JewishGen.org Discussion Group FAQs
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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?
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I like how the current lists work. Will I still be able to send/receive emails of posts (and/or digests)?
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Does this new system require plain-text?
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Can I post images, accented characters, different colors/font sizes, non-latin characters?
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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!
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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Breaking News Re. Philly2009
#yizkorbooks
David Mink
We are very pleased to share the following good news with everyone.
1. All conference registrants staying at the Sheraton hotel will receive complimentary internet access in their guest room. If you have not yet made your hotel reservation, do so without delay to take advantage of this great deal. Use the link at the conference website (the Hotel Registration button) to do so. 2. Not only will the banquet include the announcement of the IAJGS Achievement Awards, the wonderful entertainment by Yisrael Campbell, but there will also be drawings for 3 prizes. Those prizes are 4 hours of research by the following individuals (and the country of research): Jordan Auslander (U.S.); Michael Goldstein (Israel); and Anthony Joseph (U.K). If you have not yet purchased your banquet(s), be sure to do so before the deadline of July 19, 2009 (midnight U.S. central time). Don't miss out on the fun way to end the hectic conference week. We thank Jordan, Michael, and Anthony for generously contributing their professional time and expertise for these drawings. We also encourage you to look at the list of breakfasts with experts, SIG lunches, workshops and tours. Any one, or more of them, will enhance your conference experience because they are certainly worth attending. Make sure you purchase your ticket(s) for these events to guarantee that you get a space. One of the workshops is already full and we have added a repeat performance (A second beginner/intermediate Family Tree Maker session will be held on Thursday, August 6 >from 8:15 to 10:15 AM.) The breakfast (Monday, August 3, 7 AM - 8 AM) with Miriam Weiner and Olga Muzychuk, experts, is almost filled to capacity. Don't wait a moment if you want to attend that breakfast. The conference website is www.philly2009.org That is where you go to register, update your registration and learn all about the great things that will be going on there. Be sure to click on the various buttons to find details. See you in a month, Anne Feder Lee and David Mink Philly2009 Co-Chairs Information@philly2009.org
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Yizkor Books #YizkorBooks Breaking News Re. Philly2009
#yizkorbooks
David Mink
We are very pleased to share the following good news with everyone.
1. All conference registrants staying at the Sheraton hotel will receive complimentary internet access in their guest room. If you have not yet made your hotel reservation, do so without delay to take advantage of this great deal. Use the link at the conference website (the Hotel Registration button) to do so. 2. Not only will the banquet include the announcement of the IAJGS Achievement Awards, the wonderful entertainment by Yisrael Campbell, but there will also be drawings for 3 prizes. Those prizes are 4 hours of research by the following individuals (and the country of research): Jordan Auslander (U.S.); Michael Goldstein (Israel); and Anthony Joseph (U.K). If you have not yet purchased your banquet(s), be sure to do so before the deadline of July 19, 2009 (midnight U.S. central time). Don't miss out on the fun way to end the hectic conference week. We thank Jordan, Michael, and Anthony for generously contributing their professional time and expertise for these drawings. We also encourage you to look at the list of breakfasts with experts, SIG lunches, workshops and tours. Any one, or more of them, will enhance your conference experience because they are certainly worth attending. Make sure you purchase your ticket(s) for these events to guarantee that you get a space. One of the workshops is already full and we have added a repeat performance (A second beginner/intermediate Family Tree Maker session will be held on Thursday, August 6 >from 8:15 to 10:15 AM.) The breakfast (Monday, August 3, 7 AM - 8 AM) with Miriam Weiner and Olga Muzychuk, experts, is almost filled to capacity. Don't wait a moment if you want to attend that breakfast. The conference website is www.philly2009.org That is where you go to register, update your registration and learn all about the great things that will be going on there. Be sure to click on the various buttons to find details. See you in a month, Anne Feder Lee and David Mink Philly2009 Co-Chairs Information@philly2009.org
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Breaking News Re. Philly2009
#latvia
David Mink
We are very pleased to share the following good news with everyone.
