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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-23/
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Event in Partnership with Classi Lectures: The History of the Jews of South Africa
DESCRIPTION:This will be a Zoom Event Only: \nGo to the JGS Toronto website Members page to register. \nSpeaker: Ralph Cilevitz \nJEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TORONTO\nA History of the South African Jews: From The Pale to Pretoria\n…Carrying a Small Suitcase Filled with Courage\, Faith and Hope \nSunday\, 01 June 2025 at 10:30 a.m. \nZOOM ONLY \nIn this powerful presentation\, Ralph Cilevitz tells the story of Jewish immigrants who journeyed\nfrom the cities and shtetls of the Pale of Settlement to the cities and dorpies at the southern tip\nof Africa. Most arrived young\, alone\, and with little more than their determination and quiet\nstrength. Ralph explores how thousands of Jewish families built new lives and preserved their\nfaith and hope while adapting to unfamiliar places and languages. He offers a vivid look at\ncourage\, migration\, resilience\, and community. Whether you’re interested in genealogy\, Jewish\nhistory\, or human endurance\, this presentation brings the past to life in a way that is deeply\npersonal and richly human.\nRalph Cilevitz was born in South Africa and studied electronic and mechanical engineering\nbefore emigrating to Canada in 1979. Based in Toronto\, he is a board member of the Jewish\nGenealogical Society of Toronto. With over 50 years of genealogical research\, Ralph combines\nhistorical insight with a passion for storytelling. When he’s not digging through archives\, you’ll\nfind him competing on the track in multi-event athletics\, playing field hockey or pickleball\, or\nstrumming the guitar.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-event-the-history-of-the-south-african-jews/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T120000
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Virtual Event: DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TORONTO \n  \nDNA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG)\nQ&A WORKSHOP \nFeaturing our JGS Toronto members\,\nGil Bardige and Arthur Sissman \n  \nSunday\, 3 November 2024 at 10:30 am. ET \nVIRTUAL MEETING: Join from Home\nVirtual doors open at 10:20 a.m. ET \nWe are pleased to announce the return of our DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) program this year\, featuring our esteemed members Gil Bardige and Arthur Sissman\, both recognized as experts in Jewish DNA.\nAll are invited to participate in our 4-part DNA Q&A Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting! Our DNA experts will commence the session with a brief educational presentation covering the basics of DNA or strategies for interpreting test results. \n4-part DNA Q&A series on Sundays at 10:30 am ET. \n4 May 2025  \n\nHere’s your chance to send in your DNA-related inquiries to our experts\, who are here to aid your research. When you submit your questions\, there might be a request for consent to potentially share your screen\, DNA match names\, and family tree members. This sharing enables others to learn from the techniques used by our experts. Please be sure to include comprehensive details with your question\, highlighting your previous research. You’ll find the questionnaire form available on the registration page – please send your submissions before Monday\, 28 Oct 2024. This deadline ensures that our maven can contact you for any extra information\, if required. \n\nGil Bardige\, originally from Chicago\, has been a genealogist for over 40 years and a genetic genealogist since 2007.  He has tested at the 4 major testing companies and is the Co-Administrator of 3 projects at FTDNA including Jewish R1B and R-A11711 Subclade Projects.  He is Chair of the Columbus Ohio JGS\, a volunteer at IAJGS Conferences (including the Program Committee)\, and Director of the Mentoring Program.  Gil is a firm believer that you can use DNA results as a tool in your genealogy research.  Over the last five years\, he has regularly helped people navigate their DNA matches by speaking at dozens of Jewish genealogical societies. After his presentations\, people say: “Thank you\, Gil\, I am no longer confused!”\n\nArthur Sissman\, from Naples FL\, has been engaged in family history genealogy since 1999 and genetic genealogy (DNA) since 2015. Arthur has built over 60 family history trees for his various family surname lines. In addition\, he has tested his autosomal DNA at all the major DNA testing companies\, and his Y-DNA and MtDNA at FamilyTreeDNA.  Using his 3 Legged Stool Protocol – focusing on Surname\, Place and DNA\, Arthur has found relatives previously unknown to him and has built a current tree out to 1500 people\, from Galicia/Romania\, with over 50+ DNA matches across all branches. For information on Arthur’s Jewish Genealogy SIG monthly meetings and scheduled workshops\, email genresearch13@yahoo.com.\n\n \nTo register for the DNA SIG event \, please go to jgstoronto.ca/register. The questionnaire form can be found below the registration link. \nYou will then receive an immediate acknowledgement plus the link to access the event.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-virtual-event-dna-special-interest-group-6/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250427T120000
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Event:  The Jewish Immigrant Aid Society (JIAS) Archives
