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SUMMARY:Friends\, Foes\, and Family: A Millennium of Jewish Life in Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:  \nFriends\, Foes\, and Family: A Millennium of Jewish Life in Ukraine \nJewish Genealogical Society of Toronto\nSunday\, 17 November 2024\, 10:30 a.m.\nIn person and on ZOOM\nShaarei Shomayim\, 470 Glencairn Avenue\, Toronto\nDr. Lev Daschko \n\n\nDr. Daschko will talk about the long history of Jewish life in Ukraine\, with an emphasis on the interactions between Jews and non-Jews. The talk incorporates maps and images to illustrate the complicated history of Ukrainian Jews (past and present) under the various regimes and empires that ruled the country. He will address the longstanding myths surrounding Ukraine\, Ukrainians\, and Ukrainian-Jewish relations. Finally\, there will be a look at Jewish food\, holidays\, and language to understand Jewish life in Ukraine. \n\n\n\nDr. Lev Daschko is a Canadian historian who specializes in 19th century Ukrainian-Jewish relations. His MA thesis was on the experiment of Jewish National Autonomy in the short-lived Ukrainian People’s Republic (1917–18). Lev’s dissertation topic is entitled  Steam Engines\, Postcards\, and White Table Linens: Technology and Modernity in Austrian-ruled Chernivtsi and Bukovina (1861–1914). He received his PhD from Northwestern University in June 2024.\n\nTo register\, please visit jgstoronto.ca/register
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/8821/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Poland Special Interest Group (Special Presentation)
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the release of A Real Pain from Searchlight Pictures on November 15th at theaters everywhere\, JGST is presenting a special webinar on Thursday November 14th\, at 7:30 pm to assist attendees in doing research into their Polish ancestry as below. \n\nSorry for the short timeline but we would appreciate your spreading the word as well in order to let everyone know about this special workshop event. \nA REAL PAIN\, written\, directed\, and starring Jesse Eisenberg\, follows two estranged cousins who travel to Poland to trace their Jewish roots after the death of their grandmother. As they delve into the trauma of their shared history\, they’re confronted with a complex and often darkly comedic journey of family\, memory\, and identity. The film blends poignant moments with humor\, offering a unique perspective on generational trauma and the process of healing. The film has been featured at the Sundance Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. The trailer for the film can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2et8Vpu7Ls \nThe JGST webinar/workshop is open to everyone at no charge and part of the continuing support that JGST provides to our community at large to enhance and assist in genealogical research of family history. \n\nThe event is also being promoted by Searchlight Pictures at their preview screenings\, etc… \n\nThe registration link is: \n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodumqqz8iH9CgBNNM5et9rk8TZVPkGXKW#/registration \n 
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-poland-special-interest-group-special-presentation/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:The Jews of Lithuania: Nazis and Destruction
DESCRIPTION:Global Heritage SIG
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-jews-of-lithuania-nazis-and-destruction/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T163000
DTSTAMP:20241014T174731Z
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SUMMARY:IAJGS 2025 Conference Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy \nInformation Session \nSunday\, 10 November 2024 at 2:00 p.m. \nvia Zoom \nThe 45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy is coming to Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, from Sunday\, August 10 to Thursday\, August 14\, 2025. \nThe International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies holds a conference in the summer of each year\, drawing hundreds of genealogists from around the world. Programs and workshops are offered on a wide variety of topics\, special events with Research Divisions focus on a particular country or geographical area\, and well-known speakers come to present at keynote and banquet events. \nFort Wayne is among the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. Midwest and is known for its exceptional genealogical capability through the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center\, one of the largest family history research centers in the world. The collection of more than 1.2 million physical items is completely open and available to researchers. Resources of interest to Jewish researchers include a large collection of Yizkor books\, Temple and synagogue histories\, Jewish periodicals\, diaries and personal memoirs\, and the “Jewish Life in America\, c1654-1954” database from the American Jewish Historical Society. \nA virtual informational program will be held on Sunday\, 10 November 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The program will include information about Jewish research at the Genealogy Center\, an introduction to Fort Wayne\, and opportunities for questions about the conference. For more information\, to register for the November program\, or to sign up for the conference e-mail list\, visit www.iajgs2025.org.  We look forward to hosting you in Fort Wayne in 2025!
