Last reminder that the deadline for eligibility in the drawing for a free
room at the Sheraton during the conference week - to be eligible you must
register for the conference and the hotel on or before March 28. Please go
to www.Philly2009.org and click on the Registration button to learn more
details about this great prize. The drawing will be held during the first
week of April and the winner notified shortly thereafter.

Other conference news: The preliminary program will be on the website about
April 1. You will be impressed and excited by the many wonderful sessions
that will take place.

--Click on the Research Opportunities button to see a wonderful Philadelphia
Resource Guide. This is must reading to learn about all the resources
available for carrying out research while there.
--Click on the button for Jewish History of Philadelphia to learn about the
rich Jewish history of the city.
--Click on the button for Sightseeing so you can start to plan which of the
many museums, historical sites and other activities you want to enjoy while
in Philadelphia.
--Click on the Getting the Most out of the Conference button for a download
that you are sure to find helpful.
--Click on the Conference Discussion Group button and join this group so you
can ask questions, share information, and learn more.
--Click on all the buttons and spend some time reading all that is there -
You will see that this is a conference you don't want to miss! Yes, more
information is added as we get it - so do check back often.

We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia!

Co-Chairs of this IAJGS and JGSGP co-hosted conference:
Anne Feder Lee
David Mink

Last reminder that the deadline for eligibility in the drawing for a free
room at the Sheraton during the conference week - to be eligible you must
register for the conference and the hotel on or before March 28. Please go
to www.Philly2009.org and click on the Registration button to learn more
details about this great prize. The drawing will be held during the first
week of April and the winner notified shortly thereafter.

Other conference news: The preliminary program will be on the website about
April 1. You will be impressed and excited by the many wonderful sessions
that will take place.

--Click on the Research Opportunities button to see a wonderful Philadelphia
Resource Guide. This is must reading to learn about all the resources
available for carrying out research while there.
--Click on the button for Jewish History of Philadelphia to learn about the
rich Jewish history of the city.
--Click on the button for Sightseeing so you can start to plan which of the
many museums, historical sites and other activities you want to enjoy while
in Philadelphia.
--Click on the Getting the Most out of the Conference button for a download
that you are sure to find helpful.
--Click on the Conference Discussion Group button and join this group so you
can ask questions, share information, and learn more.
--Click on all the buttons and spend some time reading all that is there -
You will see that this is a conference you don't want to miss! Yes, more
information is added as we get it - so do check back often.

We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia!

Co-Chairs of this IAJGS and JGSGP co-hosted conference:
Anne Feder Lee
David Mink

This is my first post here. In fact, I joined this SIG for the prupose
of this inquiry.

I am trying to learn some more about a Jewish family that went >from St
Petersburg Russia to Paris France in the late 1860s.

One daughter was born in St Petersburg in December 1865 and this woman
had specific memories of eating rats during the 1870-71 winter famine in
Paris.

We are trying to determine what was behind the move and specifically if
the father was employed by one of the banks. Does anyone have any idea
what information might be available regarding bank personnel in Paris
late 1860s (or St Petersburg 1850s and early 1860s)?

Israel Pickholtz
Jerusalem

This is my first post here. In fact, I joined this SIG for the prupose
of this inquiry.

I am trying to learn some more about a Jewish family that went >from St
Petersburg Russia to Paris France in the late 1860s.

One daughter was born in St Petersburg in December 1865 and this woman
had specific memories of eating rats during the 1870-71 winter famine in
Paris.

We are trying to determine what was behind the move and specifically if
the father was employed by one of the banks. Does anyone have any idea
what information might be available regarding bank personnel in Paris
late 1860s (or St Petersburg 1850s and early 1860s)?

Israel Pickholtz
Jerusalem

Is any one going to the Strassbourg archives that can look up 3 names for me?
I am not needing copies of the certificates only the names of the parents.

1) Isadore Klinger b. March 15, 1908
2) Nisle/Nisler Levi/Levy b. August 22, 1881 Konigshofen, near Strassbourg

Thank you
Debby Painter
Searching Klinger Lodz; Levy Strassbourg; Gincig/Ginzig anywhere

MODERATOR: We do require your location city/state/country

Is any one going to the Strassbourg archives that can look up 3 names for me?
I am not needing copies of the certificates only the names of the parents.

