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Seeking Dianne Weinman/JGS of LA - Treiguer connections
#ukraine
Michelle Frager <lulu_brooks@...>
In the JGS-LA's Spring 1992 issue there is an article by Dianne
Weinman titled "Beshert: After 40 Years", about contacts she'd made in Israel that year with her missing Lefelman relatives. I would like to contact her to see if our Treiger/Treiguer families of Ukraine and Podolia might be connected. If anyone can help, it will be greatly appreciated. Michelle Frager, NY area [Please reply privately.]
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Ukraine SIG #Ukraine Seeking Dianne Weinman/JGS of LA - Treiguer connections
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Michelle Frager <lulu_brooks@...>
In the JGS-LA's Spring 1992 issue there is an article by Dianne
Weinman titled "Beshert: After 40 Years", about contacts she'd made in Israel that year with her missing Lefelman relatives. I would like to contact her to see if our Treiger/Treiguer families of Ukraine and Podolia might be connected. If anyone can help, it will be greatly appreciated. Michelle Frager, NY area [Please reply privately.]
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Interesting new website
#lithuania
Elsebeth Paikin
-- For your information:
--------------------- An important and interesting new website was put online today which might have interest for many - not only in Denmark or Scandinavia: http://www.kb.dk/simonsen/ In is based on David Simonsen's archive now at the Danish Royal Library in Copenhagen. David Simonsen was a scholar, rabbi, philanthropist and much more .... I cannot here go into details about him or his fabulous archives, but you can now read about it on the website. But let me underscore that David Simonsen had contacts in many countries and was deeply involved in relief work for refugees and immigrants - therefore check it out although you have never thought of Denmark <VBG> Just a few words about the archives >from the introduction on the website: "Contents of the archives: During the more than seventy years that have passed since the David Simonsen Archives were acquired by the Royal Library, a number of attempts have been made to make their vast contents more readily accessible to scholars. However, none of these attempts came to fruition, and no comprehensive finding aid has been available. The archives were kept in approximately 200 worn-down and acidulous cardboard boxes, labelled, e.g. Private correspondence 1890-1924. Jewish relief work 1890-1924. Particularly remarkable letters has been extracted and sorted according to the name of the sender. The present list of correspondents is the result of a cooperative effort between the Department for Oriental and Judaica Collections and the Manuscript Department (by Karen Marie Jensen). The principles of organization used in the Manuscript Department have been followed, and the David Simonsen Archives are now subdivided thus: Letters Manuscripts (David Simonsen's own works) Dispatches (communiqu=E9s, bulletins, memoranda, press releases) Files (materials regarding specific topics) Accounts Printed matters Press cuttings Miscellaneous The greater part of the archives consists of David Simonsen's correspondence, now made public through the present list and the website. Best regards - and good luck! --------------------------------------- Elsebeth Paikin, Copenhagen, Denmark Coordinator & webmaster of JewishGen's SCANDINAVIA SIG http://www.jewishgen.org/scandinavia http://home.worldonline.dk/~epaikin/ mailto:elsebeth@paikin.dk --------------------------------------- Elsebeth Paikin, Copenhagen, Denmark, e-mail: elsebeth@paikin.dk
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Interesting new website
#lithuania
Elsebeth Paikin
-- For your information:
--------------------- An important and interesting new website was put online today which might have interest for many - not only in Denmark or Scandinavia: http://www.kb.dk/simonsen/ In is based on David Simonsen's archive now at the Danish Royal Library in Copenhagen. David Simonsen was a scholar, rabbi, philanthropist and much more .... I cannot here go into details about him or his fabulous archives, but you can now read about it on the website. But let me underscore that David Simonsen had contacts in many countries and was deeply involved in relief work for refugees and immigrants - therefore check it out although you have never thought of Denmark <VBG> Just a few words about the archives >from the introduction on the website: "Contents of the archives: During the more than seventy years that have passed since the David Simonsen Archives were acquired