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What is the JewishGen.org Discussion Group?
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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?
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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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Special feature of the IAJGS Conference in Seattle and a Conference Preview
#poland
Janette Silverman <cochairs@...>
For the first time in conference history, the 36th International
Conference on Jewish Genealogy will offer a special program to help Jewish educators incorporate genealogy and family history into the school curriculum -- whether it is a day school, synagogue school or a high school. The program will take place on the first day of the conference, Sunday, August 7, >from 9am to 2pm. The educators' program requires a separate registration >from the regular conference; attendees at the educators' sessions receive breakfast and lunch and, for an extra fee, they can attend the keynote lecture. This year's conference will also feature a Jewish Film Festival created by Jewish film scholar and teacher of cinema Eric Goldman. Other highlights of the Seattle conference include the opening night keynote address by Dr. Devin Naar, chair of the University of Washington Sephardic Studies Program, and the banquet address by "legal genealogist" Judy Russell, a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer. As at previous conferences, remote streaming of selected programs will be available through LIVE! The early registration period for the regular conference, which runs until April 30, offers the lowest fees, with savings of $55 for the full conference. Hotel rooms are going very quickly. To get a room at the conference rate, you must first register for the conference. For a conference preview and a preview of what you can expect in Seattle, check out the webinar given by co-chair Chuck Weinstein to IGRA earlier in March - go to http://www.iajgs2016.org and click on the webinar - don't forget to check out all the other great information on the website! We're looking forward to seeing you in Seattle August 7-12. Janette Silverman Chuck Weinstein Phyllis Grossman Conference Co-Chairs For conference information, visit http://www.iajgs2016.org
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JRI Poland #Poland Special feature of the IAJGS Conference in Seattle and a Conference Preview
#poland
Janette Silverman <cochairs@...>
For the first time in conference history, the 36th International
Conference on Jewish Genealogy will offer a special program to help Jewish educators incorporate genealogy and family history into the school curriculum -- whether it is a day school, synagogue school or a high school. The program will take place on the first day of the conference, Sunday, August 7, >from 9am to 2pm. The educators' program requires a separate registration >from the regular conference; attendees at the educators' sessions receive breakfast and lunch and, for an extra fee, they can attend the keynote lecture. This year's conference will also feature a Jewish Film Festival created by Jewish film scholar and teacher of cinema Eric Goldman. Other highlights of the Seattle conference include the opening night keynote address by Dr. Devin Naar, chair of the University of Washington Sephardic Studies Program, and the banquet address by "legal genealogist" Judy Russell, a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer. As at previous conferences, remote streaming of selected programs will be available through LIVE! The early registration period for the regular conference, which runs until April 30, offers the lowest fees, with savings of $55 for the full conference. Hotel rooms are going very quickly. To get a room at the conference rate, you must first register for the conference. For a conference preview and a preview of what you can expect in Seattle, check out the webinar given by co-chair Chuck Weinstein to IGRA earlier in March - go to http://www.iajgs2016.org and click on the webinar - don't forget to check out all the other great information on the website! We're looking forward to seeing you in Seattle August 7-12. Janette Silverman Chuck Weinstein Phyllis Grossman Conference Co-Chairs For conference information, visit http://www.iajgs2016.org
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Are there Jewish Cemeteries in these Polish towns?
#poland
Michelle Sandler
Are there Jewish cemeteries in these Polish towns? What are the
conditions of these cemeteries? Radom Poland Szydlowiec Poland Bzin Poland Przysucha Poland Michelle Sandler Westminster, California
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JRI Poland #Poland Are there Jewish Cemeteries in these Polish towns?
