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.
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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.
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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Re: Dr Nathan Adler officiating at marriages
#general
Micheline Gutmann <asso@...>
As Dr Nathan ADLER was related to my husband's family, he has officiated in all the
marriages in the family but even before he was related. I could also see in the "Jewish Victorian" of Doreen Berger that he officiated in hundreds of marriage of people not related. Micheline GUTMANN, Paris, France Web site GenAmi www.genami.org
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Dr Nathan Adler officiating at marriages
#general
Micheline Gutmann <asso@...>
As Dr Nathan ADLER was related to my husband's family, he has officiated in all the
marriages in the family but even before he was related. I could also see in the "Jewish Victorian" of Doreen Berger that he officiated in hundreds of marriage of people not related. Micheline GUTMANN, Paris, France Web site GenAmi www.genami.org
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Re: Dr Nathan Adler officiating at marriages
#general
Naomi Fellerman <nfellerman@...>
Hi Cecilia
You do not say where you are, so I am not sure if you would have access to the London Metropolitan Archives (LMA) - they hold some of the archival material for the United Synagogue (US). The only problem is that you need permission >from the US to access them. There are a number of downloadable PDF information documents produced by the LMA to be found at http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/leisure_heritage/libraries_archiv es_museums_galleries/lma/visitor_information/free_information_leaflets.htm (MODERATOR NOTE: try this tiny url for the link: http://tinyurl.com/26v6d2) Hope this is useful to you. Regards Naomi Fellerman Edgware, UK --- Subject: Dr Nathan Adler officiating at marriages From: cecilia <myths@...> Dr Nathan Adler, Chief Rabbi, officiated at the marriages of three children How usual would it have been for the Chief Rabbi to officiated at marriages? Moderator Note: Please continue this discussion privately
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen RE: Dr Nathan Adler officiating at marriages
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Naomi Fellerman <nfellerman@...>
Hi Cecilia
You do not say where you are, so I am not sure if you would have access to the London Metropolitan Archives (LMA) - they hold some of the archival material for the United Synagogue (US). The only problem is that you need permission >from the US to access them. There are a number of downloadable PDF information documents produced by the LMA to be found at http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/leisure_heritage/libraries_archiv es_museums_galleries/lma/visitor_information/free_information_leaflets.htm (MODERATOR NOTE: try this tiny url for the link: http://tinyurl.com/26v6d2) Hope this is useful to you. Regards Naomi Fellerman Edgware, UK --- Subject: Dr Nathan Adler officiating at marriages From: cecilia <myths@...> Dr Nathan Adler, Chief Rabbi, officiated at the marriages of three children How usual would it have been for the Chief Rabbi to officiated at marriages? Moderator Note: Please continue this discussion privately
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How to research your family
#sephardic
Carol Rombro Rider
Someone just asked about researching their family (a generic surname) >from
Spain. No place of origin was given, no date reference, no first names. The post concluded with the following" "I am researching my family and would like to know what I can about them" Please go to the homepage for Jewishgen and click on "Learn". Under "Infofiles" click "Topics", then "Basics" and then click "A Genealogical Fable by Dan Leeson". His story deals with Ashkenazi genealogy but all the questions you need will be answered there. Carol Rombro Rider Baltimore, Maryland USA CRomRider@...
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Sephardic SIG #Sephardim How to research your family
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Carol Rombro Rider
Someone just asked about researching their family (a generic surname) >from
Spain. No place of origin was given, no date reference, no first names. The post concluded with the following" "I am researching my family and would like to know what I can about them" Please go to the homepage for Jewishgen and click on "Learn". Under "Infofiles" click "Topics", then "Basics" and then click "A Genealogical Fable by Dan Leeson". His story deals with Ashkenazi genealogy but all the questions you need will be answered there. Carol Rombro Rider Baltimore, Maryland USA CRomRider@...
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Nathan ADLER, Peddler
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Ann Rabinowitz <annrab@...>
Sometimes, one finds quite interesting things by accident whilst searching
for something else. In this case, I came upon a discussion of the murder of a German Jewish peddler who had only been in America for 16 months before he was killed on November 6, 1849 in Venice, Cayuga County, New York. You can read about this crime at: http://www.griffingweb.com/the_murder_of_nathan_adler.htm The piece was fascinating as it gave details of the life of the peddler and his two brothers, one of whom was Charles ADLER, all of whom lived in Syracuse, New York, and how they organized their peddling business. It gave real insight into this lifestyle which many of our ancestors followed and to the dangers inherent in travelling throughout the countryside by oneself. The discussion of the crime through newspaper accounts and the subsequent search for the killers, the trial and the hanging of one of the killers makes quite interesting reading. Ann Rabinowitz annrab@...
