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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).
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Some Mogilev Names, Etc.
#belarus
Marilyn Robinson
Hi All,
1. A Russian forum member has contributed some information about some families mentioned in Alexander Litin's "History of Jewish Mogilev: Documents and People". The book has information about those who were repressed, detainees, Jewish resistance partisans, and Jewish Heroes of the Soviet Union. You may find the following names under discussion at the Russian language site: http://www.forum.j-roots.info/viewtopic.php?f=3D61&t=3D1090=20 (Theme: History of Jewish Mogilev) Use an online translator such as Google Language Tools to read (in English) the information: http://www.google.com/language_tools The following names (so far) have been mentioned:ZELICHENKO, RODIN, ZLATIN, DANOVICH, RAPOPORT,CHERNIAK/CHERNYAK/CHERNYAKOV, HEIN/CHENEY/HAIN/CHAIN/CHAITIN, KROLL, GOLDIN, FROST,INDENBAUM/INDENBOM, BASIN/BASSIN,SKOLNIK/SHKOLNIKOV, GOLDBERG.=20 that I would be glad to send to you-(Sorry I can't look up individual names) Regards, Marilyn Robinson Florida MODERATOR NOTE: Please respond privately
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The JGS of Montreal - next program
#belarus
merlek@...
The JGS of Montreal, in association with the
Jewish Public Library is pleased to announce as our featured speaker - Jonathan Kantor. 9 cousins & spouses departed July 5, 2010 for Belarus on the Kantor Family Heritage Journey visiting Gomel, Rechitsa, Kalinkovichi, the birthplaces of our father, grandparents & ancestors - Mir, Minsk, Novrogoduk & the memorial park in Khatyn. --- Jonathan Kantor tells us about this incredible trip. Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 at 7:30 pm Gelber Conference Centre, 5151 Cote Ste-Catherine/1 Carré Cummings For all information on our upcoming meetings & Sunday Morning Family Tree Workshops - call JGS of Montreal Hotline - 24 hours a day: 514-484-0969 Please view the JGS of Montreal website: http://jgs-montreal.org/ and find us on Facebook . --- Merle Kastner JGS of Montreal, Programming merlek@... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Belarus SIG #Belarus Some Mogilev Names, Etc.
#belarus
Marilyn Robinson
Hi All,
1. A Russian forum member has contributed some information about some families mentioned in Alexander Litin's "History of Jewish Mogilev: Documents and People". The book has information about those who were repressed, detainees, Jewish resistance partisans, and Jewish Heroes of the Soviet Union. You may find the following names under discussion at the Russian language site: http://www.forum.j-roots.info/viewtopic.php?f=3D61&t=3D1090=20 (Theme: History of Jewish Mogilev) Use an online translator such as Google Language Tools to read (in English) the information: http://www.google.com/language_tools The following names (so far) have been mentioned:ZELICHENKO, RODIN, ZLATIN, DANOVICH, RAPOPORT,CHERNIAK/CHERNYAK/CHERNYAKOV, HEIN/CHENEY/HAIN/CHAIN/CHAITIN, KROLL, GOLDIN, FROST,INDENBAUM/INDENBOM, BASIN/BASSIN,SKOLNIK/SHKOLNIKOV, GOLDBERG.=20 that I would be glad to send to you-(Sorry I can't look up individual names) Regards, Marilyn Robinson Florida MODERATOR NOTE: Please respond privately
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Belarus SIG #Belarus The JGS of Montreal - next program
#belarus
merlek@...