#poland
Michelle Sandler
Are there Jewish cemeteries in these Polish towns? What are the
conditions of these cemeteries? Radom Poland Szydlowiec Poland Bzin Poland Przysucha Poland Michelle Sandler Westminster, California
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Rejected by Canada
#general
COMCAST Pop
Many thanks to everyone who sent me information regarding my recent question
about my cousins who were rejected at the US Manitoba Canada border in 1931, even though they were US citizens. Apparently Canada had recently enacted regulation greatly restricting immigration in response to the Great Depression. PC 695, the code on the border crossing form, referred to Privy Council Order 1931-695, the number of that law. The law excluded anyone >from entering Canada unless they were 1) British or US citizens who can sustain them selves until employed (My cousin had only 3 dollars), 2) wife and minor children of Canadian resident, or 4) Farmers with means to farm in Canada. Asians were excluded even if they met those conditions. The other codes cited on the form referred to Sub Section 3 of the law with code SSJ for the head of household and SSU for dependants. More details on this law are at: http://www.pier21.ca/research/immigration-history/order-in-council-pc-1931-695-1931 [MOD. NOTE: shortened URL - http://goo.gl/6CeLN0 ] Mary-Jane Roth Alexandria, VA
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Rejected by Canada
#general
COMCAST Pop
Many thanks to everyone who sent me information regarding my recent question
about my cousins who were rejected at the US Manitoba Canada border in 1931, even though they were US citizens. Apparently Canada had recently enacted regulation greatly restricting immigration in response to the Great Depression. PC 695, the code on the border crossing form, referred to Privy Council Order 1931-695, the number of that law. The law excluded anyone >from entering Canada unless they were 1) British or US citizens who can sustain them selves until employed (My cousin had only 3 dollars), 2) wife and minor children of Canadian resident, or 4) Farmers with means to farm in Canada. Asians were excluded even if they met those conditions. The other codes cited on the form referred to Sub Section 3 of the law with code SSJ for the head of household and SSU for dependants. More details on this law are at: http://www.pier21.ca/research/immigration-history/order-in-council-pc-1931-695-1931 [MOD. NOTE: shortened URL - http://goo.gl/6CeLN0 ] Mary-Jane Roth Alexandria, VA
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Divorced in the U.S., but not married in the U.S.
#general
Liz Hanellin
Hello Genners,
My great-grandparents came to the U.S. >from Grodno (Poland, Belarus, Russia, depending when and who you ask....) in about 1910. They were already married and had three kids. The eldest was 9 years old at the time, so the marriage must have taken place in 1900 or so. from what I understand >from family lore, and based on the census records Ihave found, they divorced sometime after 1920 and before 1940 and my g-grandmother remarried. My g-grandparents' names were Rebecca and Philip SHAYNES (with various alternative spellings for the last name -- Schanes, Shanis, Schaynes, Scheines, etc.; and variations on the first names as well -- Becky, Beckie, Riwke for her and Pesach, Pejsach, Pasih for him). Her maiden name was ELFMAN and her second married name was POPKIN (second husband's first name unknown). However, I haven't been able to find any records of the divorce or the remarriage, other than a 1940 census record that lists her under her remarried last name, living with her daughter and son-in-law (my grandparents) and their kids, and showing her as already being a widow of the second marriage. What I'd like to know is how a divorce would have worked at that time, given that the original marriage did not take place here. Would there have only been a Jewish/religious divorce ("get") and Jewish/religious remarriage with no civil divorce or marriage (which would explain why I can't find any civil documentation)? Could there have been no actual divorce or remarriage at all -- civil or religious? Was there a "typical" way that these things happened (albeit that divorce itself was not so typical)? I also know that my g-grandmother is not buried next to either husband. I haven't seen the gravestone yet, but when I phoned the cemetery, they told me that her record lists her as "Bessie Schanes aka Popkin" [the death date is correct, so I know it's her, plus her son's name is correctly listed in the record, and he also signed her death certificate]. The burial society is the Erste Independent Tarnopoler Ladies' Society (and she has a lady buried on each side of her neither of whose names I recognize). Does anyone have any information about this society that might be useful? As always, kind thanks for any insights you might have. Best, Liz Hanellin NYC Also searching: FRANKENTHALER and SHUKET
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Divorced in the U.S., but not married in the U.S.
