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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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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen No More Tears Left Behind #general

No More Tears Left Behind is the story of my mother, Eva Deutschkron, and father's life during WWII as a Jews hiding in Berlin. This is a different Holocaust story as the were never in a

By Ruth Frank <ruth@...> · #517723 ·

No More Tears Left Behind #general

No More Tears Left Behind is the story of my mother, Eva Deutschkron, and father's life during WWII as a Jews hiding in Berlin. This is a different Holocaust story as the were never in a

By Ruth Frank <ruth@...> · #197410 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Stillborn baby records in the UK #general

It had never occured to me that there may be records for stillborn babies. Would anyone know if any such records exist in the UK, and where would you start the search? My mother had a stillborn boy

By Jacqueline DAVIS <jdavis318@...> · #517722 ·

Stillborn baby records in the UK #general

It had never occured to me that there may be records for stillborn babies. Would anyone know if any such records exist in the UK, and where would you start the search? My mother had a stillborn boy

By Jacqueline DAVIS <jdavis318@...> · #197409 ·

Warszawa Research Group #Warsaw #Poland IAJGS Conference Update -- Hotel Room Winner Announced #warsaw #poland

During the IAJGS Board meeting in Philadelphia on April 2 & 3, the drawing was held to determine the winner of a free hotel room during the Conference. We are very pleased to announce that the

By David Mink · #633121 ·

IAJGS Conference Update -- Hotel Room Winner Announced #warsaw #poland

During the IAJGS Board meeting in Philadelphia on April 2 & 3, the drawing was held to determine the winner of a free hotel room during the Conference. We are very pleased to announce that the

By David Mink · #312913 ·

JRI Poland #Poland IAJGS Conference Update -- Hotel Room Winner Announced #poland

During the IAJGS Board meeting in Philadelphia on April 2 & 3, the drawing was held to determine the winner of a free hotel room during the Conference. We are very pleased to announce that the

By David Mink · #565094 ·

IAJGS Conference Update -- Hotel Room Winner Announced #poland

During the IAJGS Board meeting in Philadelphia on April 2 & 3, the drawing was held to determine the winner of a free hotel room during the Conference. We are very pleased to announce that the

By David Mink · #244775 ·

JRI Poland #Poland Translation needed - Russian (?) to English - vital records from Pilica and Ilza (Poland) #poland

Dear fellow researchers, I have posted the following documents on ViewMate and need your help in transaltaions: These are vital records >from Poland, identified through the JRI-Poland database,

By Yaron Pedhazur · #565093 ·

Translation needed - Russian (?) to English - vital records from Pilica and Ilza (Poland) #poland

Dear fellow researchers, I have posted the following documents on ViewMate and need your help in transaltaions: These are vital records >from Poland, identified through the JRI-Poland database,

By Yaron Pedhazur · #244774 ·

JRI Poland #Poland Polish Translation of Archive Letter #poland

I'd appreciate if someone could assist me in translating a letter that I received >from the Radom Archives in response to a request that I made. Here's the Viewmate

By Susan Weinberg · #565092 ·

Polish Translation of Archive Letter #poland

I'd appreciate if someone could assist me in translating a letter that I received >from the Radom Archives in response to a request that I made. Here's the Viewmate

By Susan Weinberg · #244773 ·

Lithuania SIG #Lithuania IAJGS Conference Update -- Hotel Room Winner Announced #lithuania

During the IAJGS Board meeting in Philadelphia on April 2 & 3, the drawing was held to determine the winner of a free hotel room during the Conference. We are very pleased to announce that the

By David Mink · #588844 ·

Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Identification of a revolutionary society on Viewmate #lithuania

Dear Litvaksig friends My great grand father Salomon Elie BERLIN was born in Derechin (now Belarus) on 23 november 1857. I posted on Viewmate a photograph which was taken in Kovno , around

By Nicole BERLINE <nberline@...> · #588843 ·

Identification of a revolutionary society on Viewmate #lithuania

Dear Litvaksig friends My great grand father Salomon Elie BERLIN was born in Derechin (now Belarus) on 23 november 1857. I posted on Viewmate a photograph which was taken in Kovno , around

By Nicole BERLINE <nberline@...> · #268566 ·

IAJGS Conference Update -- Hotel Room Winner Announced #lithuania

During the IAJGS Board meeting in Philadelphia on April 2 & 3, the drawing was held to determine the winner of a free hotel room during the Conference. We are very pleased to announce that the

By David Mink · #268567 ·

Lithuania SIG #Lithuania 10000 new vital records just added for Kaunas Gubernia to the ALD #lithuania

The following vital records for Kedian, Kedian rabbinate, Vabalninkas and other towns in Kaunas Gubernia have been added to the vital records database and are now searchable in the All Lithuania

By Aaron Roetenberg · #588842 ·

10000 new vital records just added for Kaunas Gubernia to the ALD #lithuania

The following vital records for Kedian, Kedian rabbinate, Vabalninkas and other towns in Kaunas Gubernia have been added to the vital records database and are now searchable in the All Lithuania

By Aaron Roetenberg · #268565 ·

Lodz Area Research Group #Lodz #Poland IAJGS Conference Update -- Hotel Room Winner Announced #lodz #poland

During the IAJGS Board meeting in Philadelphia on April 2 & 3, the drawing was held to determine the winner of a free hotel room during the Conference. We are very pleased to announce that the

By David Mink · #594999 ·

IAJGS Conference Update -- Hotel Room Winner Announced #lodz #poland

During the IAJGS Board meeting in Philadelphia on April 2 & 3, the drawing was held to determine the winner of a free hotel room during the Conference. We are very pleased to announce that the

By David Mink · #274736 ·

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