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!
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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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The JewishGen.org Team
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Shoah Connect
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Zev Griner <zgriner@...>
The Shoah Connect web site: http://www.shoahconnect.org/ lets
genealogists researching the same Yad Vashem people connect with each other. Zev Griner GRINER/GRYNER,PANCER,BAUM/BOJM,ZAJDEL,LUDEN/LUDN (Tomaszow Lubelski, Jarczow, Zamosc)
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Shoah Connect
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Zev Griner <zgriner@...>
The Shoah Connect web site: http://www.shoahconnect.org/ lets
genealogists researching the same Yad Vashem people connect with each other. Zev Griner GRINER/GRYNER,PANCER,BAUM/BOJM,ZAJDEL,LUDEN/LUDN (Tomaszow Lubelski, Jarczow, Zamosc)
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Polish General Lovenski - Late 1700's - Early 1800's
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Susan E King <susan@...>
Wondering if anyone might be familiar with the story of a Polish
General by the name of Lovenski. He was commissioned by Napoleon and sent to Haiti during the Haitian Revolt in the late 1700's and early 1800's. As the story goes, he remained in Haiti where there exists today many "blue-eyed" descendants. There is some question as to whether the original name was "Levi or Levy" and the family converted >from Judaism before before General Lovenski left Poland. Please respond privately. Susan
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Polish General Lovenski - Late 1700's - Early 1800's
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Susan E King <susan@...>
Wondering if anyone might be familiar with the story of a Polish
General by the name of Lovenski. He was commissioned by Napoleon and sent to Haiti during the Haitian Revolt in the late 1700's and early 1800's. As the story goes, he remained in Haiti where there exists today many "blue-eyed" descendants. There is some question as to whether the original name was "Levi or Levy" and the family converted >from Judaism before before General Lovenski left Poland. Please respond privately. Susan
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Seeking information about Elihau GLEZER of Tel Mond
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Edwin Parks <edwin.parks@...>
Shalom
Once again I am seeking the help of my friends at Jewish Gen. I am seeking any information about Elihau Glezer of Tel Mond in Israel. All I know is that he served in the British Army's Pioneer Corps, possibly during the Second World War and certainly between 1945 and 1948, because I have a medal which has his number Rank and name - PAL/13380 Cpl E Glezer RPC. I also have a copy of the roll of all those who qualified for the medal which shows his details and his 1953 address in Tel Mond. I would like to be able to research him fully but to do that I need to find out if he is still alive and if not his date of death. Can anyone help? Eddie Major Edwin Parks Guernsey GY6 8X
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Seeking information about Elihau GLEZER of Tel Mond
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Edwin Parks <edwin.parks@...>
Shalom
Once again I am seeking the help of my friends at Jewish Gen. I am seeking any information about Elihau Glezer of Tel Mond in Israel. All I know is that he served in the British Army's Pioneer Corps, possibly during the Second World War and certainly between 1945 and 1948, because I have a medal which has his number Rank and name - PAL/13380 Cpl E Glezer RPC. I also have a copy of the roll of all those who qualified for the medal which shows his details and his 1953 address in Tel Mond. I would like to be able to research him fully but to do that I need to find out if he is still alive and if not his date of death. Can anyone help? Eddie Major Edwin Parks Guernsey GY6 8X
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Seeking Liza KAYSER
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ahess <ahess@...>
Dear menbers!
We are looking for information about Lisa Kayser (born 1.4.23) on whom we don't have any knowledge about what was with her during the Second World War. What we know is that she went to "hachshara" with group of young people in Stelsdof - a place near Berlin and since then she lost contact with her family. We want to know what happened to her at the war. Thank you in advance Avner Hess
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Seeking Liza KAYSER
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ahess <ahess@...>
Dear menbers!
We are looking for information about Lisa Kayser (born 1.4.23) on whom we don't have any knowledge about what was with her during the Second World War. What we know is that she went to "hachshara" with group of young people in Stelsdof - a place near Berlin and since then she lost contact with her family. We want to know what happened to her at the war. Thank you in advance Avner Hess
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Dr Max S. Wein, Dermatologist Chicago, IL
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sjlustig@...
Seeking information and contact with someone in the WEIN family.
Please contact me directly. Margery Lustig sjlustig@cs.com Researching: SILBERSTEIN/SILVERSTEIN. SLEPYAN in Chicago
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Dr Max S. Wein, Dermatologist Chicago, IL
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sjlustig@...
Seeking information and contact with someone in the WEIN family.
Please contact me directly. Margery Lustig sjlustig@cs.com Researching: SILBERSTEIN/SILVERSTEIN. SLEPYAN in Chicago
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Viewmate posting 16199 What is this document?
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Marcia Indianer Meyers <marciarthur@...>
Greetings, In 1992 I was in Salt Lake City and located this form.