#general
Liz Hanellin
Hello Genners,
My great-grandparents came to the U.S. >from Grodno (Poland, Belarus, Russia, depending when and who you ask....) in about 1910. They were already married and had three kids. The eldest was 9 years old at the time, so the marriage must have taken place in 1900 or so. from what I understand >from family lore, and based on the census records Ihave found, they divorced sometime after 1920 and before 1940 and my g-grandmother remarried. My g-grandparents' names were Rebecca and Philip SHAYNES (with various alternative spellings for the last name -- Schanes, Shanis, Schaynes, Scheines, etc.; and variations on the first names as well -- Becky, Beckie, Riwke for her and Pesach, Pejsach, Pasih for him). Her maiden name was ELFMAN and her second married name was POPKIN (second husband's first name unknown). However, I haven't been able to find any records of the divorce or the remarriage, other than a 1940 census record that lists her under her remarried last name, living with her daughter and son-in-law (my grandparents) and their kids, and showing her as already being a widow of the second marriage. What I'd like to know is how a divorce would have worked at that time, given that the original marriage did not take place here. Would there have only been a Jewish/religious divorce ("get") and Jewish/religious remarriage with no civil divorce or marriage (which would explain why I can't find any civil documentation)? Could there have been no actual divorce or remarriage at all -- civil or religious? Was there a "typical" way that these things happened (albeit that divorce itself was not so typical)? I also know that my g-grandmother is not buried next to either husband. I haven't seen the gravestone yet, but when I phoned the cemetery, they told me that her record lists her as "Bessie Schanes aka Popkin" [the death date is correct, so I know it's her, plus her son's name is correctly listed in the record, and he also signed her death certificate]. The burial society is the Erste Independent Tarnopoler Ladies' Society (and she has a lady buried on each side of her neither of whose names I recognize). Does anyone have any information about this society that might be useful? As always, kind thanks for any insights you might have. Best, Liz Hanellin NYC Also searching: FRANKENTHALER and SHUKET
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Special feature of the IAJGS Conference in Seattle and a Conference Preview
#hungary
bounce-3117839-772961@...
For the first time in conference history, the 36th International
Conference on Jewish Genealogy will offer a special program to help Jewish educators incorporate genealogy and family history into the school curriculum -- whether it is a day school, synagogue school or a high school. The program will take place on the first day of the conference, Sunday, August 7, >from 9am to 2pm. The educators' program requires a separate registration >from the regular conference; attendees at the educators' sessions receive breakfast and lunch and, for an extra fee, they can attend the keynote lecture. This year's conference will also feature a Jewish Film Festival created by Jewish film scholar and teacher of cinema Eric Goldman. Other highlights of the Seattle conference include the opening night keynote address by Dr. Devin Naar, chair of the University of Washington Sephardic Studies Program, and the banquet address by "legal genealogist" Judy Russell, a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer. As at previous conferences, remote streaming of selected programs will be available through LIVE! The early registration period for the regular conference, which runs until April 30, offers the lowest fees, with savings of $55 for the full conference. Hotel rooms are going very quickly. To get a room at the conference rate, you must first register for the conference. For a conference preview and a preview of what you can expect in Seattle, check out the webinar given by co-chair Chuck Weinstein to IGRA earlier in March - go to http://www.iajgs2016.org and click on the webinar - don't forget to check out all the other great information on the website! We're looking forward to seeing you in Seattle August 7-12. Janette Silverman Chuck Weinstein Phyllis Grossman Conference Co-Chairs For conference information, visit http://www.iajgs2016.org
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Hungary SIG #Hungary Special feature of the IAJGS Conference in Seattle and a Conference Preview
#hungary
bounce-3117839-772961@...
