Events
-
-
Board Meetings
-
The History of the South African Jews – Part 2
VirtualGeneral EventsFrom The Pale to Pretoria … Carrying a Small Suitcase Filled with Courage, Faith and Hope - Part 2 In partnership with Classi Lectures In this continuation of Ralph Cilevitz's presentation of 01 June 2025, he tells the story of Jewish immigrants who journeyed from the cities and shtetls of […]
-
Christmas
Holidays -
Boxing Day
Holidays -
-
New Year’s Day
Holidays -
DNA Special Interest Group
VirtualSpecial Interest GroupsOur 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 […]
-
Board Meeting
Board Meetings -
Unlock the Power of AI in Jewish Genealogy – class 3 of 5
VirtualEducationDiscover 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 […]
-
Researching the Jewish Story in Soviet-Occupied Poland, 1939-41 – Latest Available Resources
VirtualGeneral Eventsspeaker: Steven Turner, genealogist and president of Gesher Galicia, a town leader for JRI-Poland, and a member of the board of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Long Island. In 1939, at the beginning of WWII, Germany and the Soviet Union divided Poland into Occupation Zones. Many Jews fled into the […]
-
Seeing the Past More Clearly with AI
VirtualEducationThis practical, hands-on clinic is suitable for beginners and experienced researchers alike. No prior AI experience is required. We will focus on how to write clear, effective prompts to help AI analyze genealogical materials. During the session, we will demonstrate participant-developed prompts for: Translating foreign-language records Analyzing headstones and photographs […]
