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.
Sincerely,
The JewishGen.org Team
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Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#bessarabia
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Bessarabia SIG #Bessarabia Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#bessarabia
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#poland
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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BialyGen: Bialystok Region #Bialystok #Poland Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#poland
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#lithuania
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#lithuania
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#poland
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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JRI Poland #Poland Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#poland
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#scandinavia
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#sephardic
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#yizkorbooks
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Scandinavia SIG #Scandinavia Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#scandinavia
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Sephardic SIG #Sephardim Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#sephardic
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Yizkor Books #YizkorBooks Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#yizkorbooks
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Re: Looking for info on BEHRSTOCK
#latvia
Ann Rabinowitz
In regard to locating information on a particular name such as
BEHRSTOCK and one's who have gone to countries such as Ireland, there is a free search engine for looking up the 1901 and 1911 Irish Census which is http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/ However, there are no BEHRSTOCK or MELAMED surnames therein. Perhaps it was another surname which the cousins used that went to Ireland. However, there are loads of Behrstock names in the ships manifests which one can find on Ancestry.com and findmypast.co.uk. In addition, the same sources can provide records in the U.S. Census for Chicago and Los Angeles. Also, you can look up family trees in Ancestry.com, GENI, MyHeritage and other such genealogical databases. There appears to be several BEHRSTOCK individuals who were siblings who came to America according the Find A Grave database: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gs& Gustave Behrstock (1872 - 1952)* Samuel Behrstock (1875 - 1941)* Annie BehrstockMeyer (1876 - 1962)* Herman Behrstock (1877 - 1953)* Bertha BehrstockGorelick (1880 - 1966)* Leo Behrstock (1882 - 1961)* Isadore Behrstock (1883 - 1950)* William Behrstock (1885 - 1959) Rahle BehrstockGainsley Hornwood (1890 - 1962)* The Internet and newspaper articles can provide further info on these individuals. For instance, Herman was listed as being from Riga and he had a son Julian who was an encyclopedia editor,journalist, and official at UNESCO and winner of a National Book Award. And, last but not least, you can look in the familysearch.org database to find data that might not be encompassed in the others that I have mentioned. It is always helpful too that when posting to the digest to put what resources have been utilized up to that point so that responders don't repeat what you already have. Ann Rabinowitz annrab@bellsouth.net
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Latvia SIG #Latvia RE: Looking for info on BEHRSTOCK
#latvia
Ann Rabinowitz
In regard to locating information on a particular name such as
BEHRSTOCK and one's who have gone to countries such as Ireland, there is a free search engine for looking up the 1901 and 1911 Irish Census which is http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/ However, there are no BEHRSTOCK or MELAMED surnames therein. Perhaps it was another surname which the cousins used that went to Ireland. However, there are loads of Behrstock names in the ships manifests which one can find on Ancestry.com and findmypast.co.uk. In addition, the same sources can provide records in the U.S. Census for Chicago and Los Angeles. Also, you can look up family trees in Ancestry.com, GENI, MyHeritage and other such genealogical databases. There appears to be several BEHRSTOCK individuals who were siblings who came to America according the Find A Grave database: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gs& Gustave Behrstock (1872 - 1952)* Samuel Behrstock (1875 - 1941)* Annie BehrstockMeyer (1876 - 1962)* Herman Behrstock (1877 - 1953)* Bertha BehrstockGorelick (1880 - 1966)* Leo Behrstock (1882 - 1961)* Isadore Behrstock (1883 - 1950)* William Behrstock (1885 - 1959) Rahle BehrstockGainsley Hornwood (1890 - 1962)* The Internet and newspaper articles can provide further info on these individuals. For instance, Herman was listed as being from Riga and he had a son Julian who was an encyclopedia editor,journalist, and official at UNESCO and winner of a National Book Award. And, last but not least, you can look in the familysearch.org database to find data that might not be encompassed in the others that I have mentioned. It is always helpful too that when posting to the digest to put what resources have been utilized up to that point so that responders don't repeat what you already have. Ann Rabinowitz annrab@bellsouth.net
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IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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Latest News From IAJGS2015 Conference in Jerusalem
#dna
IAJGS2015 Publicity
Enjoy a rare genealogical feast of knowledge when top experts >from
around the globe gather in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 guest lecturers will share their expertise and research on the world's main Jewish communities including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Russia, plus they'll take you to such exotic Jewish genealogical destinations as Tuscany, Casablanca, Sweden, Spain, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, Belgium, Latvia, Moldava, and many, many more. Their lectures will encompass a host of topics, >from technological developments in genealogical research to perspectives on the Holocaust to the science of onomastics (the study of names), and a wealth of other topics including DNA. A genealogist's delight! It pays to register by April 15 at www.iajgs2015.org for the 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem >from July 6-10, 2015, to be eligible for early registration discount and our April 15 drawing for special prizes. Prizes for the upcoming drawing include hotel accommodations, annual MyHeritage.com subscriptions, Ancestry.com subscriptions, and more. Congratulations to the March 15th drawing winners: Bob Friedman who won a ticket to the Israel Museum; Jeffrey Mark Paull, a SIG Luncheon, and Bernard Valman, 2 hours of consultation. Prizes are continually being added. Enhanced cancellation/refund -- A reminder that Ortra, our conference organizer, is offering "no questions asked" cancellation/refund covering both hotel and total registration refunds, valid up to almost the eve of the conference (see details at the conference website under the Registration tab, registration FAQ.) Don't miss the pre-Conference Shabbaton on the Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 weekend preceding the Conference, followed by an unforgettable "Exploration Sunday" on July 5. Full and fascinating details are on the conference website www.iajgs2015.org under the Program tab. Conference Discussion Group and Social Media Sign up for our ongoing Conference discussion group, where announcements and special offers are being posted. Just click on the link under the FAQ tab of the conference website, www.iajgs2015.org to sign-up and stay informed. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in Jerusalem in July for the momentous and exciting 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy! Michael Goldstein, Chairman chairman@iajgs2015.org 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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