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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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Dear Friends, JewishGen had a very successful and productive experience at the 37th annual IAJGS Conference (which was held July 23-28 in Orlando, FL), offering an outstanding variety of sessions,

By Groll, Avraham · #272478 ·

Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Conference Update #3 -- Technology & DNA #lithuania

Dear Friends, JewishGen had a very successful and productive experience at the 37th annual IAJGS Conference (which was held July 23-28 in Orlando, FL), offering an outstanding variety of sessions,

By Groll, Avraham · #592755 ·

Conference Update #3 -- Technology & DNA #poland

Dear Friends, JewishGen had a very successful and productive experience at the 37th annual IAJGS Conference (which was held July 23-28 in Orlando, FL), offering an outstanding variety of sessions,

By Groll, Avraham · #250243 ·

JRI Poland #Poland Conference Update #3 -- Technology & DNA #poland

Dear Friends, JewishGen had a very successful and productive experience at the 37th annual IAJGS Conference (which was held July 23-28 in Orlando, FL), offering an outstanding variety of sessions,

By Groll, Avraham · #570562 ·

Birth records from Novoselytsa (Hotin) before WWI #romania

Dear friends, The Romanian database holds birth records >from Novoselitsa, for the period 1892-1911 or so. Looking at the originals, they seem to be late indices, written in Romanian. I wonder if

By Orit Lavi · #288543 ·

Romania SIG #Romania Birth records from Novoselytsa (Hotin) before WWI #romania

Dear friends, The Romanian database holds birth records >from Novoselitsa, for the period 1892-1911 or so. Looking at the originals, they seem to be late indices, written in Romanian. I wonder if

By Orit Lavi · #608797 ·

Holocaust by bullets in Ukraine #ukraine

Dear All, Our organization Yahad - In Unum, a partner of JewishGen since 2010, has been conducting research on the Holocaust by bullets, interviewing eyewitnesses of mass killings of Jews in

By Patrice Bensimon <patbensimon@...> · #310934 ·

Ukraine SIG #Ukraine Holocaust by bullets in Ukraine #ukraine

Dear All, Our organization Yahad - In Unum, a partner of JewishGen since 2010, has been conducting research on the Holocaust by bullets, interviewing eyewitnesses of mass killings of Jews in

By Patrice Bensimon <patbensimon@...> · #631154 ·

Conference Update #3 -- Technology & DNA #belarus

Dear Friends, JewishGen had a very successful and productive experience at the 37th annual IAJGS Conference (which was held July 23-28 in Orlando, FL), offering an outstanding variety of sessions,

By Groll, Avraham · #22489 ·

ViewMate translation request - Yiddish Postcard #general

I am requesting a translation of the Yiddish text on a postcard written in 1917. It is on ViewMate at the following address: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM58710 Please

By Carol Hochstadt · #231712 ·

Belarus SIG #Belarus Conference Update #3 -- Technology & DNA #belarus

Dear Friends, JewishGen had a very successful and productive experience at the 37th annual IAJGS Conference (which was held July 23-28 in Orlando, FL), offering an outstanding variety of sessions,

By Groll, Avraham · #342929 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen ViewMate translation request - Yiddish Postcard #general

I am requesting a translation of the Yiddish text on a postcard written in 1917. It is on ViewMate at the following address: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM58710 Please

By Carol Hochstadt · #552031 ·

Holocaust by bullets in Belarus #belarus

Dear All, Our organization Yahad - In Unum, a partner of JewishGen since 2010, has been conducting research on the Holocaust by bullets, interviewing eyewitnesses of mass killings of Jews in

By Patrice Bensimon <patbensimon@...> · #22488 ·

Belarus SIG #Belarus Holocaust by bullets in Belarus #belarus

Dear All, Our organization Yahad - In Unum, a partner of JewishGen since 2010, has been conducting research on the Holocaust by bullets, interviewing eyewitnesses of mass killings of Jews in

By Patrice Bensimon <patbensimon@...> · #342928 ·

Translation request - Polish #general

I've posted a vital record in Polish for which I need a translation. It is on ViewMate at the following address ... http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM58712 I'm interested in

By Stan Deutsch · #231711 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Translation request - Polish #general

I've posted a vital record in Polish for which I need a translation. It is on ViewMate at the following address ... http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM58712 I'm interested in

By Stan Deutsch · #552030 ·

Headstone on ViewMate - translation from Hebrew #general

Hello, I would appreciate a translation of the right half of a double headstone that can be viewed at http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM58713 I thought this was the

By Toby Gass <tgass@...> · #231710 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Headstone on ViewMate - translation from Hebrew #general

Hello, I would appreciate a translation of the right half of a double headstone that can be viewed at http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM58713 I thought this was the

By Toby Gass <tgass@...> · #552029 ·

Conference Update #3 -- Technology & DNA #galicia

Dear Friends, JewishGen had a very successful and productive experience at the 37th annual IAJGS Conference (which was held July 23-28 in Orlando, FL), offering an outstanding variety of sessions,

By Groll, Avraham · #65427 ·

Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Conference Update #3 -- Technology & DNA #galicia

Dear Friends, JewishGen had a very successful and productive experience at the 37th annual IAJGS Conference (which was held July 23-28 in Orlando, FL), offering an outstanding variety of sessions,

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