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/iajgs-2025-conference-virtual-information-session/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Virtual Event: DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TORONTO \n  \nDNA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG)\nQ&A WORKSHOP \nFeaturing our JGS Toronto members\,\nGil Bardige and Arthur Sissman \n  \nSunday\, 3 November 2024 at 10:30 am. ET \nVIRTUAL MEETING: Join from Home\nVirtual doors open at 10:20 a.m. ET \nWe are pleased to announce the return of our DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) program this year\, featuring our esteemed members Gil Bardige and Arthur Sissman\, both recognized as experts in Jewish DNA.\nAll are invited to participate in our 4-part DNA Q&A Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting! Our DNA experts will commence the session with a brief educational presentation covering the basics of DNA or strategies for interpreting test results. \n4-part DNA Q&A series on Sundays at 10:30 am ET. \n3 November 2024  \n12 January 2025  \n9 March 2025  \n4 May 2025  \n\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. Please 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 before Monday\, 28 Oct 2024. This deadline ensures that our maven can contact you for any extra information\, if required. \n\nGil Bardige\, originally from Chicago\, has been a genealogist for over 40 years and a genetic genealogist since 2007.  He has tested at the 4 major testing companies and is the Co-Administrator of 3 projects at FTDNA including Jewish R1B and R-A11711 Subclade Projects.  He is Chair of the Columbus Ohio JGS\, a volunteer at IAJGS Conferences (including the Program Committee)\, and Director of the Mentoring Program.  Gil is a firm believer that you can use DNA results as a tool in your genealogy research.  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 say: “Thank you\, Gil\, I am no longer confused!”\n\nArthur Sissman\, from Naples FL\, 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 relatives previously unknown to him and has built a current tree out to 1500 people\, 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.\n\n \nTo register for the DNA SIG event \, please go to jgstoronto.ca/register. The questionnaire form can be found below the registration link. \nYou will then receive an immediate acknowledgement plus the link to access the event.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-virtual-event-dna-special-interest-group-3/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T180000
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SUMMARY:The Jews of Lithuania: Lithuania Emerges
DESCRIPTION:Global Heritage SIG
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-jews-of-lithuania-lithuania-emerges/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241008T213000
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SUMMARY:Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (SIG
DESCRIPTION:We will explore and discuss the upcoming new version of Family Tree Maker (FTM 2024) with Family Tree Maker’s Mark Olson. \n  \nThis special FTM SIG meeting is open to our members and the global community. \n  \nSome of the topics we will discuss are: \n\nA quick review of the current Family Tree Maker edition.\nFamily Tree Maker is already an amazing program with many underused features.\nConnect! A completely new workspace and new Relative Hint™ feature that make it easier than ever to share your tree and collaborate with your family.\nEasy on the Eyes™: a revolutionary way of enlarging parts of the screen right when you need it. An answer and relief for those of us with tired old eyes.\nHyphenated dual surnames support following Hispanic tradition.\nImproved support for managing and reporting relationships.\nTools for cleaning up orphaned items (media\, sources\, and citations).\nNew improvements to Family Tree Maker Connect\, and using Family Tree Maker Connect for yourself.\nIntroducing AlbumWALK® — Making your photos talk — literally.\nWorking seamlessly between Family Tree Maker and AlbumWALK.\nQ & A.\n\nWe invite members and guests to attend this introductory by registering at jgstoronto.ca/register
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/family-tree-maker-special-interest-group-sig/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T180000
DTSTAMP:20240911T182109Z
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SUMMARY:The Jews of Lithuania: Life Under the Czars
DESCRIPTION:Global Heritage SIG
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-jews-of-lithuania-life-under-the-czars/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T180000