For the first time in conference history, the 36th International
Conference on Jewish Genealogy will offer a special program to help Jewish educators incorporate genealogy and family history into the school curriculum -- whether it is a day school, synagogue school or a high school. The program will take place on the first day of the conference, Sunday, August 7, >from 9am to 2pm. The educators' program requires a separate registration >from the regular conference; attendees at the educators' sessions receive breakfast and lunch and, for an extra fee, they can attend the keynote lecture. This year's conference will also feature a Jewish Film Festival created by Jewish film scholar and teacher of cinema Eric Goldman. Other highlights of the Seattle conference include the opening night keynote address by Dr. Devin Naar, chair of the University of Washington Sephardic Studies Program, and the banquet address by "legal genealogist" Judy Russell, a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer. As at previous conferences, remote streaming of selected programs will be available through LIVE! The early registration period for the regular conference, which runs until April 30, offers the lowest fees, with savings of $55 for the full conference. Hotel rooms are going very quickly. To get a room at the conference rate, you must first register for the conference. For a conference preview and a preview of what you can expect in Seattle, check out the webinar given by co-chair Chuck Weinstein to IGRA earlier in March - go to http://www.iajgs2016.org and click on the webinar - don't forget to check out all the other great information on the website! We're looking forward to seeing you in Seattle August 7-12. Janette Silverman Chuck Weinstein Phyllis Grossman Conference Co-Chairs For conference information, visit http://www.iajgs2016.org
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IAJGS Conference Seattle 2016!
#romania
Rosanne Leeson
Dear fellow Rom-SIGgers,
The time is drawing closer for making arrangements for this summer's IAJGS Conference in Seattle WA. Barbara Hershey, our Research Coordinator, and I have been discussing our plans for the Rom-SIG at this event. We would very much wish to hear >from those of you who are planning to attend so that we can also plan ahead. We have already requested a table for the SHARE Fair, on Sunday August 7, as well as time for our SIG meeting, though that latter time has not yet been confirmed by the Committee. We have learned of at least one speaker who will give a session on the Sephardim in Romania. There are many serious matters for discussion at our meeting to get us up to speed once again, which we will put forth in our next message to the List. But please do let us hear >from you as to your current plans now! Rosanne Leeson rdleeson@... Coordinator Barbara Hershey barbara.hershey@... Research coordinator Rom-SIG
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Romania SIG #Romania IAJGS Conference Seattle 2016!
#romania
Rosanne Leeson
Dear fellow Rom-SIGgers,
The time is drawing closer for making arrangements for this summer's IAJGS Conference in Seattle WA. Barbara Hershey, our Research Coordinator, and I have been discussing our plans for the Rom-SIG at this event. We would very much wish to hear >from those of you who are planning to attend so that we can also plan ahead. We have already requested a table for the SHARE Fair, on Sunday August 7, as well as time for our SIG meeting, though that latter time has not yet been confirmed by the Committee. We have learned of at least one speaker who will give a session on the Sephardim in Romania. There are many serious matters for discussion at our meeting to get us up to speed once again, which we will put forth in our next message to the List. But please do let us hear >from you as to your current plans now! Rosanne Leeson rdleeson@... Coordinator Barbara Hershey barbara.hershey@... Research coordinator Rom-SIG
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Special feature of the IAJGS Conference in Seattle and a Conference Preview
#general
Janette Silverman <cochairs@...>
For the first time in conference history, the 36th International
Conference on Jewish Genealogy will offer a special program to help Jewish educators incorporate genealogy and family history into the school curriculum -- whether it is a day school, synagogue school or a high school. The program will take place on the first day of the conference, Sunday, August 7, >from 9am to 2pm. The educators' program requires a separate registration >from the regular conference; attendees at the educators' sessions receive breakfast and lunch and, for an extra fee, they can attend the keynote lecture. This year's conference will also feature a Jewish Film Festival created by Jewish film scholar and teacher of cinema Eric Goldman. Other highlights of the Seattle conference include the opening night keynote address by Dr. Devin Naar, chair of the University of Washington Sephardic Studies Program, and the banquet address by "legal genealogist" Judy