Tom Venetianer wrote Mon, 14 Sep 1998 20:19:

I am no expert on this subject but here is a link which will tell you
everything about *reform judaism*. As far as I know "neolog" is the
Hungarian term for this denomination. Visit:
http://www.pacificnet.net/~faigin/SCJ/faq/18-index.html

Actually the Hungarian Neolog movement is closer to the American
movement of Conservative Judaism, and the pertinent reference is:
http://www.pacificnet.net/~faigin/SCJ/faq/02-02.html . Quoting >from that
page:
"To be more specific, all synagogues associated with the movement in
North and South America are called 'Conservative', all synagogues in
Israel and England are called 'Masorti', and all synagogues in Hungary are
called 'Neolog'. Note that the Neolog movement developed independently of
the rest of Conservative Judaism. Their philosophy was also based on the
work of Rabbi Zecharias Frankel, the founder of the Positive-Historical
school of thought (Mid 1800s, Germany, Breslau). The evolution of their
school of thought basically followed the same path as the Conservative
movement, and in recent years they have formalized this by joining the
World Council of Conservative/Masorti Synagogues."

Happy New Year all,
Randy Weiss
Medford, Massachusetts
rbweiss@ix.netcom.com

Tom Venetianer wrote Mon, 14 Sep 1998 20:19:

I am no expert on this subject but here is a link which will tell you
everything about *reform judaism*. As far as I know "neolog" is the
Hungarian term for this denomination. Visit:
http://www.pacificnet.net/~faigin/SCJ/faq/18-index.html

Actually the Hungarian Neolog movement is closer to the American
movement of Conservative Judaism, and the pertinent reference is:
http://www.pacificnet.net/~faigin/SCJ/faq/02-02.html . Quoting >from that
page:
"To be more specific, all synagogues associated with the movement in
North and South America are called 'Conservative', all synagogues in
Israel and England are called 'Masorti', and all synagogues in Hungary are
called 'Neolog'. Note that the Neolog movement developed independently of
the rest of Conservative Judaism. Their philosophy was also based on the
work of Rabbi Zecharias Frankel, the founder of the Positive-Historical
school of thought (Mid 1800s, Germany, Breslau). The evolution of their
school of thought basically followed the same path as the Conservative
movement, and in recent years they have formalized this by joining the
World Council of Conservative/Masorti Synagogues."

Happy New Year all,
Randy Weiss
Medford, Massachusetts
rbweiss@ix.netcom.com

Mark Grekin writes:

In addition to Federal USA censuses (1890, 1900, 1910, etc.)
it is my understanding that some states did their own censuses between
Federal ones. <snip>

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To Mark & all Jewishgenners:

I would like to refer you to "State Census Records" by Ann S. Lainhart,
c1992, published by Genealogical Publishing Co. It lists all states A-Z
with pertinent information.
New Jersey took the following state census: 1855; 1865; 1875; 1885,
1895; 1905; 1915. These may be ordered through any FHC library for
viewing there.

Joan Brown, Virginia

Mark Grekin writes:

In addition to Federal USA censuses (1890, 1900, 1910, etc.)
it is my understanding that some states did their own censuses between
Federal ones. <snip>

-------------------
To Mark & all Jewishgenners:

I would like to refer you to "State Census Records" by Ann S. Lainhart,
c1992, published by Genealogical Publishing Co. It lists all states A-Z
with pertinent information.
New Jersey took the following state census: 1855; 1865; 1875; 1885,
1895; 1905; 1915. These may be ordered through any FHC library for
viewing there.

Joan Brown, Virginia

I am searching for Peltasohn/ Peltesohn records >from Breslau (now Wrotclaw,
Poland). Does anyone know if records of births/ deaths survived the holocaust

from this area? Would records have been transferred to Germany after the

borders were re-drawn?

Howard Pelteson

I am searching for Peltasohn/ Peltesohn records >from Breslau (now Wrotclaw,
Poland). Does anyone know if records of births/ deaths survived the holocaust

from this area? Would records have been transferred to Germany after the

borders were re-drawn?

Howard Pelteson

Judith Romney Wegner sorted out some answers regarding the originally query
below. Indeed, Rebecca (REIMER) and Max DAMESEK actually had double given
Jewish names of Sarah Rivka and Itzik Mendel. Assuming that your search of the
arrival indexes were not otherwise flawed (eg, they arrived after the beginning
date of the index (I recall its 1903); they arrived at NY port; you searched
their Jewish names of Rivka (and its variants) and Mendel (and its variants),
you need to search again under their using THEIR OTHER GIVEN NAMES (AND ALL OF
THEIR VARIANTS).

Sarah is not so tough; all of the variants should be listed in the S's
together. Itzik, however, is tough, since there are many spelling variants,
some which can be spelled with an A, E, J or Y, eg Aizik, Eizik, Jcek, or
Yitzchak.

I confused about alternative spellings of surnames on the Jewish side of
my family. (SNIP)
Peter Blood

JimYarin@aol.com
Somerville, MA

The September issue of Shemot, the (award-winning!) journal of the JGS of
Great Britain, should be out by the weekend.

Articles include some brief reactions to the Hollywood Seminar, several
personal researches using a variety of British resources, The Jews of
Merthyr Tydfil, Confusing the Russian authorities with first names, and an
account of a visit to Skierniewice in Poland.

