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
|
German Translation of an article about Joseph Perl - Corrected
#translation
Nehama and Moshe Kutten
Thank you in advance for your effort
Moshe Kutten
Sent from Mail for Windows
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Viewmate Picture Translation request - Yiddish translation
#translation
Joan Lorber
A picture of a lovely woman was found amongst some old photos - hoping the yiddish on the back explains who she is
I've posted a vital record in yiddish for which I need a translation. It is on ViewMate at the following address ... https://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM96252 Please respond via the form provided on the ViewMate image page. Thank you very much. Joan Lorber
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
The Becker's Email
Familysearch.org has a naturalization index record for a Davis Rosenthal, address 157 Arlington, Chelsea.
United States, New England Petitions for Naturalization Index, 1791-1906; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939N-D79K-WH?cc=1840474&wc=M6Y6-229%3A165646701 Johanna Becker Newport, RI
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Viewmate Translation Request Russian
#translation
srg100@...
Please could someone translate the Russian vital document I've posted on Viewmate.
I thought it was my great great aunt's birth certificate but now I'm not sure and would like a proper translation of names, maiden names, ages and places to confirm who it is. It is on Viewmate at the following address https://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM96266 Please respond via the form on the Viewmate image page. Many thanks! -- Shoshanah Glickman Gateshead, UK
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Viewmate Translation Request Russian
#translation
srg100@...
Please could someone translate my great grandmother's birth certificate which is in Russian.
I've posted it on Viewmate at the following address https://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM96244 Please respond via the form provided on the Viewmate image page. Many thanks -- Shoshanah Glickman Gateshead, UK
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Viewmate Tombstone Hebrew Translation Request
#translation
Barbara Nevens
I've posted a tombstone photo on Viewmate and would greatly appreciate a translation of the Hebrew on it. It is on Viewmate at the following address:
Thank you,
Barbara Nevens
Los Angeles, CA
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Shelley Mitchell
It appears to represent Ellis Island Registry. I know there was a “Registry Room” but I don’t know what book it references.
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Re: Looking for Arsonist’s Family
#usa
Shelley Mitchell
Albert Fried wrote a book about him in 1993.
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Re: Looking for Arsonist’s Family
#usa
Shelley Mitchell
You may want to reference Albert Fried’s 1993 book for assistance.
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Re: Anyone visiting Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Glendale, Queens, NY?
#usa
Peter Cohen
Gravesite locations at Mount Lebanon can be found using this tool:
https://www.mountlebanoncemetery.com/search/ While posting a photo request on findagrave has a pretty good response rate, the New York City cemeteries all have thousands of pending requests. The chance of getting a photo that way are slim, and without providing the graveside location, chances are zero. -- Peter Cohen California
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Re: Looking for Arsonist’s Family
#usa
Shelley Mitchell
I agree that the family changed their names, maybe to wife’s maiden name and remarried. Her husband may have agreed to a divorce and a get. In any event, if the descendants know more than what is printed, they are unlikely to cooperate and bring up their shameful past.
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Are those gravestones proof my ancestors were jewish?
#germany
philthomsen202@...
Since my childhood my dad always told me we had jewish ancestors somewhere in history. Last month i took a closer look to the graves of my grandfather / grandmother and great grandfather / grandmother. I noticed that the birth stars had the shape of a Magen David. Does this mean they were jewish or is it meaningless for genealogic purposes? My father didn‘t know they were jewish, he just knew about the general heritage of our family from a jewish background.
  Phil Thomsen
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Printing Birth record
#general
Shimy Karni
Hello,
I got some old birth records. Trying to print them the background comes very dark, and it hard to read the records. Any idea how to overcome this problem. Thanks, Shimi Karni, Israel
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Marine family from Cape Town
#southafrica
Neil Rosenstein
Trying to make contact with the Marine family who lived in Cape Town -
two brothers were Ivor Marine (father of Richard and Jonathan) and Ivan Marine (father of Keith). Neil Rosenstein
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Re: Anyone visiting Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Glendale, Queens, NY?
#usa
Fred Kolbrener
Suggestions: 2. Check on Findagrave,com and BillionGraves.com first before asking. 3. Join Findagrave.com (free) and you can then post a photo request ; be sure to add the grave location for the photographer). In some cases a burial may have to be added first so a photo request can be entered. There are many volunteers (all religious affiliations) who respond to photo requests both on findagrave and BillionGraves. Sometime request are fulfilled rapidly and sometimes (alas) not so rapidly.
