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Reichman family in Canada
#general
Neil@...
Trying to make contact with the family of Paul (Moshe) and DovBer
(Barry) Reichman, sons of Shmaya Reichman. Both sons married into the Feldman rabbinical family which traces back to Rabbi Moseh (Maharam)Schick. Children of Paul are- Yissachar Dov Reichman, Yechezkel Shraga Reichman, Chaya, married R. Yisrael Muller, a Rosh Kollel in Toronto and Goldie, married Shmuel Hauer (whose daughter, Renee married Eliyahu Lerer, son of Judy and Shelly Lerer. Neil Rosenstein MODERATOR NOTE: Private responses only please
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Phoenix Jewish Genealogy Group meeting, March 3, 2019
#general
Emily Garber
The next meeting of the Phoenix (Arizona) Jewish Genealogy Group will
be this coming Sunday, March 3, >from 1:30 - 3:30 PM at Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix 85032. We will meet in the small sanctuary. This will be a mentoring session. Come prepared with your research questions and those assembled will put their collective heads together and try to help. Emily Garber Chair, Phoenix Jewish Genealogy Group (a committee of the Arizona Jewish Historical Society)
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Reichman family in Canada
#general
Neil@...
Trying to make contact with the family of Paul (Moshe) and DovBer
(Barry) Reichman, sons of Shmaya Reichman. Both sons married into the Feldman rabbinical family which traces back to Rabbi Moseh (Maharam)Schick. Children of Paul are- Yissachar Dov Reichman, Yechezkel Shraga Reichman, Chaya, married R. Yisrael Muller, a Rosh Kollel in Toronto and Goldie, married Shmuel Hauer (whose daughter, Renee married Eliyahu Lerer, son of Judy and Shelly Lerer. Neil Rosenstein MODERATOR NOTE: Private responses only please
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Phoenix Jewish Genealogy Group meeting, March 3, 2019
#general
Emily Garber
The next meeting of the Phoenix (Arizona) Jewish Genealogy Group will
be this coming Sunday, March 3, >from 1:30 - 3:30 PM at Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix 85032. We will meet in the small sanctuary. This will be a mentoring session. Come prepared with your research questions and those assembled will put their collective heads together and try to help. Emily Garber Chair, Phoenix Jewish Genealogy Group (a committee of the Arizona Jewish Historical Society)
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SIROTIN family from Pyetrykaw (Petrikov), Belarus, and FRIEDMAN from Pyetrikov and later Minsk
#general
Orit Lavi
Dear friends,
Israel Yakob SIROTIN resided in Petrikov, Belarus, and had at least 3 sons. As far as known, both he and his wife died (or killed) before 1920. The 3 known sons immigrated to Israel as orphans in the 1920s. I would be grateful for any info on additional children >from this family. These 3 orphans had a cousin, David Aizyk FRIEDMAN, who resided in Minsk in the mid 1960s, and was trying to contact them. Any info on the relative David Aizyk FRIEDMAN >from Pyetrikaw and later Minsk, would be most appreciated. Thanks as always, Orit Lavi Tsukey Yam, Israel
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen SIROTIN family from Pyetrykaw (Petrikov), Belarus, and FRIEDMAN from Pyetrikov and later Minsk
#general
Orit Lavi
Dear friends,
Israel Yakob SIROTIN resided in Petrikov, Belarus, and had at least 3 sons. As far as known, both he and his wife died (or killed) before 1920. The 3 known sons immigrated to Israel as orphans in the 1920s. I would be grateful for any info on additional children >from this family. These 3 orphans had a cousin, David Aizyk FRIEDMAN, who resided in Minsk in the mid 1960s, and was trying to contact them. Any info on the relative David Aizyk FRIEDMAN >from Pyetrikaw and later Minsk, would be most appreciated. Thanks as always, Orit Lavi Tsukey Yam, Israel
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Name's the same?
