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JGS Broward County, Florida Meeting, October 27th
#general
kasakaplan@...
Wednesday, October 27 at 2:00 PM, a very special guest lecturer will address the
JGS Broward County, Florida. The meeting will be held at the Soref Jewish Community Center, 6501 West Sunrise Boulevard in Plantation. The community center is between Florida's Turnpike and University Drive on the north side of Sunrise Boulevard Genealogy is the key to the past. For some genealogists, it may lead to the startling discovery of roots they never imagined-Jewish roots. Gloria Mound, who was a presenter at the 24th annual International Genealogical Society conference in Jerusalem, will discuss the connection at the society's October meeting. Founder and executive director of the Casa Shalom Institute for Marrano-Anusim Studies in Gan Yavneh, Israel, Ms. Mound will talk about "The Importance of Genealogy in Marrano-Converso Research" with an emphasis on how much South Florida is an example. An honorary research fellow of the Department of Hispanic Studies at the University of Glasgow (Scotland) >from 1988 to 2003, Ms. Mound has published widely, including the Encyclopedia Judaica. Included in the institute's work is an on-going project with the University of Miami researching the Marrano aspects of early immigration >from the Spanish Balearics to Florida and Cuba. Ms. Mound's research has uncovered hitherto unknown Jewish communities around the world. The Casa Shalom Institute maintains a library and data base tracing Marrano evolution from the 16th Century to the present. The institute works are reconnecting these"lost Marranos" with the Jewish community and individuals with their Jewish genealogy. Admission is free and open to all wishing to further their interest in genealogy. For additional information check out the Jewish Genealogical Society of Broward County website at www.JGSBroward.org . Elaine L. Kaplan, Secretary JGSBroward County
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JGS Broward County, Florida Meeting, October 27th
#general
kasakaplan@...
Wednesday, October 27 at 2:00 PM, a very special guest lecturer will address the
JGS Broward County, Florida. The meeting will be held at the Soref Jewish Community Center, 6501 West Sunrise Boulevard in Plantation. The community center is between Florida's Turnpike and University Drive on the north side of Sunrise Boulevard Genealogy is the key to the past. For some genealogists, it may lead to the startling discovery of roots they never imagined-Jewish roots. Gloria Mound, who was a presenter at the 24th annual International Genealogical Society conference in Jerusalem, will discuss the connection at the society's October meeting. Founder and executive director of the Casa Shalom Institute for Marrano-Anusim Studies in Gan Yavneh, Israel, Ms. Mound will talk about "The Importance of Genealogy in Marrano-Converso Research" with an emphasis on how much South Florida is an example. An honorary research fellow of the Department of Hispanic Studies at the University of Glasgow (Scotland) >from 1988 to 2003, Ms. Mound has published widely, including the Encyclopedia Judaica. Included in the institute's work is an on-going project with the University of Miami researching the Marrano aspects of early immigration >from the Spanish Balearics to Florida and Cuba. Ms. Mound's research has uncovered hitherto unknown Jewish communities around the world. The Casa Shalom Institute maintains a library and data base tracing Marrano evolution from the 16th Century to the present. The institute works are reconnecting these"lost Marranos" with the Jewish community and individuals with their Jewish genealogy. Admission is free and open to all wishing to further their interest in genealogy. For additional information check out the Jewish Genealogical Society of Broward County website at www.JGSBroward.org . Elaine L. Kaplan, Secretary JGSBroward County
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Spania" Metalwork embroidery in the Sasov area
#galicia
LR <lreich@...>
Leiah Elbaum <elbaum@...>
asked ".............. the family involvement in "working shpania" (I believe the word is Yiddish, I never saw the term written), a cottage industry which was common in that area in late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was a kind of metal thread embroidery technique, used especially for the ornate collars (atarot, atoros) of tallitot (talleisim), but also on yarmulkes and ornamental bibs worn by women for special occasions. I was told that Jews came >from all around Europe and even the US to purchase "spania" work for their communities. ......................... I'm curious whether anyone else can tell me more about this tradition in the region, any useful resources for researching it ...................." The Hebrew memoirs of Rabbi Osher Miller (of Romania) were published by his son Rabbi Pinchos Miller (then rabbi of Upper Nazareth) in Jerusalem 1984 entitled "Oilomoi shel Abba". The work, which includes many rabbinical genealogical charts, describes life between the two World Wars in Romania and Hungary in dozens of Orthodox Communities. It includes many piquant tales and gives interesting vignettes of urban and rural life. Unfortunately the work has no index. However, if my memory serves me correctly there is a description of a certain townlet or village which produced woven silver "atorot" for Talesim for most of Europe. A local chassidic entrepeneur set up the business and supplied his many female outworkers with the raw materials. In his later years he delegated all the actual labour, but when the Muncatcher Rebbe's (R' Chaim Elozor Shapiro) daughter was getting married,he provided his own handiwork. Leslie Reich, Manchester, UK
