• 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 3 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 […]

  • Seeing the Past More Clearly with AI

    Virtual
    Education

    This 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 […]

  • Unlock the Power of AI in Jewish Genealogy – class 4 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 […]

  • Kingston-Upon-Hull: A Forgotten Way-Station on the Road to Canada and the USA

    Virtual
    General Events

    speaker: Dr. Marne Platt Find out more about this important, often untold story of the passage of families from Eastern Europe as they headed to Kingston-Upon-Hull on their way to North America. Learn more about this transition point in the story of many Jewish emigrants! Marne Platt is an American […]