#poland
bernerfolk
I have several Bialystok records related to Fradl Schneider but
with varying patronymics: 1869 birth of her daughter: Fradel Feigel daughter of Menashe 1872 birth of her daughter: Fradel Leibovna 1878 birth of her son: Fradla Majerowicz 1881 her death: Fradel Feigel daughter of Menashe I'm reasonably certain these are all for the same woman so I'm wondering whether there's a connection between the three different patronymics? or are they likely translation issues? I suspect Fradel's maiden name was KAPLAN but that's only suspicion. Sherri Venditti
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JRI Poland #Poland Name's the same?
#poland
bernerfolk
I have several Bialystok records related to Fradl Schneider but
with varying patronymics: 1869 birth of her daughter: Fradel Feigel daughter of Menashe 1872 birth of her daughter: Fradel Leibovna 1878 birth of her son: Fradla Majerowicz 1881 her death: Fradel Feigel daughter of Menashe I'm reasonably certain these are all for the same woman so I'm wondering whether there's a connection between the three different patronymics? or are they likely translation issues? I suspect Fradel's maiden name was KAPLAN but that's only suspicion. Sherri Venditti
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Kishinev Yizkor book
#bessarabia
Alan Levitt
I agree with Yefim, it can be difficut trying to purchase this book
via JewishGen or other sites. Confusing directions, links that don't work, etc. I finally found one and ordered it (about $36) go to: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1939561744/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1550268083&sr=1-1&keywords=kishinev+jewishgen Alan Levitt Chevy Chase, MD
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Bessarabia SIG #Bessarabia Kishinev Yizkor book
#bessarabia
Alan Levitt
I agree with Yefim, it can be difficut trying to purchase this book
via JewishGen or other sites. Confusing directions, links that don't work, etc. I finally found one and ordered it (about $36) go to: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1939561744/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1550268083&sr=1-1&keywords=kishinev+jewishgen Alan Levitt Chevy Chase, MD
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Re: Kishinev Yizkor Book
#bessarabia
Yefim Kogan
Hi everybody,
You know already that a Kishinev Yizkor Book was published by JewishGen. In addition to the translation, which was done mostly by Sheli Fain, there are additional material for you in that book, like chronological history of Jews in Kishinev, and more. I personally like to hold a book in my hands, and I am enjoying having a very good published Kishinev Yizkor book with a nice cover, photos, etc. But, I realized that some of our members do not know that the translated books are available online at JewishGen.org at the Yizkor section. It might not be easy to find the book at the website, the easiest way might be to search for Kishinev in Town finder, and at the Kishinev page to click on Yizkor book link. I hope this helps, and remember that there many other books available already, and some of them are in translation. All the best, Yefim Kogan\ JewishGen Bessarabia SIG Leader and Coordinator
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Bessarabia SIG #Bessarabia Re: Kishinev Yizkor Book
#bessarabia
Yefim Kogan
Hi everybody,
You know already that a Kishinev Yizkor Book was published by JewishGen. In addition to the translation, which was done mostly by Sheli Fain, there are additional material for you in that book, like chronological history of Jews in Kishinev, and more. I personally like to hold a book in my hands, and I am enjoying having a very good published Kishinev Yizkor book with a nice cover, photos, etc. But, I realized that some of our members do not know that the translated books are available online at JewishGen.org at the Yizkor section. It might not be easy to find the book at the website, the easiest way might be to search for Kishinev in Town finder, and at the Kishinev page to click on Yizkor book link. I hope this helps, and remember that there many other books available already, and some of them are in translation. All the best, Yefim Kogan\ JewishGen Bessarabia SIG Leader and Coordinator
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WILF Family From Dobromyl
#galicia
Abuwasta Abuwasta
Dear Siggers,
Looking for any information about WILF Family which resided before WW 2 in Dobromyl. Have seen the PoTs at Yad Vashem. Thanks Jacob Rosen Jerusalem
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia WILF Family From Dobromyl
#galicia
Abuwasta Abuwasta
Dear Siggers,
Looking for any information about WILF Family which resided before WW 2 in Dobromyl. Have seen the PoTs at Yad Vashem. Thanks Jacob Rosen Jerusalem
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Rabbi Rabinowitz in London and/or Manchester.
