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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ViewMate translation request - German
#poland
Bess Taylor
Dear JRI-Poland SIG members,
If anyone reads German, I would very much appreciate a translation of the German (particularly the names) on several documents, including a family record >from Poznan, Poland (then Posen, Prussia) and two death certificates and a marriage certificate issued in Berlin but associated with relatives >from Poznan. The documents can be found on ViewMate at the following addresses: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM74119 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM74121 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM74126 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM74158 Thanks for reading, Bess Taylor, Corvallis, OR MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please respond on the Viewmate form.
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JRI Poland #Poland ViewMate translation request - German
#poland
Bess Taylor
Dear JRI-Poland SIG members,
If anyone reads German, I would very much appreciate a translation of the German (particularly the names) on several documents, including a family record >from Poznan, Poland (then Posen, Prussia) and two death certificates and a marriage certificate issued in Berlin but associated with relatives >from Poznan. The documents can be found on ViewMate at the following addresses: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM74119 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM74121 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM74126 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM74158 Thanks for reading, Bess Taylor, Corvallis, OR MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please respond on the Viewmate form.
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ViewMate translation request - Russian
#poland
Scott Fischthal
I've posted a vital record in Polish for which I need a translation.
It is on ViewMate at the following address: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM74170 Please respond via the form provided on the ViewMate image page. Thank you very much. Scott Fischthal
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JRI Poland #Poland ViewMate translation request - Russian
#poland
Scott Fischthal
I've posted a vital record in Polish for which I need a translation.
It is on ViewMate at the following address: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM74170 Please respond via the form provided on the ViewMate image page. Thank you very much. Scott Fischthal
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Viewmate Translation Request- Warszawa Records
#poland
Jeff Kronenberg <jeffkronenberg@...>
Dear Friends: Shalom aleichem! I am trying to find out what happened
to the Kirschenberg family who were living in Warsaw at the start of Hitler's occupation. I have posted four Warszawa documents >from the JRI-Poland data base for siblings and cousins of my grandmother, Faiga Lea Kirschenberg, one of the few who were able to escape to the USA. Thank you for your assistance in translating these records. Please respond through the form provided on the Viewmate image page. ViewMate - Image 74166 - Translation - Russian - Poland - Warszawa - Kirsch= enberg - 1904=C2=A0 Unknown Kirszenberg https://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=74166 ViewMate - Image 74167 - Translation - Russian - Poland - Warszawa - Kirschenberg - 1900 Bina Kirszenberg https://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=74167 ViewMate - Image 74168 - Translation - Russian - Poland - Warszawa - Kirschenberg - 1899 Estera Kirszenberg https://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=74168 ViewMate - Image 74169 - Translation - Russian - Poland - Warszawa - Kirschenberg - 1902 Sura Jenta Kirszenberg https://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=74169 A shainem danke! Thank you kindly. Hananya Kronenberg KIRSCHENBERG, KRONENBERG, PIK, CZERMERINSKI, LAPIDUS
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JRI Poland #Poland Viewmate Translation Request- Warszawa Records
#poland
Jeff Kronenberg <jeffkronenberg@...>
Dear Friends: Shalom aleichem! I am trying to find out what happened
to the Kirschenberg family who were living in Warsaw at the start of Hitler's occupation. I have posted four Warszawa documents >from the JRI-Poland data base for siblings and cousins of my grandmother, Faiga Lea Kirschenberg, one of the few who were able to escape to the USA. Thank you for your assistance in translating these records. Please respond through the form provided on the Viewmate image page. ViewMate - Image 74166 - Translation - Russian - Poland - Warszawa - Kirsch= enberg - 1904=C2=A0 Unknown Kirszenberg https://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=74166 ViewMate - Image 74167 - Translation - Russian - Poland - Warszawa - Kirschenberg - 1900 Bina Kirszenberg https://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=74167 ViewMate - Image 74168 - Translation - Russian - Poland - Warszawa - Kirschenberg - 1899 Estera Kirszenberg https://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=74168 ViewMate - Image 74169 - Translation - Russian - Poland - Warszawa - Kirschenberg - 1902 Sura Jenta Kirszenberg https://www.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/viewmateview.asp?key=74169 A shainem danke! Thank you kindly. Hananya Kronenberg KIRSCHENBERG, KRONENBERG, PIK, CZERMERINSKI, LAPIDUS
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Online Conference Registration Closing on July 20
#southafrica
IAJGS Conference Chairs
The 39th IAJGS Conference on Jewish Genealogy starts in just two weeks! We
want to alert everyone to the fact that the online registration system will close down automatically at the end of the day on Saturday, July 20, just one week >from now. Visit the conference website at https://www.iajgs2019.org . After July 20, meal orders cannot be changed, and no additional meals may be ordered. Walk-in registration is allowed at the conference, but the registration fee will be $50 higher. The cost of the audio recordings with slides will also be higher at the conference, and even higher after the conference. Jay Sage Communications Chair
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South Africa SIG #SouthAfrica Online Conference Registration Closing on July 20
#southafrica
IAJGS Conference Chairs
The 39th IAJGS Conference on Jewish Genealogy starts in just two weeks! We
want to alert everyone to the fact that the online registration system will close down automatically at the end of the day on Saturday, July 20, just one week >from now. Visit the conference website at https://www.iajgs2019.org . After July 20, meal orders cannot be changed, and no additional meals may be ordered. Walk-in registration is allowed at the conference, but the registration fee will be $50 higher. The cost of the audio recordings with slides will also be higher at the conference, and even higher after the conference. Jay Sage Communications Chair
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IAJGS Conference Chairs
The 39th IAJGS Conference on Jewish Genealogy starts in just two weeks! We
want to alert everyone to the fact that the online registration system will close down automatically at the end of the day on Saturday, July 20, just one week >from now. Visit the conference website at https://www.iajgs2019.org . After July 20, meal orders cannot be changed, and no additional meals may be ordered. Walk-in registration is allowed at the conference, but the registration fee will be $50 higher. The cost of the audio recordings with slides will also be higher at the conference, and even higher after the conference. Jay Sage Communications Chair
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Are the emails archived, if so, is there a way to search the archives, if not why not? If not, why not start an archive so that people that join can look for information from past emails.
