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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JewishGen Education is proud to announce two January courses...
#hungary
Phyllis Kramer
Search Strategies using Google...a basic two week text and exercise
based course for which we waive the tuition for Value Added members of JewishGen (full description at https://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40130 ). Research Your Roots Using JewishGen, an interactive four week course on the intricacies of JewishGen, where the instructor will assist you in setting up your search for a family branch of your choice (full description at https://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40121 ). See the descriptions for details, requirements, tuition etc. and/or send questions to jewishgen-education@lyris.jewishgen.org Phyllis Kramer, VP, Education www.jewishgen.org/education Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager
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Hungary SIG #Hungary JewishGen Education is proud to announce two January courses...
#hungary
Phyllis Kramer
Search Strategies using Google...a basic two week text and exercise
based course for which we waive the tuition for Value Added members of JewishGen (full description at https://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40130 ). Research Your Roots Using JewishGen, an interactive four week course on the intricacies of JewishGen, where the instructor will assist you in setting up your search for a family branch of your choice (full description at https://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40121 ). See the descriptions for details, requirements, tuition etc. and/or send questions to jewishgen-education@lyris.jewishgen.org Phyllis Kramer, VP, Education www.jewishgen.org/education Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager
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ViewMate translation requests - Polish
#poland
Karen Amato
I've posted 3 Lodz Ghetto school records in Polish for which I need
partial translations. They are on ViewMate at the following addresses ... http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM70585 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM70586 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM70587 Please respond via the form provided on the ViewMate image page. Thank you very much, Karen Milstone Amato MILSZTAJN (Lodz, Konskie, Opoczno), ZALCBERG (Lodz)
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JRI Poland #Poland ViewMate translation requests - Polish
#poland
Karen Amato
I've posted 3 Lodz Ghetto school records in Polish for which I need
partial translations. They are on ViewMate at the following addresses ... http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM70585 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM70586 http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM70587 Please respond via the form provided on the ViewMate image page. Thank you very much, Karen Milstone Amato MILSZTAJN (Lodz, Konskie, Opoczno), ZALCBERG (Lodz)
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Finding "Affidavit of Support" by Herman S. FISCHLER
#poland
Selma Sheridan
Dear fellow researchers,
My cousin told me that her parents, Berl and Lina BEUTEL (or BEITEL) LEMLER of Vienna, received an "Affidavit of Support" >from a cousin of Lina's mother, around 1938. This cousin, Herman S. FISCHLER (not "FISCHER"), was married and a furrier in Manhattan - that is all she knew about him. The LEMLERs could not get out in time, and died in camps. Online, I found Herman S. FISCHLER, a Manhattan furrier. The only way I know to link him with my family is via this "Affidavit of Support". I have not found FISCHLER genealogy records online, or a link to historical Affidavits. Any help would be sincerely appreciated. Many thanks! Selma J. Sheridan ssherida@twcny.rr.com Oswego NY USA MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please respond privately with family information. Suggestions for research methods or resources may be shared with the list.
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JRI Poland #Poland Finding "Affidavit of Support" by Herman S. FISCHLER
#poland
Selma Sheridan
Dear fellow researchers,
My cousin told me that her parents, Berl and Lina BEUTEL (or BEITEL) LEMLER of Vienna, received an "Affidavit of Support" >from a cousin of Lina's mother, around 1938. This cousin, Herman S. FISCHLER (not "FISCHER"), was married and a furrier in Manhattan - that is all she knew about him. The LEMLERs could not get out in time, and died in camps. Online, I found Herman S. FISCHLER, a Manhattan furrier. The only way I know to link him with my family is via this "Affidavit of Support". I have not found FISCHLER genealogy records online, or a link to historical Affidavits. Any help would be sincerely appreciated. Many thanks! Selma J. Sheridan ssherida@twcny.rr.com Oswego NY USA MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please respond privately with family information. Suggestions for research methods or resources may be shared with the list.
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JewishGen Education is proud to announce two January courses...
#france
Phyllis Kramer
Search Strategies using Google...a basic two week text and exercise
based course for which we waive the tuition for Value Added members of JewishGen (full description at https://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40130 ). Research Your Roots Using JewishGen, an interactive four week course on the intricacies of JewishGen, where the instructor will assist you in setting up your search for a family branch of your choice (full description at https://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40121 ). See the descriptions for details, requirements, tuition etc. and/or send questions to jewishgen-education@lyris.jewishgen.org Phyllis Kramer, VP, Education www.jewishgen.org/education Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager
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French SIG #France JewishGen Education is proud to announce two January courses...
