So it seems that KaZ is an abbreviation that became a surname.

Thanks to the many people who answered my question. Peace,

Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer, Hyde Park, NY christine3cats@...

So it seems that KaZ is an abbreviation that became a surname.

Thanks to the many people who answered my question. Peace,

Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer, Hyde Park, NY christine3cats@...

Further to my previous posting on the subject of Judenliste, I e-mailed the
Prussian archives in Berlin-Dahlem to ask them if they had Judenliste after
1805 for Soldin, which is the period I am now researching. Herr Behnke
replied that they have Judenliste for 1809 for the following places in the
Neumark: Fuerstenfelde, Baerwalde, Landsberg a. d. Warthe, Soldin, Zehden,
Berlinchen, Schoenfliess and Lippehne.

At this stage, I am only interested in obtaining the Soldin list, which
apparently can be put on a CD and mailed. If anyone is interested in seeing
this 1809 Soldin list and willing to share in the cost, please contact me
privately at elamj@...

Judith Elam, Kihei, HI elamj@...

Further to my previous posting on the subject of Judenliste, I e-mailed the
Prussian archives in Berlin-Dahlem to ask them if they had Judenliste after
1805 for Soldin, which is the period I am now researching. Herr Behnke
replied that they have Judenliste for 1809 for the following places in the
Neumark: Fuerstenfelde, Baerwalde, Landsberg a. d. Warthe, Soldin, Zehden,
Berlinchen, Schoenfliess and Lippehne.

At this stage, I am only interested in obtaining the Soldin list, which
apparently can be put on a CD and mailed. If anyone is interested in seeing
this 1809 Soldin list and willing to share in the cost, please contact me
privately at elamj@...

Judith Elam, Kihei, HI elamj@...

I will be in Washington visiting my daughter during the conference and hope
to be able to attend some sessions. My father Marcus Clayton (Cohen) son of
Lewis Cohen of Somerset East and previously Pearston, came to England in the
1920s and married my mother. I am researching his family. They came to
England originally in about 1860 fr Nathan and Feinstein respectively. Their
father was Hyman Cohen who died in England about 1874. I would be delighted
to hear if anyone is researching this family.

With best wishes,
Louise in London.

I will be in Washington visiting my daughter during the conference and hope
to be able to attend some sessions. My father Marcus Clayton (Cohen) son of
Lewis Cohen of Somerset East and previously Pearston, came to England in the
1920s and married my mother. I am researching his family. They came to
England originally in about 1860 fr Nathan and Feinstein respectively. Their
father was Hyman Cohen who died in England about 1874. I would be delighted
to hear if anyone is researching this family.

With best wishes,
Louise in London.

Hello All,

I am pleased to announce that on Monday, August 15, DC2011 will offer a
theater performance, performed by Theater J. Theater J is a professional
theater company located in Washington, DC, founded to present works that
"celebrate the distinctive urban voice and social vision that are part
of the Jewish cultural legacy as a self-mission.

(NOTE: The link for Theater J is
<http://washingtondcjcc.org/center-for-arts/theater-j/about-us/about-us-main-page.html>)

Theaters in DC are dark in August, so we have brought a highlight of the
Theater J season to our conference hotel for conference attendees to
enjoy. In an attempt to maintain the feel of the home stage
performances, seating will be limited to 400. Tickets are $12 each.

The Moscows of Nantucket
By Sam Forman
This witty, smart, multigenerational family comedy, with moments of
poignant self-revelation and awareness, takes place on a summer weekend
at the parental home in Nantucket. Watch the fur fly as brothers play
out old family dramas, mixed with contemporary angst, passion fueled by
booze, compulsive Blackberry checking and disclosed secrets. Sam
Forman's previous play was Helen Hayes Award-nominated, "The Rise and
Fall of Annie Hall."

You will be able to purchase the tickets on the DC2011 registration web
site soon.

Hope to see you there.

Sue Isman
Co-Chair, Hospitality
31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
dc2011_conference@...

Hello All,

I am pleased to announce that on Monday, August 15, DC2011 will offer a
theater performance, performed by Theater J. Theater J is a professional
theater company located in Washington, DC, founded to present works that
"celebrate the distinctive urban voice and social vision that are part
of the Jewish cultural legacy as a self-mission.

(NOTE: The link for Theater J is
<http://washingtondcjcc.org/center-for-arts/theater-j/about-us/about-us-main-page.html>)

Theaters in DC are dark in August, so we have brought a highlight of the
Theater J season to our conference hotel for conference attendees to
enjoy. In an attempt to maintain the feel of the home stage
performances, seating will be limited to 400. Tickets are $12 each.