#poland
David Dubin <ddubin@...>
Are the emails archived, if so, is there a way to search the archives, if
not why not? If not, why not start an archive so that people that join can look for information >from past emails. David Dubin, CHICAGO, IL MODERATOR'S NOTE; No need to re-invent the wheel. On the JewishGen homepage, click on 'databases,' and then on 'The JewishGen SIG Lists message Archives'.
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IAJGS Conference Chairs
The 39th IAJGS Conference on Jewish Genealogy starts in just two weeks! We
want to alert everyone to the fact that the online registration system will close down automatically at the end of the day on Saturday, July 20, just one week >from now. Visit the conference website at https://www.iajgs2019.org . After July 20, meal orders cannot be changed, and no additional meals may be ordered. Walk-in registration is allowed at the conference, but the registration fee will be $50 higher. The cost of the audio recordings with slides will also be higher at the conference, and even higher after the conference. Jay Sage Communications Chair
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JRI Poland #Poland Are the emails archived, if so, is there a way to search the archives, if not why not? If not, why not start an archive so that people that join can look for information from past emails.
#poland
David Dubin <ddubin@...>
Are the emails archived, if so, is there a way to search the archives, if
not why not? If not, why not start an archive so that people that join can look for information >from past emails. David Dubin, CHICAGO, IL MODERATOR'S NOTE; No need to re-invent the wheel. On the JewishGen homepage, click on 'databases,' and then on 'The JewishGen SIG Lists message Archives'.
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Online Conference Registration Closing on July 20
#poland
IAJGS Conference Chairs
The 39th IAJGS Conference on Jewish Genealogy starts in just two weeks! We
want to alert everyone to the fact that the online registration system will close down automatically at the end of the day on Saturday, July 20, just one week >from now. Visit the conference website at https://www.iajgs2019.org . After July 20, meal orders cannot be changed, and no additional meals may be ordered. Walk-in registration is allowed at the conference, but the registration fee will be $50 higher. The cost of the audio recordings with slides will also be higher at the conference, and even higher after the conference. Jay Sage Communications Chair
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JRI Poland #Poland Online Conference Registration Closing on July 20
#poland
IAJGS Conference Chairs
The 39th IAJGS Conference on Jewish Genealogy starts in just two weeks! We
want to alert everyone to the fact that the online registration system will close down automatically at the end of the day on Saturday, July 20, just one week >from now. Visit the conference website at https://www.iajgs2019.org . After July 20, meal orders cannot be changed, and no additional meals may be ordered. Walk-in registration is allowed at the conference, but the registration fee will be $50 higher. The cost of the audio recordings with slides will also be higher at the conference, and even higher after the conference. Jay Sage Communications Chair
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1916-1921 Lodz Registration Card Extraction Project - an outstanding volunteer accomplishment
#poland
Dear friends:
The announcement by Project Leader Margalit Ir of the completion of the massive 1916-1921 Lodz Registration Card project deserves special attention >from all researchers with roots in Poland. History has shown and it is clear >from the cards that Lodz was inhabited by families with origins all over Poland (and nearby countries, as well) so don't overlook this source when searching for families that remained in Poland but who no longer appear in the records of the town where you know where they were born. As Margalit has noted, she has heard >from countless researchers who have made significant discoveries in the cards. But along with those researchers, we all owe a debt of gratitude to Margalit for her leadership and devotion to bringing this project to an end. Yasher Koach, Margalit. I could not write about this project without mentioning something about volunteering in general that is very close to my heart. As the Executive Director of JRI-Poland, I have treasured those volunteers who not only step forward when the opportunity arises - and often doing so without being asked - but who carry out their tasks with passion and devotion in the most professional manner. Thank you for being one of those prized volunteers, Margalit. Also, as noted on the project website, https://jri-poland.org/psa/lodz-registration-card-scans.htm, the Lodz Registration Cards may include previously unknown family members who were victims of the Shoah and not yet memorialized through Pages of Testimony. Researchers are encouraged to submit a Page of Testimony to Yad Vashem where you determine that it is likely that a family member did not survive. For information on Pages of Testimony, see: https://yvng.yadvashem.org/ Stanley Diamond, M.S.M. Executive Director On behalf of the Board of JRI-Poland Margalit Ashira Ir wrote: "The Lodz Registration Card Project is now complete and the data is online. Along the way, we reviewed 262,000 cards and identified more than 230,000 Jewish individuals. They are now forever part of the database of Jewish Records of Poland, available for all to find."