1. All conference registrants staying at the Sheraton hotel will receive complimentary internet access in their guest room. If you have not yet made your hotel reservation, do so without delay to take advantage of this great deal. Use the link at the conference website (the Hotel Registration button) to do so. 2. Not only will the banquet include the announcement of the IAJGS Achievement Awards, the wonderful entertainment by Yisrael Campbell, but there will also be drawings for 3 prizes. Those prizes are 4 hours of research by the following individuals (and the country of research): Jordan Auslander (U.S.); Michael Goldstein (Israel); and Anthony Joseph (U.K). If you have not yet purchased your banquet(s), be sure to do so before the deadline of July 19, 2009 (midnight U.S. central time). Don't miss out on the fun way to end the hectic conference week. We thank Jordan, Michael, and Anthony for generously contributing their professional time and expertise for these drawings. We also encourage you to look at the list of breakfasts with experts, SIG lunches, workshops and tours. Any one, or more of them, will enhance your conference experience because they are certainly worth attending. Make sure you purchase your ticket(s) for these events to guarantee that you get a space. One of the workshops is already full and we have added a repeat performance (A second beginner/intermediate Family Tree Maker session will be held on Thursday, August 6 >from 8:15 to 10:15 AM.) The breakfast (Monday, August 3, 7 AM - 8 AM) with Miriam Weiner and Olga Muzychuk, experts, is almost filled to capacity. Don't wait a moment if you want to attend that breakfast. The conference website is www.philly2009.org That is where you go to register, update your registration and learn all about the great things that will be going on there. Be sure to click on the various buttons to find details. See you in a month, Anne Feder Lee and David Mink Philly2009 Co-Chairs Information@philly2009.org
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Breaking News Re. Philly2009
#scandinavia
David Mink
We are very pleased to share the following good news with everyone.
1. All conference registrants staying at the Sheraton hotel will receive complimentary internet access in their guest room. If you have not yet made your hotel reservation, do so without delay to take advantage of this great deal. Use the link at the conference website (the Hotel Registration button) to do so. 2. Not only will the banquet include the announcement of the IAJGS Achievement Awards, the wonderful entertainment by Yisrael Campbell, but there will also be drawings for 3 prizes. Those prizes are 4 hours of research by the following individuals (and the country of research): Jordan Auslander (U.S.); Michael Goldstein (Israel); and Anthony Joseph (U.K). If you have not yet purchased your banquet(s), be sure to do so before the deadline of July 19, 2009 (midnight U.S. central time). Don't miss out on the fun way to end the hectic conference week. We thank Jordan, Michael, and Anthony for generously contributing their professional time and expertise for these drawings. We also encourage you to look at the list of breakfasts with experts, SIG lunches, workshops and tours. Any one, or more of them, will enhance your conference experience because they are certainly worth attending. Make sure you purchase your ticket(s) for these events to guarantee that you get a space. One of the workshops is already full and we have added a repeat performance (A second beginner/intermediate Family Tree Maker session will be held on Thursday, August 6 >from 8:15 to 10:15 AM.) The breakfast (Monday, August 3, 7 AM - 8 AM) with Miriam Weiner and Olga Muzychuk, experts, is almost filled to capacity. Don't wait a moment if you want to attend that breakfast. The conference website is www.philly2009.org That is where you go to register, update your registration and learn all about the great things that will be going on there. Be sure to click on the various buttons to find details. See you in a month, Anne Feder Lee and David Mink Philly2009 Co-Chairs Information@philly2009.org
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Latvia SIG #Latvia Breaking News Re. Philly2009
#latvia
David Mink
We are very pleased to share the following good news with everyone.