The Moscows of Nantucket
By Sam Forman
This witty, smart, multigenerational family comedy, with moments of
poignant self-revelation and awareness, takes place on a summer weekend
at the parental home in Nantucket. Watch the fur fly as brothers play
out old family dramas, mixed with contemporary angst, passion fueled by
booze, compulsive Blackberry checking and disclosed secrets. Sam
Forman's previous play was Helen Hayes Award-nominated, "The Rise and
Fall of Annie Hall."

You will be able to purchase the tickets on the DC2011 registration web
site soon.

Hope to see you there.

Sue Isman
Co-Chair, Hospitality
31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
dc2011_conference@...

At the March 13 JGSGW meeting, Betty B. Ross of Bethesda, Maryland was
selected as the winner of a 5-Night Stay at the Grand Hyatt Washington
during the DC2011 conference. When reached by phone, Betty was elated and
reported that she “never wins anything!” Congratulations to Betty.

Last month’s winner of a 5-night stay was Israel Pickholtz of Jerusalem.
Israel’s name was drawn >from among those people who submitted proposals to
speak at the conference. Betty was among those people who registered for the
conference during the Super Early Bird, which ended on January 31. Each of
the winners will stay in a luxurious room at the hotel for the duration of
the conference.

JGSGW, the conference host society reminds everyone that the Early Bird
rates continue through April 30. Weekly attendees save $65 by registering
early instead of waiting to register at the conference. Folks who register
by July 1, may enter the data on the names and places that they are
researching and this information will be included in the Family Finder which
will be given to full-week attendees.

The 31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy will take place

from August 14-19, 2011 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC.

More than 160 speakers >from all over the world will address the conference.
For more information visit our website at www.dc2011.com

Marlene Bishow,
Vic Cohen,
and Sue Isman,
Conference Co-Chairs
31st IAJGS Conference in Washington, DC

At the March 13 JGSGW meeting, Betty B. Ross of Bethesda, Maryland was
selected as the winner of a 5-Night Stay at the Grand Hyatt Washington
during the DC2011 conference. When reached by phone, Betty was elated and
reported that she “never wins anything!” Congratulations to Betty.

Last month’s winner of a 5-night stay was Israel Pickholtz of Jerusalem.
Israel’s name was drawn >from among those people who submitted proposals to
speak at the conference. Betty was among those people who registered for the
conference during the Super Early Bird, which ended on January 31. Each of
the winners will stay in a luxurious room at the hotel for the duration of
the conference.

JGSGW, the conference host society reminds everyone that the Early Bird
rates continue through April 30. Weekly attendees save $65 by registering
early instead of waiting to register at the conference. Folks who register
by July 1, may enter the data on the names and places that they are
researching and this information will be included in the Family Finder which
will be given to full-week attendees.

The 31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy will take place

from August 14-19, 2011 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC.

More than 160 speakers >from all over the world will address the conference.
For more information visit our website at www.dc2011.com

Marlene Bishow,
Vic Cohen,
and Sue Isman,
Conference Co-Chairs
31st IAJGS Conference in Washington, DC

Hello All,

I am pleased to announce that on Monday, August 15, DC2011 will offer a
theater performance, performed by Theater J. Theater J is a professional
theater company located in Washington, DC, founded to present works that
"celebrate the distinctive urban voice and social vision that are part
of the Jewish cultural legacy as a self-mission.

(NOTE: The link for Theater J is
<http://washingtondcjcc.org/center-for-arts/theater-j/about-us/about-us-main-page.html>)

Theaters in DC are dark in August, so we have brought a highlight of the
Theater J season to our conference hotel for conference attendees to
enjoy. In an attempt to maintain the feel of the home stage
performances, seating will be limited to 400. Tickets are $12 each.

The Moscows of Nantucket
By Sam Forman
This witty, smart, multigenerational family comedy, with moments of
poignant self-revelation and awareness, takes place on a summer weekend
at the parental home in Nantucket. Watch the fur fly as brothers play
out old family dramas, mixed with contemporary angst, passion fueled by
booze, compulsive Blackberry checking and disclosed secrets. Sam
Forman's previous play was Helen Hayes Award-nominated, "The Rise and
Fall of Annie Hall."

You will be able to purchase the tickets on the DC2011 registration web
site soon.

Hope to see you there.

Sue Isman
Co-Chair, Hospitality
31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
dc2011_conference@...

Hello All,

I am pleased to announce that on Monday, August 15, DC2011 will offer a
theater performance, performed by Theater J. Theater J is a professional
theater company located in Washington, DC, founded to present works that
"celebrate the distinctive urban voice and social vision that are part
of the Jewish cultural legacy as a self-mission.