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
pathetiq1@...
There is a Max Gordon who got married in 1940 in Chicopee. Maybe is the one you are looking for.
Giannis Daropoulos Greece
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Jewish Cemeteries in Jamaica
#sephardic
contact@...
On Sephardic World this Sunday, the Jamaican Jewish Cemeteries Preservation Fund (JJCPF) are launching their database of Jewish burial grounds. Extensive cataloguing of the Jewish burial sites across the island took place from 2008 to 2017. 33 Jewish burial locations were recorded, which includes synagogue purchased cemeteries, family burial grounds, those that were sold and no longer exist, and plot markers which were part of an interment ground that is now on residential property. Rachel Frankel and Joseph de Leon will discuss this important project, which helps fill a gap in our knowledge, as well as the need to preserve these historic Jewish sites.
Rachel Frankel is principal of the firm Rachel Frankel Architecture. The practice is located in New York City and best known for its contextual new buildings, sustainable alterations, and historic restorations. She is the co-author of Remnant Stones: The Jewish Cemeteries of Suriname. Frankel served in the Peace Corps in Togo, west Africa. Her Master in Architecture is from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design and her Bachelor of Arts is from Duke University.
Joseph de Leon is a Jamaican Jewish descendant, and the current President of the Jamaican Jewish Cemeteries Preservation Fund. He is retired from a senior management position at Con Edison of New York, Inc. He enjoys various pursuits and spending time with his grandchildren. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, and a Masters degree in Business.
The meeting is on 12 December 2021, at 11am in LA, 2pm NYC, 7pm London, 8pm Paris/Amsterdam and 9pm Jerusalem. Everyone is invited to join us for free at: https://www.youtube.com/SephardicGenealogyAndHistory/ Please subscribe to the YouTube channel. It helps us a lot and reminds you when we are going live!
Best wishes,
David Mendoza and Ton Tielen, Sephardic World
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Looking for Tisch Family in Demend, Hungary
#hungary
aidantisch@...
Hi all,
I’ve had a substantial brick wall in my research for quite awhile now, and was wondering if anyone could could help me. I’m looking for the ancestors/relatives of Herman Tisch.
Herman/Ármin Tisch was born in Demend, Hont County, Austro-Hungary, on February 23, 1863. He was the son of Lajos/Lazar(Leyzer) Tisch(b. ? , d. Before 1895) and Mina Cohen/Kohn(b. ~1837, d. 09/16/1920). Herman had 3 known siblings, Mária Rosenfeld(b. ~1870, Tisch, d. ?), Arnold/Arnó Tisch(b. 04/15/1871, d. 03/15/1956), and Regina Szigeti(b. 11/15/1868, Tisch, d. 01/16/1938).
Herman married Hermina Berger(b. 10/16/1874, Losce, Szepes County, Austro-Hungary, d. 02/10/1952) on 05/24/1896 in the city of Locse.
Herman immigrated to the US(through Ellis Island) on 07/05/1902. He traveled under the name Hermann Fisch. After his arrival, he and Hermina settled in Manhattan.
The pair had three children, Emanuel Tisch(b. 04/22/1904, d. 03/02/1984), Leonard Tisch(b. 09/10/1907, d. 07/19/1994), and Frank Tisch(b. 09/16/1910, d. 07/24/1992).
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Aidan Tisch
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
You may find it in this JewishGen Info File:
-- Alan Shuchat
Newton, MA SHUKHAT (Talnoe, Simferopol, Sevastopol, Odessa, Balta (Abazovka), Pogrebishche) VINOKUR (Talnoe), KURIS (Mogilev-Podolskiy, Ataki, Berdichev) ZILBERMAN (Soroki, Kremenets), BIRNBAUM (Kamenets-Podolskiy) KITAIGORODSKI (Zvenigorodka)
|
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Re: Looking for Arsonist’s Family
#usa
Rob Halpern
A cousin of mine was convicted of a notorious crime in 1930 and sent to Sing Sing.
His family soon changed their surname, I assume to distance themselves from the news and enable the sister to get married. I was fortunate to stumble on a record that revealed the name change. Rob Halpern
|
||||||||||
|
|