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SUMMARY:DNA Special Interest Group [tentative]
DESCRIPTION: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 have been working with your matches for years\, you’ll gain valuable insights you can apply directly to your own research. \nYou are welcome to join any or all of the sessions. No prior attendance is required\, and every program is designed so that both new and returning participants can benefit fully. \nOur DNA SIG Leaders:\nGil Bardige (Chicago\, Illinois) has been a genealogist for over 40 years and a genetic genealogist since 2007. He has tested at the four major testing companies and is the co-administrator of three projects at FTDNA\, including Jewish R1B and R-A11711 Subclade Projects. Gil is chair of the Columbus Ohio JGS\, a volunteer at IAJGS Conferences (including the Program Committee)\, and director of the mentoring program. Over the last five years\, he has regularly helped people navigate their DNA matches by speaking at dozens of Jewish genealogical societies. After his presentations\, people often say: “Thank you\, Gil\, I am no longer confused!”\nArthur Sissman (Naples\, Florida) has been engaged in family history genealogy since 1999 and genetic genealogy (DNA) since 2015. Arthur has built over 60 family history trees for his various family surname lines. In addition\, he has tested his autosomal DNA at all the major DNA testing companies\, and his Y-DNA and MtDNA at FamilyTreeDNA. Using his “3-Legged Stool Protocol” — focusing on surname\, place\, and DNA — Arthur has found previously unknown relatives and built a tree out to 1500 from Galicia/Romania\, with over 50+ DNA matches across all branches. For information on Arthur’s Jewish Genealogy SIG monthly meetings and scheduled workshops\, email genresearch13@yahoo.com. \nSubmit Your DNA Questions\nHere’s your chance to send in your DNA-related inquiries to our experts\, who are here to aid your research. When you submit your questions\, there might be a request for consent to potentially share your screen\, DNA match names\, and family tree members. This sharing enables others to learn from the techniques used by our experts.\nPlease be sure to include comprehensive details with your question\, highlighting your previous research. You’ll find the questionnaire form available on the registration page — please send your submissions in advance. This deadline ensures that our maven can contact you for any extra information\, if required. \nOn Zoom only \nRegister for this Program\n\n  \nFAQ for this program: \n\nWho may register for this program?  Public\nIs it being recorded?  Yes\nWho may view the recording?  Members only
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/dna-sig-2026-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T103000
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SUMMARY:Jewish Canadian Military Records from the Second World War
DESCRIPTION:Peter Usher’s illustrated talk will provide a guide to the enlistment\, service\, combat\, casualty\, and burial records of the thousands of Jewish Canadians who served in the Second World War. He will tell us how to obtain these records\, what they say and do not say\, and how to understand and interpret them. \nPeter Usher is the author of two acclaimed biographies of Jewish Canadian airmen. \nIn person at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Avenue\, North York and on Zoom. \nRegister for this Program\n  \nFAQ for this program: \n\nWho may register for this program?  Public\nIs it being recorded?  Yes\nWho may view the recoding?  Members only
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jewish-canadian-military-records/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261115T103000
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SUMMARY:California Dreamin’: Tracing My Sugarman Ancestors from Toronto to the Hollywood Walk of Fame
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy is often filled with surprises\, but imagine discovering that one of your relatives was responsible for the creation of the renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame. That is exactly what happened to JGS Toronto member Debbie Sacrob as she researched the family of her cousin Harry “Sugie” Sugarman. From exciting revelations to seemingly impenetrable brick walls\, please join us as Debbie recounts her efforts to piece together the puzzle of her family’s connection to the early days of Hollywood and some of the past’s most famous celebrities. \nDebbie Sacrob is a longtime member of JGS Toronto\, and has been researching her roots for most of her life. She currently sits on our board of directors as secretary and is an active member of our Speaker’s Bureau. \nIn person at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Avenue\, North York and on Zoom. \nRegister for this Program\n  \nFAQ for this program: \n\nWho may register for this program?  Public\nIs it being recorded?  Yes\nWho may view the recoding?  Members only
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/california-dreamin/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:The Key to Unlocking Your Ancestry
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Sarah J. Price Rosen \nOn Zoom only \n  \nFAQ for this program: \n\nWho may register for this program?  Public\nIs it being recorded?  Yes\nWho may view the recording?  Members only
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-key-to-unlocking-your-ancestry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270217T193000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Carole Binnett \nOn Zoom only \n  \nFAQ for this program: \n\nWho may register for this program?  Public\nIs it being recorded?  Yes\nWho may view the recording?  Members only
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/monthly-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270418T103000
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SUMMARY:Sephardic Jewry of Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Chaim Grafstein \nIn person at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Avenue\, North York and on Zoom. \n  \nFAQ for this program: \n\nWho may register for this program?  Public\nIs it being recorded?  Yes\nWho may view the recording?  Members only
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/sephardic-jewry-of-toronto/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270613T110000
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The annual general meeting (AGM) of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto will be held on Sunday\, 13 June 2027 at 10:00 a.m. ET \nThe meeting will take place at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Avenue\, North York\, Ontario and will also be conducted via Zoom. \nWe encourage your attendance and participation! \nThe AGM will be immediately followed at 11:00 a.m. by our annual Brick Walls and Breakthroughs program.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-2027/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
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