Russell, a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer. As at previous conferences, remote streaming of selected programs will be available through LIVE! The early registration period for the regular conference, which runs until April 30, offers the lowest fees, with savings of $55 for the full conference. Hotel rooms are going very quickly. To get a room at the conference rate, you must first register for the conference. For a conference preview and a preview of what you can expect in Seattle, check out the webinar given by co-chair Chuck Weinstein to IGRA earlier in March - go to http://www.iajgs2016.org and click on the webinar - don't forget to check out all the other great information on the website! We're looking forward to seeing you in Seattle August 7-12. Janette Silverman Chuck Weinstein Phyllis Grossman Conference Co-Chairs For conference information, visit http://www.iajgs2016.org
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Special feature of the IAJGS Conference in Seattle and a Conference Preview
#general
Janette Silverman <cochairs@...>
For the first time in conference history, the 36th International
Conference on Jewish Genealogy will offer a special program to help Jewish educators incorporate genealogy and family history into the school curriculum -- whether it is a day school, synagogue school or a high school. The program will take place on the first day of the conference, Sunday, August 7, >from 9am to 2pm. The educators' program requires a separate registration >from the regular conference; attendees at the educators' sessions receive breakfast and lunch and, for an extra fee, they can attend the keynote lecture. This year's conference will also feature a Jewish Film Festival created by Jewish film scholar and teacher of cinema Eric Goldman. Other highlights of the Seattle conference include the opening night keynote address by Dr. Devin Naar, chair of the University of Washington Sephardic Studies Program, and the banquet address by "legal genealogist" Judy Russell, a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer. As at previous conferences, remote streaming of selected programs will be available through LIVE! The early registration period for the regular conference, which runs until April 30, offers the lowest fees, with savings of $55 for the full conference. Hotel rooms are going very quickly. To get a room at the conference rate, you must first register for the conference. For a conference preview and a preview of what you can expect in Seattle, check out the webinar given by co-chair Chuck Weinstein to IGRA earlier in March - go to http://www.iajgs2016.org and click on the webinar - don't forget to check out all the other great information on the website! We're looking forward to seeing you in Seattle August 7-12. Janette Silverman Chuck Weinstein Phyllis Grossman Conference Co-Chairs For conference information, visit http://www.iajgs2016.org
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Special feature of the IAJGS Conference in Seattle and a Conference Preview
#galicia
Janette Silverman <cochairs@...>
For the first time in conference history, the 36th International
Conference on Jewish Genealogy will offer a special program to help Jewish educators incorporate genealogy and family history into the school curriculum -- whether it is a day school, synagogue school or a high school. The program will take place on the first day of the conference, Sunday, August 7, >from 9am to 2pm. The educators' program requires a separate registration >from the regular conference; attendees at the educators' sessions receive breakfast and lunch and, for an extra fee, they can attend the keynote lecture. This year's conference will also feature a Jewish Film Festival created by Jewish film scholar and teacher of cinema Eric Goldman. Other highlights of the Seattle conference include the opening night keynote address by Dr. Devin Naar, chair of the University of Washington Sephardic Studies Program, and the banquet address by "legal genealogist" Judy Russell, a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer. As at previous conferences, remote streaming of selected programs will be available through LIVE! The early registration period for the regular conference, which runs until April 30, offers the lowest fees, with savings of $55 for the full conference. Hotel rooms are going very quickly. To get a room at the conference rate, you must first register for the conference. For a conference preview and a preview of what you can expect in Seattle, check out the webinar given by co-chair Chuck Weinstein to IGRA earlier in March - go to http://www.iajgs2016.org and click on the webinar - don't forget to check out all the other great information on the website! We're looking forward to seeing you in Seattle August 7-12. Janette Silverman Chuck Weinstein Phyllis Grossman Conference Co-Chairs For conference information, visit http://www.iajgs2016.org
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Special feature of the IAJGS Conference in Seattle and a Conference Preview