The JGS of Montreal, in association with the
Jewish Public Library is pleased to announce as our featured speaker - Jonathan Kantor. 9 cousins & spouses departed July 5, 2010 for Belarus on the Kantor Family Heritage Journey visiting Gomel, Rechitsa, Kalinkovichi, the birthplaces of our father, grandparents & ancestors - Mir, Minsk, Novrogoduk & the memorial park in Khatyn. --- Jonathan Kantor tells us about this incredible trip. Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 at 7:30 pm Gelber Conference Centre, 5151 Cote Ste-Catherine/1 Carré Cummings For all information on our upcoming meetings & Sunday Morning Family Tree Workshops - call JGS of Montreal Hotline - 24 hours a day: 514-484-0969 Please view the JGS of Montreal website: http://jgs-montreal.org/ and find us on Facebook . --- Merle Kastner JGS of Montreal, Programming merlek@... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Anyone been to Tirgu Frumos?
#romania
dabronxgirl@...
I'm heading there in late summer and wonder if there is anything left
of the Jewish community, any Jews living there, must-see sites, etc.? My great-grandmother left there with my infant grandfather in 1900 so not expecting much. Thanks. Andrea Stone MODERATOR NOTE: Please always add your place of residence. Thank you, Rom-Moldova SIG Moderator on Duty
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Romania SIG #Romania Anyone been to Tirgu Frumos?
#romania
dabronxgirl@...
I'm heading there in late summer and wonder if there is anything left
of the Jewish community, any Jews living there, must-see sites, etc.? My great-grandmother left there with my infant grandfather in 1900 so not expecting much. Thanks. Andrea Stone MODERATOR NOTE: Please always add your place of residence. Thank you, Rom-Moldova SIG Moderator on Duty
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help with Lithuanian town name
#general
David Laskin
Some of my family members who lived in Lithuania (then Poland) in the 1920s
and 1930s went to a resort town near Vilnius (then Vilna) for medical/spa treatments. They wrote to relatives in Israel about the town, spelling it with the Hebrew letters Resh Aleph Yod. Rai? Rei? Does anyone have a clue what this town could be? Thanks. David Laskin, Seattle, WA
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen help with Lithuanian town name
#general
David Laskin
Some of my family members who lived in Lithuania (then Poland) in the 1920s
and 1930s went to a resort town near Vilnius (then Vilna) for medical/spa treatments. They wrote to relatives in Israel about the town, spelling it with the Hebrew letters Resh Aleph Yod. Rai? Rei? Does anyone have a clue what this town could be? Thanks. David Laskin, Seattle, WA
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Re: WWII British Royal Navy records
#general
Rose Feldman <rosef@...>
The museum of the Jewish Battalion in World War One in Avihail, Israel
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
outside of Netanya has expanded to include the Jewish volunteers to the British army in both World Wars. The site is only in Hebrew but here is their email address. hagdudim_museum@... This is their website http://www.mod.gov.il/pages/heritage/gdudim.asp Rose Feldman IGS webmistress http://www.isragen.org.il keep up to date on archives, databases and genealogy in general with http://twitter.com/isragen Dina Klayman <jklayman@...> wrote:
I wonder if anyone can help me find a cousin who was in English navy
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: WWII British Royal Navy records
#general
Rose Feldman <rosef@...>
The museum of the Jewish Battalion in World War One in Avihail, Israel
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
outside of Netanya has expanded to include the Jewish volunteers to the British army in both World Wars. The site is only in Hebrew but here is their email address. hagdudim_museum@... This is their website http://www.mod.gov.il/pages/heritage/gdudim.asp Rose Feldman IGS webmistress http://www.isragen.org.il keep up to date on archives, databases and genealogy in general with http://twitter.com/isragen Dina Klayman <jklayman@...> wrote:
I wonder if anyone can help me find a cousin who was in English navy
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Re: Port of entry - USA
#general
rosef@...
My mother landed there in Nov 1922. It was already the period of the quotas,
and I am guessing that those that missed arriving at NY in time for the first of the month, got off at other ports. Rose Feldman IGS webmistress http://www.isragen.org.il keep up to date on archives, databases and genealogy in general with http://twitter.com/isragen Israel Pikholz <IsraelP@...> wrote I just had my first experience with passengers arriving at Providence. SailingMODERATOR NOTE: For ease of understanding message context, it is advisable to include a relevant section of the message to which one is responding.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Port of entry - USA
#general
rosef@...
