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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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Re: passenger lists from poland to london 1880s #poland #unitedkingdom

My great-grandmother Perla Aks Kruk and her children left Warsaw to join my great-grandfather Shimon (Sana) Kruk in Manchester in 1891. I have their joint passport. They travelled by Warsaw to

By m.solman@... · #656128 ·

Re: Surnames #general

Thank you. I am interested in how to determine the details of the earlier names of my relatives in Germany . Kind regards Karen Saunders-- Hello. I would like to join to research info about my 4 x g

By KAREN SAUNDERS · #656127 ·

Second try: How do I make a payment to a Ukrainian Archive? #ukraine #translation

Hi Siggers, Thank you to those who already responded to my first post on this. However when I tried to open the document that was attached I got an error message. Someone told me to get rid of the

By LarryBassist@... · #656126 ·

Shetls information and research #general

My grandparents came to England 1898-1903 from Warsaw Poland and Vilna Lithuania, all part of the Russian Pale of Settlement.I have written a book on our family history for my grandkids ( during

By Sandy Sharpe · #656125 ·

Re: Original personal name for USA Nettie #general

Hi Ada, I assume you refer to Nettie as a first name? If you can locate Nettie's tombstone than her Hebrew name, along with her father's, may be found there. If you post here in the discussion list

By Sherri Bobish · #656124 ·

Re: passenger lists from poland to london 1880s #poland #unitedkingdom

Arnold, You might try searching The Poor Jews Temporary Shelter Database: http://www.jewishroots.uct.ac.za/Shelter.aspx People stopped there while migrating to England, South Africa, The U.S. and

By Sherri Bobish · #656123 ·

Re: Surnames #general

Hi Karen, Does your question refer to when surnames were required to be taken in The Russian Empire, or elsewhere? Or, do you mean when some families chose to change their surname after immigration

By Sherri Bobish · #656122 ·

Tomorrow - Don't miss the JewishGen Purim Party! 🍷🍬🎭 #JewishGenUpdates

Dear JewishGen Discussion Group Community, I would like to personally invite you to our our Pre-Purim JewishGen FUNraising Event. It will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM

By Avraham Groll · #656121 ·

Announcing the publication of the translation of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyy (Akkerman) Yizkor Book #ukraine #JewishGenUpdates

Akkerman and the Towns of its District; Memorial Book Also known as Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyy, Ukraine Translation of Akkerman ve-ayarot ha-mehoz; sefer edut ve-zikaron Original book edited by: Nisan

By Joel Alpert · #656120 ·

Re: How to make a payment to a Ukrainian Archive? #records #ukraine #translation

Ideally you would send them some Ukrainian currency. But what if you send them a 5 dollar bill, or a 5 euro bill? It is more than the Ukrainian currency, and will probably suffice. Michael

By fromanmp@... · #656119 ·

Re: How Newspaper Databases Revealed a Poor Immigrant's Lecturing of a Movie Star about the "Slums" #usa #general

Your GGM encapsulated the American immigrant story. Kudos on the effort you undertook to dig up the letter that inspired Mary Pickford's column. -- -Amnon Gronner, USA Researching GRONNER SANDLER

By Sam G. · #656118 ·

Re: Surnames #general

If you are referring to the adoption of surnames when previously none were used, I do not think any such registers exist in the former Russian Empire. (I cannot speak to the Austrian Empire). For a

By Peter Cohen · #656117 ·

Re: Tombstone translation #translation

Hello, The abbreviation on top – here lies or here is buried Chaim Moshe Son of Shlomo Mendel 3 Iyar 5738 Lines 4-6 are in Yiddish May his soul be gathered in eternal life (abbreviation –

By Malka · #656116 ·

UK Marriage Authorisation Interpretation Questions and Translation Request #unitedkingdom

Hi Aaron, In my experience the names on the Marriage Authorisation are the names that appear on the Ketubah. This form is issued by the Chief Rabbi’s office as a result of a meeting between the

By Richard Gilbert · #656115 ·

Re: Numbers on 1895 UK passenger list #unitedkingdom #general

Could they be cabin numbers? Henry Best, London, UK.

By henry · #656114 ·

Re: passenger lists from poland to london 1880s #poland #unitedkingdom

If you look at a map of Europe, you'll see that it's unlikely they sailed from Gdynia to England: they would have had to sail north, pass through the strait separating Denmark from Sweden, then sail

By Judith Singer · #656113 ·

Re: Boarders or Lodgers on Census Documents #general

My great grandfather, a tailor, had boarders in both London and New York. In London, one was his younger brother, but the other five I'm pretty sure were employees. They were all tailors, and my ggf,

By robinson@... · #656112 ·

Given name GELCHON ? #names

I’m investigating GELCHON COHEN, whose name appears in a 1906 Baltimore directory. Should I consider Gelchon to be a variant of Gershon? Steve Grufferman Sgruffer@... Sent from Xfinity Connect App

By sgruffer@... · #656111 ·

Envelope in Polish/Yiddish #translation

I've posted a vital record in Polish or Yiddish for which I need a translation. It is on ViewMate at the following address ... https://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM91246 Please

By Rachelle Litt · #656110 ·

Tombstone translation #translation

I've posted a tombstone for which I need a translation. It is on ViewMate at the following address ... https://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM91202 Please respond via the form

By Rachelle Litt · #656109 ·

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