• From Roots to Resolutions: A Journey into Investigative Genetic Genealogy

    Shaarei Shomayim Congregation 470 Glencairn Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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    Please join us as JGS Toronto member Lauren Robilliard takes us on her journey into investigative genetic genealogy. In this talk, Lauren shares the unexpected path that started from a cemetery assignment while at university. What began as a personal quest to uncover biological roots evolved into a career solving […]

  • DNA Special Interest Group

    Virtual
    Special Interest Groups

    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 AI in Jewish Genealogy – class 1 of 5

    Virtual
    Education

    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 […]

  • Finding the Facts of My Family’s Stories

    Shaarei Shomayim Congregation 470 Glencairn Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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    speaker: John Lorinc, a Toronto journalist and editor From pre-war Budapest to post-war Toronto, No Jews Live Here, John Lorinc’s 2024 book, unspools four generations of a Hungarian Jewish family’s journey through the Holocaust, the 1956 Revolution, and finally exodus from a country that cannot rid itself of its antisemitic […]

  • Family Tree Maker SIG: Discover FTM 2024

    Virtual
    Special Interest Groups

    Mark Olsen, Family Tree Maker ambassador, will introduce the brand-new Family Tree Maker 2024 Edition, highlighting its exciting new features and enhancements. Whether you are a long-time FTM user or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to see what’s new and ask questions directly from the expert. On […]

  • Unlock the Power of AI in Jewish Genealogy – class 2 of 5

    Virtual
    Education

    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 […]