Please join us as JGS Toronto member David Price continues the journey he began last year during our annual Brick Walls and Breakthroughs presentation. David detailed his efforts to preserve his family’s legacy through photos and documents. With the limited time allowed during his last presentation, he barely scratched the […]
Discover the Magic of the AI SIG: Bringing Our History into the Future Have you heard the buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) but aren’t sure what it means for your family tree? The AI special interest group (SIG) is a new collaborative hub where we demystify the latest technology together. […]
The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) presents the AI for Jewish Genealogy Virtual Summit — a focused 4‑hour deep dive with two expert talks, a practitioners panel, and live audience Q&A. Program topics + speakers + registration details coming soon.
Please join us for an informative and engaging session as we bring you up to date with the latest developments from MyHeritage, as recently announced at RootsTech in March. MyHeritage continues to evolve at a rapid pace, introducing innovative tools and technologies that are transforming the way we research and […]
Our DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) offers an interactive forum where participants can learn how to use DNA as a tool for Jewish genealogy. Each session is self-contained and focuses on real case studies, practical tips, and guidance from our experts. Whether you’re just getting started with DNA testing or […]
Unlock the Power of Our New AI Resource Library Join the JGS Toronto AI SIG for a special workshop introducing our brand-new AI Resource Library available through the JGS Toronto website. This session will demonstrate how to effectively use: Our growing library of AI prompts The AI guidebook and instructional […]
The annual general meeting (AGM) of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto will be held on Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 10:30 a.m. ET The meeting will take place at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation, 470 Glencairn Avenue, North York, Ontario and will also be conducted via Zoom. We encourage your attendance […]
Peter Jassem will describe his research on more than sixty victims and survivors of the Shoah, all of whom were close relatives on his father’s side. He will explain how he documented the circumstances of their deaths or survival, verified vital records, collected photographs, and traced the postwar experiences of […]
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto will once again be hosting our extremely popular annual Brick Walls and Breakthroughs meeting on Wednesday evening, 17 June 2026. This program features stories by our members who share their challenges, techniques, and solutions that led to research breakthroughs. In person at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation, […]
Jewish Genealogy + AI: An Interactive Show-and-Tell Workshop Have you ever wondered what AI could actually do with your great-grandmother's passenger manifest — or that headstone you can't quite read? Browse the free AI guidebooks and prompts available through JGS Toronto and, if you have 15–30 minutes to spare, try […]