(NOTE: The link for Theater J is
<http://washingtondcjcc.org/center-for-arts/theater-j/about-us/about-us-main-page.html>)

Theaters in DC are dark in August, so we have brought a highlight of the
Theater J season to our conference hotel for conference attendees to
enjoy. In an attempt to maintain the feel of the home stage
performances, seating will be limited to 400. Tickets are $12 each.

The Moscows of Nantucket
By Sam Forman
This witty, smart, multigenerational family comedy, with moments of
poignant self-revelation and awareness, takes place on a summer weekend
at the parental home in Nantucket. Watch the fur fly as brothers play
out old family dramas, mixed with contemporary angst, passion fueled by
booze, compulsive Blackberry checking and disclosed secrets. Sam
Forman's previous play was Helen Hayes Award-nominated, "The Rise and
Fall of Annie Hall."

You will be able to purchase the tickets on the DC2011 registration web
site soon.

Hope to see you there.

Sue Isman
Co-Chair, Hospitality
31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
dc2011_conference@...

Dear Members -
As a moderator for the YT&V group, I monitor the messages to be
posted to ensure they are consistent with the goals of the group.
Unfortunately, except for the general announcements that also appear
on other JewishGen message boards, we are averaging only one
pertinent message a month in 2011.

We also questioned the membership about their interest in a Birds of
a Feather meeting at the Washington, DC IAJGS meeting in August. Only
one response was received >from the approximately 200 members.
Therefore, there will be no group meeting dedicated to the discussion
of the Yiddish theatre.

I question:
1. what steps should be taken to encourage more postings seeking or
providing information?

2. what should be done tp make the YT&V more valuable to the
membership in their search for family and friends that may have
played a role in the Yiddish media?

3. does the YT&V continue to have value, or should it be discontinued
for the foreseeable future?

There's nothing more boring than to be a moderator with nothing to moderate.
David Harris

Dear Members -
As a moderator for the YT&V group, I monitor the messages to be
posted to ensure they are consistent with the goals of the group.
Unfortunately, except for the general announcements that also appear
on other JewishGen message boards, we are averaging only one
pertinent message a month in 2011.

We also questioned the membership about their interest in a Birds of
a Feather meeting at the Washington, DC IAJGS meeting in August. Only
one response was received >from the approximately 200 members.
Therefore, there will be no group meeting dedicated to the discussion
of the Yiddish theatre.

I question:
1. what steps should be taken to encourage more postings seeking or
providing information?

2. what should be done tp make the YT&V more valuable to the
membership in their search for family and friends that may have
played a role in the Yiddish media?

3. does the YT&V continue to have value, or should it be discontinued
for the foreseeable future?

There's nothing more boring than to be a moderator with nothing to moderate.
David Harris

Birth records:
http://www.premiumorange.com/rigavitalrecords/birthsaizputeseventythreeetc.html

Death records:
http://www.premiumorange.com/rigavitalrecords/deathsaizputeseventythreeetc.html

Christine Usdin

Birth records:
http://www.premiumorange.com/rigavitalrecords/birthsaizputeseventythreeetc.html

Death records:
http://www.premiumorange.com/rigavitalrecords/deathsaizputeseventythreeetc.html

Christine Usdin

If you live in the Los Angeles area, but have never done research at a
Family History Library before, or are new to genealogy and need
assistance, consider joining the Jewish Genealogical Society of Los
Angeles at our next program:

"Exclusive Assisted Research Day at the Los Angeles Family History Library"

Sunday, April 3 >from 1:00PM - 6:00PM

Experienced JGSLA mentors will provide one-on-one computer assistance
with the popular online genealogical databases including JewishGen,
JRI-Poland, Ancestry.com and Footnote.com. The Library's extensive
collection of maps and gazetteers and microfilms containing European
vital records, naturalization and passport application indexes, city
directories, outbound passenger manifests, and international census
records will be available, along with access to JGSLA's library of
reference books. You probably don't realize that many of the Polish
and Hungarian (to name a few) vital records microfilms -- which have
been indexed on JewishGen or JRI-Poland -- are available at this
facility.

We'll offer free translators for your documents and letters in Polish,
German/Gothic German, Russian, Hebrew, Yiddish and Hungarian, along
with the following one-hour classes:

1:30PM - Intro to the NEW Family History Library -- Barbara Algaze
2:45PM - Researching Los Angeles County Records -- Mara Fein
4:00PM - Finding Lost Classmates -- Hal Bookbinder

The LAFHL has one of the largest holdings of any branch in the FHL
system. They offer 86 networked computers and the ability to download
microfilm images onto a flash drive. Headstone inscriptions can also
be translated for you. Important note: this afternoon program is open
only to JGSLA members, but you can join at the door. More details and
directions can be found here:
http://jgsla.org/meetings/upcoming/2011-04-03. LAFHL info here:
http://www.lafhl.org/mainfloorplan.html and membership info here:
http://jgsla.org/membership.