#france
Phyllis Kramer
Search Strategies using Google...a basic two week text and exercise
based course for which we waive the tuition for Value Added members of JewishGen (full description at https://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40130 ). Research Your Roots Using JewishGen, an interactive four week course on the intricacies of JewishGen, where the instructor will assist you in setting up your search for a family branch of your choice (full description at https://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40121 ). See the descriptions for details, requirements, tuition etc. and/or send questions to jewishgen-education@lyris.jewishgen.org Phyllis Kramer, VP, Education www.jewishgen.org/education Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager
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The December issue of the "Galitzianer"
#austria-czech
Gesher Galicia SIG
Gesher Galicia is pleased to announce the release of the December 2018
issue of our quarterly research journal, the "Galitzianer." In this issue, we ponder a Galician murder mystery, meet the first woman to graduate as a doctor >from Lwow University, learn how Gesher Galicia is working to uncover the names of unknown Holocaust victims, and witness how personal genealogical research can grow into something much bigger, in this case, a book about Jews in the Galician oil industry. Through three different articles, we also become well acquainted with the Galician town of Nadworna (now, Nadvirna, Ukraine), >from its nineteenth-century geography to its WWII atrocities to its modern-day contradictions. Finally, we experience the struggles of two families during the Holocaust, with one story being told through a series of archival postcards. Here is the list of articles in this issue: -- Research Corner: A Galician Murder Mystery and an Update on Gesher Galicia's Research Projects by Tony Kahane -- Lwow University Records by Andrew Zalewski -- History through Genealogy by Valerie Schatzker -- The Stanislawow Holocaust Project by Michal Majewski -- In My Grandfather's Words by Christina Craig -- Map Corner: Nadworna 1847 Field Sketch by Jay Osborn -- Courage and Fortitude by Lily Winiger Bink -- A Journey to Nadworna by Steven S. Turner The "Galitzianer" is a membership benefit of Gesher Galicia, though everyone is invited to submit articles on Galicia-related themes. For details on submitting an article, go to https://www.geshergalicia.org/the-galitzianer/#submissions. Andrew Zalewski Editor, the "Galizianer," The Quarterly Research Journal of Gesher Galicia For membership information, visit https://www.geshergalicia.org/about-gesher-galicia/membership-benefits/. -- --- PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. Send all inquiries to info@geshergalicia.org. ---
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Call for Papers Is Now Open for IAJGS 2019 Cleveland Conference
#austria-czech
IAJGS Conference Chairs
We are very pleased to invite prospective speakers to submit proposals for
presentation at the 39th Annual IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy to be held >from Sunday, July 28, through Friday, August 2, 2019, in Cleveland, Ohio. The Call for Papers is now open (see the instructions below). This annual worldwide gathering brings together family researchers, academics, professional genealogists, historians, and a wide variety of individuals >from around the world who cherish the heritage and the future of the Jewish people. Submissions will be accepted for panel discussions, one-hour lectures, and shorter 30-minute presentations on all relevant topics. There will also be a number of computer workshops -- if proposals for them are received. We hope to have the Computer Lab active most of each day. The Theme of this year's Conference will be "Jews in America's Heartland." The following tracks will get preference for presentations: * Westward Ho! - Jewish settlement between the Alleghenies and the Rockies. * Cleveland Rocks! - Cleveland Resources for Family Research * DNA: What is it, and how can it help you? * The Shoah: resources for Finding Your Family * Discovering Your Family History - Where do I begin? - A track for beginners. The submissions deadline is Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 11:59 PM EST. The committee set this deadline to allow enough time to evaluate many worthy proposals, to choose the best, and to notify speakers of their acceptance during the early registration period that ends on Sunday, April 21, 2019. All the information you need to get started is under the SPEAKERS tab on the Conference website at www.iajgs2019.org . We hope many of you will feel inspired to attend, present, and participate with us. If you know of others who might like to present at the upcoming conference, please feel free to share this email. After reading the relevant pages on our website, you may request further information via email sent to program@iajgs2019.org . Many thanks, and we look forward to seeing all of you at a great conference next summer. Very truly yours, Ken Bravo and Jay Sage Conference Co-Chairs (chairs@iajgs2019.org) Chuck Weinstein Program Chair (program@iajgs2019.org) 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy Cleveland, Ohio July 28 - August 2, 2019
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Austro-Hungarian army records
#austria-czech
rickglaser@...