I did not document where I found it or what type of document it is. I have a translation of all the information but don't know what this form is or >from where. Has anyone out there seen this same document? Viewmate 16199 Marcia Indianer Meyers MODERATOR NOTE: The direct url is http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/responselist.asp?key=16199
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Viewmate posting 16199 What is this document?
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Marcia Indianer Meyers <marciarthur@...>
Greetings, In 1992 I was in Salt Lake City and located this form.
I did not document where I found it or what type of document it is. I have a translation of all the information but don't know what this form is or >from where. Has anyone out there seen this same document? Viewmate 16199 Marcia Indianer Meyers MODERATOR NOTE: The direct url is http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/responselist.asp?key=16199
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Re: Iokhved and Itska
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tom
Both are variations of biblical hebrew names, iokhved of yokheved and
itska of yitschak, and can be found in the Jewishgen given names database. ....... tom klein, toronto Sy Pearlman <sy.pearlman@gmail.com> wrote: I can't find any translations of the two names--Iokhved and Itska in either the Discussion Group or the SIG archives. Both names are in Belarus census records, using the Latin alphabet. I would like their Yiddish or Hebrew equivalents. Thanks. Sy Pearlman
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Iokhved and Itska
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tom
Both are variations of biblical hebrew names, iokhved of yokheved and
itska of yitschak, and can be found in the Jewishgen given names database. ....... tom klein, toronto Sy Pearlman <sy.pearlman@gmail.com> wrote: I can't find any translations of the two names--Iokhved and Itska in either the Discussion Group or the SIG archives. Both names are in Belarus census records, using the Latin alphabet. I would like their Yiddish or Hebrew equivalents. Thanks. Sy Pearlman
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Re: Naturalised British subject
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leadingnote@...
To find details of a naturalisation record up to 1945, search the
National Archives - http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/ search.asp The departmental, or series code is 'HO' for Home Office. You will get a list of results, click on the link for which ever name you think is correct. The next page doesn't give more information, but gives a link for ordering a copy of the record, or of going to Kew to see the original documents. As you don't have access to any more information than the name of the person, where he lived and when he was naturalised, you will have to order the certificate to find out if this is the correct person. An email copy seems to cost 32 pounds 10 per page. The other place to look is the London Gazette which is where all naturalisations have to be published: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/search Jill Anderson London UK ABRAHAMSON - Lithuania, London, USA; ALTER- Austria, London; DAVIS/ DAVISON- Riga, London; HALPERIN/HALPERN - Lodz, Warsaw, London; GINSBURG - Dvinsk, London, USA; JACOBSON - Poland, London, Hove; MILGROM - Trembowla, London; NOR/NORR - Panevezys, USA; PEARL/PERL/ PERLE - Birzai, London, Plymouth; ROSENBERG - Lomza, London; SCHUSTER - Rokiskis, USA; SCHWARTZ/SWARTZ - Dvinsk, Rokiskis, London, USA; SIEGLER/ZIMBLER - Alshad, Plunge, Pumpenai, Riga, St. Petersburg, London, Hove, USA, S. Africa. snip...Can anyone advise me as to how to get a copy of this naturalization?
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re:Naturalised British subject
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leadingnote@...
To find details of a naturalisation record up to 1945, search the
National Archives - http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/ search.asp The departmental, or series code is 'HO' for Home Office. You will get a list of results, click on the link for which ever name you think is correct. The next page doesn't give more information, but gives a link for ordering a copy of the record, or of going to Kew to see the original documents. As you don't have access to any more information than the name of the person, where he lived and when he was naturalised, you will have to order the certificate to find out if this is the correct person. An email copy seems to cost 32 pounds 10 per page. The other place to look is the London Gazette which is where all naturalisations have to be published: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/search Jill Anderson London UK ABRAHAMSON - Lithuania, London, USA; ALTER- Austria, London; DAVIS/ DAVISON- Riga, London; HALPERIN/HALPERN - Lodz, Warsaw, London; GINSBURG - Dvinsk, London, USA; JACOBSON - Poland, London, Hove; MILGROM - Trembowla, London; NOR/NORR - Panevezys, USA; PEARL/PERL/ PERLE - Birzai, London, Plymouth; ROSENBERG - Lomza, London; SCHUSTER - Rokiskis, USA; SCHWARTZ/SWARTZ - Dvinsk, Rokiskis, London, USA; SIEGLER/ZIMBLER - Alshad, Plunge, Pumpenai, Riga, St. Petersburg, London, Hove, USA, S. Africa. snip...Can anyone advise me as to how to get a copy of this naturalization?
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New Issue of Success! Stories is Posted on JewishGen
#poland
#ciechanow
bounce-2073670-772951@...
