Posts by Renée Joy Ofner
21 posts
This information appears to come from this website: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/282673358/eli-khoniu
My grandfather's Draft Registration card - thought it was interesting.
Not from Rhodes but one of our Sephardic brothers. Reasons to kvell ☺️
Douglas and Renee Ofner standing in the area of Benzion & Diamonte Benatar’s home on Rhodes, where our grandfather Heskiar (Harry) lived. Indescribable feelings.
My brother Douglas Ofner is arriving on July 26 and my sister Leslie Ofner and I are arriving on August 5, 2024. Will anyone else be there? Would be great to meet you!
How can I find out the names of the parents of my great grandparents? I used to have this information when I was working with Victor Alkana on the family tree of Rhodes but I've since lost it. Will the museum be able to help me? I'd like to see where they are buried. Thank you all for your incredible help every time I ask a question. ❤🌹Edited to add:I just answered my own question!
Has anyone tried to claim citizenship from either Italy or Greece?
It’s official from 23 and Me: I’m Sephardic! lol
What is the current Jewish population of Rhodes?
I hope this post is appropriate. If not, please feel free to delete. My family is planning a visit to Rhodes this summer. Is there a way that we can find out the address of my grandfathers family? My grandfather was Heskiar Benatar, son of Diamonte (Capaluto) and Benzion Benatar. Thank you.Edited to add: SUCCESS!! It was suggested that I try the Rhodes Museum Website. This is the link for the Lo...
My family is planning a trip to Rhodes next summer. Any advice as to what town we should stay in? We’ll probably do a BNB as we’ll be a big group of 14. Thanks in advance.
Heskiar Benatar marriage to Rita Engel in Brooklyn New York
Heskiar Benatar circa 1920s
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Who blessed Pat with the last name Benatar? And so is she related to us, or was she?
Is anyone able to translate this?
Haskiar Benatar year unknown
Haskiar Benatar with his granddaughters Leslie And Renee Ofner abt 1966 in Brooklyn NY