I sent away to the Austrian Kriegsarchiv for the military records of my great great grandfather,
Wilhelm Stein. I received back his records for the year 1848 to 1856. He served for 8 years. The record seems to say that he was discharged in 1856. However, in the record of his marriage in 1857, it says that he received regimental approval, and in the birth records of his children, he is identified as a soldier in a certain regiment. Is it possible that he re-enlisted? What was typical of Jews vis-a-vis the army in those days? Rick Glaser Owings Mills MD
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Finding "Affidavit of Support" by Herman S. FISCHLER
#austria-czech
Selma Sheridan
Dear fellow researchers,
My cousin told me that her parents, Berl and Lina BEUTEL (or BEITEL) LEMLER of Vienna, received an "Affidavit of Support" >from a cousin of Lina's mother, around 1938. This cousin, Herman S. FISCHLER (not "FISCHER"), was married and a furrier in Manhattan - that is all she knew about him. The LEMLERs could not get out in time, and died in camps. Online, I found Herman S. FISCHLER, a Manhattan furrier. The only way I know to link him with my family is via this "Affidavit of Support". I have not found FISCHLER genealogy records online, or a link to historical Affidavits. Any help would be sincerely appreciated. If the Moderator thinks this line of inquiry may be helpful to others, please post replies online. Many thanks! Selma J. Sheridan ssherida@twcny.rr.com Oswego NY USA
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JewishGen Education is proud to announce two January courses...
#austria-czech
Phyllis Kramer
Search Strategies using Google...a basic two week text and exercise
based course for which we waive the tuition for Value Added members of JewishGen (full description at https://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40130 ). Research Your Roots Using JewishGen, an interactive four week course on the intricacies of JewishGen, where the instructor will assist you in setting up your search for a family branch of your choice (full description at https://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40121 ). See the descriptions for details, requirements, tuition etc. and/or send questions to jewishgen-education@lyris.jewishgen.org Phyllis Kramer, VP, Education www.jewishgen.org/education Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager
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Austria-Czech SIG #Austria-Czech The December issue of the "Galitzianer"
#austria-czech
Gesher Galicia SIG
Gesher Galicia is pleased to announce the release of the December 2018
issue of our quarterly research journal, the "Galitzianer." In this issue, we ponder a Galician murder mystery, meet the first woman to graduate as a doctor >from Lwow University, learn how Gesher Galicia is working to uncover the names of unknown Holocaust victims, and witness how personal genealogical research can grow into something much bigger, in this case, a book about Jews in the Galician oil industry. Through three different articles, we also become well acquainted with the Galician town of Nadworna (now, Nadvirna, Ukraine), >from its nineteenth-century geography to its WWII atrocities to its modern-day contradictions. Finally, we experience the struggles of two families during the Holocaust, with one story being told through a series of archival postcards. Here is the list of articles in this issue: -- Research Corner: A Galician Murder Mystery and an Update on Gesher Galicia's Research Projects by Tony Kahane -- Lwow University Records by Andrew Zalewski -- History through Genealogy by Valerie Schatzker -- The Stanislawow Holocaust Project by Michal Majewski -- In My Grandfather's Words by Christina Craig -- Map Corner: Nadworna 1847 Field Sketch by Jay Osborn -- Courage and Fortitude by Lily Winiger Bink -- A Journey to Nadworna by Steven S. Turner The "Galitzianer" is a membership benefit of Gesher Galicia, though everyone is invited to submit articles on Galicia-related themes. For details on submitting an article, go to https://www.geshergalicia.org/the-galitzianer/#submissions. Andrew Zalewski Editor, the "Galizianer," The Quarterly Research Journal of Gesher Galicia For membership information, visit https://www.geshergalicia.org/about-gesher-galicia/membership-benefits/. -- --- PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. Send all inquiries to info@geshergalicia.org. ---
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Austria-Czech SIG #Austria-Czech Call for Papers Is Now Open for IAJGS 2019 Cleveland Conference
#austria-czech
IAJGS Conference Chairs
We are very pleased to invite prospective speakers to submit proposals for