by the Royal Library, a number of attempts have been made to make their vast contents more readily accessible to scholars. However, none of these attempts came to fruition, and no comprehensive finding aid has been available. The archives were kept in approximately 200 worn-down and acidulous cardboard boxes, labelled, e.g. Private correspondence 1890-1924. Jewish relief work 1890-1924. Particularly remarkable letters has been extracted and sorted according to the name of the sender. The present list of correspondents is the result of a cooperative effort between the Department for Oriental and Judaica Collections and the Manuscript Department (by Karen Marie Jensen). The principles of organization used in the Manuscript Department have been followed, and the David Simonsen Archives are now subdivided thus: Letters Manuscripts (David Simonsen's own works) Dispatches (communiqu=E9s, bulletins, memoranda, press releases) Files (materials regarding specific topics) Accounts Printed matters Press cuttings Miscellaneous The greater part of the archives consists of David Simonsen's correspondence, now made public through the present list and the website. Best regards - and good luck! --------------------------------------- Elsebeth Paikin, Copenhagen, Denmark Coordinator & webmaster of JewishGen's SCANDINAVIA SIG http://www.jewishgen.org/scandinavia http://home.worldonline.dk/~epaikin/ mailto:elsebeth@paikin.dk --------------------------------------- Elsebeth Paikin, Copenhagen, Denmark, e-mail: elsebeth@paikin.dk
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HEBREW NAME TRANSLATION
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B Frederics <picturethisfilm@...>
Does anyone know what the name "Shemaryahu" means? I found it on my
great-uncle's headstone, obviously his Hebrew name. I cannot find it on the Given Name Database. Thank you. Bonnie Frederics Tucson, AZ picturethisfilm@email.com Seeking: ADELSON; PERCZYK, GORDON (Butrimantz; Meretz; Nemayouni; Stakliskis)
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania HEBREW NAME TRANSLATION
#lithuania
B Frederics <picturethisfilm@...>
Does anyone know what the name "Shemaryahu" means? I found it on my
great-uncle's headstone, obviously his Hebrew name. I cannot find it on the Given Name Database. Thank you. Bonnie Frederics Tucson, AZ picturethisfilm@email.com Seeking: ADELSON; PERCZYK, GORDON (Butrimantz; Meretz; Nemayouni; Stakliskis)
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Records for MOLETAI, Lithuania
#lithuania
Joel Ratner
The Vilna District Research Group has obtained Revision List records for the
town of Moletai, Lithuania for the years 1834, 1850 and 1858. In addition, we have additional revision lists for the years in between. A qualifying membership enabling one to receive the translated RL in an Excel spreadsheet requires a minimum $100 contribution to the project. Anyone interested in becoming a qualified member of the 1858 Revision List Project and receiving translations of the RLs should contact the group at Joelrat@aol.com. Joel Ratner Coordinator, Vilna District Research Group
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Records for MOLETAI, Lithuania
#lithuania
Joel Ratner
The Vilna District Research Group has obtained Revision List records for the
town of Moletai, Lithuania for the years 1834, 1850 and 1858. In addition, we have additional revision lists for the years in between. A qualifying membership enabling one to receive the translated RL in an Excel spreadsheet requires a minimum $100 contribution to the project. Anyone interested in becoming a qualified member of the 1858 Revision List Project and receiving translations of the RLs should contact the group at Joelrat@aol.com. Joel Ratner Coordinator, Vilna District Research Group
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Re: 1920 Census Lookup Request
#general
Sam Schleman <Samara99@...>
Dear Stacey:
Pearl came to the US in 1914. At the time of the census, Barney was 29, Pearl was 28, and Sylvia was 26 mos. They lived at 2432 Jefferson St.. Good luck. Sam I accessed the 1920 Federal Census for Detroit using the one of the commercial*** MODERATOR NOTE: As Stacy's question has been answered, this thread is closed.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: 1920 Census Lookup Request
#general
Sam Schleman <Samara99@...>
Dear Stacey:
Pearl came to the US in 1914. At the time of the census, Barney was 29, Pearl was 28, and Sylvia was 26 mos. They lived at 2432 Jefferson St.. Good luck. Sam I accessed the 1920 Federal Census for Detroit using the one of the commercial*** MODERATOR NOTE: As Stacy's question has been answered, this thread is closed.
