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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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Request for assistance/re: Bobruisk #belarus

I believe that my paternal grandfather came >from Bobruisk uyezd, with the name of KUKSON. I would be grateful for any assistance on how I might advance this search and find out more about

By Cooksonroger@... · #19484 ·

Belarus SIG #Belarus Request for assistance/re: Bobruisk #belarus

I believe that my paternal grandfather came >from Bobruisk uyezd, with the name of KUKSON. I would be grateful for any assistance on how I might advance this search and find out more about

By Cooksonroger@... · #339924 ·

Kamenetz Podolsk Archives #ukraine

Dear Linda, Depending on when the fire occurred (I did not know of it) the Kamenetz Podolsk archives were available and those in charge most helpful in 2001. Could you tell me more about it? Many

By marantz <marantz@...> · #305295 ·

Ukraine SIG #Ukraine Kamenetz Podolsk Archives #ukraine

Dear Linda, Depending on when the fire occurred (I did not know of it) the Kamenetz Podolsk archives were available and those in charge most helpful in 2001. Could you tell me more about it? Many

By marantz <marantz@...> · #625515 ·

Re: Rebbe Yechiel Tzvi CHEMERINSKY #rabbinic

This pair seems to be the parents of Major General Mordechai Makleff, who according to "the Who's who of World Jewry 1965 ed., was the son of Arieh and Chaya (ZIMERINSKY). According to the above

By yoni and rivka benari <yrcdi@...> · #305293 ·

Re: CHEMERINSKY #ukraine

One of the survivors of the 1929 massacre in Motza was a child called Mordechai Maklef, who lost then both his parents. He later became the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army. I think that it that

By Abuwasta Abuwasta · #305294 ·

Ukraine SIG #Ukraine Re: Rebbe Yechiel Tzvi CHEMERINSKY #ukraine

This pair seems to be the parents of Major General Mordechai Makleff, who according to "the Who's who of World Jewry 1965 ed., was the son of Arieh and Chaya (ZIMERINSKY). According to the above

By yoni and rivka benari <yrcdi@...> · #625513 ·

Ukraine SIG #Ukraine re:CHEMERINSKY #ukraine

One of the survivors of the 1929 massacre in Motza was a child called Mordechai Maklef, who lost then both his parents. He later became the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army. I think that it that

By Abuwasta Abuwasta · #625514 ·

Fate of Jews in Vilna Ghetto #lithuania

<< From: mordechai pelta mdpelta@... I am trying to find out which sources I may consult to find out more about the fate of Jews who were in the Vilna ghetto during the war. >> The Jewish

By Howard Margol · #267527 ·

Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Fate of Jews in Vilna Ghetto #lithuania

<< From: mordechai pelta mdpelta@... I am trying to find out which sources I may consult to find out more about the fate of Jews who were in the Vilna ghetto during the war. >> The Jewish

By Howard Margol · #587804 ·

Re: Need Guidence (SPOLANSKY): #general

JewishGen ID #169578 Password MART To whom it may concern: It has been a year now, since I had discontinued my family history search, and might add, had almost completed it with the aid of

By marspol5@... · #189714 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Need Guidence (SPOLANSKY): #general

JewishGen ID #169578 Password MART To whom it may concern: It has been a year now, since I had discontinued my family history search, and might add, had almost completed it with the aid of

By marspol5@... · #510027 ·

Thank you for info on Russian emigration to U.S. #general

Thanks very much to all those who responded to my question about travel time reported, as they were passed down >from various ancestors. I think I can conclude that it probably took about a month

By Sharon R. Korn <s.r.korn@...> · #189713 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Thank you for info on Russian emigration to U.S. #general

Thanks very much to all those who responded to my question about travel time reported, as they were passed down >from various ancestors. I think I can conclude that it probably took about a month

By Sharon R. Korn <s.r.korn@...> · #510026 ·

Embossed stamp on photograph and translation #general

Dear genners I've just posted a picture of my POTICHA relatives on viewmate and would like to insight as to the embossed stamp on the top right hand corner of the picture -would this be a stamp of

By bryansyl <bryansyl@...> · #189712 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Embossed stamp on photograph and translation #general

Dear genners I've just posted a picture of my POTICHA relatives on viewmate and would like to insight as to the embossed stamp on the top right hand corner of the picture -would this be a stamp of

By bryansyl <bryansyl@...> · #510025 ·

Jewish jails, jailers #general

In reply to Judith Wegner re: Alan Jailler's surname. Were there Jewish jails in the 19th and 20th century European shtetlach? Indeed there were Jewish jails and guards in the shtetl. The Yiskor

By shirley@... · #189711 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Jewish jails, jailers #general

In reply to Judith Wegner re: Alan Jailler's surname. Were there Jewish jails in the 19th and 20th century European shtetlach? Indeed there were Jewish jails and guards in the shtetl. The Yiskor

By shirley@... · #510024 ·

Meeting of JGS of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on October 28, 2007 #general

Subject: Meeting of JGS of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on October 28, 2007 Place: Temple Anshe Sholom, 215 Cline Ave. N, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Time: 1PM Meet & Greet - 1:30PM Program Speaker:

By HamiltonJewishGen <jgsh@...> · #189710 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Meeting of JGS of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on October 28, 2007 #general

Subject: Meeting of JGS of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on October 28, 2007 Place: Temple Anshe Sholom, 215 Cline Ave. N, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Time: 1PM Meet & Greet - 1:30PM Program Speaker:

By HamiltonJewishGen <jgsh@...> · #510023 ·

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