presentation at the 39th Annual IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy to be held >from Sunday, July 28, through Friday, August 2, 2019, in Cleveland, Ohio. The Call for Papers is now open (see the instructions below). This annual worldwide gathering brings together family researchers, academics, professional genealogists, historians, and a wide variety of individuals >from around the world who cherish the heritage and the future of the Jewish people. Submissions will be accepted for panel discussions, one-hour lectures, and shorter 30-minute presentations on all relevant topics. There will also be a number of computer workshops -- if proposals for them are received. We hope to have the Computer Lab active most of each day. The Theme of this year's Conference will be "Jews in America's Heartland." The following tracks will get preference for presentations: * Westward Ho! - Jewish settlement between the Alleghenies and the Rockies. * Cleveland Rocks! - Cleveland Resources for Family Research * DNA: What is it, and how can it help you? * The Shoah: resources for Finding Your Family * Discovering Your Family History - Where do I begin? - A track for beginners. The submissions deadline is Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 11:59 PM EST. The committee set this deadline to allow enough time to evaluate many worthy proposals, to choose the best, and to notify speakers of their acceptance during the early registration period that ends on Sunday, April 21, 2019. All the information you need to get started is under the SPEAKERS tab on the Conference website at www.iajgs2019.org . We hope many of you will feel inspired to attend, present, and participate with us. If you know of others who might like to present at the upcoming conference, please feel free to share this email. After reading the relevant pages on our website, you may request further information via email sent to program@iajgs2019.org . Many thanks, and we look forward to seeing all of you at a great conference next summer. Very truly yours, Ken Bravo and Jay Sage Conference Co-Chairs (chairs@iajgs2019.org) Chuck Weinstein Program Chair (program@iajgs2019.org) 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy Cleveland, Ohio July 28 - August 2, 2019
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Austria-Czech SIG #Austria-Czech Austro-Hungarian army records
#austria-czech
rickglaser@...
I sent away to the Austrian Kriegsarchiv for the military records of my great great grandfather,
Wilhelm Stein. I received back his records for the year 1848 to 1856. He served for 8 years. The record seems to say that he was discharged in 1856. However, in the record of his marriage in 1857, it says that he received regimental approval, and in the birth records of his children, he is identified as a soldier in a certain regiment. Is it possible that he re-enlisted? What was typical of Jews vis-a-vis the army in those days? Rick Glaser Owings Mills MD
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Austria-Czech SIG #Austria-Czech Finding "Affidavit of Support" by Herman S. FISCHLER
#austria-czech
Selma Sheridan
Dear fellow researchers,
My cousin told me that her parents, Berl and Lina BEUTEL (or BEITEL) LEMLER of Vienna, received an "Affidavit of Support" >from a cousin of Lina's mother, around 1938. This cousin, Herman S. FISCHLER (not "FISCHER"), was married and a furrier in Manhattan - that is all she knew about him. The LEMLERs could not get out in time, and died in camps. Online, I found Herman S. FISCHLER, a Manhattan furrier. The only way I know to link him with my family is via this "Affidavit of Support". I have not found FISCHLER genealogy records online, or a link to historical Affidavits. Any help would be sincerely appreciated. If the Moderator thinks this line of inquiry may be helpful to others, please post replies online. Many thanks! Selma J. Sheridan ssherida@twcny.rr.com Oswego NY USA
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Austria-Czech SIG #Austria-Czech JewishGen Education is proud to announce two January courses...
#austria-czech
Phyllis Kramer
Search Strategies using Google...a basic two week text and exercise
based course for which we waive the tuition for Value Added members of JewishGen (full description at https://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40130 ). Research Your Roots Using JewishGen, an interactive four week course on the intricacies of JewishGen, where the instructor will assist you in setting up your search for a family branch of your choice (full description at https://www.jewishgen.org/education/description.asp?course=40121 ). See the descriptions for details, requirements, tuition etc. and/or send questions to jewishgen-education@lyris.jewishgen.org Phyllis Kramer, VP, Education www.jewishgen.org/education Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager
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Seeking assistance in locating someone in Nice, France
#france
Rose
Dear Genners
I'm currently helping someone to find a relative in Nice, France. I have all the details if anyone is able to assist with the search. Please contact me directly if you're able to help at roseraymen@optusnet.com.au Best wishes Rose Raymen Perth, Western Australia
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French SIG #France Seeking assistance in locating someone in Nice, France
#france
Rose
Dear Genners
I'm currently helping someone to find a relative in Nice, France. I have all the details if anyone is able to assist with the search. Please contact me directly if you're able to help at roseraymen@optusnet.com.au Best wishes Rose Raymen Perth, Western Australia
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