1. All conference registrants staying at the Sheraton hotel will receive complimentary internet access in their guest room. If you have not yet made your hotel reservation, do so without delay to take advantage of this great deal. Use the link at the conference website (the Hotel Registration button) to do so. 2. Not only will the banquet include the announcement of the IAJGS Achievement Awards, the wonderful entertainment by Yisrael Campbell, but there will also be drawings for 3 prizes. Those prizes are 4 hours of research by the following individuals (and the country of research): Jordan Auslander (U.S.); Michael Goldstein (Israel); and Anthony Joseph (U.K). If you have not yet purchased your banquet(s), be sure to do so before the deadline of July 19, 2009 (midnight U.S. central time). Don't miss out on the fun way to end the hectic conference week. We thank Jordan, Michael, and Anthony for generously contributing their professional time and expertise for these drawings. We also encourage you to look at the list of breakfasts with experts, SIG lunches, workshops and tours. Any one, or more of them, will enhance your conference experience because they are certainly worth attending. Make sure you purchase your ticket(s) for these events to guarantee that you get a space. One of the workshops is already full and we have added a repeat performance (A second beginner/intermediate Family Tree Maker session will be held on Thursday, August 6 >from 8:15 to 10:15 AM.) The breakfast (Monday, August 3, 7 AM - 8 AM) with Miriam Weiner and Olga Muzychuk, experts, is almost filled to capacity. Don't wait a moment if you want to attend that breakfast. The conference website is www.philly2009.org That is where you go to register, update your registration and learn all about the great things that will be going on there. Be sure to click on the various buttons to find details. See you in a month, Anne Feder Lee and David Mink Philly2009 Co-Chairs Information@philly2009.org
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Scandinavia SIG #Scandinavia Breaking News Re. Philly2009
#scandinavia
David Mink
We are very pleased to share the following good news with everyone.
1. All conference registrants staying at the Sheraton hotel will receive complimentary internet access in their guest room. If you have not yet made your hotel reservation, do so without delay to take advantage of this great deal. Use the link at the conference website (the Hotel Registration button) to do so. 2. Not only will the banquet include the announcement of the IAJGS Achievement Awards, the wonderful entertainment by Yisrael Campbell, but there will also be drawings for 3 prizes. Those prizes are 4 hours of research by the following individuals (and the country of research): Jordan Auslander (U.S.); Michael Goldstein (Israel); and Anthony Joseph (U.K). If you have not yet purchased your banquet(s), be sure to do so before the deadline of July 19, 2009 (midnight U.S. central time). Don't miss out on the fun way to end the hectic conference week. We thank Jordan, Michael, and Anthony for generously contributing their professional time and expertise for these drawings. We also encourage you to look at the list of breakfasts with experts, SIG lunches, workshops and tours. Any one, or more of them, will enhance your conference experience because they are certainly worth attending. Make sure you purchase your ticket(s) for these events to guarantee that you get a space. One of the workshops is already full and we have added a repeat performance (A second beginner/intermediate Family Tree Maker session will be held on Thursday, August 6 >from 8:15 to 10:15 AM.) The breakfast (Monday, August 3, 7 AM - 8 AM) with Miriam Weiner and Olga Muzychuk, experts, is almost filled to capacity. Don't wait a moment if you want to attend that breakfast. The conference website is www.philly2009.org That is where you go to register, update your registration and learn all about the great things that will be going on there. Be sure to click on the various buttons to find details. See you in a month, Anne Feder Lee and David Mink Philly2009 Co-Chairs Information@philly2009.org
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Breaking News Re. Philly2009
#unitedkingdom
bounce-1857224-785714@...
We are very pleased to share the following good news with everyone.
1. All conference registrants staying at the Sheraton hotel will receive complimentary internet access in their guest room. If you have not yet made your hotel reservation, do so without delay to take advantage of this great deal. Use the link at the conference website (the Hotel Registration button) to do so. 2. Not only will the banquet include the announcement of the IAJGS Achievement Awards, the wonderful entertainment by Yisrael Campbell, but there will also be drawings for 3 prizes. Those prizes are 4 hours of research by the following individuals (and the country of research): Jordan Auslander (U.S.); Michael Goldstein (Israel); and Anthony Joseph (U.K). If you have not yet purchased your banquet(s), be sure to do so before the deadline of July 19, 2009 (midnight U.S. central time). Don't miss out on the fun way to end the hectic conference week. We thank Jordan, Michael, and Anthony for generously contributing their professional time and expertise for these drawings. We also encourage you to look at the list of breakfasts with experts, SIG lunches, workshops and tours. Any one, or more of them, will enhance your conference experience because they are certainly worth attending. Make sure you purchase your ticket(s) for these events to guarantee that you get a space. One of the workshops is already full and we have added a repeat performance (A second beginner/intermediate Family Tree Maker session will be held on Thursday, August 6 >from 8:15 to 10:15 AM.) The breakfast (Monday, August 3, 7 AM - 8 AM) with Miriam Weiner and Olga Muzychuk, experts, is almost filled to capacity. Don't wait a moment if you want to attend that breakfast. The conference website is www.philly2009.org That is where you go to register, update your registration and learn all about the great things that will be going on there. Be sure to click on the various buttons to find details. See you in a month, Anne Feder Lee and David Mink Philly2009 Co-Chairs Information@philly2009.org
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Re: jcr-uk digest: June 30, 2009 - 3. WULFF, GODCHAUX and MOREL
#unitedkingdom
bergville@...