#general
Neil@...
I am trying to establish contact with the family of Rabbi Baruch Aryey
Leib Rabinowitz, Admur Biala-Pshischa-London, son of Rabbi Bezalel Simcha Menachem BenZion Rabinowitz, Admur Biala-Jerusalem-Lugano to clarify if this Rabbi Aryey Leib is the same person as Aryey Leibish Rabinowitz who was Rabbi of Congregation Sha=E2=80=99rei Mordecai in Prestwich, Manchester. If they are not the same persson, then how are they related to each other. Neil Rosenstein MODERATOR NOTE: Private responses only please.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Rabbi Rabinowitz in London and/or Manchester.
#general
Neil@...
I am trying to establish contact with the family of Rabbi Baruch Aryey
Leib Rabinowitz, Admur Biala-Pshischa-London, son of Rabbi Bezalel Simcha Menachem BenZion Rabinowitz, Admur Biala-Jerusalem-Lugano to clarify if this Rabbi Aryey Leib is the same person as Aryey Leibish Rabinowitz who was Rabbi of Congregation Sha=E2=80=99rei Mordecai in Prestwich, Manchester. If they are not the same persson, then how are they related to each other. Neil Rosenstein MODERATOR NOTE: Private responses only please.
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Name's the same?
#general
bernerfolk
I have several Bialystok records related to Fradl Schneider but with varying
patronymics: 1869 birth of her daughter: Fradel Feigel daughter of Menashe 1872 birth of her daughter: Fradel Leibovna 1878 birth of her son: Fradla Majerowicz 1881 her death: Fradel Feigel daughter of Menashe I'm reasonably certain these are all for the same woman so I'm wondering whether there's a connection between the three different patronymics? or are they likely translation issues? I suspect Fradel's maiden name was KAPLAN but that's only suspicion. Sherri Venditti
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Name's the same?
#general
bernerfolk
I have several Bialystok records related to Fradl Schneider but with varying
patronymics: 1869 birth of her daughter: Fradel Feigel daughter of Menashe 1872 birth of her daughter: Fradel Leibovna 1878 birth of her son: Fradla Majerowicz 1881 her death: Fradel Feigel daughter of Menashe I'm reasonably certain these are all for the same woman so I'm wondering whether there's a connection between the three different patronymics? or are they likely translation issues? I suspect Fradel's maiden name was KAPLAN but that's only suspicion. Sherri Venditti
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(Europe) Drones Launched to Help Preserve Europe's Jewish Cemeteries
#general
Jan Meisels Allen
The European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative (EJCI) is using aerial drones to
map 1,500 burial sites in Slovakia, Greece, Moldova, Lithuania and Ukraine-all in countries where the Holocaust decimated Jewish populations. Funding for the effort comes >from the European Union. Fences will be erected around abandoned cemeteries to re-establish their presence. To read the article and see 11 photographs go to: https://apnews.com/70c079f013534c2091aa8f1107e73457 Thank you to JewishGenner, Randy Herschaft, Associated Press for sharing the article with us. Jan Meisels Allen Chairperson, IAJGS Public Records Access Monitoring Committee
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen (Europe) Drones Launched to Help Preserve Europe's Jewish Cemeteries
#general
Jan Meisels Allen
The European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative (EJCI) is using aerial drones to
map 1,500 burial sites in Slovakia, Greece, Moldova, Lithuania and Ukraine-all in countries where the Holocaust decimated Jewish populations. Funding for the effort comes >from the European Union. Fences will be erected around abandoned cemeteries to re-establish their presence. To read the article and see 11 photographs go to: https://apnews.com/70c079f013534c2091aa8f1107e73457 Thank you to JewishGenner, Randy Herschaft, Associated Press for sharing the article with us. Jan Meisels Allen Chairperson, IAJGS Public Records Access Monitoring Committee
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