#galicia
Janette Silverman <cochairs@...>
For the first time in conference history, the 36th International
Conference on Jewish Genealogy will offer a special program to help Jewish educators incorporate genealogy and family history into the school curriculum -- whether it is a day school, synagogue school or a high school. The program will take place on the first day of the conference, Sunday, August 7, >from 9am to 2pm. The educators' program requires a separate registration >from the regular conference; attendees at the educators' sessions receive breakfast and lunch and, for an extra fee, they can attend the keynote lecture. This year's conference will also feature a Jewish Film Festival created by Jewish film scholar and teacher of cinema Eric Goldman. Other highlights of the Seattle conference include the opening night keynote address by Dr. Devin Naar, chair of the University of Washington Sephardic Studies Program, and the banquet address by "legal genealogist" Judy Russell, a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer. As at previous conferences, remote streaming of selected programs will be available through LIVE! The early registration period for the regular conference, which runs until April 30, offers the lowest fees, with savings of $55 for the full conference. Hotel rooms are going very quickly. To get a room at the conference rate, you must first register for the conference. For a conference preview and a preview of what you can expect in Seattle, check out the webinar given by co-chair Chuck Weinstein to IGRA earlier in March - go to http://www.iajgs2016.org and click on the webinar - don't forget to check out all the other great information on the website! We're looking forward to seeing you in Seattle August 7-12. Janette Silverman Chuck Weinstein Phyllis Grossman Conference Co-Chairs For conference information, visit http://www.iajgs2016.org
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Special feature of the IAJGS Conference in Seattle and a Conference Preview
#bessarabia
Janette Silverman <cochairs@...>
For the first time in conference history, the 36th International
Conference on Jewish Genealogy will offer a special program to help Jewish educators incorporate genealogy and family history into the school curriculum -- whether it is a day school, synagogue school or a high school. The program will take place on the first day of the conference, Sunday, August 7, >from 9am to 2pm. The educators' program requires a separate registration >from the regular conference; attendees at the educators' sessions receive breakfast and lunch and, for an extra fee, they can attend the keynote lecture. This year's conference will also feature a Jewish Film Festival created by Jewish film scholar and teacher of cinema Eric Goldman. Other highlights of the Seattle conference include the opening night keynote address by Dr. Devin Naar, chair of the University of Washington Sephardic Studies Program, and the banquet address by "legal genealogist" Judy Russell, a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer. As at previous conferences, remote streaming of selected programs will be available through LIVE! The early registration period for the regular conference, which runs until April 30, offers the lowest fees, with savings of $55 for the full conference. Hotel rooms are going very quickly. To get a room at the conference rate, you must first register for the conference. For a conference preview and a preview of what you can expect in Seattle, check out the webinar given by co-chair Chuck Weinstein to IGRA earlier in March - go to http://www.iajgs2016.org and click on the webinar - don't forget to check out all the other great information on the website! We're looking forward to seeing you in Seattle August 7-12. Janette Silverman Chuck Weinstein Phyllis Grossman Conference Co-Chairs For conference information, visit http://www.iajgs2016.org
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Bessarabia SIG #Bessarabia Special feature of the IAJGS Conference in Seattle and a Conference Preview
#bessarabia
Janette Silverman <cochairs@...>
For the first time in conference history, the 36th International
Conference on Jewish Genealogy will offer a special program to help Jewish educators incorporate genealogy and family history into the school curriculum -- whether it is a day school, synagogue school or a high school. The program will take place on the first day of the conference, Sunday, August 7, >from 9am to 2pm. The educators' program requires a separate registration >from the regular conference; attendees at the educators' sessions receive breakfast and lunch and, for an extra fee, they can attend the keynote lecture. This year's conference will also feature a Jewish Film Festival created by Jewish film scholar and teacher of cinema Eric Goldman. Other highlights of the Seattle conference include the opening night keynote address by Dr. Devin Naar, chair of the University of Washington Sephardic Studies Program, and the banquet address by "legal genealogist" Judy