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SUMMARY:Unlocking Canada’s Naturalization Records
DESCRIPTION:The federal government holds millions of records of files documenting how our immigrant ancestors became naturalized in Canada from 1915 to 1951. These records are often a treasure trove of information for genealogists. Bill Gladstone explores the content of these files\, why\nthey are valuable resources\, and how to deal with limited public access. \nBill Gladstone is a Toronto-based journalist\, author\, publisher\, and genealogist\, as well as a past president of JGS Toronto. \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?  No
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/unlocking-canadas-naturalization-records/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T190000
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:An interactive space where JGS Toronto members bring ongoing projects to share breakthroughs\, successes and brick walls.\nWe demonstrate live how AI can be used as a tool to resolve your specific problems.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/aisig-2026-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270120T193000
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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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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
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270418T113000
DTSTAMP:20260812T014906Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270613T100000
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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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