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Spania" Metalwork embroidery in the Sasov area
#galicia
LR <lreich@...>
Leiah Elbaum <elbaum@...>
asked ".............. the family involvement in "working shpania" (I believe the word is Yiddish, I never saw the term written), a cottage industry which was common in that area in late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was a kind of metal thread embroidery technique, used especially for the ornate collars (atarot, atoros) of tallitot (talleisim), but also on yarmulkes and ornamental bibs worn by women for special occasions. I was told that Jews came >from all around Europe and even the US to purchase "spania" work for their communities. ......................... I'm curious whether anyone else can tell me more about this tradition in the region, any useful resources for researching it ...................." The Hebrew memoirs of Rabbi Osher Miller (of Romania) were published by his son Rabbi Pinchos Miller (then rabbi of Upper Nazareth) in Jerusalem 1984 entitled "Oilomoi shel Abba". The work, which includes many rabbinical genealogical charts, describes life between the two World Wars in Romania and Hungary in dozens of Orthodox Communities. It includes many piquant tales and gives interesting vignettes of urban and rural life. Unfortunately the work has no index. However, if my memory serves me correctly there is a description of a certain townlet or village which produced woven silver "atorot" for Talesim for most of Europe. A local chassidic entrepeneur set up the business and supplied his many female outworkers with the raw materials. In his later years he delegated all the actual labour, but when the Muncatcher Rebbe's (R' Chaim Elozor Shapiro) daughter was getting married,he provided his own handiwork. Leslie Reich, Manchester, UK
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CUKIERMAN
#galicia
Abuwasta Abuwasta
The President of C.R.I.F. the roof organization of
French Jewry is also CUKIERMAN. Jacob Rosen Jerusalem
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia CUKIERMAN
#galicia
Abuwasta Abuwasta
The President of C.R.I.F. the roof organization of
French Jewry is also CUKIERMAN. Jacob Rosen Jerusalem
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Gesher Galicia Meeting-New York City-Nov.14th
#galicia
Pamela Weisberger <pweisberger@...>
Gesher Galicia would like to announce that its first
regional meeting will be held in New York City on: Sunday, November 14th, 2004 10:30AM - 12:45PM at: The Center for Jewish History 15 West 16th Street New York, NY 10011 The meeting will take place in the Steinberg Great Hall on the main level. We are currently planning an exciting and varied program, both for experienced Galician researchers and those who are new to this field, and will be announcing the details shortly. After the meeting adjourns at 12:45PM we will break off into regional research and town groups for lunch, either at the Center or at neighborhood restaurants, which will provide additional opportunities for birds-of-a-feather networking. Again...specifics will be forthcoming. For more information on the Center for Jewish History's facilities, directions and parking options, please go to their website: http://www.cjh.org Note that although their posted opening time on Sunday is 11AM, people attending our meeting will be allowed in prior to 10:30AM. All are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there. Pamela Weisberger Research Coordinator, Gesher Galicia Shelley K. Pollero Coordinator, Gesher Galicia pweisberger@...
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Gesher Galicia Meeting-New York City-Nov.14th
#galicia
Pamela Weisberger <pweisberger@...>
Gesher Galicia would like to announce that its first
regional meeting will be held in New York City on: Sunday, November 14th, 2004 10:30AM - 12:45PM at: The Center for Jewish History 15 West 16th Street New York, NY 10011 The meeting will take place in the Steinberg Great Hall on the main level. We are currently planning an exciting and varied program, both for experienced Galician researchers and those who are new to this field, and will be announcing the details shortly. After the meeting adjourns at 12:45PM we will break off into regional research and town groups for lunch, either at the Center or at neighborhood restaurants, which will provide additional opportunities for birds-of-a-feather networking. Again...specifics will be forthcoming. For more information on the Center for Jewish History's facilities, directions and parking options, please go to their website: http://www.cjh.org Note that although their posted opening time on Sunday is 11AM, people attending our meeting will be allowed in prior to 10:30AM. All are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there. Pamela Weisberger Research Coordinator, Gesher Galicia Shelley K. Pollero Coordinator, Gesher Galicia pweisberger@...
