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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.

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  • Congratulations Henry
    Congratulations to our President Emeritus Henry Wellisch for receiving the IAJGS Lifetime Achievement Award!  Henry is a former president of JGS Toronto and was integral to the startup of the Montreal JGS. His volunteer transcription efforts not only helped researchers with Toronto-based ancestors, but he has been – and continues […]

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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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THE JEWS OF RUSSIA – A 4-PART SERIES WITH TRUDY GOLD

THE JEWS OF RUSSIA – A 4-PART SERIES WITH TRUDY GOLD

THE JEWS OF RUSSIA - A 4-PART SERIES WITH TRUDY GOLD on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. ET. 6 December: The Jews of Russia: Alexander II – The Czar Liberator  13 December: The Jews of Russia: From Poverty to Flight  20 December: The Jews of Russia: Jewish life in Russia 1881-1914  […]

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06 December
THE JEWS OF RUSSIA – A 4-PART SERIES WITH TRUDY GOLD

THE JEWS OF RUSSIA – A 4-PART SERIES WITH TRUDY GOLD

THE JEWS OF RUSSIA - A 4-PART SERIES WITH TRUDY GOLD on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. ET. 13 December: The Jews of Russia: From Poverty to Flight  20 December: The Jews of Russia: Jewish life in Russia 1881-1914    JGS Toronto Members. Registration at no cost at: https://jgstoronto.ca/registration-for-member-only-programs/   Non-Members: […]

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13 December
This is a Virtual Event: JGST in Partnership with Montreal JGS “Tackle Your Photos Today”

This is a Virtual Event: JGST in Partnership with Montreal JGS “Tackle Your Photos Today”

This is a virtual  Zoom event that is open to members of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto and the Montreal Jewish Genealogical Society.  A link will be sent to members who have registered on the day of the event. Featured Speaker:  Maureen Taylor Open this link to see the […]

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13 December
THE JEWS OF RUSSIA – A 4-PART SERIES WITH TRUDY GOLD

THE JEWS OF RUSSIA – A 4-PART SERIES WITH TRUDY GOLD

THE JEWS OF RUSSIA - A 4-PART SERIES WITH TRUDY GOLD on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. ET. 20 December: The Jews of Russia: Jewish life in Russia 1881-1914  JGS Toronto Members. Registration at no cost at: https://jgstoronto.ca/registration-for-member-only-programs/   Non-Members: Registration via Classi Lectures at the lecture links above. Contact [email protected] […]

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20 December
Poland SIG
21 December