BRICK WALLS AND BREAKTHROUGHS Shaarei Shomayim, 470 Glencairn Avenue, Toronto Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 pm The Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto offers the much anticipated Brick Walls and Breakthroughs for 2018! Les Kelman (originally Kelmansky) knew about his grandfather (born 1870 […]
The DNA SIG will meet on June 14th at the Family History Centre, 24 Ferrand Drive Time: 7:30 pm
Interesting archeological discoveries were made when the foundation for a new courthouse was excavated adjacent to Toronto City Hall. The findings included privies, the foundation of row houses built by former Afro American slaves during the 1800s, and other interesting objects left behind by the diverse inhabitants (Jews, Italians, Irish, […]
The Ward Cabaret reimagines the vibrant sound of Toronto's first multi-cultural neighbourhood. JUNO Award-winning musician and composer David Buchbinder is joined by a collaborative team of musicians, singers, and actors for a musical event based on the songs and sounds of Toronto's first cross-cultural community. History is a verb. The […]
Thursday June 21st, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Borochov Cultural Centre The Screening of One Woman's Journey to explore a Community Tracing its Secret History back to Biblical Times Bal Ej The Hidden Jews of Ethiopia For more info see http://kulanucanada.org
The next Central European SIG will be led by Henry Wellisch and will be at the the Shaarei Shomayim Congregation. Time 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm June 25, 2018
Tuesday June 26 at Shaarei Shomayim Starting at 7.30 p.m. prompt A pre-conference meeting for those attending the IAJGS conference in Warsaw from August 5-10, 2018. We also welcome those who have attended previous IAJGS conferences, and are willing to share their experiences. Please let us know of your attendance […]
Ashkenaz Festival celebrates Jewish food with free events at HarbourFront Centre and unique dining experiences across Toronto. From a Bagel Battle to an Immersive Global Shtetl, This Year’s Festival Has Something for Every Taste! August 15, 2018. – Toronto, Ontario – This year’s Ashkenaz Festival returns with a robust program […]
O Canada! Finding My Potter Family Speaker: Cindy Potter Taylor Shaarei Shomayim, 470 Glencairn Avenue, Toronto Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 10:30 am Doors open at 10:00 am With Jewish Genealogy, spelling has always been, and will always be, a problem in searching for one’s mishpocha. Cindy […]
The next meeting of the Ukraine SIG will take place at the Family History Centre on Sept 27. Time 7:30 pm
