 2010) is the celebrated genealogist, HOWARD MARGOL , the Past President of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies and of LitvakSIG. The main theme of the interview will centre around Lithuanian Jewry, and the issues to be covered, among others will include aspects of research such as : "How to research our Lithuanian origins", "What can JewishGen offer the researcher setting out on his task?","Utilising archival material, either local or >from Lithuania, and how to access the latter", "Holocaust and post-Holocaust records", the "Lithuanian internal passport'and finally, tours to Lithuania today. To tune in to this discussion >from anywhere in the global village via audio-streaming, simply go to CHAI FM's website at : www.chaifm.com and follow the simple instructions on their home page (It simply requires one click of the mouse!) Should you wish to call-in at any time during the programme, you are welcome to do so. Details of the phone numbers to dial will be given during the course of the show. Date : Sunday, January 10 2010. Time : 6-8 pm South African and Israel time, 11am-1pm EST 4-6pm if you're in London. Sincerely Ronnie Mink
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Chai FM interview - South African Jewish genealogy
#southafrica
Saul Issroff <saul65@...>
I am being interviewed by Kathy Kaler MONDAY 11 Jan for the slot of
11.10 - 11.55 am. It will be broadcast live as part of their daily weekday magazine show, In Your Element on 101.9 Chai FM. The subject of the interview will be South African Jewish genealogy, the SA-Special Interest Group of JewishGen, Lithuanian roots and the Holocaust in Lithuania. This is a Jewish community radio station and also Johannesburg's third talk station and the only Jewish talk station outside of Israel. That said, we also have many listeners tuning in to the station via audio stream >from our website www.chaifm.com <http://www.chaifm.com>. The show can be accessed on the radio on the frequency 101.9 FM. in the Johannesburg area. For streaming audio country- and worldwide, it can be accessed on http://www.chaifm.com . -- Regards Saul Issroff *** Moderator note: The time given is SA time, which is GMT+2.
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South Africa SIG #SouthAfrica Chai FM interview - South African Jewish genealogy
#southafrica
Saul Issroff <saul65@...>
I am being interviewed by Kathy Kaler MONDAY 11 Jan for the slot of
11.10 - 11.55 am. It will be broadcast live as part of their daily weekday magazine show, In Your Element on 101.9 Chai FM. The subject of the interview will be South African Jewish genealogy, the SA-Special Interest Group of JewishGen, Lithuanian roots and the Holocaust in Lithuania. This is a Jewish community radio station and also Johannesburg's third talk station and the only Jewish talk station outside of Israel. That said, we also have many listeners tuning in to the station via audio stream >from our website www.chaifm.com <http://www.chaifm.com>. The show can be accessed on the radio on the frequency 101.9 FM. in the Johannesburg area. For streaming audio country- and worldwide, it can be accessed on http://www.chaifm.com . -- Regards Saul Issroff *** Moderator note: The time given is SA time, which is GMT+2.
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THANKS for Replies - ARENDAR / HELFER Research
#germany
Joyce Eastman
I want to express my thanks to all who replied to me privately regarding my
ARENDAR/HELFER research. The information was most interesting, as well as enlightening and useful. Hopefully it will eventually lead me to answer the question of the parentage of Mayer (Max) HELFER as well as define his relationship to my paternal grandmother, Sime Bruche HELFER. Thanks again. Joyce Eastman Orange City, FL USA wildwoman@cfl.rr.com
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German SIG #Germany THANKS for Replies - ARENDAR / HELFER Research
#germany
Joyce Eastman
I want to express my thanks to all who replied to me privately regarding my
ARENDAR/HELFER research. The information was most interesting, as well as enlightening and useful. Hopefully it will eventually lead me to answer the question of the parentage of Mayer (Max) HELFER as well as define his relationship to my paternal grandmother, Sime Bruche HELFER. Thanks again. Joyce Eastman Orange City, FL USA wildwoman@cfl.rr.com
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BOOK CITE - German Jewish Responses to Persecution 1933-1938
#germany
Lande
Just issued, Jewish Responses to Persecution, Vol.I, 1933-1938, by Juergen
Matthaeus and Mark Roseman, is the first of what will be a series of books. This volume focuses on the immediate German Jewish response to Hitler's assumption of power in 1933 through to the aftermath of Kristallnacht. With its chronology and extensive quotation of letters and other documents from this period, this book is well worth reading for anyone with a Jewishfamily which resided in Germany in this period of time. Peter Lande Washington, D.C. pdlande@starpower.net
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German SIG #Germany BOOK CITE - German Jewish Responses to Persecution 1933-1938
#germany
Lande
Just issued, Jewish Responses to Persecution, Vol.I, 1933-1938, by Juergen
Matthaeus and Mark Roseman, is the first of what will be a series of books. This volume focuses on the immediate German Jewish response to Hitler's assumption of power in 1933 through to the aftermath of Kristallnacht. With its chronology and extensive quotation of letters and other documents from this period, this book is well worth reading for anyone with a Jewishfamily which resided in Germany in this period of time. Peter Lande Washington, D.C. pdlande@starpower.net
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Deaths records.Rezekne 1882
#latvia
usdine@...
Subject: Deaths records.Rezekne 1882
From: Christine Usdin usdin@orange.fr Dear researchers, Please notice, that I added a site search engine on the main page "The Riga vital records". http://pagesperso-orange.fr/vishki/rigavitalrecords.html Enter the name, you are looking for and all the pages where you can find it will appear. The translation of 1882 is here: http://pagesperso-orange.fr/vishki/deathsrezekneeightytwo.html Regards Christine Usdin usdin@orange.fr
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Latvia SIG #Latvia Deaths records.Rezekne 1882
#latvia
usdine@...
Subject: Deaths records.Rezekne 1882
From: Christine Usdin usdin@orange.fr Dear researchers, Please notice, that I added a site search engine on the main page "The Riga vital records". http://pagesperso-orange.fr/vishki/rigavitalrecords.html Enter the name, you are looking for and all the pages where you can find it will appear. The translation of 1882 is here: http://pagesperso-orange.fr/vishki/deathsrezekneeightytwo.html Regards Christine Usdin usdin@orange.fr
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JOWBR Update Announcement Correction
#france
bounce-1958481-772957@...
I want to apologize for an error I made in attribution for one of the
noteworthy additions to JOWBR. The records >from the Home of Peace Cemetery & Emanu-El Mausoleum in Colma, CA. were submitted by Pierre Hahn and Rosanne Leeson >from The San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society (SFBAJGS) http://www.jewishgen.org/sfbajgs/ My apologies to Rosanne and Pierre and thanks to ALL of you who pointed it out to us. :} Nolan Altman
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French SIG #France JOWBR Update Announcement Correction
#france
bounce-1958481-772957@...
I want to apologize for an error I made in attribution for one of the
noteworthy additions to JOWBR. The records >from the Home of Peace Cemetery & Emanu-El Mausoleum in Colma, CA. were submitted by Pierre Hahn and Rosanne Leeson >from The San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society (SFBAJGS) http://www.jewishgen.org/sfbajgs/ My apologies to Rosanne and Pierre and thanks to ALL of you who pointed it out to us. :} Nolan Altman
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