• A.J. Jacobs Discusses It’s All Relative

    In this Toronto debut, Esquire and NPR contributor A.J. Jacobs discusses his new book It's All Relative with Jessica Allen, co-host of CTV’s The Social. A best-selling author of four books and genealogical expert whose TED talk on the global family has been viewed over a million times, Jacobs brings […]

  • Sacred Spaces: Jewish Cemeteries, Past Present and Future

    Beth Tzedec Congregation 1700 Bathurst St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Beth Tzedec Congregation is sponsoring a unique and exciting program on the state of Jewish cemeteries around the world, from small towns to shtetls across Europe and elsewhere. This would be of great interest to the members of JGST as cemeteries are an important source of vital information. See this […]

  • Finding Holocaust Victims and Survivors – JGST sponsored event

    Temple Sinai 210 Wilson Ave. 210 Wilson Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Henry Wellisch President Emeritus Doors open at 7:30pm HOW TO FIND VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST It has been said that the Holocaust has been more researched than any other event in modern times. However, the innumerable books, articles, films, etc., have mainly focused on events and not so […]

  • The Jews of Thessaloniki: Where Did They Go?

    Miles Nadal JCC Spadina Ave. and Bloor St. Guest Speaker: Belinda Geshen Doors Open: 1:00 pm Program: 1:30 - 3:00 pm Drop-ins: $5:00 includes light refreshment See: http://mnjcc.org/browse-by-age/active-55/thursday-drop-in/914-the-jews-of-thessaloniki-where-did-they-go for details.

  • Grocers and Gangsters – Orchardviewers

    Orchardview Library 40 Orchard View Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Author David Nitkin presents a lecture on the Jewish grocer experience 1910. He will be reading from his latest book and presenting slides. Nov. 23, 2017 Orchard View Library Rm. 224 2:00 to 3:00 pm

  • Lithuania Special Interest Group – Workshop

    Family History Centre 24 Ferrand Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Bring your own computer for an evening of exploration.C Location: Family History Centre 24 Ferrand Drive Toronto, ON Lots of parking is available. Easily accessible by way of the TTC Closest main intersection: Don Mills Rd. and Eglinton Ave.

  • Different DNA Tests; The Companies, and the Follow-up

    Shaarei Shomayim Congregation 470 Glencairn Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Speaker: Linda Reid Shaarei Shomayim, 470 Glencairn Ave.Sisterhood Hall, Toronto January 21st, 2018 Doors open 10:00 am Experienced genealogist and DNA disentangler, Linda Reid, will discuss: 1. alternative DNA tests and companies, and  2. how to proceed after receiving initial DNA results, including your long list of possible connections Is there […]

  • Lithuania Special Interest Group – Meeting

    Family History Centre 24 Ferrand Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    The next meeting of the Lithuania Special Interest Group will be Jan. 25th at the Family History Centre, 24 Ferrand Drive, Don Mills. Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm