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Journalchronicles of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia דברי הימים Table of Contents Reflections from your 1 Reflections from Your Chronicles Team Chronicles team 3 New Members’ Welcome, President’s Message, Letters to the Editor he Summer IAJGS Conference in Washington, DC was 3 Coordinator needed for Delaware County / well attended by JGSGP members, with nearly thirty of Main Line Affiliate Tus there for at least some of the week-long event. 3-4 Jewish Heritage Trips to Eastern Europe & Israel 4 News for Genealogists For most of us, the opportunity to focus foremost on our per- 4. 1940 U.S. Census Records to be Free sonal genealogical quests was the main reason to attend. We Dick Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter were excited by the atmosphere, learned from experts, net- 5. The Search for the Name of My Great-Great-Great-Grandfather worked with other genealogists and shared our knowledge Shelda Carol Bachin Sandler with others as small mitzvot. 7 The Small World of Jewish Genealogy David Mink The conference was well organized at the downtown Grand 8 One Fabulous Family Reunion Hyatt Hotel. Volunteers from the host society, the Jewish Fred Blum with Jane Jasner Emanuel Genealogical Society of Greater Washington (JGSGW) pro- 9 Preserving Your Family Photos vided great support by assisting attendees with everything Marge Farbman from translations of archival documents to advice on how to 11. What’s New at JRI-Poland use the reading room as well as technical and computer help Mark Halpern and guides for trips offsite. 14 JGSGP at the Washington, DC Conference 16 Fresh From the Conference - Reports by Members The conference presented opportunities for research, many Gayle Miller, Steve Schecter of which were unique to the Washington, DC area. Some of 17 Facebook as a Resource for Locating Relatives us took the opportunity to visit the National Archives collec- James Gross tions or the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the only 18 Support Requested for Proposed Legislation in repository in the U.S. which offers access to the Red Cross' Pennsylvania House 19 Cousins Marrying Cousins - September Meeting Summary International Tracing Service (ITS) archives which are also Steve Schecter not available online. 19 Where Did Philadelphia’s Jews Come From and How Did They Get Here? October Meeting Summary JGSGW also arranged opportunities for conference attendees David Brill to visit the embassies of Poland, France, Ukraine, and Israel. 21 Our Shared Legacy - The JDC Archives Embassy staff members gave presentations designed to en- The JDC Media Center hance our understanding of their respective countries and 22 Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness foreign and domestic policies. They also provided insight 23 JGSGP Membership Application 24 Web & Calendar Reminders (Continued on Page 4) Chronicles - Volume 28-3, Fall 2011 1 Journal of the Jewishchronicles Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia JGSGP Membership Editorial Board Membership dues and contributions are tax-deductible Editor - Evan Fishman - [email protected] to the full extent of the law. Please make checks Graphics & Design - Ed Flax - [email protected] payable to JGSGP and mail to the address below. Felicia Alexander - [email protected] Please include your email address and zip+4 code. Elaine Ellison - [email protected] Marge Farbman - [email protected] Annual Dues (January 1 - Dec. 31) Cindy Meyer - [email protected] Individual............................................................. $25 Selma Neubauer - [email protected] Family of two, per household...............................$35 Sponsor.................................................................$50 Patron.............................................................. ..$100 Officers Non-resident (beyond 90 miles)...........................$15 President: Fred Blum [email protected] Non-resident (with local mailings).......................$25 Vice President - Programs: Overseas...............................................................