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U.S. Civil War and Jewish Veterans
#usa
Anyone interested in Jews during the Civil War on either side, should absolutely be consulting with the academic researchers of the Shapell Foundation. They are about to launch a website titled The Sh
Anyone interested in Jews during the Civil War on either side, should absolutely be consulting with the academic researchers of the Shapell Foundation. They are about to launch a website titled The Sh
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Louisiana Jews in the American Civil War; looking for specific source or general info
#usa
The Shapell Foundation has an extensive list of Jewish Civil War veterans and sources. See https://www.shapell.org/. Send them an inquiry email. There is a brand new Museum of the Southern Jewish Expe
The Shapell Foundation has an extensive list of Jewish Civil War veterans and sources. See https://www.shapell.org/. Send them an inquiry email. There is a brand new Museum of the Southern Jewish Expe
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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Message From Alex Krakovsky
#ukraine
#general
I have been in touch with our Ukrainian records scanning superhero, Alex Krakovsky. He and his family have fuel, food, and so far, access to Ukrainian money. They left Kyiv and are in a safe place. Th
I have been in touch with our Ukrainian records scanning superhero, Alex Krakovsky. He and his family have fuel, food, and so far, access to Ukrainian money. They left Kyiv and are in a safe place. Th
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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Lyuber Ukraine
#poland
#ukraine
During 1569-1793, when Lyubar was part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, it was part of the Kremenets Powiat in the Nowogród Wołyński Województwo (Voivodeship – province). Materials stored under
During 1569-1793, when Lyubar was part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, it was part of the Kremenets Powiat in the Nowogród Wołyński Województwo (Voivodeship – province). Materials stored under
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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Jewish War Veteran Research
#general
#events
Save the Date! Wednesday, Nov. 10th 2 -3pm EST JewishGen Talks "Researching Jews in America" Webinar Series presents a panel: Researching Jews in the U.S. Military with experts from The Shapell Founda
Save the Date! Wednesday, Nov. 10th 2 -3pm EST JewishGen Talks "Researching Jews in America" Webinar Series presents a panel: Researching Jews in the U.S. Military with experts from The Shapell Founda
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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JewishGen Talks Panel Oct. 6th - Researching the Jews of New England
#announcements
Co-sponsored by the New England Jewish History Collaborative (www.nejhc.org) and the JewishGen USA Research Division, pleaser join us for “Researching Jewish Families in America,” a special series of
Co-sponsored by the New England Jewish History Collaborative (www.nejhc.org) and the JewishGen USA Research Division, pleaser join us for “Researching Jewish Families in America,” a special series of
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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Are there any records from LYUBO OR LYUBAR, UKRAINE?
#ukraine
Hi Diane, How certain are you that your family is from Lyubar, Ukraine (formerly Russian Empire)? I notice on the JGFF listing, you have Lyuban, Belarus listed additionally. There are many lists for L
Hi Diane, How certain are you that your family is from Lyubar, Ukraine (formerly Russian Empire)? I notice on the JGFF listing, you have Lyuban, Belarus listed additionally. There are many lists for L
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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Recent lecture on TB sanatoria in the west
#usa
#jgs-iajgs
Not sure which JGS had a recent tuberculosis sanitarium lecture, but any questions about the index to patient applications on JewishGen and the collection of the Jewish Consumptives Relief Society (JC
Not sure which JGS had a recent tuberculosis sanitarium lecture, but any questions about the index to patient applications on JewishGen and the collection of the Jewish Consumptives Relief Society (JC
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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Phillips Families in the US
#germany
#usa
There are 32 direct descendants (through his children Naphtali, Zalegman, Rachel, and Ester) registered in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Genealogical Research System. The interface fo
There are 32 direct descendants (through his children Naphtali, Zalegman, Rachel, and Ester) registered in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Genealogical Research System. The interface fo
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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JewishGeneology Society of Colorado presents: Alex Krakovsky LIVE From Kyiv! Discussing his Ukrainian Archives Digitization Project with Ellen Kowitt
#events
Looking forward to this informative exchange with Alex! Bring your questions and learn what's new.