We're pleased to announce the publication of the latest issue of the
JewishGen SUCCESS! STORIES webzine. You can access these stories from the 'About Us' button on our homepage, or by following this link: < http://www.jewishgen.org/JewishGen/Testimonials >. Meredith Hoffman and Nancy Siegel have worked with the authors to edit these stories of ancestor and family connections made through JewishGen -- the kinds of success stories we regularly read about on the JewishGen mailing lists and discussion groups. This issue highlights the international scope of JewishGen, with contributors from New Zealand and Italy, Israel, and Scotland. And our new column,'>from Our Mailbox...,' features brief stories we've received from JewishGenners >from Canada, France, and the United States. Several years ago, JewishGen Vice President Michael Tobias played a critical role in one of our more intriguing stories of reconnection, literally thanks to JewishGen. Michael tells of the startling coincidences and the exciting role that he played in bringing together two cousins who had last seen one another in 1940, and who each had reason to believe that the other had perished in the Holocaust. Geoff Isaacs and Laurie Rappeport tell two sides of another fascinating, and different, story of discovery and connection. In his sixties when he first learned the truth about his origins, Geoff traveled >from New Zealand to the UK searching for more information. Then, using the JewishGen Family Finder, Geoff connected with Laurie, who'd waited ten years to find any others researching her great-grandfather's family of Birmingham, England. The cousins met, and the story ends with a satisfying twist. Four brief stories in '>from Our Mailbox...' highlight successes made by Debbie Kopstein Burr, Judith Elam, Edmond Cohen and Rachelle Leaf Berliner. We're sure you'll be inspired by these stories and we encourage you to send Meredith and Nancy your own success stories for possible future publication (their email address is success@lyris.jewishgen.org). Phyllis Kramer VP, Education, JewishGen, Inc phylliskramer1@gmail.com
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#Ciechanow #Poland New Issue of Success! Stories is Posted on JewishGen
#ciechanow
#poland
bounce-2073670-772951@...
We're pleased to announce the publication of the latest issue of the
JewishGen SUCCESS! STORIES webzine. You can access these stories from the 'About Us' button on our homepage, or by following this link: < http://www.jewishgen.org/JewishGen/Testimonials >. Meredith Hoffman and Nancy Siegel have worked with the authors to edit these stories of ancestor and family connections made through JewishGen -- the kinds of success stories we regularly read about on the JewishGen mailing lists and discussion groups. This issue highlights the international scope of JewishGen, with contributors from New Zealand and Italy, Israel, and Scotland. And our new column,'>from Our Mailbox...,' features brief stories we've received from JewishGenners >from Canada, France, and the United States. Several years ago, JewishGen Vice President Michael Tobias played a critical role in one of our more intriguing stories of reconnection, literally thanks to JewishGen. Michael tells of the startling coincidences and the exciting role that he played in bringing together two cousins who had last seen one another in 1940, and who each had reason to believe that the other had perished in the Holocaust. Geoff Isaacs and Laurie Rappeport tell two sides of another fascinating, and different, story of discovery and connection. In his sixties when he first learned the truth about his origins, Geoff traveled >from New Zealand to the UK searching for more information. Then, using the JewishGen Family Finder, Geoff connected with Laurie, who'd waited ten years to find any others researching her great-grandfather's family of Birmingham, England. The cousins met, and the story ends with a satisfying twist. Four brief stories in '>from Our Mailbox...' highlight successes made by Debbie Kopstein Burr, Judith Elam, Edmond Cohen and Rachelle Leaf Berliner. We're sure you'll be inspired by these stories and we encourage you to send Meredith and Nancy your own success stories for possible future publication (their email address is success@lyris.jewishgen.org). Phyllis Kramer VP, Education, JewishGen, Inc phylliskramer1@gmail.com
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Re: Chotel in Lithuania
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Phyllis Kramer
Monica asked about a town named Chotel noted on a manifest and said it
was near Kovno. I used our wonderful JewishGen Communities database; began with the search page at http://www.jewishgen.org/communities/search.asp. I searched for HOTEL in modern Lithuania...and asked for distances >from Kovno... Could this be the town? Gudeliai, Lithuania at 54 deg 43' N 23 deg 36' E ......17 mi SW of Kaunas (Kovno) also known as Gudeliai [Lith], Gudel [Yid], Gudele [Pol], Gudelyay, Gudeliai, Gudeliai Pirmieji Gudeliai If I remember correctly, G is used as H in this language. Phyllis Kramer, NYC & Palm Beach Gardens VP, Education, JewishGen
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Chotel in Lithuania
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Phyllis Kramer
Monica asked about a town named Chotel noted on a manifest and said it
was near Kovno. I used our wonderful JewishGen Communities database; began with the search page at http://www.jewishgen.org/communities/search.asp. I searched for HOTEL in modern Lithuania...and asked for distances >from Kovno... Could this be the town? Gudeliai, Lithuania at 54 deg 43' N 23 deg 36' E ......17 mi SW of Kaunas (Kovno) also known as Gudeliai [Lith], Gudel [Yid], Gudele [Pol], Gudelyay, Gudeliai, Gudeliai Pirmieji Gudeliai If I remember correctly, G is used as H in this language. Phyllis Kramer, NYC & Palm Beach Gardens VP, Education, JewishGen
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