< It is Fabien's understanding that her husband was a passenger on the
Titanic and did not survive. > This website has a lot of details of Titanic passengers: www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic_passenger_list If you have difficulty getting the pages to open, do a Google search for Titanic Passenger Lists and then click on the link to the "cached" page for the Encyclopedia Titanica website. Beverly Bergman Camberley UK
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JCR-UK SIG #UnitedKingdom Breaking News Re. Philly2009
#unitedkingdom
bounce-1857224-785714@...
We are very pleased to share the following good news with everyone.
1. All conference registrants staying at the Sheraton hotel will receive complimentary internet access in their guest room. If you have not yet made your hotel reservation, do so without delay to take advantage of this great deal. Use the link at the conference website (the Hotel Registration button) to do so. 2. Not only will the banquet include the announcement of the IAJGS Achievement Awards, the wonderful entertainment by Yisrael Campbell, but there will also be drawings for 3 prizes. Those prizes are 4 hours of research by the following individuals (and the country of research): Jordan Auslander (U.S.); Michael Goldstein (Israel); and Anthony Joseph (U.K). If you have not yet purchased your banquet(s), be sure to do so before the deadline of July 19, 2009 (midnight U.S. central time). Don't miss out on the fun way to end the hectic conference week. We thank Jordan, Michael, and Anthony for generously contributing their professional time and expertise for these drawings. We also encourage you to look at the list of breakfasts with experts, SIG lunches, workshops and tours. Any one, or more of them, will enhance your conference experience because they are certainly worth attending. Make sure you purchase your ticket(s) for these events to guarantee that you get a space. One of the workshops is already full and we have added a repeat performance (A second beginner/intermediate Family Tree Maker session will be held on Thursday, August 6 >from 8:15 to 10:15 AM.) The breakfast (Monday, August 3, 7 AM - 8 AM) with Miriam Weiner and Olga Muzychuk, experts, is almost filled to capacity. Don't wait a moment if you want to attend that breakfast. The conference website is www.philly2009.org That is where you go to register, update your registration and learn all about the great things that will be going on there. Be sure to click on the various buttons to find details. See you in a month, Anne Feder Lee and David Mink Philly2009 Co-Chairs Information@philly2009.org
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JCR-UK SIG #UnitedKingdom Re: Re:jcr-uk digest: June 30, 2009 - 3. WULFF, GODCHAUX and MOREL
#unitedkingdom
bergville@...
< It is Fabien's understanding that her husband was a passenger on the
Titanic and did not survive. > This website has a lot of details of Titanic passengers: www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic_passenger_list If you have difficulty getting the pages to open, do a Google search for Titanic Passenger Lists and then click on the link to the "cached" page for the Encyclopedia Titanica website. Beverly Bergman Camberley UK
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IAJGS Conference Computer Training Workshops -- A Few Changes
#unitedkingdom
bounce-1856759-785714@...