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SUMMARY:The Jews of Lithuania: Growth of Economic and Intellectual Life & Birth of Hassidism
DESCRIPTION:Global Heritage SIG
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-jews-of-lithuania-growth-of-economic-and-intellectual-life-birth-of-hassidism/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240915T120000
DTSTAMP:20240911T185232Z
CREATED:20240902T235426Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop #2
DESCRIPTION:Anniversary \nSpeaker  Lil Blume
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/writing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240911T180000
DTSTAMP:20240902T234548Z
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SUMMARY:The Jews of Lithuania: The Beginnings in Pagan Lithuania
DESCRIPTION:Global Heritage SIG \nZoom Meeting
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-jews-of-lithuania-the-beginnings-in-pagan-lithuania/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240908T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240908T120000
DTSTAMP:20240820T152715Z
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SUMMARY:The Second Annual JGS Toronto Recognition Awards
DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker: Steve Brock \n8 September 2024\, 10:30 a.m \n  \n  THE SECOND ANNUAL JGS TORONTO RECOGNITION AWARDS\nVia Zoom and in person at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, Toronto \n Keynote Speaker: Steven Brock \nTHE 1918 SPANISH FLU AND ITS IMPACT ON THE CITY OF TORONTO:  RESEARCHING YOUR JEWISH ANCESTORS  \nWHO PERISHED  \nDURING THE PANDEMIC \nBetween 1918 through 1920\, the Spanish Flu had a devastating impact on the City of Toronto.  Learn how researching your Jewish ancestors may include family members who perished during the pandemic.  What does the research say about tis horrific time period?  How can this tragic time add stories that  shaped your family’s path? \nStephen Brock has traced his roots in Russia and Poland to the late 1700s.  He has been a member of Montreal’s and Hamilton’s genealogical societies and now a JGS Toronto member\, serving on the Board.  Steven has also been involved in various projects and an avid researcher and genealogist. \nThe Recognition Awards will be presented after the keynote speech.  Please join us as we honour the valuable contributions of our volunteers and pay tribute to Rolf Lederer z”ll and reflect on his 40 years of outstanding commitment to Jewish genealogy. \nLight refreshments will be served following the event. \nPlease attend in person at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Avenue\, Toronto (lower social hall\, enter through the north doors at 10:00 a.m.)\, or join us via Zoom. \n\nDoors open at 10:00 a.m. \n\nClick http://jgstoronto.ca/register -for in person or Zoom
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-second-annual-jgs-toronto-recognition-awards/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240623T120000
DTSTAMP:20240621T174404Z
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SUMMARY:Writers’ Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Lil Blume will be conducting a writing workshop for members who wish to hone their skills in telling their family story.  Lil has held a number of workshops for our members over the years and greatly helped those that wished to contribute to our award winning book “Tracing our Roots; Telling Our Stories”. \nThe Jewish Genealogy Society of Toronto is celebrating its 40th Anniversary and we are encouraging members who wish to share a particularly interesting story about a family member or event in their history that may be published in the 2nd edition of Tracing Our Roots. \nEmail Les Kelman\, lkelman@jgstoronto.ca  if you plan to attend.  All members are welcome. \n  \nPlace: Sharrei Shomayim Congregation \nDate: June 23rd \nTime: 10:00 am
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/writers-workshop/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T210000
DTSTAMP:20240515T153313Z
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SUMMARY:Brick Walls  and Breakthroughs
