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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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JRI Poland #Poland Transcribers wanted: Lissa census. It's easy! #poland

Dear all: In 1793, Lissa/Leszno, on the western edge of the former Posen Province, became Prussian in the 2nd Partition of Poland. 4 years later, new regulations demanded that Jews in the new

By Roger Lustig · #569337 ·

Transcribers wanted: Lissa census. It's easy! #poland

Dear all: In 1793, Lissa/Leszno, on the western edge of the former Posen Province, became Prussian in the 2nd Partition of Poland. 4 years later, new regulations demanded that Jews in the new

By Roger Lustig · #249018 ·

Lithuania SIG #Lithuania (Lithuania) New York Times Article on Spending 36 Hours in Vilnius #lithuania

The New York Times has both an article http://tinyurl.com/q3veddt original url: (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/12/travel/what-to-do-in-36-hours-in-viln ius-lithuania.html?_r=0) and a travel video

By Jan Meisels Allen · #592066 ·

(Lithuania) New York Times Article on Spending 36 Hours in Vilnius #lithuania

The New York Times has both an article http://tinyurl.com/q3veddt original url: (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/12/travel/what-to-do-in-36-hours-in-viln ius-lithuania.html?_r=0) and a travel video

By Jan Meisels Allen · #271789 ·

Four-line translation request - Hebrew #general

Person's name was Elias EISENBERG, by 1857 in Russia/Poland. Arrived in port of New York in July of 1886. Lived and died in Mpls. [Presumably Minneapolis, MN - MODERATOR] Was a tailor. I have

By mike yesnes · #225496 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Four-line translation request - Hebrew #general

Person's name was Elias EISENBERG, by 1857 in Russia/Poland. Arrived in port of New York in July of 1886. Lived and died in Mpls. [Presumably Minneapolis, MN - MODERATOR] Was a tailor. I have

By mike yesnes · #545809 ·

The COHENS of Bristol #general

Dear All, I am helping a friend whose family name is COHEN. They have lived in and around the Bristol area since 19th Century, however, they know nothing much about the family. The Grandfather

By Paul Goodman <paul.goodman513@...> · #225495 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen The COHENS of Bristol #general

Dear All, I am helping a friend whose family name is COHEN. They have lived in and around the Bristol area since 19th Century, however, they know nothing much about the family. The Grandfather

By Paul Goodman <paul.goodman513@...> · #545808 ·

Congratulations to Dick Plotz #general

Congratulations to Dick Plotz who was named as JewishGen Volunteer of the Year at the JewishGen Annual Meeting at the 2015 IAJGS conference in Jerusalem. Dick has devoted countless hours over many

By Janette Silverman · #225494 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Congratulations to Dick Plotz #general

Congratulations to Dick Plotz who was named as JewishGen Volunteer of the Year at the JewishGen Annual Meeting at the 2015 IAJGS conference in Jerusalem. Dick has devoted countless hours over many

By Janette Silverman · #545807 ·

ViewMate translation request-French #france

I've posted a vital record in French for which I need a translation. It = is on ViewMate at the following address ... http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=3DVM41134.=20 It is a

By Fred Half · #38024 ·

French SIG #France ViewMate translation request-French #france

I've posted a vital record in French for which I need a translation. It = is on ViewMate at the following address ... http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=3DVM41134.=20 It is a

By Fred Half · #358427 ·

GerSIG Day is almost here! #germany

Dear GerSIG members We're almost there! Tomorrow is our day! We will have a fun packed day of GerSIG programming >from early (8.15am) through to mid afternoon. All the Germany content, including

By Jeanette R Rosenberg OBE · #51246 ·

Transcribers wanted: Lissa census. It's easy! #germany

Dear all: In 1793, Lissa/Leszno, on the western edge of the former Posen Province, became Prussian in the 2nd Partition of Poland. 4 years later, new regulations demanded that Jews in the new

By Roger Lustig · #51247 ·

German SIG #Germany GerSIG Day is almost here! #germany

Dear GerSIG members We're almost there! Tomorrow is our day! We will have a fun packed day of GerSIG programming >from early (8.15am) through to mid afternoon. All the Germany content, including

By Jeanette R Rosenberg OBE · #371635 ·

German SIG #Germany Transcribers wanted: Lissa census. It's easy! #germany

Dear all: In 1793, Lissa/Leszno, on the western edge of the former Posen Province, became Prussian in the 2nd Partition of Poland. 4 years later, new regulations demanded that Jews in the new

By Roger Lustig · #371636 ·

Rabbinic Genealogy SIG #Rabbinic baal shem tov genealogy #rabbinic

Is anyone familliar with the lineage and descendants of the baal shem tov through his daughter udel? If so, pls contact me, thanks, Nathan Rosenshein, Montreal, Canada nathan@...

By Nathan Rosenshein · #603036 ·

baal shem tov genealogy #rabbinic

Is anyone familliar with the lineage and descendants of the baal shem tov through his daughter udel? If so, pls contact me, thanks, Nathan Rosenshein, Montreal, Canada nathan@...

By Nathan Rosenshein · #282779 ·

Rabbinic Genealogy SIG #Rabbinic R'yisrael Nachman ben Yosef of Ostrag-Mazkeret Legdolei Ostrog #rabbinic

In the book "Mazkeret LeGdolei Ostraha" there appear two Yisrael Nachman ben Yosef (pp.222 and 277). The author believes that the two above people may be one and the same. I have an ancestor R'

By Yonatan Ben-Ari · #603035 ·

R'yisrael Nachman ben Yosef of Ostrag-Mazkeret Legdolei Ostrog #rabbinic

In the book "Mazkeret LeGdolei Ostraha" there appear two Yisrael Nachman ben Yosef (pp.222 and 277). The author believes that the two above people may be one and the same. I have an ancestor R'

By Yonatan Ben-Ari · #282778 ·

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