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Re: CUKIERMAN
#galicia
Israel P
No, you may not assume. Not all Zucker used to be Zuckerman.
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Israel Pickholtz Quoting Gesher Galicia SIG digest <galicia@...>:
There is a family in Dallas named Cukier. Should I assume this is a
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Re: CUKIERMAN
#galicia
Israel P
No, you may not assume. Not all Zucker used to be Zuckerman.
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Israel Pickholtz Quoting Gesher Galicia SIG digest <galicia@...>:
There is a family in Dallas named Cukier. Should I assume this is a
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FEISBOH
#romania
Bernard Faibeaux <bfaibeaux@...>
My grandfather, Bercu FEISBOH, was born in 1880 in Piatra and emigrated to
France in the early 1900s. I have been unable to trace either the family name or any roots in Roumania. Any lead would be appreciated. Bernard FAIBEAUX Cologne, Germany
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Romania SIG #Romania FEISBOH
#romania
Bernard Faibeaux <bfaibeaux@...>
My grandfather, Bercu FEISBOH, was born in 1880 in Piatra and emigrated to
France in the early 1900s. I have been unable to trace either the family name or any roots in Roumania. Any lead would be appreciated. Bernard FAIBEAUX Cologne, Germany
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Re: Valentine as Jewish Given Name - a case history
#germany
Marcus Poulin <photonicbandgap@...>
Could such French names such as Valyntin or Valentin be showing up stemming from
the time when France controlled Rheinland Pfalz (the Rhineland Palatinate region) in the 17th century? Certainly many other times in Franco-German history that French names and cognates could have undergone intercultural transference / exchange. Sincerely, Marcus Poulin Spokane, WA USA searching OBERT, OBERSTEIN Germany
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German SIG #Germany Re:Valentine as Jewish Given Name - a case history
#germany
Marcus Poulin <photonicbandgap@...>
Could such French names such as Valyntin or Valentin be showing up stemming from
the time when France controlled Rheinland Pfalz (the Rhineland Palatinate region) in the 17th century? Certainly many other times in Franco-German history that French names and cognates could have undergone intercultural transference / exchange. Sincerely, Marcus Poulin Spokane, WA USA searching OBERT, OBERSTEIN Germany
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Israel Genealogical Society/Jerusalem/English Section
#general
Barbara Siegel
Shalom Chaverim! Now, after the festivities and activities of the Chagim, the
Jerusalem English Section is resuming regular programming. We look forward to seeing old friends and welcoming new members and guests. Notice of Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 Time: 6:00 P.M. Library open 7:30 " Announcements 7:45 " English Section Program Place: Beit Frankfurter. 80 Derech Beit Lechem in the Baka'a neighborhood. Buses: 7, 21(>from the Central Bus Station) 30, 48 Topic: A very special treat. We will screen the video made of the celebration in the Valley of the Communities at Yad Vashem on July 5, 2004. There were magical moments of music, humor and atmosphere; and this was one of the highlights of the IAJGS 24th International Jewish Genealogical Conference. If you missed it, please come and enjoy. If you were there, come and enjoy a second time. For this special program there will be no charge for guests. Although pre-registration is not required, a rough count of those interested in attending would be helpful in knowing how many chairs to set up. Any questions? Please call or E-mail Barbara at 02-561-8153 bsiegel@...
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Israel Genealogical Society/Jerusalem/English Section
#general
Barbara Siegel
Shalom Chaverim! Now, after the festivities and activities of the Chagim, the
Jerusalem English Section is resuming regular programming. We look forward to seeing old friends and welcoming new members and guests. Notice of Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 Time: 6:00 P.M. Library open 7:30 " Announcements 7:45 " English Section Program Place: Beit Frankfurter. 80 Derech Beit Lechem in the Baka'a neighborhood. Buses: 7, 21(>from the Central Bus Station) 30, 48 Topic: A very special treat. We will screen the video made of the celebration in the Valley of the Communities at Yad Vashem on July 5, 2004. There were magical moments of music, humor and atmosphere; and this was one of the highlights of the IAJGS 24th International Jewish Genealogical Conference. If you missed it, please come and enjoy. If you were there, come and enjoy a second time. For this special program there will be no charge for guests. Although pre-registration is not required, a rough count of those interested in attending would be helpful in knowing how many chairs to set up. Any questions? Please call or E-mail Barbara at 02-561-8153 bsiegel@...