My mother landed there in Nov 1922. It was already the period of the quotas,
and I am guessing that those that missed arriving at NY in time for the first of the month, got off at other ports. Rose Feldman IGS webmistress http://www.isragen.org.il keep up to date on archives, databases and genealogy in general with http://twitter.com/isragen Israel Pikholz <IsraelP@...> wrote I just had my first experience with passengers arriving at Providence. SailingMODERATOR NOTE: For ease of understanding message context, it is advisable to include a relevant section of the message to which one is responding.
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Oderberg Germany Jewish Cemetery
#austria-czech
Ittai Hershman
I recently discovered that my relative Benjamin LIEBER (born in Brzozow)
died on 26 December 1914 as an Austro-Hungarian World War I casualty. The record in German states "gestorben im Spital Deutsche Schule im Bahnhof Oderberg, beerdigt am dortingen Freidhof". (Ref: http://tinyurl.com/3rccn5o for the curious). Oderberg seems to be about 65km Northeast of Berlin as the crow flies. And sure enough, it seems there is a Jewish cemetery there (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oderberg), but it is not included in JOWBR. It is listed in the International Jewish Cemetery Project, but without any details. I would be grateful for any information about the state of this Jewish cemetery and the odds of finding his 1914 grave intact. Ideally, of course, I am seeking a photograph. Ittai Hershman
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Austria-Czech SIG #Austria-Czech Oderberg Germany Jewish Cemetery
#austria-czech
Ittai Hershman
I recently discovered that my relative Benjamin LIEBER (born in Brzozow)
died on 26 December 1914 as an Austro-Hungarian World War I casualty. The record in German states "gestorben im Spital Deutsche Schule im Bahnhof Oderberg, beerdigt am dortingen Freidhof". (Ref: http://tinyurl.com/3rccn5o for the curious). Oderberg seems to be about 65km Northeast of Berlin as the crow flies. And sure enough, it seems there is a Jewish cemetery there (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oderberg), but it is not included in JOWBR. It is listed in the International Jewish Cemetery Project, but without any details. I would be grateful for any information about the state of this Jewish cemetery and the odds of finding his 1914 grave intact. Ideally, of course, I am seeking a photograph. Ittai Hershman
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Only 3 Days Left for Early Bird Regustratuib
#austria-czech
31st IAJGS Conference <dc2011_conference@...>
Don’t miss out on your chance to attend this Capital Conference!
You’ll be able to learn >from the best, network, and research your family roots in a city praised for its numerous records facilities--- at the 31st International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) International Conference on Jewish Genealogy--- August 14-19-- at the spacious, easy to reach Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, 1000 H Street NW. This keystone event in Jewish genealogy research annually brings together 1200 attendees >from 17 countries. This year, it’s being hosted by the Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington, which has successfully hosted five other International Conferences. Join us for--- < A Pre-Conference Shabbat Scholar, the dynamic Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, best-selling author of 23 books, and host of an award-winning national TV show, lecturing after a Friday night Shabbat dinner, then leading a discussion on Saturday < A Keynote Address to launch the Conference, by an internationally-known figure in the world of genealogy (to be announced on Thursday) < Over 160 diverse sessions targeting all levels of genealogy research, presented by highly experienced speakers and panelists; the sessions also include over 25 Special Interest Group (SIG) and Birds of a Feather (BOF) meetings < Both PC and Mac computer workshops covering state of the art genealogy software and Internet usage, taught by well-versed instructors < A Repository Orientation and Fair, where local records facility experts will