My mother was employed at the Jewish Children’s Home (also known as the Hebrew Orphan’s Assylum) at 534 Clinton Ave., in Newark in the early 1930’s. The Home sheltered both girls and boys. My

That's what I'd think about the Argentinian stamped document. But what was a "military notebook"? What was its purpose and what organization issued it? -- Erika Gottfried Teaneck, New Jersey

Marks was an established English family name. A Marks Virginia family settled in the 17th Century was related to either Lewis or Clark, the explorers of Louisiana Territory. I am too old and tired

Bernard Kops is a 'Jewish Cockney', still living at age 94. In one of his autobiographical works, 'The World is a Wedding', he uses snatches of this song. You should try writing him, he might know all

My grandfather Mordechai, called Mordchi on a passenger list, was known as Max in the USA. My brother, named for him, is Mark. As a result, I would think Marx would be another possible

This is why I prefer to use only personal computer-based software for my database. I have no right to expose the information of living relatives to the public, let alone to hackers who may or may not

I found the manifest for my grandmother arriving in Montreal from Liverpool but have never found documentation of how she got to Liverpool. Any suggestions? My grandfather came over before and I

It means Pyrite, a metal in form of a stone that is used for jewelry. Also, the color of pyrite is the same as the silver. Alejandro Rubinstein Mexico City

Can you research the last name COBLENTZ PLEASE.

Thank you Sherri and Sylvia. I will check the CJH catalog, and check the catalog again at the WRHS. (I have met Dr. Martin, he is indeed very helpful!)

Hi, I'm searching information about a brother of my paternal GM whose surname was OSHEVEROV/HOSCHEVEROFF/OSHEVEROW (correct spelling is unknown). My GM Berta/Bassia (c1899-1982), her sister Aida

According to the Virtual Shtetl article for Ostrow Mazowiecka https://sztetl.org.pl/en/towns/o/53-ostrow-mazowiecka/99-history/137809-history-of-community the majority of the Jews were killed in

Dear Fran, I can't thank you enough. This is amazing! I have not known what happened to Pavel and Julia once they left Russia. I can't read the details very well. How could I get this enlarged?

My family, in England for a very long time have used the name Mark over many generations although the |Hebrew name has continued to be Mordecai. As with names generally, the exact spelling does not

I have a related problem - I have found an official translation of a Birth Certificate in Russian for my Uncle in Warsaw in 1915. However, on the back of the facing side I can see the writing on the

I have a similar outlook on the name “Mordecai” as in Amy’s message, which I add below* for the reader’s convenience. (BTW, Like other readers, I wish we would return to this list’s old ways

And have you thought about the origin of Silverstein?

Hello Fran, Unfortunately it happens a lot. In your case, it is easy to find a correct image, and I would suggest that method to you and to everybody. It tells that the Registration is M91, and

Hi David If they married in Paris you should find their marriage record online on Paris archives (they put the marriage records until 1944 online). If you don't know the date of their marriage or the

Marcia, there is no list yet, there is no records. There are pages from the Archive, all written in Russian, and all that be transcribed. I already have a volunteer to work on Khotin Cheders.