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.
Is it Secure?
Yes. JewishGen is using a state of the art platform with the most contemporary security standards. JewishGen will never share member information with third parties.
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.
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The JewishGen.org Team
Announcing our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year!
#yiddish
bounce-3364167-772983@...
At last week's 2017 IAJGS conference, JewishGen was proud to name Dr.
Janette Silverman, coordinator of the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, as the recipient of our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year award. Over the years, Janette has devoted an enormous amount of time to JewishGen's important work. In addition to serving as the coordinator for the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, she serves as a moderator for the JewishGen Discussion Groups, has previously served on our operations committee, and is someone who consistently tries to help in any way that she can. The results of her hard work are readily apparent to users, and her organizational skills are admired by her many co- volunteers. We wish Janette a Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor, and express our sincere gratitude for her outstanding contributions and devotion to JewishGen and the broader Jewish genealogical community. Mazal Tov! Avraham Groll Director JewishGen.org Ps. To view pictures of the JewishGen session at the conference (at which Janette received her award), and the JewishGen volunteer reception, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/JGConference
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Yiddish Theatre and Vadeville #YiddishTheatre Announcing our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year!
#yiddish
bounce-3364167-772983@...
At last week's 2017 IAJGS conference, JewishGen was proud to name Dr.
Janette Silverman, coordinator of the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, as the recipient of our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year award. Over the years, Janette has devoted an enormous amount of time to JewishGen's important work. In addition to serving as the coordinator for the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, she serves as a moderator for the JewishGen Discussion Groups, has previously served on our operations committee, and is someone who consistently tries to help in any way that she can. The results of her hard work are readily apparent to users, and her organizational skills are admired by her many co- volunteers. We wish Janette a Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor, and express our sincere gratitude for her outstanding contributions and devotion to JewishGen and the broader Jewish genealogical community. Mazal Tov! Avraham Groll Director JewishGen.org Ps. To view pictures of the JewishGen session at the conference (at which Janette received her award), and the JewishGen volunteer reception, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/JGConference
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MyHeritage Acquires Millennia Corporation -- Legacy Family Tree
#general
Jan Meisels Allen
MyHeritage announced today they acquired the Millennia Corporation, makers
of Legacy Family Tree genealogy desktop software and the Legacy Family Tree Webinars. This is MyHeritage's 9th acquisition. Legacy Family Tree software will continue to operate as before-and a new version of Legacy Family Tree 10 which can synch to family tees on MyHeritage website is in the planning stages. MyHeritage's Family Tree Builder will not be merged with Legacy's software. In MyHeritage's posting they said they look at this acquisition as complementary to their own features and services. The Legacy staff: Dave, Ken, Geoff, Luc and others of the Legacy team are joining the MyHeritage family. In announcing the acquisition both MyHeritage and Legacy have special offers which can be found on the following announcements by both firms. To read more see: https://blog.myheritage.com/2017/08/myheritage-acquires-the-legacy-family-tree-software-and-webinar-platform/ [MOD. NOTE: shortened URL - https://goo.gl/cJePm6 ] and http://news.legacyfamilytree.com/legacy_news/2017/08/legacy-family-tree-has-a-new-home-with-myheritage.html [MOD. NOTE: shortened URL - https://goo.gl/J6HCj5 ] I have no affiliation with either MyHeritage or Millennia Corporation-Legacy Family Tree Legacy Webinars and am posting this solely for the information of the reader. Jan Meisels Allen Chairperson, IAJGS Public Records Access Monitoring Committee
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen MyHeritage Acquires Millennia Corporation -- Legacy Family Tree
#general
Jan Meisels Allen
MyHeritage announced today they acquired the Millennia Corporation, makers
of Legacy Family Tree genealogy desktop software and the Legacy Family Tree Webinars. This is MyHeritage's 9th acquisition. Legacy Family Tree software will continue to operate as before-and a new version of Legacy Family Tree 10 which can synch to family tees on MyHeritage website is in the planning stages. MyHeritage's Family Tree Builder will not be merged with Legacy's software. In MyHeritage's posting they said they look at this acquisition as complementary to their own features and services. The Legacy staff: Dave, Ken, Geoff, Luc and others of the Legacy team are joining the MyHeritage family. In announcing the acquisition both MyHeritage and Legacy have special offers which can be found on the following announcements by both firms. To read more see: https://blog.myheritage.com/2017/08/myheritage-acquires-the-legacy-family-tree-software-and-webinar-platform/ [MOD. NOTE: shortened URL - https://goo.gl/cJePm6 ] and http://news.legacyfamilytree.com/legacy_news/2017/08/legacy-family-tree-has-a-new-home-with-myheritage.html [MOD. NOTE: shortened URL - https://goo.gl/J6HCj5 ] I have no affiliation with either MyHeritage or Millennia Corporation-Legacy Family Tree Legacy Webinars and am posting this solely for the information of the reader. Jan Meisels Allen Chairperson, IAJGS Public Records Access Monitoring Committee