explain each facility’s holdings and how to best use them, and you’ll be able to ask questions at their booths < A Resource Center, consisting of three sections: a well-stocked map/book collection on genealogical topics; an area with five computers for readily accessing the Names database of the U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum; and another section with 35 computers for free access to numerous databases usually only available through paid subscription, and access to other “usually free” databases < Ten SIG luncheons and one breakfast, where you’ll hear prominent speakers discussing topics highly relevant to your ancestral roots, and can network with researchers like yourself < Breakfasts with the Experts, where you’ll learn how to break through “brickwalls” blocking your family research (topics being announced shortly) < The Conference Gala event (formerly known as the “Banquet”) with a wide variety of kosher food, much more networking and social opportunities than in past years, sharing in praising IAJGS awardees for their accomplishments, AND your evening being enhanced after dinner by enjoying the world-renowned Robyn Helzner Trio--- all for a scaled-down price, compared with past years. But wait, there’s more! There’ll be tours (including a tour of “Jewish Washington”), a Film Festival showing award-winning films on Judaic topics, a Document Translation service, and Vendors offering genealogy and Judaic wares. We’ll also have morning Minyanim, kosher meals wherever meals are served at the Conference, and a sandwich-level Konference Kafe in the hotel, providing informal kosher food so that you don’t miss valuable sessions. Don’t pass up this Conference! Go over to our web site, www.dc2011.org, to learn more about the Conference program, AND register! Now’s the time to make sure that it’s on your August schedule! See you in Washington! DC2011 Conference Co-Chairs Marlene Katz Bishow Vic Cohen Sue Isman
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JOWBR Update Reminder
#austria-czech
A reminder to all of you working on indexing and photographing cemeteries
for inclusion in the JOWBR (JewishGen's Online Worldwide Burial Registry) < http://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Cemetery >. The next update will include all submissions received by May 31. This will give us the necessary time to have all the additional records and photos uploaded and searchable prior to the IAJGS conference in Washington. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact me at < NAltman@... >. Nolan Altman JewishGen VP for Data Acquisition JOWBR Coordinator
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Rohel-Bach-Bohm-Loeb + Associates -- personal Genealogy site
#austria-czech
peterrohel@...
Dear Genners,
I have Joined GENI - and Below is a copy of the text in my Profile: http://www.geni.com/people/Peter-Rohel/6000000001597596417 --- About: -------------- Started Family Tree --- April 18, 2011 (2008 ='d 3 names) My web site since 2004: Rohel-Bach-Bohm-Loeb + Associates http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~prohel *is No Longer Maintained - But Will Remain Available - still a great Source of Information :) 1) If You have Contributed to the site Above - Many Thanks 2) If You Are Related & on my Old Web site - try to Connect to My Geni Family Group *When you Copy NAMES >from My Site - Please, Please.. - Enter the Dates, Locations, Spouse, etc. - AND NOT - Just the MALE NAME * If You "Benefited" >from My site -- Perhaps You can Also Type-in -- some of Your Cousins, etc. - Not Just Your Branch :) Thank you, Peter Rohel ----------------------- To Some - this Means Nothing. To Others (page co-owners) - this is a Major Change I can be Contacted Off-List: peterrohel@... (I will be away last 3 weeks in May) Best regards, Peter Rohel (Toronto, Ontario) Rohel-Bach-Bohm-Loeb + Associates (50,000 genealogy names) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~prohel
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Austria-Czech SIG #Austria-Czech Only 3 Days Left for Early Bird Regustratuib
#austria-czech
31st IAJGS Conference <dc2011_conference@...>
Don’t miss out on your chance to attend this Capital Conference!