L'Shanah Tovah,

David Fielker
London, UK

Judith Romney Wegner sorted out some answers regarding the originally query
below. Indeed, Rebecca (REIMER) and Max DAMESEK actually had double given
Jewish names of Sarah Rivka and Itzik Mendel. Assuming that your search of the
arrival indexes were not otherwise flawed (eg, they arrived after the beginning
date of the index (I recall its 1903); they arrived at NY port; you searched
their Jewish names of Rivka (and its variants) and Mendel (and its variants),
you need to search again under their using THEIR OTHER GIVEN NAMES (AND ALL OF
THEIR VARIANTS).

Sarah is not so tough; all of the variants should be listed in the S's
together. Itzik, however, is tough, since there are many spelling variants,
some which can be spelled with an A, E, J or Y, eg Aizik, Eizik, Jcek, or
Yitzchak.

I confused about alternative spellings of surnames on the Jewish side of
my family. (SNIP)
Peter Blood

JimYarin@aol.com
Somerville, MA

The September issue of Shemot, the (award-winning!) journal of the JGS of
Great Britain, should be out by the weekend.

Articles include some brief reactions to the Hollywood Seminar, several
personal researches using a variety of British resources, The Jews of
Merthyr Tydfil, Confusing the Russian authorities with first names, and an
account of a visit to Skierniewice in Poland.

L'Shanah Tovah,

David Fielker
London, UK

Dear Britishgenners,
Have you heard of Joshua LOWE, said to have worked on
"Variety" magazine in the 20s
and 30s?
He was killed in a road traffic accident in March 1945.

He may have had an obituary notice in the Jewish Chronicle, but I can't
check the JC archives as I don't
have Netscape. Is there anyone who could do this for me?

Many thanks,
Wendy I.Bellany
Researching.In Rzezow (Galicia)
STIEFEL APRIL NUSS(EN)BAUM LINDENBAUM
In Suwalki
SZEYNMAN FRANK WIGDORSKI
In Lithuania
KAPLAN YAFFE(VIESINTOS) CALMEMSON UNKISH

Dear Britishgenners,
Have you heard of Joshua LOWE, said to have worked on
"Variety" magazine in the 20s
and 30s?
He was killed in a road traffic accident in March 1945.

He may have had an obituary notice in the Jewish Chronicle, but I can't
check the JC archives as I don't
have Netscape. Is there anyone who could do this for me?

Many thanks,
Wendy I.Bellany
Researching.In Rzezow (Galicia)
STIEFEL APRIL NUSS(EN)BAUM LINDENBAUM
In Suwalki
SZEYNMAN FRANK WIGDORSKI
In Lithuania
KAPLAN YAFFE(VIESINTOS) CALMEMSON UNKISH

HI : I am wondering if anyone out there might have known this
family:
Peter (sailor) Helen Wisotsky
lived at: 431 E. 9th Sreet Manhattan 1920-1932
Daughter : Olga B: 1918

I am trying to find her - a possible aunt!

If you think you might know them or where they are or if you are related to
this family please contact me!

Sincerly
Brett Lieberman

HI : I am wondering if anyone out there might have known this
family:
Peter (sailor) Helen Wisotsky
lived at: 431 E. 9th Sreet Manhattan 1920-1932
Daughter : Olga B: 1918

I am trying to find her - a possible aunt!

If you think you might know them or where they are or if you are related to
this family please contact me!

Sincerly
Brett Lieberman

I've had great luck with the Genealogy Helplist at
http://www.posom.com/hl/ and also with the volunteers at the USGenWeb
sites accessible at http://www.usgenweb.org

Also, if it is recent, within the last two or three years, try the index
of obituaries at http://www.rootsweb.com/~obituaries/ or look for a web
site of newspapers in the area. I have gotten obits >from Arizona
through their web site, which put an index on-line for a search.

Good luck

Nancy Pfaff


Peter Blood wrote:

Does anyone have information about Jewish burial sites in Rakov, Belarus?
I believe that my grandfather Shmuel GRODZENSKY was buried there in
1917.

Sheldon I. Clare

I've had great luck with the Genealogy Helplist at
http://www.posom.com/hl/ and also with the volunteers at the USGenWeb
sites accessible at http://www.usgenweb.org

Also, if it is recent, within the last two or three years, try the index
of obituaries at http://www.rootsweb.com/~obituaries/ or look for a web
site of newspapers in the area. I have gotten obits >from Arizona
through their web site, which put an index on-line for a search.

Good luck

Nancy Pfaff


Peter Blood wrote:

Does anyone have information about Jewish burial sites in Rakov, Belarus?
I believe that my grandfather Shmuel GRODZENSKY was buried there in
1917.

Sheldon I. Clare

I have seen similar numbers on ship passenger manifests. They have
correlated in my case with "Certificates of Arrival" issued about the
time that a petition for naturalization has been filed for citizenship.

Hope this help.

Bruce Reisch
Geneva, NY
Searching in Bukovina:
REISCH, FEUERSTEIN, SCHECHTER - Sadagora, Czernowitz, Ukraine
BRUCKER, SCHACHTER - Radauti/Radautz, Romania

I have seen similar numbers on ship passenger manifests. They have
correlated in my case with "Certificates of Arrival" issued about the
time that a petition for naturalization has been filed for citizenship.

Hope this help.

Bruce Reisch
Geneva, NY
Searching in Bukovina:
REISCH, FEUERSTEIN, SCHECHTER - Sadagora, Czernowitz, Ukraine
BRUCKER, SCHACHTER - Radauti/Radautz, Romania