The Monday, August 3 Family Tree Maker for Beginners and Intermediate Users
computer workshop (sponsored by Ancestry.com and instructed by software designer Duff Wilson) has been sold out and a waiting list had been created. As a result of the great demand for this workshop, Duff has graciously agreed to instruct a second beginner/intermediate Family Tree Maker session. This session will be held on Thursday, August 6 >from 8:15 to 10:15 AM. If you are already registered, sign up for this session now. The cost is $25. Go to Registration Update at http://www.philly2009.org/registration_update.cfm and update your "Optional Programs." The session code is Th-38. In addition, the Family Tree Builder 3.0 - Advanced Computer Training Workshop (Family Tree Builder is an online genealogy program with no connection to Family Tree Maker) originally scheduled for Thursday, August 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM has been canceled.There is still a Family Tree Builder 3.0 - Basic Workshop scheduled for Sunday >from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. You can sign up for this through Registration Update. There are also thirteen other Computer Training Workshops. For a listing of these, go to our Program at http://www.philly2009.org/program.cfm and search by selecting "Computer Training Workshops" >from the "Session Topic" pop-up menu. Space is limited to 25 per workshop, so please register soon. Online registration for all optional programs closes at Sunday, July 19 at 11:59 pm US central time. If you are not yet registered to attend the Conference, what are you waiting for ??? See you in Philadelphia in about a month. Mark Halpern Program Co-Chair
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JCR-UK SIG #UnitedKingdom IAJGS Conference Computer Training Workshops -- A Few Changes
#unitedkingdom
bounce-1856759-785714@...
The Monday, August 3 Family Tree Maker for Beginners and Intermediate Users
computer workshop (sponsored by Ancestry.com and instructed by software designer Duff Wilson) has been sold out and a waiting list had been created. As a result of the great demand for this workshop, Duff has graciously agreed to instruct a second beginner/intermediate Family Tree Maker session. This session will be held on Thursday, August 6 >from 8:15 to 10:15 AM. If you are already registered, sign up for this session now. The cost is $25. Go to Registration Update at http://www.philly2009.org/registration_update.cfm and update your "Optional Programs." The session code is Th-38. In addition, the Family Tree Builder 3.0 - Advanced Computer Training Workshop (Family Tree Builder is an online genealogy program with no connection to Family Tree Maker) originally scheduled for Thursday, August 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM has been canceled.There is still a Family Tree Builder 3.0 - Basic Workshop scheduled for Sunday >from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. You can sign up for this through Registration Update. There are also thirteen other Computer Training Workshops. For a listing of these, go to our Program at http://www.philly2009.org/program.cfm and search by selecting "Computer Training Workshops" >from the "Session Topic" pop-up menu. Space is limited to 25 per workshop, so please register soon. Online registration for all optional programs closes at Sunday, July 19 at 11:59 pm US central time. If you are not yet registered to attend the Conference, what are you waiting for ??? See you in Philadelphia in about a month. Mark Halpern Program Co-Chair
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Re: LDS film help for Vienna files
#general
celiamale@...
Milton Koch wrote: "I am trying to find information about Oscar
SEREBRENIK and Miriam KOCH (my paternal aunt), specifically, their marriage and their travel permits to Palestine in/about 1938. In looking at the LDS database, data such as permits, etc are filed in a very specific way, but NOT alphabetically. The rules are somewhat confusing to me so I am asking for help to clarify, and hopefully, find the correct film roll so that I can review the documents. ... The category seems to Meldeamt/Meldezettel." The answer to Milton's question is here in Peter Lowe's article on the LDS films on the Austria-Czech SIG website. I must admit I have never used the system, but I know others have been successful: http://www.jewishgen.org/AustriaCzech/TOWNS/Austria/meldezettel.htm#Problems%20in%20identifying%20film You will be able to read about the complexity of the system. LDS have only a small proportion of the 3 million or more Meldezettel held in Vienna - and millions more [pre-1906] were disposed of as superfluous to needs. To see them in location in the Gasometer archives is indeed wonderous. It also saves having to use this system as someone else pulls them out for you. Of course the public is not allowed access - once misfiled you would never find the Meldezettel again! The Prague Conscriptions {Meldezettel} also have a confusing method of alphabetical {partially phonetic} indexing: http://www.nacr.cz/english/conscriptions.aspx but here we will soon have most of them digitised - surely one of the most valuable genealogical resources for Habsburg Jews {and non-Jews!} we have today: http://digi.nacr.cz/prihlasky2/indexen.php They have just been updated {July 1st 2009} and now include 1,140,373 records up to the end of letter O. We can find OSERS Aron Veit born in 1762 and all his family on-line: OSERS Aron Veit (1762) - Sara (1792); Marie (1815); Julie (1818), Veit (1817). He would be smiling, I am sure at this turn of events. Celia Male - London, U.K. P.S. There is a website which helps you target the right LDS film related to Vienna Meldezettel: http://www.scopiebreskford.com/tng/meldezettel.cgi MODERATOR NOTE: The second Czech URL above is not currently responding, but it is the address referenced in a link at the bottom of the first Czech URL, in Celia's preceding paragraph.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen re: LDS film help for Vienna files
#general
celiamale@...
