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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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JOWBR and Safed plus Haifa Cemetery #galicia

HI - I have found on JOWBR a registration concerning my paternal uncle and a direct link for further information on the Safed cemetery given as http://www.safedfound.org.il. Unfortunately, the

By Rivka Schirman <capitetes@...> · #61175 ·

Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia JOWBR and Safed plus Haifa Cemetery #galicia

HI - I have found on JOWBR a registration concerning my paternal uncle and a direct link for further information on the Safed cemetery given as http://www.safedfound.org.il. Unfortunately, the

By Rivka Schirman <capitetes@...> · #381527 ·

Searching for family of Eugene KRAUSZ / MONROE (professor - languages) #france

Hi All, Eugene was born on 7/10/1904 , 10-July-1904 , 10-7-1904 , 10/7/1904 in a city named Deta (Deta (Hungarian: Detta, German: Detta) is a town in Timis County in Banat, western Romania. The Banat

By John V <jvlachos@...> · #36810 ·

French SIG #France Searching for family of Eugene KRAUSZ / MONROE (professor - languages) #france

Hi All, Eugene was born on 7/10/1904 , 10-July-1904 , 10-7-1904 , 10/7/1904 in a city named Deta (Deta (Hungarian: Detta, German: Detta) is a town in Timis County in Banat, western Romania. The Banat

By John V <jvlachos@...> · #357213 ·

Family name used as first name #poland

The Births Records of the Great and Hambro Synagogues, London contain many examples of a family name used as a first name. Harold Lewin - Jerusalem

By Harold Lewin · #244626 ·

JRI Poland #Poland Family name used as first name #poland

The Births Records of the Great and Hambro Synagogues, London contain many examples of a family name used as a first name. Harold Lewin - Jerusalem

By Harold Lewin · #564945 ·

Re: Cases of 1st names sounding like surnames #general

I had a great uncle whose Hebrew name was Gutl. His grandfather, in Vilna, was called Gutman. So it is a first name. BTW, in England he was called Goodman. Isabel Cymerman

By Isabel Cymerman · #244625 ·

JRI Poland #Poland Re: Cases of 1st names sounding like surnames #poland

I had a great uncle whose Hebrew name was Gutl. His grandfather, in Vilna, was called Gutman. So it is a first name. BTW, in England he was called Goodman. Isabel Cymerman

By Isabel Cymerman · #564944 ·

Re: Is Ittla/Ittel Also Jettl #galicia

Dear Galicianers, Thanks to the many of you who responded privately. The consensus and the joint experience of you all confirms that Ittla and Ittel and Jettl is the same name. Regards >from

By Abuwasta Abuwasta · #61174 ·

Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Re: Is Ittla/Ittel Also Jettl #galicia

Dear Galicianers, Thanks to the many of you who responded privately. The consensus and the joint experience of you all confirms that Ittla and Ittel and Jettl is the same name. Regards >from

By Abuwasta Abuwasta · #381526 ·

Re: Need help please [names on birth certificate]: Wolf and William #galicia

I have many Wolf's in my family tree. My father, born in Poland, was named after a Wolf and in Polish, his name was Wilo, in German, it was Wilhelm (on papers when we came to Canada), and in Canada

By Renate Krakauer · #61173 ·

Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia RE: Need help please [names on birth certificate]: Wolf and William #galicia

I have many Wolf's in my family tree. My father, born in Poland, was named after a Wolf and in Polish, his name was Wilo, in German, it was Wilhelm (on papers when we came to Canada), and in Canada

By Renate Krakauer · #381525 ·

Wolf, William and Benjamin #galicia

Jews in Galicia, once a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, had usually an Jewish name and a German name. My late grandfather was Hersh and also Herman, my late uncle Joachim was also Richard, and

By Inacio Steinhardt · #61172 ·

Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Wolf, William and Benjamin #galicia

Jews in Galicia, once a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, had usually an Jewish name and a German name. My late grandfather was Hersh and also Herman, my late uncle Joachim was also Richard, and

By Inacio Steinhardt · #381524 ·

Wolf, William, Benjamin #galicia

Wolf and Benjamin are often related -- due to Jacob's comparing Benjamin to a wolf. My father was a Walter Benjamin with the Hebrew name Binyamin. His grandfather was a Wolf/Binyamin. The Yiddish

By Marion Hattenbach Bernstein · #61171 ·

Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Wolf, William, Benjamin #galicia

Wolf and Benjamin are often related -- due to Jacob's comparing Benjamin to a wolf. My father was a Walter Benjamin with the Hebrew name Binyamin. His grandfather was a Wolf/Binyamin. The Yiddish

By Marion Hattenbach Bernstein · #381523 ·

JGSPBCI FL February Membership Meeting Notice #general

Jewish Genealogical Society Palm Beach County Inc., FL, USA Wednesday, February 11, 2009 South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog road, Delray Beach Romania Special Interest Group (SIG)Room 1,11:30

By Sylvia Furshman Nusinov · #196355 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JGSPBCI FL February Membership Meeting Notice #general

Jewish Genealogical Society Palm Beach County Inc., FL, USA Wednesday, February 11, 2009 South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog road, Delray Beach Romania Special Interest Group (SIG)Room 1,11:30

By Sylvia Furshman Nusinov · #516668 ·

clarification regarding the JGSCV February 8 meeting #general

Several JewishGenners wrote to me that they did not know where we located or in which country as in my January 24 posting of the Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County

By jan meisels allen <janmallen@...> · #196354 ·

Re: Cases of 1st names sounding like surnames #general

avreimale@... had written: "did anyone come across a name that consists of what seems to be 2 surnames? I have here in my documents Gutman Ajzenberg z"l. My Polish friend that translated

By MBernet@... · #196353 ·

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