About

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 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 Hybrid Event: AGM and Brickwalls and Breakthroughs

This will be virtual via Zoom and an in-person meeting.   Our Annual JGS Toronto Meeting will be followed by "Brickwalls and Breakthroughs".  Click on this link to see the full outline of this event. AGM: 7:30 to 8:00 pm Brickwalls and Breakthroughs: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm  

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18 Jun

JGS Toronto Event – Zoom Only – The History and Genealogy of the Jews of Vienna

History and Genealogy of the Jews of Vienna (Zoom Only). Speaker:  Henry Wellisch, who was born and raised in Vienna and made a miraculous escape with his parents in 1938/9.

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09 Jul

45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy

Fort Wayne, Indiana www://iajgs.org/conference/iajgs2025/ Join the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) and the Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society August 10-14, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for an exceptional and unique Conference experience! Why Fort Wayne? Media Collection The Call for Proposals is now open!   Click here for more information. Here’s how to learn more […]

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10 Aug
14 Sep