Tag Archives: Netherlands

Passenger lists from the Holland-America Line (HAL) at the Rotterdam City Archives

Posted on May 29, 2019 by admin

Between 1900 and 1969 millions of people traveled and emigrated with the ships of the Holland-America Line. The Holland-America Line (HAL), originally a Dutch transatlantic cruise company, offered full trips, but emigrants also made use of the HAL. Many Dutch … Continue reading →

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Justin Gerstner – 5 November 1921, Ebelsbach (Germany) – October 31, 1944, Wolsum (Netherlands)

Posted on May 16, 2012 by admin

The following post was already published on my old website. I am now republishing it with some corrections. Justin was born on 5 November 1921 as the son of Salomon Gerstner and Frieda Sundermann in the village of Ebelsbach which … Continue reading →

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Adir Hu in a Dutch Jewish advertisement

Posted on April 2, 2012 by admin

Dutch people appear to have a fondness with regards to poems. I remember since I was a kid until today that at festivities such as Bar Mitzvah’s, birthday parties, weddings, et cetera, children and adults alike enjoy to recite poems … Continue reading →

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