$21 Steve Schecter - [email protected] Membership Applications / Renewals and Payments Vice Presidents - Membership: to: JGSGP • PO Box 335 ● Exton, PA 19341-0335 Mark Halpern - [email protected] [email protected] Walter Spector - [email protected] Treasurer: Editorial Contributions Barry Wagner - [email protected] Submission of articles on genealogy for publication in Corresponding Secretary: chronicles is enthusiastically encouraged. The Evan Fishman - [email protected] editorial board reserves the right to decide whether to Recording Secretary: publish an article and to edit all submissions. Please Joan Rosen - [email protected] keep a copy of your material. Anything you want re- Immediate Past President: turned should be accompanied by a self-addressed Mark Halpern - [email protected] stamped envelope. Trustee: Joel Spector - [email protected] While email and other electronic files are highly pre- Trustee: Harry D. Boonin - [email protected] ferred, the editors will be happy to work with you and your material in any form. If you have an idea, please Committee Chairs contact Evan Fishman of the Editorial Board by email: Hospitality: Judy Becker - [email protected] [email protected] or by phone at 856-667-2077. JGSGP Bulletin: Evan Fishman - [email protected] Subscriptions - Address Change Librarian: Alvin First - [email protected] chronicles (ISSN 0893-2921) is the quarterly New Member Orientation publication of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Lois Sernoff - [email protected] Greater Philadelphia. It is free to JGSGP members and Publicity: Jack Weinstein - [email protected] to JGS’s in the newsletter courtesy-exchange program. Russian Special Interest Group Printed and mailed back issues are available at $4.00 David Brill - [email protected] each in the US and $7.00 outside the US. Chronicles is South Jersey Affiliate: published quarterly and distrubuted electronically in Bernard Cedar - [email protected] PDF format. Please supply the editor with your updated Webmaster: email address to ensure on-time delivery. Jim Meyer - [email protected] Copyright © 2011 All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia. http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsp/ 2 Chronicles - Volume 28-3, Fall 2011 Coordinator needed We extend a warm welcome to our new members for Delaware County /Main Line Affiliate Susan Neidich Jenkintown, PA Meryl Rizzotti Beverly Hills, CA fter much consideration, I have decided the time has Laurie Steuri Boston, MA come for me to return to the active pursuit of research intoA my family genealogy. In order to concentrate more PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE fully on this project, I am retiring as Coordinator of the am pleased to report that our membership is growing. We Delaware County/Main Line Affiliate of the JGSGP effec- have taken many steps recently to increase our member- tive immediately. It has been a delightful and educational ship.I Our monthly meetings have been well attended with journey for me that covered more than a decade; however, many new faces attending. We have had a variety of speak- other horizons are waiting to be explored. Anyone who is ers on different topics of interest to our genealogy commu- interested in continuing this Affiliate into the coming years, nity. please contact one of the JGSGP Board members. See you at the JGSGP general meetings. Our website is now being hosted by our society. You can Shelda Sandler find us at www.jgsgp.org. We will be adding many new fea- tures to the website in the future. You can now find meeting (The JGSGP board respectfully but regretfully accepts information, current projects and links to many helpful Shelda’s resignation after serving at the helm of the sites. You can also download or view our latest editions of Delaware County/Main Line Affiliate for more than ten Chronicles. years. She’s done a fantastic job of arranging and offering quality presentations for residents interested in genealogy We now have a Facebook page as well. If you are on Face- from those areas. She’ll be hapy to guide and assist a new book you can find us at "Jewish Genealogical Society of coordinator in order to provide for a smooth transition). Greater Philadelphia." The Facebook group is a great way to communicate with our members. You can ask questions Please contact any officer if you are interested in volunteer- and I am sure you will get a prompt reply. ing to take over or assist in coordinating the Delaware County / Main Line Affiliate. We now have a "Speakers Bureau" if you wish to have a member of our society speak at your synagogue or other Jewish Heritage Journey venue on various topics. for Active Adults From Poland to Israel June 3 - 20, 2012 We are also moving our meetings to different parts of the Cost: $5650 p/p Double Occupancy city and suburbs. We are also moving some meetings to Initial $500 Deposit to reserve your spot today! Sunday afternoons. Our next meeting will be Sunday De- Package includes: cember 4th from 1:00 - 3:00 at Main Line Reform Temple Airfare, 7 nights Poland/8 nights Israel (4 star and bou- in Wynnewood, PA. Check our website for more informa- tique hotels, 28 meals, entrance fees, guide, driver, porter- tion. age and Trip Tik. Complete itinerary and further details at JCC adult office Fred Blum - President located
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