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Re: Belarus Meeting at the IAJGS Conference
#belarus
#announcements
John Hirschmann
I think you meant to say meeting will be at 245p EDT ( Eastern daylight time.). It’s summer and the conference is running on EDT
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Ralph Baer
Al Lederer recently posted the link to the long-awaited Baiersdorf, Bavaria cemetery documentation. This cemetery contains the graves of a number of my ancestors and many other family members on at least four branches of my tree from Baiersdorf and Forchheim. One grave is for Sissel AUB, son of Me’ir. He was apparently a brother of my ancestor Abraham Meyer AUB and a half-brother of my ancestor Simon Meyer AUB, both also buried there.
This is the link to Sissel AUB’s stone https://www.juedische-geschichte-baiersdorf.de/public/763 . According to the documentation, he died on March 18, 1814. There was a census of the Jewish community of Baiersdorf in 1796. There is no Sissel AUB listed. However there were two men living with Abraham Meyer AUB who were designated as relatives or servants, Männlein (born about 1746) and Eißig (born about 1748).
My question is, could either the name Männlein or Eißig (Isaac) correspond to Sissel?
-- Ralph N. Baer RalphNBaer@... Washington, DC
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Re: Census question
#bessarabia
#records
Yoram Millman
On Thu, Aug 6, 2020 at 10:00 PM, Yoram Millman wrote:
Is there census records of the Jewish residence in Kishinev and Kalarash before and after the pogroms ( 1903-1905)?
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Searching for records of immigration to tSRAEL from KISHINEV and MOINEST
#bessarabia
#romania
Yoram Millman
Are there any records from KISHINEV (or KALARASH) to find out how the immigration to Palestine was handled during the first Aliya 1882-1906 ?
An organized Aliya was done in MOINESHT ( BACCAU District) . A society aiming to get Jews to immigrate to Palestine and work in agriculture was formed in Moinesht ( 1875) and brought to the land of Israel the founders of Rosh Pina and Zichron Yaacov,
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Re: Silverman Family of Providence
#usa
a.e.rosenberg@...
According to the one of the trees uploaded to Ancestry, the St. Cyr/Indorf family tree, Archibald's father was Max (Mordechai), born 1851 in Russia and died 1932 in Providence. There is also a note that the original family name was Applebaum.
Aaron Rosenberg
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1940 USA census what does an X in a circle mean?
#records
Trudy Barch
My possible relative on the 1940 is listed Meyer, Ruth, Bert, Fred Rosenbaum. After her name is a X in a circle. What does that mean? Not certain if they are cousins - Trying to prove yes or no. Fred died in California and is buried in St. Louis – Chesed Shel Emet White Road. Thanks for your help.
Trudy Barch, Florida
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Seeking any and all information on Max Koenig and Hannah (Morgenstern)Koenig
#usa
sacredsisters1977@...
Hi All
I am trying to track down information on my Koenig ancestry from Austria. Not sure where in Austria they were from. My ancestor Max Koenig immigrated in 1902. Not sure if he arrived with his whole family or if they came separately. I do know that in 1910 census he is living in New York with his second wife Hannah/Anna Morgenstern and several children. Sometime after 1910 he moved to Bridgeport Connecticut and stayed there at least until 1921-22, then he went back to New York. That's where I lose them. I can't find them on any 1930 census. I believe I may have found them on a 1940 census in the Bronx with his two younger children William and Fannie/Florence. Then again I lose them. I am seeking death dates and possible obits. His children are buried in different parts, Nathan and Samuel are both buried in Connecticut. Sarah Greenberg(USA) sacredsisters1977@...
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Re: JewishGen @IAJGS2020
#JewishGenUpdates
#events
Debbie
WOW- How exciting!! will program be archived, available after for some length of time. eager to attend but may have serious time conflicts that week, and no real block of time to binge watch after. would also like to share w/Jewish culture group of senior, friends..., but wondering about timing vis a vis enough slots for JewishGen org members. (we've had at least 2 programs in last few yrs by local JGS leaders!) what do you suggest? 1.timing of sharing the info; 2. where, how long talks w/b available after next week. Always a fascinating agenda. long time JGS member, not yet at conference. still early in some aspects of research/little time to pursue.
-----Original Message-----
From: Avraham Groll <agroll@...> To: main@... Sent: Fri, Aug 7, 2020 6:57 pm Subject: [Special] [JewishGen.org] JewishGen @IAJGS2020 #JewishGenUpdates #events Dear JewishGen Family,
Each year, our friends at the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies organize a world-class conference, bringing together scholars, researchers, volunteers, and well-known Jewish genealogists. For nearly an entire week, there are countless opportunities for participants to network, attend sessions, share information, connect with relatives, research their lineage, and ultimately, learn more about our collective Jewish family history and heritage.
