I agree, I think of this research as a puzzle to be solved. The in and outs are what interest me and of course the thrill of the discovery and the chase also helps the ego. Diane Jacobs New

I am trying to solve the mystery of why my GGgrandfather would have Maimonides Lodge on his headstone. I am trying to find people that may be fimiliar with this. He died in NY in 1897. Any ideas?

I agree, I think of this research as a puzzle to be solved. The in and outs are what interest me and of course the thrill of the discovery and the chase also helps the ego. Diane Jacobs New

I am trying to solve the mystery of why my GGgrandfather would have Maimonides Lodge on his headstone. I am trying to find people that may be fimiliar with this. He died in NY in 1897. Any ideas?

Can anyone give me some info. on these two places in Prussia? I learned that my GGGrandparents were >from these places and I'm having a hard time finding out very much.

A man named Leib could name a son Yehuda if his own Hebrew name was different; e.g., Aryay, which means the same as Leib; i.e., lion. On Thu, 7 Dec 2000 07:39:25 EST Irvjs@... writes:

Can anyone give me some info. on these two places in Prussia? I learned that my GGGrandparents were >from these places and I'm having a hard time finding out very much.

A man named Leib could name a son Yehuda if his own Hebrew name was different; e.g., Aryay, which means the same as Leib; i.e., lion. On Thu, 7 Dec 2000 07:39:25 EST Irvjs@... writes:

With regard to Gladys Friedman Paulin's post of Friday, 12/08/2000 and other posts related to Miriam Margoyles's post and others:: I most sincerely want to THANK Gladys for her very insightful

With regard to Gladys Friedman Paulin's post of Friday, 12/08/2000 and other posts related to Miriam Margoyles's post and others:: I most sincerely want to THANK Gladys for her very insightful

Dear all, The Duma List Project is very interesting and I would be willing contributing with money as well as help with translitteration/translation My great-grandmother's family originated in the

Dear all, The Duma List Project is very interesting and I would be willing contributing with money as well as help with translitteration/translation My great-grandmother's family originated in the

I agree with Gladys Paulin's statement: "The situation in Belarus is very different and very delicate. By working with the LDS, David and the SIG leadership has chosen wisely." I believe that

I agree with Gladys Paulin's statement: "The situation in Belarus is very different and very delicate. By working with the LDS, David and the SIG leadership has chosen wisely." I believe that

I recently learned (thanks to Hadassah Lipsius!!!) that: "The 1870 Warszawa Business Directory shows many MENDELSOHN's including the following given names: Ber, Berek, Dawid, Eljasz, Emanuel,

At Steve Rosen's request, I've translated the chapter headings for the book "Secrets of Berdichev." The book focuses on the community as a whole rather than on individuals. While some names appear

I am researching the Kalischer family (one of many spellings); the Kalischers are relatives on my father's side. Simon Kalischer (born about 1831, Germany/Poland/Prussia) came to New York City

Shalom, Udi. You ask: Subject: Smalian / Smalyan? Rabbi Yoel of Smalian There is on the map one better place than Smolensk. Find on the map the town Orsha (exactly halfway between Mogilev

I recently learned (thanks to Hadassah Lipsius!!!) that: "The 1870 Warszawa Business Directory shows many MENDELSOHN's including the following given names: Ber, Berek, Dawid, Eljasz, Emanuel,

At Steve Rosen's request, I've translated the chapter headings for the book "Secrets of Berdichev." The book focuses on the community as a whole rather than on individuals. While some names appear