Russell, a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer. As at previous conferences, remote streaming of selected programs will be available through LIVE! The early registration period for the regular conference, which runs until April 30, offers the lowest fees, with savings of $55 for the full conference. Hotel rooms are going very quickly. To get a room at the conference rate, you must first register for the conference. For a conference preview and a preview of what you can expect in Seattle, check out the webinar given by co-chair Chuck Weinstein to IGRA earlier in March - go to http://www.iajgs2016.org and click on the webinar - don't forget to check out all the other great information on the website! We're looking forward to seeing you in Seattle August 7-12. Janette Silverman Chuck Weinstein Phyllis Grossman Conference Co-Chairs For conference information, visit http://www.iajgs2016.org
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Special feature of the IAJGS Conference in Seattle and a Conference Preview
#subcarpathia
Janette Silverman <cochairs@...>
For the first time in conference history, the 36th International
Conference on Jewish Genealogy will offer a special program to help Jewish educators incorporate genealogy and family history into the school curriculum -- whether it is a day school, synagogue school or a high school. The program will take place on the first day of the conference, Sunday, August 7, >from 9am to 2pm. The educators' program requires a separate registration >from the regular conference; attendees at the educators' sessions receive breakfast and lunch and, for an extra fee, they can attend the keynote lecture. This year's conference will also feature a Jewish Film Festival created by Jewish film scholar and teacher of cinema Eric Goldman. Other highlights of the Seattle conference include the opening night keynote address by Dr. Devin Naar, chair of the University of Washington Sephardic Studies Program, and the banquet address by "legal genealogist" Judy Russell, a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer. As at previous conferences, remote streaming of selected programs will be available through LIVE! The early registration period for the regular conference, which runs until April 30, offers the lowest fees, with savings of $55 for the full conference. Hotel rooms are going very quickly. To get a room at the conference rate, you must first register for the conference. For a conference preview and a preview of what you can expect in Seattle, check out the webinar given by co-chair Chuck Weinstein to IGRA earlier in March - go to http://www.iajgs2016.org and click on the webinar - don't forget to check out all the other great information on the website! We're looking forward to seeing you in Seattle August 7-12. Janette Silverman Chuck Weinstein Phyllis Grossman Conference Co-Chairs For conference information, visit http://www.iajgs2016.org
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Subcarpathia SIG #Subcarpathia Special feature of the IAJGS Conference in Seattle and a Conference Preview
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Janette Silverman <cochairs@...>
For the first time in conference history, the 36th International
Conference on Jewish Genealogy will offer a special program to help Jewish educators incorporate genealogy and family history into the school curriculum -- whether it is a day school, synagogue school or a high school. The program will take place on the first day of the conference, Sunday, August 7, >from 9am to 2pm. The educators' program requires a separate registration >from the regular conference; attendees at the educators' sessions receive breakfast and lunch and, for an extra fee, they can attend the keynote lecture. This year's conference will also feature a Jewish Film Festival created by Jewish film scholar and teacher of cinema Eric Goldman. Other highlights of the Seattle conference include the opening night keynote address by Dr. Devin Naar, chair of the University of Washington Sephardic Studies Program, and the banquet address by "legal genealogist" Judy Russell, a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer. As at previous conferences, remote streaming of selected programs will be available through LIVE! The early registration period for the regular conference, which runs until April 30, offers the lowest fees, with savings of $55 for the full conference. Hotel rooms are going very quickly. To get a room at the conference rate, you must first register for the conference. For a conference preview and a preview of what you can expect in Seattle, check out the webinar given by co-chair Chuck Weinstein to IGRA earlier in March - go to http://www.iajgs2016.org and click on the webinar - don't forget to check out all the other great information on the website! We're looking forward to seeing you in Seattle August 7-12. Janette Silverman Chuck Weinstein Phyllis Grossman Conference Co-Chairs For conference information, visit http://www.iajgs2016.org
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