DESCRIPTION:  \nBRICK WALLS AND BREAKTHROUGHS  \nZOOM Meeting \nWednesday\, 19 June 2024\, at 7:30 p.m. \nSteven Brock has traced his roots in Russia and Poland to the late 1700s. He has been a member of Montreal and Hamilton JGS and now\, Toronto. Steven has also been involved in various projects and is an avid researcher and genealogist. \nDiscovering My Elusive Family — from Poland to France to Canada In 2012\, by sheer luck\, Steven was contacted by a long-lost cousin. He was then able to re-establish common roots and to add dozens of family members to the family tree. \nSharon Fingold was born and raised in California\, where she still resides. She became interested in genealogy when she was introduced to relatives during her college years in the East. She met more of them in Toronto and joined JGS Toronto. Sharon has been researching her roots for the past 40 years.  \nFeingolds\, Fingolds\, Morrises\, and Taratutas: Who came first? What was the common connection? How did we end up in Toronto in the 1920s and 1930s? The presentation will show how interviews\, records\, and Ancestry data helped the family to answer these questions. \nJerry Scherer is a Vice President of our Society.  A retired teacher\, he is an active and knowledgeable genealogist.  Jerry will demonstrate how AI solved two challenging photo genealogy puzzles and uncovered the names of three relatives who fought for the Soviet Army in Operation Barbarossa. \nHenry Wellisch is the honourary president of JGS Toronto. He was born in Vienna\, escaped from there and ended up as a prisoner in Mauritius. After liberation\, Henry moved to Israel and eventually to Canada. \nRecently\, through a friend and his brother\, Henry was reunited with a former co-prisoner from Mauritius. Their story is the focus of Henry’s presentation.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/program-9/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T120000
DTSTAMP:20230623T204419Z
CREATED:20230623T204419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T204419Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240516T170000
DTSTAMP:20240417T215424Z
CREATED:20240417T214509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T215424Z
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SUMMARY:JGST in Partnership with Classi Learning: The Search for Home: The DP Camps in Postwar Europe
DESCRIPTION:The Classi Lectures are free to members of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Toronto. \nSpeaker: Ann Dublin:  After World War II\, approximately 250\,000 Holocaust survivors lived in displaced persons (DP) camps\, mainly in Austria and Germany.  Most of them were stuck in these DP camps for years until they were allowed to immigrate to other countries\, like Israel\, the U.S. and Canada.  Why did these people flee their home countries to search for safety in the DP camps?  What were conditions like in the camps\, and how did the refugees cope with often difficult circumstances?  This is a story of courage\, resourcefulness\, and ultimately of hope. \nAt the End of WWII – The Displaced Persons Camps (DP) – Classi Learning
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgst-in-partnership-with-classi-learning-the-search-for-home-the-dp-camps-in-postwar-europe/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T170000
DTSTAMP:20240411T151157Z
CREATED:20240128T202335Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Virtual Event - Classi Lecture 8: The Eichmann Trial
DESCRIPTION:This is the 8th and final series on Hungary hosted by Classi Lectures.  Trudy Gold speaks on the Eichmann Trial. \nThe Classi Lecture series is free to JGS Toronto members. \nMembers may register for this event by clicking on this link
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-virtual-event-classi-lecture-8-the-eichmann-trial/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240509T170000
DTSTAMP:20240418T215846Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto in partnership with Classi Learning: "The Bricha: The Jewish Underground Railroad"
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual event is free to members of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Toronto.  Register here: https://jgstoronto.ca/registration-for-member-only-programs/ \nSpeaker: Anne Dublin \nHow did Holocaust survivors manage to leave Eastern Europe and find safety in displaced persons camps\, mainly in Austria and Germany\, after World War II?  The survivors weren’t whisked away by magic carpet.  What helped tens of thousands of people was an organization called the “Bricha”\, which means “flight” in Hebrew. \nThis is a lecture about why Holocaust survivors were desperate to flee from their home countries\, and the network of people and organizations that helped them.  It’s a story of great risk\, personal sacrifice\, and ultimately\, of hope. \nAt the End of WW II – “The story of the Bricha” the Jewish Underground Railroad – Classi Learning
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-in-partnership-with-classi-learning-the-bricha-the-jewish-underground-railroad/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T170000
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Virtual Event - Classi Lecture 7: State of Israel vs Malachiel Gruenwald - "The Kastner Trial"