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Re: Records from Iasi/ ZUCKERMAN
#romania
Rosanne Leeson <rdleeson@...>
Ann,
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I am not sure what you are referring to when you speak of going through microfilm. Is it that you are looking for Mormon films? If so, I can tell you that the Romanians have never permitted them in to do any filming , so such microfilms for Romania do not exist. Have you checked the the All-Romanian database on JewishGen? Have you checked the JGFF on JewishGen to see if there are others seeking the same name/town as you? Have you entered your own names and town? As has been posted on this list many times, the Romanian archives do not respond to mail requests. Those who wish to actually make a visit to Romania, and visit Archives, must request permission >from the National Archives to even enter, several months in advance, and will need a translator to assist them, if they do not speak Romanian. At present the only viable method of retrieving family records is by means of a certified professional researcher, for a fee. And, for about 6 months they, too, were denied entrance. We understand that a couple have now been allowed back in, but with strict limitations as to what they can and cannot see and do. We are still trying by a number of different routes to ameliorate the situation. Rosanne Leeson Co-Coordinator ROM-SIG Ann Lewin wrote: I am also looking to find records >from Iasi. Specifically looking for records of Israel Zuckerman and his family. I know that he had several sons and daughters. One of them Daniel (born approx 1860) came to the United States. I am sure that others came before and
after. Cannot find records of which ship he came in on.
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Romania SIG #Romania Re: Records from Iasi/ ZUCKERMAN
#romania
Rosanne Leeson <rdleeson@...>
Ann,
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I am not sure what you are referring to when you speak of going through microfilm. Is it that you are looking for Mormon films? If so, I can tell you that the Romanians have never permitted them in to do any filming , so such microfilms for Romania do not exist. Have you checked the the All-Romanian database on JewishGen? Have you checked the JGFF on JewishGen to see if there are others seeking the same name/town as you? Have you entered your own names and town? As has been posted on this list many times, the Romanian archives do not respond to mail requests. Those who wish to actually make a visit to Romania, and visit Archives, must request permission >from the National Archives to even enter, several months in advance, and will need a translator to assist them, if they do not speak Romanian. At present the only viable method of retrieving family records is by means of a certified professional researcher, for a fee. And, for about 6 months they, too, were denied entrance. We understand that a couple have now been allowed back in, but with strict limitations as to what they can and cannot see and do. We are still trying by a number of different routes to ameliorate the situation. Rosanne Leeson Co-Coordinator ROM-SIG Ann Lewin wrote: I am also looking to find records >from Iasi. Specifically looking for records of Israel Zuckerman and his family. I know that he had several sons and daughters. One of them Daniel (born approx 1860) came to the United States. I am sure that others came before and
after. Cannot find records of which ship he came in on.
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GINZBURG of Rogachev
#belarus
michael <ginm@...>
My name is Zeev Ginzburg.Iam looking for any information about Ginzburg
family >from Rogachev.We know that in the 19th century there was Rabbi Yoel ben Shaul Ginzburg, known also by his stregth. One of his grandsons was my great grandfather, called Moshe ben Nahum.His daughter, my grandfather's sister once said that she heard >from her father that we are Levi, but we are not sure of it. It is important for us now since we don't know whether we should make "pidion ben".If there is anyone knowing anything about the family I'll appreciate this greatly. MODERATOR NOTE: Please sign all messages with your location as well as your full name. Also please enter your names/towns in the JewishGen Family Finder. You might also want to look at the Rabbinic SIG on JewishGen.
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Belarus SIG #Belarus GINZBURG of Rogachev
#belarus
michael <ginm@...>
My name is Zeev Ginzburg.Iam looking for any information about Ginzburg
family >from Rogachev.We know that in the 19th century there was Rabbi Yoel ben Shaul Ginzburg, known also by his stregth. One of his grandsons was my great grandfather, called Moshe ben Nahum.His daughter, my grandfather's sister once said that she heard >from her father that we are Levi, but we are not sure of it. It is important for us now since we don't know whether we should make "pidion ben".If there is anyone knowing anything about the family I'll appreciate this greatly. MODERATOR NOTE: Please sign all messages with your location as well as your full name. Also please enter your names/towns in the JewishGen Family Finder. You might also want to look at the Rabbinic SIG on JewishGen.
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