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JRI Poland #Poland 1916-1921 Lodz Registration Card Extraction Project - an outstanding volunteer accomplishment
#poland
Dear friends:
The announcement by Project Leader Margalit Ir of the completion of the massive 1916-1921 Lodz Registration Card project deserves special attention >from all researchers with roots in Poland. History has shown and it is clear >from the cards that Lodz was inhabited by families with origins all over Poland (and nearby countries, as well) so don't overlook this source when searching for families that remained in Poland but who no longer appear in the records of the town where you know where they were born. As Margalit has noted, she has heard >from countless researchers who have made significant discoveries in the cards. But along with those researchers, we all owe a debt of gratitude to Margalit for her leadership and devotion to bringing this project to an end. Yasher Koach, Margalit. I could not write about this project without mentioning something about volunteering in general that is very close to my heart. As the Executive Director of JRI-Poland, I have treasured those volunteers who not only step forward when the opportunity arises - and often doing so without being asked - but who carry out their tasks with passion and devotion in the most professional manner. Thank you for being one of those prized volunteers, Margalit. Also, as noted on the project website, https://jri-poland.org/psa/lodz-registration-card-scans.htm, the Lodz Registration Cards may include previously unknown family members who were victims of the Shoah and not yet memorialized through Pages of Testimony. Researchers are encouraged to submit a Page of Testimony to Yad Vashem where you determine that it is likely that a family member did not survive. For information on Pages of Testimony, see: https://yvng.yadvashem.org/ Stanley Diamond, M.S.M. Executive Director On behalf of the Board of JRI-Poland Margalit Ashira Ir wrote: "The Lodz Registration Card Project is now complete and the data is online. Along the way, we reviewed 262,000 cards and identified more than 230,000 Jewish individuals. They are now forever part of the database of Jewish Records of Poland, available for all to find."
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Online Conference Registration Closing on July 20
#france
bounce-3709293-772957@...
The 39th IAJGS Conference on Jewish Genealogy starts in just two weeks! We
want to alert everyone to the fact that the online registration system will close down automatically at the end of the day on Saturday, July 20, just one week >from now. Visit the conference website at https://www.iajgs2019.org . After July 20, meal orders cannot be changed, and no additional meals may be ordered. Walk-in registration is allowed at the conference, but the registration fee will be $50 higher. The cost of the audio recordings with slides will also be higher at the conference, and even higher after the conference. Jay Sage Communications Chair
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French SIG #France Online Conference Registration Closing on July 20
#france
bounce-3709293-772957@...
The 39th IAJGS Conference on Jewish Genealogy starts in just two weeks! We
want to alert everyone to the fact that the online registration system will close down automatically at the end of the day on Saturday, July 20, just one week >from now. Visit the conference website at https://www.iajgs2019.org . After July 20, meal orders cannot be changed, and no additional meals may be ordered. Walk-in registration is allowed at the conference, but the registration fee will be $50 higher. The cost of the audio recordings with slides will also be higher at the conference, and even higher after the conference. Jay Sage Communications Chair
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Online Conference Registration Closing on July 20
#romania
IAJGS Conference Chairs
The 39th IAJGS Conference on Jewish Genealogy starts in just two weeks! We
want to alert everyone to the fact that the online registration system will close down automatically at the end of the day on Saturday, July 20, just one week >from now. Visit the conference website at https://www.iajgs2019.org . After July 20, meal orders cannot be changed, and no additional meals may be ordered. Walk-in registration is allowed at the conference, but the registration fee will be $50 higher. The cost of the audio recordings with slides will also be higher at the conference, and even higher after the conference. Jay Sage Communications Chair
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Romania SIG #Romania Online Conference Registration Closing on July 20
#romania
IAJGS Conference Chairs
The 39th IAJGS Conference on Jewish Genealogy starts in just two weeks! We
want to alert everyone to the fact that the online registration system will close down automatically at the end of the day on Saturday, July 20, just one week >from now. Visit the conference website at https://www.iajgs2019.org . After July 20, meal orders cannot be changed, and no additional meals may be ordered. Walk-in registration is allowed at the conference, but the registration fee will be $50 higher. The cost of the audio recordings with slides will also be higher at the conference, and even higher after the conference. Jay Sage Communications Chair
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