DESCRIPTION:This a continuation of the Classi Lecture series on Hungary.  Trudy Gold speaks on the infamous Kastner Trial in Israel. \n  \nMembers of JGS Toronto can register clicking on this link: Members Area of the website.  This series is free to our Members.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-virtual-event-classi-lecture-7-state-of-israel-vs-malachiel-gruenwald-the-kastner-trial/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240507T213000
DTSTAMP:20240417T215219Z
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SUMMARY:Poland SIG
DESCRIPTION:Poland SIG \nby zoom \nThe Poland SIG is available to JGST members only and the zoom registration is available on our JGST website in the members section. \nclick this link \n 
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/poland-sig-4/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240502T170000
DTSTAMP:20240417T213348Z
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SUMMARY:JGST and Classi Learning:  "The Last Train" with Rona Arato
DESCRIPTION:As part of our continued partnership with Classi Learning JGS Toronto members can attend selected Classi lectures at no cost. \n“The Last Train” tells the gripping story of young brothers Paul and Oscar Arato and their mother Lenke surviving the Nazi occupation during World War II.  Living in Hungary\, they initially feel insulated from the war until HItler breaks his promise\, forcing them into increasingly dire situations: a ghetto\, a labor camp\, and finally Bergen Belsen.  Separated from their father\, the boys care for their sick mother and the horrors of the camp.  As hope flickers with the sight of British planes\, they are herded into a train\, fearing death.  Miraculously\, the train is discovered by American soldiers\, leading to liberation. \nThe book ends with Paul\, now in Canada\, discovering the photos of is liberation online and facing the choice of confronting his past at a reunion in New York.  At the End of WWII:  “The Last Train” an Amazing story of survival – Classi Learning
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgst-and-classi-learning-the-last-train-with-rona-arato/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T210000
DTSTAMP:20240401T144538Z
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SUMMARY:“Clued-In: More Cases from Sherlock Cohn\, The Photo Genealogist”
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, 17 April 2024\, 7:30 p.m. \nOn ZOOM \nCLUED-IN: Case studies from Sherlock Cohn\, The Photo Genealogist \nClued -In: More cases from Sherlock Cohn\, The Photo Genealogist\nThe best way to analyze family photographs is by example. This new presentation\,\ncompleted in 2023\, a sequel to the popular “Clued-In: Case Studies from Sherlock\nCohn”\, presents more cases to illustrate the methodology of Photo Genealogy. The\nprogram is designed to help participants explain the mystery photographs found in their\nshoeboxes\, jewelry boxes and photo albums. After a brief discussion to be asked of\nevery photograph\, Sherlock will present a variety of her most challenging cases among\nthe thousands she has analyzed since 2009. The mysteries chosen represent common\nproblems genealogists face in deciphering the clues in their family photographs\nincluding how to accurately date a photograph\, how to identify individuals in\nphotographs\, how to determine the correct generation and how to interpret clues from\nthe past. Whether a participant is new to exploring family photographs or a seasoned\nveteran of photo sleuthing\, there will be more tips and tricks on how to get the most\ninformation from their photographs. Cases will include “The Case of the Mystery Pin”\,\n“The Case of the Lady in the Locket”\, “The Case of the Trombonist’s Mum”\, and “The\nCase of the DP Monument”.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/program-7/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240414T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240414T130000
DTSTAMP:20240228T182302Z
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SUMMARY:DNA Special Interest Group    Q&A Workshop    Part 3