1) Isadore Klinger b. March 15, 1908
2) Nisle/Nisler Levi/Levy b. August 22, 1881 Konigshofen, near Strassbourg

Thank you
Debby Painter
Searching Klinger Lodz; Levy Strassbourg; Gincig/Ginzig anywhere

MODERATOR: We do require your location city/state/country

Thanks to all your wonderful JewishGenners who are interested in
our Basic Course. The numbers were overwhelming and we must close
registration immediately. I sent out over 75 vouchers to Value
Added Members and over 15 folks have registerred through our
payment system.

The next class is July 1; please mark your calendars for June 15th
and check back on the education site (www.jewishgen.org/education)
for instructions. Anyone who emailed us for the waiver, and didn't
get into the class, will get an email ahead of time and first
priority in the July 1st class.

Thank you for your understanding...
Phyllis Kramer
phylliskramer1@...
VP, Education, JewishGen, Inc.

Thanks to all your wonderful JewishGenners who are interested in
our Basic Course. The numbers were overwhelming and we must close
registration immediately. I sent out over 75 vouchers to Value
Added Members and over 15 folks have registerred through our
payment system.

The next class is July 1; please mark your calendars for June 15th
and check back on the education site (www.jewishgen.org/education)
for instructions. Anyone who emailed us for the waiver, and didn't
get into the class, will get an email ahead of time and first
priority in the July 1st class.

Thank you for your understanding...
Phyllis Kramer
phylliskramer1@...
VP, Education, JewishGen, Inc.

Looking for any info on great grandparents. Sam Landesman/Landsman,
born c. 1875 emigrated >from Hungary to NYC USA about 1890. He was a
machinist. His wife Gussie Hershkowitz born c. 1874 emigrated Hungary
to NYC about 1891. Her parents were Benjamin Hershkowitz and Betty
Mann. Believe they first got married in NYC a few years later. Any
info as to location, heritage, etc in Hungary or leads where to look
would be greatly appreciated.

Jim Gutterman

MODERATOR NOTE: You may get many more replies if you can inform
where these people were born or lived in Hungary.

Looking for any info on great grandparents. Sam Landesman/Landsman,
born c. 1875 emigrated >from Hungary to NYC USA about 1890. He was a
machinist. His wife Gussie Hershkowitz born c. 1874 emigrated Hungary
to NYC about 1891. Her parents were Benjamin Hershkowitz and Betty
Mann. Believe they first got married in NYC a few years later. Any
info as to location, heritage, etc in Hungary or leads where to look
would be greatly appreciated.

Jim Gutterman

MODERATOR NOTE: You may get many more replies if you can inform
where these people were born or lived in Hungary.

JewishGen's online "Basic Genealogy" course consists of 8 *text*
lessons, provided online twice weekly, which you can download and
read at your own pace. Topics include organizing and tracking
information, interviewing, Jewish naming conventions, U.S. vital
records, U.S. Census, Ellis Island passenger manifests, and the
JewishGen website and databases. The course includes hundreds of
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to best use your computer and browse the Internet. All classes
offer individualized help through an online Forum where you can
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The tuition for "Basic Genealogy" is $50, however, if you qualify
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instead, send a note with your JewishGen ID to
jewishgen-education@... and you'll receive
instructions for the waiver).

To enroll and pay online, go to http://www.jewishgen.org/education
and select the Basic Jewish Genealogy Course (registration is limited
to 60 students and will close when the class is filled, usually within
a week). Read the details of the course, background of the instructor
and the requirements, then enroll by clicking on the "enroll link".
You will be able to pay for the course online by credit card at our
secure server or by check drawn on a U.S. Bank

Once registered you will receive a confirmation email. The first lesson
will be posted on April 1 -- to access it go to
www.jewishgen.org/education and click on "enter class".

Hope you can join us!
Phyllis Kramer
phylliskramer1@...
VP, Education, JewishGen, Inc.