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2 Searches
#general
Stuart Kaufer <koba1@...>
Looking for the following:
Members of the KATZ family who lived in Mukachevo and emigrated to Israelin 70's. Herman and Perl and three children. Last known address in Mukachevo was XX Shevchenko Street. They are cousins of my great uncle David Friedman and my maternal grandmother Rose FRIEDMAN STEIN. Also searching for anyone with knowledge of village of Tarna (Tarna-Mare) about 30 km >from Satu-Mare (Satmar) who may have had family that emigrated >from there. My maternal gm, Rosa FRIEDMAN STEIN came >from there, my maternal gf came >from Kiralyhaza (Korolevo, now in Ukraine). They married there and came here in early part of 20th C. My gf, Samuel B STEIN came first, I can find no record of his arrival, my gm i got >from Ellis Island Records she came in 1907. I have been to both villages but there is no one there who could remember that far back. Thank you. Stuart Kaufer *** MODERATOR NOTE:1)One of JewishGen's most heavily visited sites is the JewishGen Family Finder (JGFF) and family connections are being made more and more frequently. If you have not already done so, please log onto www.jewishgen.org/jgff and using the ENTER/MODIFY procedure enter and register all the surnames of interest to your family research. As you learn about more names and places of origin, they can always be added, but only **you** can keep your own listings up to date.2)Street number replaced by 'xx'.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen 2 Searches
#general
Stuart Kaufer <koba1@...>
Looking for the following:
Members of the KATZ family who lived in Mukachevo and emigrated to Israelin 70's. Herman and Perl and three children. Last known address in Mukachevo was XX Shevchenko Street. They are cousins of my great uncle David Friedman and my maternal grandmother Rose FRIEDMAN STEIN. Also searching for anyone with knowledge of village of Tarna (Tarna-Mare) about 30 km >from Satu-Mare (Satmar) who may have had family that emigrated >from there. My maternal gm, Rosa FRIEDMAN STEIN came >from there, my maternal gf came >from Kiralyhaza (Korolevo, now in Ukraine). They married there and came here in early part of 20th C. My gf, Samuel B STEIN came first, I can find no record of his arrival, my gm i got >from Ellis Island Records she came in 1907. I have been to both villages but there is no one there who could remember that far back. Thank you. Stuart Kaufer *** MODERATOR NOTE:1)One of JewishGen's most heavily visited sites is the JewishGen Family Finder (JGFF) and family connections are being made more and more frequently. If you have not already done so, please log onto www.jewishgen.org/jgff and using the ENTER/MODIFY procedure enter and register all the surnames of interest to your family research. As you learn about more names and places of origin, they can always be added, but only **you** can keep your own listings up to date.2)Street number replaced by 'xx'.
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Connection Between SCHIEBER and SHIEBAR?
#general
ddworski@erols.com <ddworski@...>
Hi,
I'd like to know if SCHIEBER and SHIEBAR are discrete surnames or merely spelling variants of the same name. Also, perhaps someone can tell me their respective meanings. Please respond privately. Thank you in advance. Deborah Dworski Arlington, Virginia USA
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Connection Between SCHIEBER and SHIEBAR?