You’ll be able to learn >from the best, network, and research your family roots in a city praised for its numerous records facilities--- at the 31st International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) International Conference on Jewish Genealogy--- August 14-19-- at the spacious, easy to reach Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, 1000 H Street NW. This keystone event in Jewish genealogy research annually brings together 1200 attendees >from 17 countries. This year, it’s being hosted by the Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington, which has successfully hosted five other International Conferences. Join us for--- < A Pre-Conference Shabbat Scholar, the dynamic Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, best-selling author of 23 books, and host of an award-winning national TV show, lecturing after a Friday night Shabbat dinner, then leading a discussion on Saturday < A Keynote Address to launch the Conference, by an internationally-known figure in the world of genealogy (to be announced on Thursday) < Over 160 diverse sessions targeting all levels of genealogy research, presented by highly experienced speakers and panelists; the sessions also include over 25 Special Interest Group (SIG) and Birds of a Feather (BOF) meetings < Both PC and Mac computer workshops covering state of the art genealogy software and Internet usage, taught by well-versed instructors < A Repository Orientation and Fair, where local records facility experts will explain each facility’s holdings and how to best use them, and you’ll be able to ask questions at their booths < A Resource Center, consisting of three sections: a well-stocked map/book collection on genealogical topics; an area with five computers for readily accessing the Names database of the U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum; and another section with 35 computers for free access to numerous databases usually only available through paid subscription, and access to other “usually free” databases < Ten SIG luncheons and one breakfast, where you’ll hear prominent speakers discussing topics highly relevant to your ancestral roots, and can network with researchers like yourself < Breakfasts with the Experts, where you’ll learn how to break through “brickwalls” blocking your family research (topics being announced shortly) < The Conference Gala event (formerly known as the “Banquet”) with a wide variety of kosher food, much more networking and social opportunities than in past years, sharing in praising IAJGS awardees for their accomplishments, AND your evening being enhanced after dinner by enjoying the world-renowned Robyn Helzner Trio--- all for a scaled-down price, compared with past years. But wait, there’s more! There’ll be tours (including a tour of “Jewish Washington”), a Film Festival showing award-winning films on Judaic topics, a Document Translation service, and Vendors offering genealogy and Judaic wares. We’ll also have morning Minyanim, kosher meals wherever meals are served at the Conference, and a sandwich-level Konference Kafe in the hotel, providing informal kosher food so that you don’t miss valuable sessions. Don’t pass up this Conference! Go over to our web site, www.dc2011.org, to learn more about the Conference program, AND register! Now’s the time to make sure that it’s on your August schedule! See you in Washington! DC2011 Conference Co-Chairs Marlene Katz Bishow Vic Cohen Sue Isman
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Austria-Czech SIG #Austria-Czech JOWBR Update Reminder
#austria-czech
A reminder to all of you working on indexing and photographing cemeteries
for inclusion in the JOWBR (JewishGen's Online Worldwide Burial Registry) < http://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Cemetery >. The next update will include all submissions received by May 31. This will give us the necessary time to have all the additional records and photos uploaded and searchable prior to the IAJGS conference in Washington. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact me at < NAltman@... >. Nolan Altman JewishGen VP for Data Acquisition JOWBR Coordinator
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Austria-Czech SIG #Austria-Czech Rohel-Bach-Bohm-Loeb + Associates -- personal Genealogy site
#austria-czech
peterrohel@...
Dear Genners,
I have Joined GENI - and Below is a copy of the text in my Profile: http://www.geni.com/people/Peter-Rohel/6000000001597596417 --- About: -------------- Started Family Tree --- April 18, 2011 (2008 ='d 3 names) My web site since 2004: Rohel-Bach-Bohm-Loeb + Associates http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~prohel *is No Longer Maintained - But Will Remain Available - still a great Source of Information :) 1) If You have Contributed to the site Above - Many Thanks 2) If You Are Related & on my Old Web site - try to Connect to My Geni Family Group *When you Copy NAMES >from My Site - Please, Please.. - Enter the Dates, Locations, Spouse, etc. - AND NOT - Just the MALE NAME * If You "Benefited" >from My site -- Perhaps You can Also Type-in -- some of Your Cousins, etc. - Not Just Your Branch :) Thank you, Peter Rohel ----------------------- To Some - this Means Nothing. To Others (page co-owners) - this is a Major Change I can be Contacted Off-List: peterrohel@... (I will be away last 3 weeks in May) Best regards, Peter Rohel (Toronto, Ontario) Rohel-Bach-Bohm-Loeb + Associates (50,000 genealogy names) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~prohel
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