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the conference could not take place in its usual format. But just because we cannot come together in person, does not mean the conference is cancelled! Quite the opposite. The IAJGS team has organized a remarkable 4-day, virtual experience, that will take place next week Monday August 10 - Thursday August 13. It will feature a variety of live and pre-recorded sessions, along with opportunities to engage online with other conference participants.
As the home of Jewish genealogy and a major sponsor of this conference, JewishGen.org is proud to participate, and will be offering live and pre-recorded presentations, along with our Research Division meetings. We hope you will join us. All of the live JewishGen programming is offered at no charge, but participants need to register for the conference by visiting: https://bit.ly/30q0zcO. A complete list of live JewishGen presentations/meetings can be downloaded by visiting: https://bit.ly/2DpzNsC
For additional information about the conference (including information about recordings), we encourage you to visit the conference FAQ page: https://bit.ly/3a3paaI
Finally, on behalf of the JewishGen Team, I would like to extend a special note of gratitude to Robinn Magid, Dr. Dan Oren, and everyone who has been involved in the organization of this first-of-its-kind conference. There is no road-map or template for what they have created, and they have worked hard to accommodate as many people and ideas as possible. We greatly appreciate their efforts, and for granting us all an opportunity to benefit from what will surely be a meaningful, informative, and inspirational conference. Wishing you all a Shabbat Shalom, and a wonderful weekend. Avraham Groll Executive Director JewishGen.org
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Re: JewishGen @IAJGS2020
#JewishGenUpdates
#events
C Chaykin
Yesterday I signed up for a choral conference happening next week.
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Will the sessions be available fro replay?
On Aug 7, 2020, at 6:57 PM, Avraham Groll <agroll@...> wrote: Dear JewishGen Family,
Each year, our friends at the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies organize a world-class conference, bringing together scholars, researchers, volunteers, and well-known Jewish genealogists. For nearly an entire week, there are countless opportunities for participants to network, attend sessions, share information, connect with relatives, research their lineage, and ultimately, learn more about our collective Jewish family history and heritage.
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the conference could not take place in its usual format. But just because we cannot come together in person, does not mean the conference is cancelled! Quite the opposite. The IAJGS team has organized a remarkable 4-day, virtual experience, that will take place next week Monday August 10 - Thursday August 13. It will feature a variety of live and pre-recorded sessions, along with opportunities to engage online with other conference participants.
As the home of Jewish genealogy and a major sponsor of this conference, JewishGen.org is proud to participate, and will be offering live and pre-recorded presentations, along with our Research Division meetings. We hope you will join us. All of the live JewishGen programming is offered at no charge, but participants need to register for the conference by visiting: https://bit.ly/30q0zcO. A complete list of live JewishGen presentations/meetings can be downloaded by visiting: https://bit.ly/2DpzNsC
For additional information about the conference (including information about recordings), we encourage you to visit the conference FAQ page: https://bit.ly/3a3paaI
Finally, on behalf of the JewishGen Team, I would like to extend a special note of gratitude to Robinn Magid, Dr. Dan Oren, and everyone who has been involved in the organization of this first-of-its-kind conference. There is no road-map or template for what they have created, and they have worked hard to accommodate as many people and ideas as possible. We greatly appreciate their efforts, and for granting us all an opportunity to benefit from what will surely be a meaningful, informative, and inspirational conference. Wishing you all a Shabbat Shalom, and a wonderful weekend. Avraham Groll Executive Director JewishGen.org
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Re: Online trees
#general
Alan Ehrlich
Sorry, however that’s not my experience with geni. (i.e., ”like open source code progressively more correct”... not). In my opinion, a more accurate simile might be: ’like a camel is a horse put together by a committee... And there aren’t sources’.
Alan Ehrlich Switzerland
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Re: Online trees
#general
Alan Ehrlich
On Thu, Aug 6, 2020 at 04:16 PM, Marcel Apsel wrote:
I feel a pity for all the geni administrators who have to clean out mistakes and non realistic input.Except, from my experience, they don’t (clean out mistakes) even after several messages set months apart. Very frustrated about that platform. Alan Ehrlich Switzerland
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Re: My Heritage - Theory of Family Relativity (+ Ancestry & 23andMe)
#general
Moishe Miller
Hello Group,
I find the varied responses so interesting. For me, I have found:
Stay safe, stay healthy,
Moishe Miller
Brooklyn, NY JGFF# 3391
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JewishGen @IAJGS2020
#JewishGenUpdates
#events
Avraham Groll
Dear JewishGen Family,
Each year, our friends at the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies organize a world-class conference, bringing together scholars, researchers, volunteers, and well-known Jewish genealogists. For nearly an entire week, there are countless opportunities for participants to network, attend sessions, share information, connect with relatives, research their lineage, and ultimately, learn more about our collective Jewish family history and heritage.
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the conference could not take place in its usual format. But just because we cannot come together in person, does not mean the conference is cancelled! Quite the opposite. The IAJGS team has organized a remarkable 4-day, virtual experience, that will take place next week Monday August 10 - Thursday August 13. It will feature a variety of live and pre-recorded sessions, along with opportunities to engage online with other conference participants.
