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Established in 1985 as a registered charitable organization, JGS Toronto provides a forum for the exchange of genealogical knowledge and information through this website and also via its newsletter, Shem Tov, its collection of books at the Toronto Reference Library, regular monthly presentations, workshops and Special Interest Groups.

What's New

Discover Your Roots with JGS Toronto!

As a benefit of joining our society, members gain access to unique educational opportunities i.e. AI Pioneering: Teaching Genealogy in a New Way view the  News Release: 

Why Join JGS Toronto?

  • Gain access to exclusive courses and workshops
  • Connect with a community of passionate family historians
  • Learn innovative research techniques using AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot

Introducing Our Exclusive 5-week Introduction to Jewish Genealogy Course

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto offers tailored introductory Jewish genealogy courses to synagogues and Jewish organizations. These hands-on courses are designed to guide participants in exploring their Jewish ancestry, using cutting-edge tools like AI chatbots to uncover family histories and break through research barriers.

If you are interested in bringing a similar course to your synagogue or Jewish organization, contact us today to learn how we can partner with your community!

For inquiries, please email [email protected]


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Shem Tov

Our award winning quarterly newsletter has been published since our inception in 1985.  Past Issues are accessible to all our visitors.  Current Issues are only available to the members of JGS Toronto.

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Upcoming Events

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JGS Toronto Event: The Jewish Immigrant Aid Society (JIAS) Archives

This will be a hybrid event. Sunday, 27 April 2025, 10:30 a.m. THE ROLE OF JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES IN FAMILY HISTORIES In person at Shaarei Shomayim and on ZOOM Speaker: JODI BLOCK Jodi Block will outline the history of JIAS, including some of the gems in the Ontario Jewish […]

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27 Apr

JGS Toronto Virtual Event: DNA Special Interest Group

JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TORONTO   DNA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) Q&A WORKSHOP Featuring our JGS Toronto members, Gil Bardige and Arthur Sissman   Sunday, 3 November 2024 at 10:30 am. ET VIRTUAL MEETING: Join from Home Virtual doors open at 10:20 a.m. ET We are pleased to announce the return […]

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04 May

JGS Toronto Event in Partnership with Classi Lectures: The History of the Jews of South Africa

This will be a Zoom Event Only: Go to the JGS Toronto website Members page to register. Speaker: Ralph Cilevitz JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TORONTO A History of the South African Jews: From The Pale to Pretoria …Carrying a Small Suitcase Filled with Courage, Faith and Hope Sunday, 01 June […]

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01 Jun

JGS Toronto Annual General Meeting – Hybrid Event

The Annual Meeting for the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto will take place from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm and will be followed by "Breakthroughs and Brick Walls from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Both events will hybrid (Zoom and in-person)

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18 Jun

JGS Toronto Hybrid Virtual and In-Person: Brickwalls and Breakthroughs

WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR STORY Once again, The Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto will be holding our popular annual Brick Walls and Breakthroughs presentation. This program features stories by our members who share their challenges, techniques, and solutions that have led to research breakthroughs. Do you have a story […]

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18 Jun