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Nathan ADLER, Peddler
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Ann Rabinowitz <annrab@...>
Sometimes, one finds quite interesting things by accident whilst searching
for something else. In this case, I came upon a discussion of the murder of a German Jewish peddler who had only been in America for 16 months before he was killed on November 6, 1849 in Venice, Cayuga County, New York. You can read about this crime at: http://www.griffingweb.com/the_murder_of_nathan_adler.htm The piece was fascinating as it gave details of the life of the peddler and his two brothers, one of whom was Charles ADLER, all of whom lived in Syracuse, New York, and how they organized their peddling business. It gave real insight into this lifestyle which many of our ancestors followed and to the dangers inherent in travelling throughout the countryside by oneself. The discussion of the crime through newspaper accounts and the subsequent search for the killers, the trial and the hanging of one of the killers makes quite interesting reading. Ann Rabinowitz annrab@...
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Re: Finding photographs from pre-WW2 Poland and post-WW2
#general
Jules Levin
At 08:52 PM 5/13/2007, you wrote:
I know it's a very long shot, and I assume that in most cases old negativesOn my last two stays in Vilnius in '91 and '99, I used to prowl the shops along the street behind the university with lots of crafts and touristy stuff (street name escapes me now). I recall one store that was filled with nothing but old photo albums. I looked through a few, but they did not seem to be of Jewish families. But I remember wondering at the time, whether anyone had ever gone through everything, looking for Jewish-related photos. Since I can't imagine anyone buying albums of family photos, I assume they were collected in the debris of the war. Incidently, a gentleman was also selling old documents, and I remember him showing me a WW I travel pass issued to a Jewish merchant. Who knows what is for sale in the antiquaria and curio shops of Eastern Europe? Jules Levin Los Angeles
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Finding photographs from pre-WW2 Poland and post-WW2
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Jules Levin
At 08:52 PM 5/13/2007, you wrote:
I know it's a very long shot, and I assume that in most cases old negativesOn my last two stays in Vilnius in '91 and '99, I used to prowl the shops along the street behind the university with lots of crafts and touristy stuff (street name escapes me now). I recall one store that was filled with nothing but old photo albums. I looked through a few, but they did not seem to be of Jewish families. But I remember wondering at the time, whether anyone had ever gone through everything, looking for Jewish-related photos. Since I can't imagine anyone buying albums of family photos, I assume they were collected in the debris of the war. Incidently, a gentleman was also selling old documents, and I remember him showing me a WW I travel pass issued to a Jewish merchant. Who knows what is for sale in the antiquaria and curio shops of Eastern Europe? Jules Levin Los Angeles
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JGS Sacramento May 21 meeting CA Archivist Nancy Zimmelman
#general
Bob Wascou <robertw252@...>
Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento Meeting
When: Monday, May 21 2007, 7 p.m. Where: Albert Einstein Residence Center 1935 Wright Street, Sacramento Speaker: CA State Archivist Nancy Zimmelman Nancy Zimmelman is California's first female State Archivist. Appointed to her position in 2006, Nancy has been with the California State Archives for 20 years. The Archives, located at 1020 "O" Street in Sacramento, collects, catalogs, preserves and provides access to the historic records of state government and some local government. The Archives also administers an oral history program. During her years with the Archives, Nancy Zimmelman has directed the California Legislative Archives Program and was responsible for the care of the Los Angeles Police Dept.'s files of the investigation of Robert F. Kennedy's assassination. Nancy Zimmelman has most recently focused on issues relating to electronic records and digital records preservation, to insure that those records, along with paper-based records, will be available to researchers and historians for years to come. Nancy, who has spoken to us several times over the years, will talk May 21 on a number of topics: the role of the State Archivist, why records are important, the historical tradition of public access, the Freedom of Information Act and California Public Records Act, the secrecy divide and the history of secrecy in the U.S., Executive Order 13233 & the Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2007, State records restrictions, the cost of restricted access and changing the pattern. Please join us for the May 21, 7 p.m. meeting at the Albert Einstein Residence Center, 1935 Wright St., Sacramento. For more information about the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento, visit www.jgss.org, e-mail the JGSS at jgs_sacramento@... or leave a message at 916-486-0906 ext. 361. Bob Wascou
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JGS Sacramento May 21 meeting CA Archivist Nancy Zimmelman
#general
Bob Wascou <robertw252@...>
Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento Meeting