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Re: Seeking Boston congregation records
#general
Susan&David
Julie:
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Go to the website of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston http://jgsgb.org/ Click on Resources > Mass Jewish Databases > Synagogues (pdf) Cong. Beth Israel of Columbia St Cambridge is on line 228 There is a website and telephone number on line 229 for Temple Beth Sholom, the successor congregation for Cong Beth Israel. David Rosen Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston
On 8/3/2017 4:23 PM, Christopher J Miller jumiller6@gmail.com wrote:
Does anybody know whether congregation records exist for the former
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Seeking Boston congregation records
#general
Susan&David
Julie:
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
Go to the website of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston http://jgsgb.org/ Click on Resources > Mass Jewish Databases > Synagogues (pdf) Cong. Beth Israel of Columbia St Cambridge is on line 228 There is a website and telephone number on line 229 for Temple Beth Sholom, the successor congregation for Cong Beth Israel. David Rosen Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston
On 8/3/2017 4:23 PM, Christopher J Miller jumiller6@gmail.com wrote:
Does anybody know whether congregation records exist for the former
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Announcing our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year!
#belarus
Groll, Avraham
At last week's 2017 IAJGS conference, JewishGen was proud to name Dr.
Janette Silverman, coordinator of the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, as the recipient of our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year award. Over the years, Janette has devoted an enormous amount of time to JewishGen's important work. In addition to serving as the coordinator for the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, she serves as a moderator for the JewishGen Discussion Groups, has previously served on our operations committee, and is someone who consistently tries to help in any way that she can. The results of her hard work are readily apparent to users, and her organizational skills are admired by her many co- volunteers. We wish Janette a Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor, and express our sincere gratitude for her outstanding contributions and devotion to JewishGen and the broader Jewish genealogical community. Mazal Tov! Avraham Groll Director JewishGen.org Ps. To view pictures of the JewishGen session at the conference (at which Janette received her award), and the JewishGen volunteer reception, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/JGConference
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Belarus SIG #Belarus Announcing our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year!
#belarus
Groll, Avraham
At last week's 2017 IAJGS conference, JewishGen was proud to name Dr.
Janette Silverman, coordinator of the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, as the recipient of our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year award. Over the years, Janette has devoted an enormous amount of time to JewishGen's important work. In addition to serving as the coordinator for the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, she serves as a moderator for the JewishGen Discussion Groups, has previously served on our operations committee, and is someone who consistently tries to help in any way that she can. The results of her hard work are readily apparent to users, and her organizational skills are admired by her many co- volunteers. We wish Janette a Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor, and express our sincere gratitude for her outstanding contributions and devotion to JewishGen and the broader Jewish genealogical community. Mazal Tov! Avraham Groll Director JewishGen.org Ps. To view pictures of the JewishGen session at the conference (at which Janette received her award), and the JewishGen volunteer reception, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/JGConference
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Trip Planning for October in Belarus
#belarus
Edward Levine <edxaide@...>
My wife and I are planning a visit to Belarus for October. Is October
a good time to visit Belarus? My maternal grandparents are >from Grodno and my paternal grandmother is >from the Minsk area. I had hoped to identify where my paternal grandfather was >from too but the closest I got is maybe Yelets, Russia, maybe Poltava, Ukraine. Has anyone successfully traveled independently in Belarus? Any suggestions? I am very grateful for any advise that is shared. -- Ed Levine '71 Big Block Silver Bullet Vette Shark Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA#11810) : Chesapeake Region
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Belarus SIG #Belarus Trip Planning for October in Belarus
#belarus
Edward Levine <edxaide@...>
My wife and I are planning a visit to Belarus for October. Is October
a good time to visit Belarus? My maternal grandparents are >from Grodno and my paternal grandmother is >from the Minsk area. I had hoped to identify where my paternal grandfather was >from too but the closest I got is maybe Yelets, Russia, maybe Poltava, Ukraine. Has anyone successfully traveled independently in Belarus? Any suggestions? I am very grateful for any advise that is shared. -- Ed Levine '71 Big Block Silver Bullet Vette Shark Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA#11810) : Chesapeake Region
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Announcing our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year!