Milton Koch wrote: "I am trying to find information about Oscar
SEREBRENIK and Miriam KOCH (my paternal aunt), specifically, their marriage and their travel permits to Palestine in/about 1938. In looking at the LDS database, data such as permits, etc are filed in a very specific way, but NOT alphabetically. The rules are somewhat confusing to me so I am asking for help to clarify, and hopefully, find the correct film roll so that I can review the documents. ... The category seems to Meldeamt/Meldezettel." The answer to Milton's question is here in Peter Lowe's article on the LDS films on the Austria-Czech SIG website. I must admit I have never used the system, but I know others have been successful: http://www.jewishgen.org/AustriaCzech/TOWNS/Austria/meldezettel.htm#Problems%20in%20identifying%20film You will be able to read about the complexity of the system. LDS have only a small proportion of the 3 million or more Meldezettel held in Vienna - and millions more [pre-1906] were disposed of as superfluous to needs. To see them in location in the Gasometer archives is indeed wonderous. It also saves having to use this system as someone else pulls them out for you. Of course the public is not allowed access - once misfiled you would never find the Meldezettel again! The Prague Conscriptions {Meldezettel} also have a confusing method of alphabetical {partially phonetic} indexing: http://www.nacr.cz/english/conscriptions.aspx but here we will soon have most of them digitised - surely one of the most valuable genealogical resources for Habsburg Jews {and non-Jews!} we have today: http://digi.nacr.cz/prihlasky2/indexen.php They have just been updated {July 1st 2009} and now include 1,140,373 records up to the end of letter O. We can find OSERS Aron Veit born in 1762 and all his family on-line: OSERS Aron Veit (1762) - Sara (1792); Marie (1815); Julie (1818), Veit (1817). He would be smiling, I am sure at this turn of events. Celia Male - London, U.K. P.S. There is a website which helps you target the right LDS film related to Vienna Meldezettel: http://www.scopiebreskford.com/tng/meldezettel.cgi MODERATOR NOTE: The second Czech URL above is not currently responding, but it is the address referenced in a link at the bottom of the first Czech URL, in Celia's preceding paragraph.
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Breaking News Re. Philly2009
#yiddish
bounce-1857224-772983@...
We are very pleased to share the following good news with everyone.
1. All conference registrants staying at the Sheraton hotel will receive complimentary internet access in their guest room. If you have not yet made your hotel reservation, do so without delay to take advantage of this great deal. Use the link at the conference website (the Hotel Registration button) to do so. 2. Not only will the banquet include the announcement of the IAJGS Achievement Awards, the wonderful entertainment by Yisrael Campbell, but there will also be drawings for 3 prizes. Those prizes are 4 hours of research by the following individuals (and the country of research): Jordan Auslander (U.S.); Michael Goldstein (Israel); and Anthony Joseph (U.K). If you have not yet purchased your banquet(s), be sure to do so before the deadline of July 19, 2009 (midnight U.S. central time). Don't miss out on the fun way to end the hectic conference week. We thank Jordan, Michael, and Anthony for generously contributing their professional time and expertise for these drawings. We also encourage you to look at the list of breakfasts with experts, SIG lunches, workshops and tours. Any one, or more of them, will enhance your conference experience because they are certainly worth attending. Make sure you purchase your ticket(s) for these events to guarantee that you get a space. One of the workshops is already full and we have added a repeat performance (A second beginner/intermediate Family Tree Maker session will be held on Thursday, August 6 >from 8:15 to 10:15 AM.) The breakfast (Monday, August 3, 7 AM - 8 AM) with Miriam Weiner and Olga Muzychuk, experts, is almost filled to capacity. Don't wait a moment if you want to attend that breakfast. The conference website is www.philly2009.org That is where you go to register, update your registration and learn all about the great things that will be going on there. Be sure to click on the various buttons to find details. See you in a month, Anne Feder Lee and David Mink Philly2009 Co-Chairs Information@philly2009.org
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Yiddish Theatre and Vadeville #YiddishTheatre Breaking News Re. Philly2009
#yiddish
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We are very pleased to share the following good news with everyone.
