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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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Double Relationships #general

If an individual is related to someone through both his parents, do we determine the relationship (e.g., cousin, uncle etc) on the paternal link, or do we base it on the closest link? For example,

By J Schamroth <scham@...> · #96234 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Double Relationships #general

If an individual is related to someone through both his parents, do we determine the relationship (e.g., cousin, uncle etc) on the paternal link, or do we base it on the closest link? For example,

By J Schamroth <scham@...> · #416547 ·

Unclaimed property #general

Yes, I know every once in a while someone posts something about finding unclaimed riches. However, I read in the paper about a great site http://www.unclaimed.org which links to all unclaimed

By Rob Weisskirch <rweisskirch@...> · #96233 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Unclaimed property #general

Yes, I know every once in a while someone posts something about finding unclaimed riches. However, I read in the paper about a great site http://www.unclaimed.org which links to all unclaimed

By Rob Weisskirch <rweisskirch@...> · #416546 ·

19th Annual Conference on Jewish Genealogy - August 8-13, 1999 -Bulletin #3 #general

The web site for the 19th Annual Conference on Jewish Genealogy now includes the beginning of our list of lectures and speakers (about 35%). We'll keep you posted on developments. The Conference

By Jgsny@... · #96232 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen 19th Annual Conference on Jewish Genealogy - August 8-13, 1999 -Bulletin #3 #general

The web site for the 19th Annual Conference on Jewish Genealogy now includes the beginning of our list of lectures and speakers (about 35%). We'll keep you posted on developments. The Conference

By Jgsny@... · #416545 ·

Re: GOLDENBERG/GOLDBERG 1902 arrival #general

joan breslow wrote: You can request a copy of the ship's manifest >from the National Archives in Washington, DC. I have done this before when local copies were of poor quality and been happy with the

By Michael <mfener@...> · #96231 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: GOLDENBERG/GOLDBERG 1902 arrival #general

joan breslow wrote: You can request a copy of the ship's manifest >from the National Archives in Washington, DC. I have done this before when local copies were of poor quality and been happy with the

By Michael <mfener@...> · #416544 ·

Zimmerman, born 1908 somewhere in Poland #general

Hello, I'm trying to trace my roots. My grandfather's last name was Zimmerman. He told me that he was born in Poland in 1908. Where do I begin? Jordan Zimmerman MODERATOR NOTE: There is a wealth

By jordanz@... · #96230 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Zimmerman, born 1908 somewhere in Poland #general

Hello, I'm trying to trace my roots. My grandfather's last name was Zimmerman. He told me that he was born in Poland in 1908. Where do I begin? Jordan Zimmerman MODERATOR NOTE: There is a wealth

By jordanz@... · #416543 ·

Re: Spanish names ending in Z Jewish origin? #general

If I remember my Spanish linguistics correctly, the Z in Spanish was introduced during the Moorish times (roughly 700 to 1490 CE). And I do think that it was the Jews at that time that introduced the

By Rob Weisskirch <rweisskirch@...> · #96229 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Spanish names ending in Z Jewish origin? #general

If I remember my Spanish linguistics correctly, the Z in Spanish was introduced during the Moorish times (roughly 700 to 1490 CE). And I do think that it was the Jews at that time that introduced the

By Rob Weisskirch <rweisskirch@...> · #416542 ·

HOLSBERG/RAPOPORT #general

We are searching for ancestors of Annie HOLSBERG, born somewhere in Russia in Feb. 1868, daughter of Zeev Wolf HOLSBERG and Fannie RAPPORT (probably RAPOPORT). Annie emigrated to US in 1890, settled

By Alan Rosenfield <arosen@...> · #96228 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen HOLSBERG/RAPOPORT #general

We are searching for ancestors of Annie HOLSBERG, born somewhere in Russia in Feb. 1868, daughter of Zeev Wolf HOLSBERG and Fannie RAPPORT (probably RAPOPORT). Annie emigrated to US in 1890, settled

By Alan Rosenfield <arosen@...> · #416541 ·

mother and child with same name #general

My grandmother's youngest sister had the same name as her mother, as the mother died the same day after giving birth. On my husband's side a later aunt was named for an earlier one that had died in

By Arline and Sidney Sachs <sachs@...> · #96227 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen mother and child with same name #general

My grandmother's youngest sister had the same name as her mother, as the mother died the same day after giving birth. On my husband's side a later aunt was named for an earlier one that had died in

By Arline and Sidney Sachs <sachs@...> · #416540 ·

Barnert Synagogue, New Jersey, USA #general

In answer to a number of questions on this subject, I believe that Barnert Temple was founded in New Jersey in the mid 1800's. The congregation moved to Paterson, New Jersey in the 1970's but is

By Joel Ives <jives@...> · #96226 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Barnert Synagogue, New Jersey, USA #general

In answer to a number of questions on this subject, I believe that Barnert Temple was founded in New Jersey in the mid 1800's. The congregation moved to Paterson, New Jersey in the 1970's but is

By Joel Ives <jives@...> · #416539 ·

German names in Poland #general

Gene Starn wrote: Many Jews in the Kingdom of Poland had Germanic sounding surnames like AJZENBERG and SNYDER. A primary reason for this is that the majority of what later became the Kingdom of

By Lauren Davis <merlyn@...> · #96225 ·

JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen German names in Poland #general

Gene Starn wrote: Many Jews in the Kingdom of Poland had Germanic sounding surnames like AJZENBERG and SNYDER. A primary reason for this is that the majority of what later became the Kingdom of

By Lauren Davis <merlyn@...> · #416538 ·

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