As the home of Jewish genealogy and a major sponsor of this conference, JewishGen.org is proud to participate, and will be offering live and pre-recorded presentations, along with our Research Division meetings. We hope you will join us. All of the live JewishGen programming is offered at no charge, but participants need to register for the conference by visiting: https://bit.ly/30q0zcO. A complete list of live JewishGen presentations/meetings can be downloaded by visiting: https://bit.ly/2DpzNsC
For additional information about the conference (including information about recordings), we encourage you to visit the conference FAQ page: https://bit.ly/3a3paaI
Finally, on behalf of the JewishGen Team, I would like to extend a special note of gratitude to Robinn Magid, Dr. Dan Oren, and everyone who has been involved in the organization of this first-of-its-kind conference. There is no road-map or template for what they have created, and they have worked hard to accommodate as many people and ideas as possible. We greatly appreciate their efforts, and for granting us all an opportunity to benefit from what will surely be a meaningful, informative, and inspirational conference. Wishing you all a Shabbat Shalom, and a wonderful weekend. Avraham Groll Executive Director JewishGen.org
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Re: Beltsy Birth Records
#bessarabia
#records
Dr.Josef ASH
Yefim,
I know Russian and Hebrew (and even learn Yiddish). I can do the work (as far as I understand it now) for a couple of hours a week. Shabbath shalom
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Re: Zibulsky family
#ukraine
Dr.Josef ASH
Cheril, do you know the way this surname passed from the Cyrillic spelling to the Latin one?
I ask, because Ukrainian has no word Zibulya (so what would the surname mean?). But it has the word for onion which begins from Ц pronounced "ts". If the surname passed through German it may explane your spelling,as German pronounces "Z" as "ts". It is possible the search for TSIBULSKY will be more successful. I hope. Shabbath shalom
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US Census Bureau webinar
#events
#records
#announcements
cohen.izzy@...
Where We Come From: Tips and Tricks to Access Data on Ancestry and Foreign-born PopulationsDiscover the best way to access demographic, socioeconomic and housing data about foreign-born populations using data.census.gov. Learn about how we collect data, regardless of legal status, unauthorized migrants are included in Census Bureau estimates of the total foreign-born population. In this webinar, we will also explore topics such as nativity, ancestry, language, and more. Join UsThe U.S. Census Bureau uses the term foreign-born to refer to anyone who is not a U.S. citizen at birth. This includes naturalized U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, temporary migrants, humanitarian migrants, and unauthorized migrants.
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Surnames: Kizhnerman / Schalamuk / Arcuschin
#belarus
#ukraine
#bessarabia
Dear colleagues
I am Marcelo Kisnerman from Argentina.
I would like to obtain information on the following surnames of my ancestors. Perhaps there are censuses from the 1850s to the 1900s, birth or death books.
Kizhnerman or Kiznerman from Rezina, Bessarabia, present-day Moldova
Schalamuk or Shalmuk of Grodno, present-day Belarus.
Arcuschin or Arkushyn of current Kherson Ukraine
Shalom
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Re: Online trees
#general
Max Heffler
Minor children are not readily available to all on geni. Only close family can see the information.
From: main@... [mailto:main@...]
On Behalf Of JoAnne Goldberg via groups.jewishgen.org
Sent: Friday, August 7, 2020 12:14 PM To: main@... Subject: Re: [JewishGen.org] Online trees #general
Geni is currently a bit of a mess. Though I like the concept, the
-- Web sites I manage - Personal home page, Greater Houston Jewish Genealogical Society, Woodside Civic Club, Skala, Ukraine KehilalLink, Joniskelis, Lithuania KehilaLink, and pet volunteer project - Yizkor book project: www.texsys.com/websites.html
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Bessarabia Research
#events
#announcements
#bessarabia
Yefim Kogan
Hello everybody,
If you are interested in Bessarabia/Moldova region, you may want to participate in JewishGen Bessarabia Research Division Meeting, part of the JewishGen Virtual conference of 2020. Such meetings are open to public, and you only need to register (free) (https://s4.goeshow.com/iajgs/annual/2020/index.cfm) Meeting is on Monday, August10th, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM I will present an overview of what we accomplished this year and what are our plans for near future. Hope to see you online soon. Shabbat Shalom, Yefim
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Beltsy Birth Records
#bessarabia
#records
Yefim Kogan
Hello Bessaraber,
I am going to administer the Beltsy Birth Records for now from the new Bessarabia project we started. We got these records for 8 years from 1911 to 1918. I have one person who is going to work on this project, and need more people who can read Russian handwriting. First we need a Russian translator, there is also a side of the pages in Yiddish (Hebrew), but from past experience if Russian is readable enough, Yiddish will not add much to the record. Please let me know if you are up to this task. All the best, Shabbat Shalom, Yefim
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