When: Monday, May 21 2007, 7 p.m. Where: Albert Einstein Residence Center 1935 Wright Street, Sacramento Speaker: CA State Archivist Nancy Zimmelman Nancy Zimmelman is California's first female State Archivist. Appointed to her position in 2006, Nancy has been with the California State Archives for 20 years. The Archives, located at 1020 "O" Street in Sacramento, collects, catalogs, preserves and provides access to the historic records of state government and some local government. The Archives also administers an oral history program. During her years with the Archives, Nancy Zimmelman has directed the California Legislative Archives Program and was responsible for the care of the Los Angeles Police Dept.'s files of the investigation of Robert F. Kennedy's assassination. Nancy Zimmelman has most recently focused on issues relating to electronic records and digital records preservation, to insure that those records, along with paper-based records, will be available to researchers and historians for years to come. Nancy, who has spoken to us several times over the years, will talk May 21 on a number of topics: the role of the State Archivist, why records are important, the historical tradition of public access, the Freedom of Information Act and California Public Records Act, the secrecy divide and the history of secrecy in the U.S., Executive Order 13233 & the Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2007, State records restrictions, the cost of restricted access and changing the pattern. Please join us for the May 21, 7 p.m. meeting at the Albert Einstein Residence Center, 1935 Wright St., Sacramento. For more information about the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento, visit www.jgss.org, e-mail the JGSS at jgs_sacramento@... or leave a message at 916-486-0906 ext. 361. Bob Wascou
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photostudios (Polish and German website)
#germany
Martin.Conitzer@t-online.de <Martin.Conitzer@...>
Hello fellow researcher,
Danuta Thiel-Melerski presents on her website http://www.fotorevers.eu in Polish and/or German language information about photostudios. Best regards, Martin Conitzer, Wachtberg near Bonn, Germany martin.conitzer@... MODERATOR NOTE: The site is in Polish and German.
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German SIG #Germany photostudios (Polish and German website)
#germany
Martin.Conitzer@t-online.de <Martin.Conitzer@...>
Hello fellow researcher,
Danuta Thiel-Melerski presents on her website http://www.fotorevers.eu in Polish and/or German language information about photostudios. Best regards, Martin Conitzer, Wachtberg near Bonn, Germany martin.conitzer@... MODERATOR NOTE: The site is in Polish and German.
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Jewish names listing
#austria-czech
Tom Venetianer <tom.vene@...>
Hello,
This is an interesting site. If you examine the left side menu, you will find links to Hebrew and Yiddish names (masculine and feminine), spelled in Roman and Hebrew characters. Worth of visiting: http://www.hebrewletters.com/index.cfm Note: this is a commercial site but the mentioned links are for free :-) Regards Tom Tom Venetianer <mailto:tom.vene@...> Sao Paulo - Brazil
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Helping Survivors Find their Kin
#general
Jake Goldstein
The current issue of the World Jewish Digest has a rather moving article on the
effect JewishGen's databases are having on allowing survivors and their families find each other. The article, "Once Lost, Now Found," is their first page feature this month. It is available on the web at http://tinyurl.com/2u2fte Don't miss it. Jake Goldstein
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Austria-Czech SIG #Austria-Czech Jewish names listing
#austria-czech
Tom Venetianer <tom.vene@...>
Hello,
This is an interesting site. If you examine the left side menu, you will find links to Hebrew and Yiddish names (masculine and feminine), spelled in Roman and Hebrew characters. Worth of visiting: http://www.hebrewletters.com/index.cfm Note: this is a commercial site but the mentioned links are for free :-) Regards Tom Tom Venetianer <mailto:tom.vene@...> Sao Paulo - Brazil
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Helping Survivors Find their Kin
#general
Jake Goldstein
The current issue of the World Jewish Digest has a rather moving article on the
effect JewishGen's databases are having on allowing survivors and their families find each other. The article, "Once Lost, Now Found," is their first page feature this month. It is available on the web at http://tinyurl.com/2u2fte Don't miss it. Jake Goldstein
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* Jewish names listing
#general
Tom Venetianer <tom.vene@...>
Hello,
This is an interesting site. If you examine the left side menu, you will find links to Hebrew and Yiddish names (masculine and feminine), spelled in Roman and Hebrew characters. Worth of visiting: http://www.hebrewletters.com/index.cfm Note: this is a commercial site but the mentioned links are for free :-) Regards Tom -- Tom Venetianer <mailto:tom.vene@...> Sao Paulo - Brazil
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen * Jewish names listing
#general
Tom Venetianer <tom.vene@...>
Hello,
This is an interesting site. If you examine the left side menu, you will find links to Hebrew and Yiddish names (masculine and feminine), spelled in Roman and Hebrew characters. Worth of visiting: http://www.hebrewletters.com/index.cfm Note: this is a commercial site but the mentioned links are for free :-) Regards Tom -- Tom Venetianer <mailto:tom.vene@...> Sao Paulo - Brazil
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