Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto

Labour Day
2026-09-07 | Ontario

Erev Rosh HaShanah
2026-09-11 | Ontario

Rosh HaShanah
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13 | Ontario

Board Meeting
2026-09-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-12-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2027-01-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2027-02-08 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario

Erev Yom Kippur
2026-09-20 | Ontario

Yom Kippur
2026-09-21 | Ontario

Unlocking Canada’s Naturalization Records
2026-09-23 19:30 - 20:30 | Shaarei Shomayim Congregation, 470 Glencairn Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M5N 1V8, Canada
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
they are valuable resources, and how to deal with limited public access.
Bill Gladstone is a Toronto-based journalist, author, publisher, and genealogist, as well as a past president of JGS Toronto.
In person at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation, 470 Glencairn Avenue, North York and on Zoom.
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Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group
2026-09-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
An interactive space where JGS Toronto members bring ongoing projects to share breakthroughs, successes and brick walls.
We demonstrate live how AI can be used as a tool to resolve your specific problems.

Erev Sukkot
2026-09-25 | Ontario

Sukkot
2026-09-26 - 2026-10-02 | Ontario

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2026-09-30 | Ontario

Shemini Atzeret
2026-10-03 | Ontario

Simchat Torah
2026-10-04 | Ontario

Thanksgiving
2026-10-12 | Ontario

Jewish Canadian Military Records from the Second World War
2026-10-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Shaarei Shomayim Congregation, 470 Glencairn Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M5N 1V8, Canada
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.
Peter Usher is the author of two acclaimed biographies of Jewish Canadian airmen.
In person at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation, 470 Glencairn Avenue, North York and on Zoom.
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Remembrance Day
2026-11-11 | Ontario

California Dreamin’: Tracing My Sugarman Ancestors from Toronto to the Hollywood Walk of Fame
2026-11-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Shaarei Shomayim Congregation, 470 Glencairn Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M5N 1V8, Canada
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.
Debbie 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.
In person at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation, 470 Glencairn Avenue, North York and on Zoom.
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Erev Chanukah
2026-12-04 | Ontario

Chanukah
2026-12-05 - 2026-12-12 | Ontario

Christmas
2026-12-25 | Ontario

Boxing Day
2026-12-26 | Ontario

New Year's Day
2027-01-01 | Ontario

The Key to Unlocking Your Ancestry
2027-01-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Speaker: Dr. Sarah J. Price Rosen
On Zoom only

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Family Day
2027-02-15 | Ontario

Monthly Program
2027-02-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Speaker: Carole Binnett
On Zoom only

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