1. All conference registrants staying at the Sheraton hotel will receive complimentary internet access in their guest room. If you have not yet made your hotel reservation, do so without delay to take advantage of this great deal. Use the link at the conference website (the Hotel Registration button) to do so. 2. Not only will the banquet include the announcement of the IAJGS Achievement Awards, the wonderful entertainment by Yisrael Campbell, but there will also be drawings for 3 prizes. Those prizes are 4 hours of research by the following individuals (and the country of research): Jordan Auslander (U.S.); Michael Goldstein (Israel); and Anthony Joseph (U.K). If you have not yet purchased your banquet(s), be sure to do so before the deadline of July 19, 2009 (midnight U.S. central time). Don't miss out on the fun way to end the hectic conference week. We thank Jordan, Michael, and Anthony for generously contributing their professional time and expertise for these drawings. We also encourage you to look at the list of breakfasts with experts, SIG lunches, workshops and tours. Any one, or more of them, will enhance your conference experience because they are certainly worth attending. Make sure you purchase your ticket(s) for these events to guarantee that you get a space. One of the workshops is already full and we have added a repeat performance (A second beginner/intermediate Family Tree Maker session will be held on Thursday, August 6 >from 8:15 to 10:15 AM.) The breakfast (Monday, August 3, 7 AM - 8 AM) with Miriam Weiner and Olga Muzychuk, experts, is almost filled to capacity. Don't wait a moment if you want to attend that breakfast. The conference website is www.philly2009.org That is where you go to register, update your registration and learn all about the great things that will be going on there. Be sure to click on the various buttons to find details. See you in a month, Anne Feder Lee and David Mink Philly2009 Co-Chairs Information@philly2009.org
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Re: Symbol of open book on tombstone
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Marc DVer <mdver@...>
Was her husband a Rabbi? I cannot think of any other explanation.
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Marc DVer Lori Swartz wrote:
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Symbol of open book on tombstone
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Marc DVer <mdver@...>
Was her husband a Rabbi? I cannot think of any other explanation.
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Marc DVer Lori Swartz wrote:
X-No-archive: yes
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Re: Symbol of open book on tombstone
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gilah@...
Lori Swartz wrote:
"I have recently found the grave of great-great-great grandmother... Her tombstone has an open book etched onto the top of the tombstone...." My copy of Joshua L. Segal's "A Field Guide to Visiting a Jewish Cemetery" indicates that if the book is not associated with a profession (i.e., bookbinder/scholar) it probably symbolizes the book of life. -- Emily Garber Phoenix, AZ Lubin/Labun/Yurovshchina (Ukraine): GARBER, MAZEWITSKY, MORRIS, MALZMANN, MYERS, KESTLEMAN Radautz, Czernowitz: LIEBROSS, WENKERT, WEINGART Kazan (Belarus): WILENSKY, WILSON
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Symbol of open book on tombstone
#general
gilah@...
Lori Swartz wrote:
"I have recently found the grave of great-great-great grandmother... Her tombstone has an open book etched onto the top of the tombstone...." My copy of Joshua L. Segal's "A Field Guide to Visiting a Jewish Cemetery" indicates that if the book is not associated with a profession (i.e., bookbinder/scholar) it probably symbolizes the book of life. -- Emily Garber Phoenix, AZ Lubin/Labun/Yurovshchina (Ukraine): GARBER, MAZEWITSKY, MORRIS, MALZMANN, MYERS, KESTLEMAN Radautz, Czernowitz: LIEBROSS, WENKERT, WEINGART Kazan (Belarus): WILENSKY, WILSON
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