#ukraine
Groll, Avraham
At last week's 2017 IAJGS conference, JewishGen was proud to name Dr.
Janette Silverman, coordinator of the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, as the recipient of our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year award. Over the years, Janette has devoted an enormous amount of time to JewishGen's important work. In addition to serving as the coordinator for the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, she serves as a moderator for the JewishGen Discussion Groups, has previously served on our operations committee, and is someone who consistently tries to help in any way that she can. The results of her hard work are readily apparent to users, and her organizational skills are admired by her many co- volunteers. We wish Janette a Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor, and express our sincere gratitude for her outstanding contributions and devotion to JewishGen and the broader Jewish genealogical community. Mazal Tov! Avraham Groll Director JewishGen.org Ps. To view pictures of the JewishGen session at the conference (at which Janette received her award), and the JewishGen volunteer reception, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/JGConference
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Ukraine SIG #Ukraine Announcing our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year!
#ukraine
Groll, Avraham
At last week's 2017 IAJGS conference, JewishGen was proud to name Dr.
Janette Silverman, coordinator of the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, as the recipient of our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year award. Over the years, Janette has devoted an enormous amount of time to JewishGen's important work. In addition to serving as the coordinator for the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, she serves as a moderator for the JewishGen Discussion Groups, has previously served on our operations committee, and is someone who consistently tries to help in any way that she can. The results of her hard work are readily apparent to users, and her organizational skills are admired by her many co- volunteers. We wish Janette a Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor, and express our sincere gratitude for her outstanding contributions and devotion to JewishGen and the broader Jewish genealogical community. Mazal Tov! Avraham Groll Director JewishGen.org Ps. To view pictures of the JewishGen session at the conference (at which Janette received her award), and the JewishGen volunteer reception, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/JGConference
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Announcing our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year!
#galicia
Groll, Avraham
At last week's 2017 IAJGS conference, JewishGen was proud to name Dr.
Janette Silverman, coordinator of the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, as the recipient of our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year award. Over the years, Janette has devoted an enormous amount of time to JewishGen's important work. In addition to serving as the coordinator for the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, she serves as a moderator for the JewishGen Discussion Groups, has previously served on our operations committee, and is someone who consistently tries to help in any way that she can. The results of her hard work are readily apparent to users, and her organizational skills are admired by her many co-volunteers. We wish Janette a Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor, and express our sincere gratitude for her outstanding contributions and devotion to JewishGen and the broader Jewish genealogical community. Mazal Tov! Avraham Groll Director JewishGen.org Ps. To view pictures of the JewishGen session at the conference (at which Janette received her award), and the JewishGen volunteer reception, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/JGConference
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Announcing our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year!
#galicia
Groll, Avraham
At last week's 2017 IAJGS conference, JewishGen was proud to name Dr.
Janette Silverman, coordinator of the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, as the recipient of our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year award. Over the years, Janette has devoted an enormous amount of time to JewishGen's important work. In addition to serving as the coordinator for the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, she serves as a moderator for the JewishGen Discussion Groups, has previously served on our operations committee, and is someone who consistently tries to help in any way that she can. The results of her hard work are readily apparent to users, and her organizational skills are admired by her many co-volunteers. We wish Janette a Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor, and express our sincere gratitude for her outstanding contributions and devotion to JewishGen and the broader Jewish genealogical community. Mazal Tov! Avraham Groll Director JewishGen.org Ps. To view pictures of the JewishGen session at the conference (at which Janette received her award), and the JewishGen volunteer reception, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/JGConference
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Announcing our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year! [Dr.Janette Silverman]
#germany
Groll, Avraham
At last week's 2017 IAJGS conference, JewishGen was proud to name Dr.
