Unlock the Power of AI in Jewish Genealogy – class 1 of 5

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Unlock the Power of AI in Jewish Genealogy – class 1 of 5

November 19 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Discover how artificial intelligence can transform the way you research and share your family history.

Join the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto for an exciting five-session online series designed to help you use AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Bing Copilot, and Perplexity AI, to take your genealogy research to the next level.

In this engaging, hands-on course, you will:

  • Learn how to organize, analyze, and document your family tree using AI
  • Explore AI-assisted search techniques for JewishGen, Ancestry, MyHeritage, and other genealogy databases
  • See how AI can help interpret DNA results and uncover hidden family connections
  • Gain practical tips on writing and sharing your family story with AI support

Taught by Jerry Scherer and Arthur Sissman, with their AI assistants ChatGPT, Copilot, and Perplexity AI

Schedule: ​​Five 60-minute classes on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time

Date Session Subject
19 Nov 2025 1 Getting started with AI in Jewish genealogy
03 Dec 2025 2 Organize your genealogy files with AI
14 Jan 2026 3 Exploring genealogy databases and tools with AI
11 Feb 2026 4 Decoding DNA insights with AI
11 Mar 2026 5 Documenting and sharing your family story using AI

 

Registration:

  • CDN$40 (less than US$30)
  • Includes JGS Toronto membership through December 2026
  • Includes a one-month complimentary access to Ancestry and MyHeritage databases
  • Recorded sessions and course handouts available on the members-only website
  • JGS Toronto members can register for the course at no additional cost

Membership Benefits:

  • Access to all JGS Toronto programs and special interest group
  • Quarterly Shem Tov newsletter, weekly e-mails, and member discounts
  • A vibrant community of Jewish genealogists and access to expert-led learning

 

JGS Toronto member registration: Non-member registration:
Register for this Course

(Note: you must be logged in to the website)
  1. Join JGS Toronto as a member:
    Complete Membership Application
  2. Remit your payment
  3. Send an e-mail message to: [email protected]
       subject: AI Course
       body: Your full name and email address

Details

Date:
November 19
Time:
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Virtual