JewishGen's online "Basic Genealogy" course consists of 8 *text*
lessons, provided online twice weekly, which you can download and
read at your own pace. Topics include organizing and tracking
information, interviewing, Jewish naming conventions, U.S. vital
records, U.S. Census, Ellis Island passenger manifests, and the
JewishGen website and databases. The course includes hundreds of
links to genealogy web sites, and computer hints and tips on how
to best use your computer and browse the Internet. All classes
offer individualized help through an online Forum where you can
post your family information and photographs and get suggestions
and answers to your questions.

The tuition for "Basic Genealogy" is $50, however, if you qualify
for JewishGen's Value Added Services by virtue of a $100 donation
(to our General Fund, within the last 12 months), you are welcome
to enroll at no additional charge (to do so, do not enroll, but
instead, send a note with your JewishGen ID to
jewishgen-education@... and you'll receive
instructions for the waiver).

To enroll and pay online, go to http://www.jewishgen.org/education
and select the Basic Jewish Genealogy Course (registration is limited
to 60 students and will close when the class is filled, usually within
a week). Read the details of the course, background of the instructor
and the requirements, then enroll by clicking on the "enroll link".
You will be able to pay for the course online by credit card at our
secure server or by check drawn on a U.S. Bank

Once registered you will receive a confirmation email. The first lesson
will be posted on April 1 -- to access it go to
www.jewishgen.org/education and click on "enter class".

Hope you can join us!
Phyllis Kramer
phylliskramer1@...
VP, Education, JewishGen, Inc.

Somebody recently wrote that they searched the LDS Hungarian obituary
pilot site and were unable to find any Lefkovits listed.

I just checked the site, and there were quite a few of them, actually. The
glitch in searching is that the alphabetical order is messed up due to
Hungarian vowels (which get kicked to the bottom of the list). So in this
case, you need to search in the section that starts with "Lazar Krisztof".

Beth Long
Budapest

Somebody recently wrote that they searched the LDS Hungarian obituary
pilot site and were unable to find any Lefkovits listed.

I just checked the site, and there were quite a few of them, actually. The
glitch in searching is that the alphabetical order is messed up due to
Hungarian vowels (which get kicked to the bottom of the list). So in this
case, you need to search in the section that starts with "Lazar Krisztof".

Beth Long
Budapest

I need some help finding information regarding ancestors buried in the Agudath
Achim Cemetery in Fall River, MA on Newhall Street. Two of my ancestors who died in
the 1920's were apparently moved and the temple does not have their death dates. If
anyone can help, I am looking for Morris Rubinstein and Rebecca Perlitch.

Of course, I can help if someone needs assistance in the Chicago area.

Mike Rubinstein
Naperville, IL

I need some help finding information regarding ancestors buried in the Agudath
Achim Cemetery in Fall River, MA on Newhall Street. Two of my ancestors who died in
the 1920's were apparently moved and the temple does not have their death dates. If
anyone can help, I am looking for Morris Rubinstein and Rebecca Perlitch.

Of course, I can help if someone needs assistance in the Chicago area.

Mike Rubinstein
Naperville, IL

According to Mr. Klarsfeld book (Pg. 95) Convoy 11 (left July 27, 1942) arrived in
Auschwitz on July 29, 1942. He writes that the 742 women received numbers 12340
through 13081 and the men numbers 53829 through 54076.

I also received a card through USHMM that states the following: dann n. Drancy
ubst.u. i. LK Auschwitz eingel. HNr. vermutl. zw. 53829-54016 dated July 17,1942.
(This is a typed card that seemed to have come >from Baltimore dated 31.1.1991).

However, documents found at Auschwitz have my Grandfather's number as 24995. Could
someone explain to me why the difference in numbers?

Thank you
Debby Painter
gincig@...

According to Mr. Klarsfeld book (Pg. 95) Convoy 11 (left July 27, 1942) arrived in
Auschwitz on July 29, 1942. He writes that the 742 women received numbers 12340
through 13081 and the men numbers 53829 through 54076.

I also received a card through USHMM that states the following: dann n. Drancy
ubst.u. i. LK Auschwitz eingel. HNr. vermutl. zw. 53829-54016 dated July 17,1942.
(This is a typed card that seemed to have come >from Baltimore dated 31.1.1991).

However, documents found at Auschwitz have my Grandfather's number as 24995. Could
someone explain to me why the difference in numbers?

Thank you
Debby Painter
gincig@...