#general
ddworski@erols.com <ddworski@...>
Hi,
I'd like to know if SCHIEBER and SHIEBAR are discrete surnames or merely spelling variants of the same name. Also, perhaps someone can tell me their respective meanings. Please respond privately. Thank you in advance. Deborah Dworski Arlington, Virginia USA
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Re: Yenta
#general
Anita Frankel
Ida & Joseph Schwarcz wrote:
'It is my theory that the name Yenta took on its present pejorative meaning from the series in the Forward about Yenta Tilabenda in the twenties and thirties. She was described as having all the negative attributes of the newly arrived immigrant from Eastern Europe. Of course Abe Cahan's goal was to americanize the newimmigrants, so she was not seen favorably. Ida Selavan Schwarcz' I believe the Schwarcz's are correct. When I was growing up in Brooklyn, NY in the 30s, calling someone a "Yenta" was frequently followed by the, incomprehensible to me, Tilabenda. Until reading the above message, I always thought Tilabenda was a Yiddish word. Anita Frankel Storrs, CT USA
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Yenta
#general
Anita Frankel
Ida & Joseph Schwarcz wrote:
'It is my theory that the name Yenta took on its present pejorative meaning from the series in the Forward about Yenta Tilabenda in the twenties and thirties. She was described as having all the negative attributes of the newly arrived immigrant from Eastern Europe. Of course Abe Cahan's goal was to americanize the newimmigrants, so she was not seen favorably. Ida Selavan Schwarcz' I believe the Schwarcz's are correct. When I was growing up in Brooklyn, NY in the 30s, calling someone a "Yenta" was frequently followed by the, incomprehensible to me, Tilabenda. Until reading the above message, I always thought Tilabenda was a Yiddish word. Anita Frankel Storrs, CT USA
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Danish Jewish Museum in Copenhagen opened!
#general
Elsebeth Paikin
For your information:
The Danish Jewish Museum in Copenhagen opened today! The website is found at www.jewmus.dk Best regards Elsebeth Paikin, Copenhagen, Denmark Coordinator & webmaster of JewishGen's SCANDINAVIA SIG http://www.jewishgen.org/scandinavia http://home.worldonline.dk/~epaikin/ mailto:elsebeth@paikin.dk
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Danish Jewish Museum in Copenhagen opened!
#general
Elsebeth Paikin
For your information:
The Danish Jewish Museum in Copenhagen opened today! The website is found at www.jewmus.dk Best regards Elsebeth Paikin, Copenhagen, Denmark Coordinator & webmaster of JewishGen's SCANDINAVIA SIG http://www.jewishgen.org/scandinavia http://home.worldonline.dk/~epaikin/ mailto:elsebeth@paikin.dk
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Looking for the Doctors FRIEDMAN from Philadelphia, PA
#general
Ricki L. Zunk <nockbockle@...>
After many years of searching for members of my mother's COHAN-COPLIN-COPELAND
family >from Philadelphia, PA, I finally got a small piece of information about a few cousins by the name of FRIEDMAN. The problem is that the addresses and phone numbers I have are no longer viable. After begging and pleading with every source I could find, I was finally told that DR. Neil FRIEDMAN and DR. Stuart FRIEDMAN (sons of Charles FRIEDMAN and Elaine RAND) are now "both living in the Greater Philadelphia area." Charles FRIEDMAN (son of Tillie COPLIN and Joseph FRIEDMAN) was a teacher and then a school principal in the Philadelphia school system. I know that Charles and Elaine lived in the area near Temple Stadium in the 1950s. I think that Charles died some time ago, and Elaine remarried (don't know her "new" husband's surname). I don't know if Elaine is still alive or not. A cousin who used to be in contact with the family (last contact about 6-7 yrs. ago) told me that Dr. Neil FRIEDMAN (now about 57 years of age, graduated >from Lower Merion H.S.) used to live in Albuquerque, NM, but now he may live "somewhere in the Philly area." And, she said that Dr. Stuart FRIEDMAN (a few years younger than his brother Neil) is also living "somewhere in the Philly area." Beyond that, she could not say. So, since I have not been able to find these men through family members or through public records that I can access >from 1200 miles away, I took the chance that maybe someone who belongs to this discussion group just might know or know about these men, and hopefully help me make contact with either or both of them. If anyone reading this post can shed ANY light on these folks, please contact me privately at nockbockle@mindspring.com , and fill me in on whatever you might know. Thanks in advance, (Mrs.) Ricki L. Zunk South Florida, USA nockbockle@mindspring.com
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HAFT-GAINES
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Bernard Kouchel <koosh@...>
The Jewish Museum of Florida is seeking biographical information on Bert and
Richard Haft and Jack Gaines. Ages ago Haft/Gaines developed the communities of Inverrary (Lauderhill), Imperial Point (Ft Lauderdale) and Frenchman's Creek (Palm Beach Gardens.). If you have any biographical info, please contact me privately, -- Bernard Kouchel koosh@att.net
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