Pamela Weisberger
Program Chair, JGSLA
pweisberger@...

If you live in the Los Angeles area, but have never done research at a
Family History Library before, or are new to genealogy and need
assistance, consider joining the Jewish Genealogical Society of Los
Angeles at our next program:

"Exclusive Assisted Research Day at the Los Angeles Family History Library"

Sunday, April 3 >from 1:00PM - 6:00PM

Experienced JGSLA mentors will provide one-on-one computer assistance
with the popular online genealogical databases including JewishGen,
JRI-Poland, Ancestry.com and Footnote.com. The Library's extensive
collection of maps and gazetteers and microfilms containing European
vital records, naturalization and passport application indexes, city
directories, outbound passenger manifests, and international census
records will be available, along with access to JGSLA's library of
reference books. You probably don't realize that many of the Polish
and Hungarian (to name a few) vital records microfilms -- which have
been indexed on JewishGen or JRI-Poland -- are available at this
facility.

We'll offer free translators for your documents and letters in Polish,
German/Gothic German, Russian, Hebrew, Yiddish and Hungarian, along
with the following one-hour classes:

1:30PM - Intro to the NEW Family History Library -- Barbara Algaze
2:45PM - Researching Los Angeles County Records -- Mara Fein
4:00PM - Finding Lost Classmates -- Hal Bookbinder

The LAFHL has one of the largest holdings of any branch in the FHL
system. They offer 86 networked computers and the ability to download
microfilm images onto a flash drive. Headstone inscriptions can also
be translated for you. Important note: this afternoon program is open
only to JGSLA members, but you can join at the door. More details and
directions can be found here:
http://jgsla.org/meetings/upcoming/2011-04-03. LAFHL info here:
http://www.lafhl.org/mainfloorplan.html and membership info here:
http://jgsla.org/membership.

Pamela Weisberger
Program Chair, JGSLA
pweisberger@...

Hello All,

I am pleased to announce that on Monday, August 15, DC2011 will offer a
theater performance, performed by Theater J. Theater J is a professional
theater company located in Washington, DC, founded to present works that
"celebrate the distinctive urban voice and social vision that are part
of the Jewish cultural legacy as a self-mission.

(NOTE: The link for Theater J is
<http://washingtondcjcc.org/center-for-arts/theater-j/about-us/about-us-main-page.html>)

Theaters in DC are dark in August, so we have brought a highlight of the
Theater J season to our conference hotel for conference attendees to
enjoy. In an attempt to maintain the feel of the home stage
performances, seating will be limited to 400. Tickets are $12 each.

The Moscows of Nantucket
By Sam Forman
This witty, smart, multigenerational family comedy, with moments of
poignant self-revelation and awareness, takes place on a summer weekend
at the parental home in Nantucket. Watch the fur fly as brothers play
out old family dramas, mixed with contemporary angst, passion fueled by
booze, compulsive Blackberry checking and disclosed secrets. Sam
Forman's previous play was Helen Hayes Award-nominated, "The Rise and
Fall of Annie Hall."

You will be able to purchase the tickets on the DC2011 registration web
site soon.

Hope to see you there.

Sue Isman
Co-Chair, Hospitality
31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
dc2011_conference@...

Hello All,

I am pleased to announce that on Monday, August 15, DC2011 will offer a
theater performance, performed by Theater J. Theater J is a professional
theater company located in Washington, DC, founded to present works that
"celebrate the distinctive urban voice and social vision that are part
of the Jewish cultural legacy as a self-mission.

(NOTE: The link for Theater J is
<http://washingtondcjcc.org/center-for-arts/theater-j/about-us/about-us-main-page.html>)

Theaters in DC are dark in August, so we have brought a highlight of the
Theater J season to our conference hotel for conference attendees to
enjoy. In an attempt to maintain the feel of the home stage
performances, seating will be limited to 400. Tickets are $12 each.

The Moscows of Nantucket
By Sam Forman
This witty, smart, multigenerational family comedy, with moments of
poignant self-revelation and awareness, takes place on a summer weekend
at the parental home in Nantucket. Watch the fur fly as brothers play
out old family dramas, mixed with contemporary angst, passion fueled by
booze, compulsive Blackberry checking and disclosed secrets. Sam
Forman's previous play was Helen Hayes Award-nominated, "The Rise and
Fall of Annie Hall."

You will be able to purchase the tickets on the DC2011 registration web
site soon.

Hope to see you there.

Sue Isman
Co-Chair, Hospitality
31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
dc2011_conference@...