Janette Silverman, coordinator of the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, as the recipient of our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year award. Over the years, Janette has devoted an enormous amount of time to JewishGen's important work. In addition to serving as the coordinator for the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, she serves as a moderator for the JewishGen Discussion Groups, has previously served on our operations committee, and is someone who consistently tries to help in any way that she can. The results of her hard work are readily apparent to users, and her organizational skills are admired by her many co- volunteers. We wish Janette a Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor, and express our sincere gratitude for her outstanding contributions and devotion to JewishGen and the broader Jewish genealogical community. Mazal Tov! Avraham Groll, Director, JewishGen.org Ps. To view pictures of the JewishGen session at the conference (at which Janette received her award), and the JewishGen volunteer reception, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/JGConference
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German SIG #Germany Announcing our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year! [Dr.Janette Silverman]
#germany
Groll, Avraham
At last week's 2017 IAJGS conference, JewishGen was proud to name Dr.
Janette Silverman, coordinator of the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, as the recipient of our 2017/5777 Volunteer of the Year award. Over the years, Janette has devoted an enormous amount of time to JewishGen's important work. In addition to serving as the coordinator for the JewishGen Ukraine SIG, she serves as a moderator for the JewishGen Discussion Groups, has previously served on our operations committee, and is someone who consistently tries to help in any way that she can. The results of her hard work are readily apparent to users, and her organizational skills are admired by her many co- volunteers. We wish Janette a Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor, and express our sincere gratitude for her outstanding contributions and devotion to JewishGen and the broader Jewish genealogical community. Mazal Tov! Avraham Groll, Director, JewishGen.org Ps. To view pictures of the JewishGen session at the conference (at which Janette received her award), and the JewishGen volunteer reception, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/JGConference
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German to English translation
#germany
Errol Schneegurt
I have been informed that the prior request was incorrect. The translation
request was Polish to English and should have been German to English. Would appreciate it if a member could translate the document for me. http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM58164 thanks for your efforts Errol Schneegurt NY ESLVIV@AOL.COM
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German SIG #Germany German to English translation
#germany
Errol Schneegurt
I have been informed that the prior request was incorrect. The translation
request was Polish to English and should have been German to English. Would appreciate it if a member could translate the document for me. http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM58164 thanks for your efforts Errol Schneegurt NY ESLVIV@AOL.COM
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GRUNHUT families
#germany
Hank Lobbenberg
Dear friends,
A shoutout to all my genealogy friends. I have traced my GRU ( umlaut)NHUT [ GRUENHUT } families on both my father's and my mother's sides. I have not yet been able to connect them but I believe that I am getting close. I found Moises GRUNHUT (umlaut) b. 1791 in Nachod, Bohemia and died there in 1856. I would like to hear >from anyone who has him in their tree because I want to know the names of his siblings. I am also posting this on the Austria Czech SIG. This famly originated in Darmstadt, Germany, moved to Prague then to Vienna and to Frankfurt. Some lived elsewhere. Please contact me privately at hank.lobben@rogers.com Thank you, Hank Lobbenberg in Canada
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German SIG #Germany GRUNHUT families
#germany
Hank Lobbenberg
Dear friends,
A shoutout to all my genealogy friends. I have traced my GRU ( umlaut)NHUT [ GRUENHUT } families on both my father's and my mother's sides. I have not yet been able to connect them but I believe that I am getting close. I found Moises GRUNHUT (umlaut) b. 1791 in Nachod, Bohemia and died there in 1856. I would like to hear >from anyone who has him in their tree because I want to know the names of his siblings. I am also posting this on the Austria Czech SIG. This famly originated in Darmstadt, Germany, moved to Prague then to Vienna and to Frankfurt. Some lived elsewhere. Please contact me privately at hank.lobben@rogers.com Thank you, Hank Lobbenberg in Canada
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