Looking forward to this informative exchange with Alex! Bring your questions and learn what's new.
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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Breman Museum Oral Histories Now on JewishGen
#usa
The JewishGen USA Research Division is happy to announce a new index to over 1000 oral histories from the Atlanta-based Breman Museum. An overview about this collection is available at https://www.jew
The JewishGen USA Research Division is happy to announce a new index to over 1000 oral histories from the Atlanta-based Breman Museum. An overview about this collection is available at https://www.jew
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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New JewishGen USA Research Division Website Launched
#usa
The JewishGen USA Research Division (USA-RD) is a group of volunteer genealogists exploring the lives of Jews in America from 1654 to the present. With goals to educate, and to identify, index, and sh
The JewishGen USA Research Division (USA-RD) is a group of volunteer genealogists exploring the lives of Jews in America from 1654 to the present. With goals to educate, and to identify, index, and sh
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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Extraordinary Cemetery Cleanup in Lyubar, Ukraine Happening Now
#ukraine
Please contact me offline if you would like updates to the extraordinary Jewish cemetery cleanup project happening now in Lyubar, Ukraine. A team headed by Viktor Vahofsky of Novograd-Volynsk is commu
Please contact me offline if you would like updates to the extraordinary Jewish cemetery cleanup project happening now in Lyubar, Ukraine. A team headed by Viktor Vahofsky of Novograd-Volynsk is commu
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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What was the purpose of this document issued in Czarist Russia? -Pervia Gilda
#russia
#general
I'm familiar with this merchant class in the Russian Empire, although I've not seen one of these passports. My ggf was a member of what our family called the "first glitzy," and it was rare for Jews t
I'm familiar with this merchant class in the Russian Empire, although I've not seen one of these passports. My ggf was a member of what our family called the "first glitzy," and it was rare for Jews t
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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Translate Russian Records on ViewMate
#translation
I've posted 5 marriage records from Poland, in RUSSIAN, for which I need translations of names. These are siblings, and we are most interested in confirming their parent names, although additional tra
I've posted 5 marriage records from Poland, in RUSSIAN, for which I need translations of names. These are siblings, and we are most interested in confirming their parent names, although additional tra
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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Seeking Belarus Archives Researcher
#belarus
Please post or send privately: recommendations for the names of researchers who have accessed the Archives in Minsk, Belarus within the past two years. Strong English skills and with references prefer
Please post or send privately: recommendations for the names of researchers who have accessed the Archives in Minsk, Belarus within the past two years. Strong English skills and with references prefer
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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Looking for information on relatives who emigrated from Brest-Litovsk to Denver, Colorado in the late 1800's
#names
#russia
#usa
Alice - Can you please send me your email address. I'm interested in your Denver Hellersteins/Farbers and would like to compare trees.
Alice - Can you please send me your email address. I'm interested in your Denver Hellersteins/Farbers and would like to compare trees.
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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Discovered possible (probable?) Jewish roots in Colonial USA
#unitedkingdom
#usa
#sephardic
Albert, Because you mention that David Levy served in a German battalion unit at Valley Forge, and his wife was born in a German-speaking area, it raises the question about whether he might have been
Albert, Because you mention that David Levy served in a German battalion unit at Valley Forge, and his wife was born in a German-speaking area, it raises the question about whether he might have been
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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Does Sephardi Congregation "Escaba" = Misheberach?
#usa
#rabbinic
#sephardic
In Sephardic religious practice, what is an escaba or escabas referring to? Does it mean prayer, or specifically a misheberach prayer? Is there another word for misheberach prayer in the Sephardic lit
In Sephardic religious practice, what is an escaba or escabas referring to? Does it mean prayer, or specifically a misheberach prayer? Is there another word for misheberach prayer in the Sephardic lit
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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JewishGen U.S. Research Division Launched
#jgs-iajgs
#usa
Try: https://researchworks.oclc.org/archivegrid/
Try: https://researchworks.oclc.org/archivegrid/
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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
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