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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Board Meeting
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Unlock the Power of AI in Jewish Genealogy – class 4 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 […]
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Kingston-Upon-Hull: A Forgotten Way-Station on the Road to Canada and the USA
VirtualGeneral Eventsspeaker: 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 […]
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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 […]
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Family Tree Maker SIG Workshop: Setting Up Family Tree Maker
VirtualSpecial Interest GroupsJoin us for a virtual Family Tree Maker (FTM) workshop intended to help you build and manage your family tree on your home desktop computer while deepening your understanding of your family history. Family Tree Maker is a powerful desktop-based genealogy tool that interfaces seamlessly with both Ancestry and FamilySearch. Whether you are […]
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Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group
VirtualSpecial Interest GroupsDiscover the Magic of the AI SIG: Bringing Our History into the Future Have you heard the buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) but aren’t sure what it means for your family tree? The AI special interest group (SIG) is a new collaborative hub where we demystify the latest technology together. […]
