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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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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Article on LITVAKS AND THE FOUNDING OF BRANDEIS in Online Journal #lithuania

Dear LitvakSIGdom, The LitvakSIG Online Journal is very proud to announce the e-publication of "MY GRANDFATHER AND THE MILLIONAIRE: LITVAKS AND THE FOUNDING OF BRANDEIS" by Steven

By Judith27 · #581897 ·

Article on LITVAKS AND THE FOUNDING OF BRANDEIS in Online Journal #lithuania

Dear LitvakSIGdom, The LitvakSIG Online Journal is very proud to announce the e-publication of "MY GRANDFATHER AND THE MILLIONAIRE: LITVAKS AND THE FOUNDING OF BRANDEIS" by Steven

By Judith27 · #261623 ·

Lithuania SIG #Lithuania re: Russian Military Conscription #lithuania

Perhaps what "Louis Zetler" <zetler@...> is looking for is the JewishGen InfoFile on the topic. Go to <http://www.jewishgen.org/infofiles> scroll down to the list of countries,

By Carol Skydell <skydell@...> · #581896 ·

Re: Russian Military Conscription #lithuania

Perhaps what "Louis Zetler" <zetler@...> is looking for is the JewishGen InfoFile on the topic. Go to <http://www.jewishgen.org/infofiles> scroll down to the list of countries,

By Carol Skydell <skydell@...> · #261622 ·

Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Rabbi's Elector's Lists #lithuania

Dear Genners I read the report fo Kaunas Archivist Vitalija Girchyte with my mouth open waiting to read that many of these Rabbi's lists have been found, translated and collated and hoping that I

By Rica Goldberg · #581895 ·

Rabbi's Elector's Lists #lithuania

Dear Genners I read the report fo Kaunas Archivist Vitalija Girchyte with my mouth open waiting to read that many of these Rabbi's lists have been found, translated and collated and hoping that I

By Rica Goldberg · #261621 ·

Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Success with the ALD! #lithuania

Since joining JewishGen a couple of years ago, I've made great strides in finding out about family. For instance, I can now trace my maternal grandfather's lineage all the way back to the middle of

By Marjorie Rosenfeld <marjorierosenfeld@...> · #581894 ·

Success with the ALD! #lithuania

Since joining JewishGen a couple of years ago, I've made great strides in finding out about family. For instance, I can now trace my maternal grandfather's lineage all the way back to the middle of

By Marjorie Rosenfeld <marjorierosenfeld@...> · #261620 ·

SADEK (SADJEK), HERSCHENHORN, SOLOMON, GLASSMAN #general

I am a bit new at this. I have been researching my maternal grandparents SADEK and HERSCHENHORN (OREN), and have found some information, mostly about my grandmother (SADEK), who lived with my family

By spri0037 <spri0037@...> · #120542 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen SADEK (SADJEK), HERSCHENHORN, SOLOMON, GLASSMAN #general

I am a bit new at this. I have been researching my maternal grandparents SADEK and HERSCHENHORN (OREN), and have found some information, mostly about my grandmother (SADEK), who lived with my family

By spri0037 <spri0037@...> · #440855 ·

Re: re FHL CD #hungary

The FHL Catalogue is set to work with Explorer version 4.0+. The specs are on the disk. I have Explorer 4.0+ (can't tell which version) and the catalogue works. You may want to phone 1-800-346-6044

By Judith Deutsch Bennett <benne034@...> · #69517 ·

Hungary SIG #Hungary Re: re FHL CD #hungary

The FHL Catalogue is set to work with Explorer version 4.0+. The specs are on the disk. I have Explorer 4.0+ (can't tell which version) and the catalogue works. You may want to phone 1-800-346-6044

By Judith Deutsch Bennett <benne034@...> · #389853 ·

Re: h-sig digest: June 28, 2000 #hungary

novotrade schrieb: I believe most of us, the not in U.S. living H-SIG members has some friends or acquaintances in the U.S willing to order and post the CD. So the question is what is the ordering

By Gabor Hirsch <hirsch@...> · #69516 ·

Hungary SIG #Hungary Re: h-sig digest: June 28, 2000 #hungary

novotrade schrieb: I believe most of us, the not in U.S. living H-SIG members has some friends or acquaintances in the U.S willing to order and post the CD. So the question is what is the ordering

By Gabor Hirsch <hirsch@...> · #389852 ·

Re: h-sig digest: June 28, 2000 #hungary

---------- : Subject: FHL catalogue : From: Judith Deutsch Bennett <benne034@...> : Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 23:17:59 +0100 : The FHL catalogue is available on CD for $5.=20 Tomi Lang=B4s

By novotrade <novotrade@...> · #69514 ·

re FHL CD #hungary

Milt Gold's warning that the FHL CD will only work on Internet Explorer is somewhat incomplete <grin> I have both Netscape 4.5 and I.E. 4 on my machine and it would not work....come to find out

By Carol Skydell <skydell@...> · #69515 ·

Hungary SIG #Hungary re FHL CD #hungary

Milt Gold's warning that the FHL CD will only work on Internet Explorer is somewhat incomplete <grin> I have both Netscape 4.5 and I.E. 4 on my machine and it would not work....come to find out

By Carol Skydell <skydell@...> · #389851 ·

Hungary SIG #Hungary Re: h-sig digest: June 28, 2000 #hungary

---------- : Subject: FHL catalogue : From: Judith Deutsch Bennett <benne034@...> : Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 23:17:59 +0100 : The FHL catalogue is available on CD for $5.=20 Tomi Lang=B4s

By novotrade <novotrade@...> · #389850 ·

Holczer from Nagykanizsa, Hungary #hungary

My paternal grandmother, nee Lovy Gizella , appears to have lived in Nagykanizsa >from a very young age, she might even have been born there. However, my father, Holczer Laszlo, was born in 1905 in a

By Hunter <pmhunter@...> · #69513 ·

Hungary SIG #Hungary Holczer from Nagykanizsa, Hungary #hungary

My paternal grandmother, nee Lovy Gizella , appears to have lived in Nagykanizsa >from a very young age, she might even have been born there. However, my father, Holczer Laszlo, was born in 1905 in a

By Hunter <pmhunter@...> · #389849 ·

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