DESCRIPTION:DNA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG)\nQ&A WORKSHOP \nFeaturing our JGS Toronto members\,\nGil Bardige and Arthur Sissman \n  \nSunday\, 14 April 2024 at 10:30 am. ET \nVIRTUAL MEETING: Join from Home\nVirtual doors open at 10:30 a.m. ET \nAll are invited to participate in the second segment of our 4-part DNA Q&A Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting! Our DNA experts will commence the session with a brief educational presentation covering the basics of DNA or strategies for interpreting test results. \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. Please 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 before 14 January. This deadline ensures that our mavens can contact you for any extra information\, if required. \n\nGil Bardige\, originally from Chicago\, has been a genealogist for over 40 years and a genetic genealogist since 2007.  He has tested at the 4 major testing companies and is the Co-Administrator of 3 projects at FTDNA including Jewish R1B and R-A11711 Subclade Projects.  He is Chair of the Columbus Ohio JGS\, a volunteer at IAJGS Conferences (including the Program Committee)\, and Director of the Mentoring Program.  Gil is a firm believer that you can use DNA results as a tool in your genealogy research.  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 say: “Thank you\, Gil\, I am no longer confused!”\nArthur Sissman\,from Naples FL\, 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 relatives previously unknown to him and has built a current tree out to 1500 people\, 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.\n\nTo register for the DNA SIG event \, please go to jgstoronto.ca/register. The questionnaire form can be found below the registration link. \nYou will then receive an immediate acknowledgement plus the link to access the event. \n\n\n\nFAQ for this program\n\n\nWho may register for this program?\nPublic\n\n\nIs it being recorded?\nYes\n\n\nIs the recording available to members\nYes\n\n\nIs the recording available to non-members\nNo\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/dna-special-interest-group-qa-workshop-part-3/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T210000
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Virtual Event: “Know Your Society” SIG
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Inaugural\nKnow Your Society Special Interest Group Meeting! \n3 April 2024\, 7:30 p.m. via ZOOM \nMel Fishman\, SIG Co-ordinator \nWe are excited to announce the launch of a new series of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) aimed at enriching our understanding of Jewish genealogy and the vital work of our society.  \nJoin us to learn about our society’s important projects\, starting with our work on southern Ontario’s Jewish cemeteries. We are actively indexing and publishing records of those buried in these cemeteries\, ensuring that their memory and legacy are preserved for future generations. \nWe’ll explain the goals and objectives of JGS Toronto’s Cemetery Project\, briefly review its history\, and discuss how and from where information is obtained\, and what is done with that information. We’ll also discuss the cemeteries that are included in the project and the current status of the project. And most importantly\, we’ll discuss how the project’s activities can advance your family history research. Bring your questions – about cemeteries\, headstones\, the Cemetery Project\, the JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry (JOWBR)\, and Jewish burial traditions. And\, if there’s time\, we can also provide “on-the-fly” headstone translations. \nThese SIGs are open to all members\, offering a unique opportunity to delve into our society’s initiatives. Future SIGs will explore additional projects and initiatives\, showcasing the diverse work of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto\, and the opportunity for you to also take part in these exciting initiatives and projects. \nWe look forward to your participation in and engagement with this special series. Stay tuned for details on upcoming SIGs and how you can get involved.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-virtual-event-know-your-society-sig/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T210000
DTSTAMP:20240207T191402Z
CREATED:20240207T190656Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Virtual Event - “Unearthing the Story in Your Family Tree”
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, 20 March 2024\, 7:30 p.m. \nZOOM ONLY \nUnearthing the Story in Your Family Tree \nMeryl Frank \nAs genealogy enthusiasts we have become expert at tracing the relatives in our family tree\, but those names and dates tell only part of the story. Deeper research is necessary to fill out the character of our relatives\, the context of their lives\, and the rationale for life decisions made generations ago that affect our lives even today. \n  \nMeryl Frank\, author of Unearthed: A Lost Actress\, A Forbidden Book and a Search for Life in the Shadow of the Holocaust\, will discuss her search for her own family stories.She will discuss her deep dive into genealogical and historical research online\, through interviews\, and in archives all over the world\, to uncover the stories behind the names on her tree; and she will offer tips on how to start writing your own family history.  
