About the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto

Established as a registered charitable organization, JGS Toronto provides a forum for the exchange of knowledge and information through this website, its newsletter, The Shem Tov, and through its collection of books at the Toronto Reference Library, regular monthly lectures, workshops and special interest groups.
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The Jewish Genealogical Society of Canada (Toronto) was formally established in 1985. It is part of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) and its over 75 member organizations.
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Jewish Genealogical News

September 20, 2017
Published by Harvey Glasner at September 20, 2017
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JGST Tour of Poland Post IAJGS Conference in Warsaw?

This post is directed to Members of JGST. Several members have made inquiries regarding attending the IAJGS Conference August 2018 in Warsaw. Members have asked if JGST might consider organizing either a tour post or pre Conference. In addition, members have asked about hotel accommodations for the Conference. To date […]
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September 15, 2017
Published by Harvey Glasner at September 15, 2017
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2018 Post Warsaw Symposium

“The Jews of Maramures” 2018-post Warsaw symposium
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September 14, 2017
Published by Harvey Glasner at September 14, 2017
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Lara Diamond’s Blog

Lara Diamond is a very accomplished genealogist who has a very successful blog. Lara covers in detail the methodologies that she has employed to track the geographic movements of her family who, for the most part, were from the Ukraine. She also gives a lot of tips on using DNA […]
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September 14, 2017
Published by Harvey Glasner at September 14, 2017
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New Season – Finding Your Roots

Those who attended the 37th IAJGS Conference in Orlando last week and attended the banquet had the experience of hearing Henry Louis Gates, Jr. who treated us to the premiere of the coming attraction for the new season of Finding Your Roots which begins on October 3 on your local […]
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