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-virtual-event-unearthing-the-story-of-your-family/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T170000
DTSTAMP:20240216T161041Z
CREATED:20240128T201334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T161041Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Virtual Event - Classi Lecture 6 - Good and Evil:
DESCRIPTION:This is a continuation of the Classi Lecture Series on Hungary with Trudy Gold. \nLecture 6:  Good and Evil: \nWallenberg and Lutz Rescuers\, Arrow Cross\, Hungarian Murderers. \nThis lecture series is free to the members of JGS Toronto.  Click here to register
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-virtual-event-classi-lecture-6-good-and-evil/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240306T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240306T170000
DTSTAMP:20240216T163904Z
CREATED:20240128T200919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T163904Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Virtual Event - Classi Lectures - The Nazis invade and Eichmann Arrives
DESCRIPTION:  \nLecture # 5 \nThis is a continuation of the Classi Lecture Series on Hungary.  Trudy Gold speaks on the Nazi invasion of Hungary\, the arrival of Adolph Eichmann and the “Strange Story of Kastner”.  Members can attend for free by registering on the Front Page of the website.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-virtual-event-classi-lectures-the-nazis-invade-and-eichmann-arrives/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T170000
DTSTAMP:20240216T163633Z
CREATED:20240128T200532Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Virtual Event - Classi Lectures: The Kasztner Train
DESCRIPTION:  \nJGS TORONTO GLOBAL HERITAGE SIG and CLASSI LECTURES \nAs part of our continued partnership with Classi Lectures\, JGS Toronto members can attend selected Classi lectures at no cost. Learn about the incredible history of the Jews of Hungary.  \nTHE JEWS OF HUNGARY – A 8-PART SERIES WITH TRUDY GOLD\,  \nWednesdays at 4 p.m. ET \n0n the eve of World War II\, the Jewish community was the second largest in Europe\, numbering almost 900\,000 people\, despite 100\,000 having emigrated 1881-1914. The History of the Jews of the Hungarian lands is an extraordinary one dating back nearly 2\,000 years. They lived under Roman\, Tribal\, Christian and Moslem rule. The Jews were prominent in every walk of life – Politics\, Science\, Invention\, Music\, Theatre\, Film\, Banking\, Business and the Professions. The Jews made up 23% of the population of the Capital\, leading Budapest to be referred to as Judapest.  \nThis course will explore the triumphs and tragedy of this extraordinary community.   \n28 February – Anna Porter on her book\, The Kasztner Train \nClick here to register for the Kastner Train (JGS Toronto members link) \n6 Mar (NEW DATE) – Lecture 5: The Nazis invade\, and Eichmann Arrives in Hungary. The Strange Story of Kastner  Members click here to register for free \n13 Mar (NEW DATE) – Lecture 6: Good and Evil : Wallenberg and Lutz Rescuers\, Arrow Cross\, Hungarian murderers \n8 May – Lecture 7: State of Israel v Malachiel Gruenwald  – “ The Kastner Trial” \n15 May – Lecture 8: The Eichmann Trial \n  \nJGS Toronto Members. Registration at no cost at: \nhttps://jgstoronto.ca/registration-for-member-only-programs/ \nNon-Members: Registration via Classi Lectures at the lecture links above. \nContact jscherer@jgstoronto.ca to join/register as a JGS Toronto member. \nNote: The zoom link will be sent to you on the morning of the lecture. \nTo discover how culture and learning unite through online lectures and in-person travels\,  \nplease visit Classi Learning.  \nMembers can register for any of these lectures for free:.  Click here to register
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-virtual-event-classi-lectures-the-kasztner-train/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240222T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240222T210000
DTSTAMP:20240219T224148Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Virtual Event - Poland Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a Members Only virtual event.  SIG Leader: Hazel Boon.  Topic:  Back to Basics
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-virtual-event-poland-special-interest-group/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T210000
DTSTAMP:20240109T213236Z
CREATED:20240109T213236Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Zoom Event - Advance your Genealogical Research in Bessarabia/Moldova
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker is Yefim Kogan who emigrated to the U.S. in 1989 from Kishinev in Moldova.  Open this link for details.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-zoom-event-advance-your-genealogical-research-in-bessarabia-moldova/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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