DESCRIPTION:This will be a hybrid event. \nSunday\, 27 April 2025\, 10:30 a.m. \nTHE ROLE OF JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES IN FAMILY HISTORIES \nIn person at Shaarei Shomayim and on ZOOM \nSpeaker: JODI BLOCK \nJodi Block will outline the history of JIAS\, including some of the gems in the Ontario Jewish Archives about JIAS\, and people featured in its history. Over the years\, it was possible to help people understand the circumstances around their family’s arrival in Canada. Information about when they arrived\, where they originated\, and via what route they took is often available. And in some cases\, also details such as their first address\, their host family\, etc. \nJODI BLOCK is the Manager of Community Engagement at JIAS Toronto\, which is a Sponsorship Agreement Holder that works with Canadians to sponsor refugees\, as well as a settlement agency that welcomes and supports diverse newcomers to Canada. As of January 2025\, Jodi’s focus is on volunteerism\, community engagement\, and strategic partnerships.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-event-the-jewish-immigrant-aid-society-jias-archives/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250407T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T003253Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-21/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T213000
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Zoom Only Event: A Case Study Using the "One-Step Webpages"
DESCRIPTION:JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TORONTO\nWednesday\, 19 March 2025\, 7:30 p.m \nON ZOOM ONLY \nCase Study: The Genealogy of Renee Kaufman \nSpeaker: Steven Morse \nThe lecture will present a case study using the One-Step Webpages as well as\nother websites to develop a family history. It illustrates how\, with a minimal\namount of initial information\, an entire genealogy can be obtained. It also shows\nhow to find records despite name misspellings\, and how to avoid accepting\nmistaken information.\nStephen Morse is the creator of the One-Step Website for which he has\nreceived the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Outstanding Contribution\nAward from the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies\, as\nwell as other awards.\nIn his other life Stephen is a computer professional with a doctoral degree in\nelectrical engineering. He has held various research\, development\, and teaching\npositions; authored many technical papers; written four textbooks; and holds\nfour patents. He is best known as the architect of the Intel 8086 (the granddaddy\nof today’s Pentium processor)\, which sparked the PC revolution 45 years ago. \nTHE PRESENTATION WILL NOT BE RECORDED.\nTo register please visit jgstoronto.ca/register \nRegister:  https://jgstoronto.ca/programs/ \nzoom
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/a-case-study/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250310T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T003148Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250309T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20241021T131614Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Virtual Event: DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TORONTO \n  \nDNA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG)\nQ&A WORKSHOP \nFeaturing our JGS Toronto members\,\nGil Bardige and Arthur Sissman \n  \nSunday\, 3 November 2024 at 10:30 am. ET \nVIRTUAL MEETING: Join from Home\nVirtual doors open at 10:20 a.m. ET \nWe are pleased to announce the return of our DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) program this year\, featuring our esteemed members Gil Bardige and Arthur Sissman\, both recognized as experts in Jewish DNA.\nAll are invited to participate in our 4-part DNA Q&A Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting! Our DNA experts will commence the session with a brief educational presentation covering the basics of DNA or strategies for interpreting test results. \n4-part DNA Q&A series on Sundays at 10:30 am ET. \n9 March 2025  \n4 May 2025  \n\nHere’s your chance to send in your DNA-related inquiries to our experts\, who are here to aid your research. When you submit your questions\, there might be a request for consent to potentially share your screen\, DNA match names\, and family tree members. This sharing enables others to learn from the techniques used by our experts. Please be sure to include comprehensive details with your question\, highlighting your previous research. You’ll find the questionnaire form available on the registration page – please send your submissions before Monday\, 28 Oct 2024. This deadline ensures that our maven can contact you for any extra information\, if required. \n\nGil Bardige\, originally from Chicago\, has been a genealogist for over 40 years and a genetic genealogist since 2007.  He has tested at the 4 major testing companies and is the Co-Administrator of 3 projects at FTDNA including Jewish R1B and R-A11711 Subclade Projects.  He is Chair of the Columbus Ohio JGS\, a volunteer at IAJGS Conferences (including the Program Committee)\, and Director of the Mentoring Program.  Gil is a firm believer that you can use DNA results as a tool in your genealogy research.  Over the last five years\, he has regularly helped people navigate their DNA matches by speaking at dozens of Jewish genealogical societies. After his presentations\, people say: “Thank you\, Gil\, I am no longer confused!”\n\nArthur Sissman\, from Naples FL\, has been engaged in family history genealogy since 1999 and genetic genealogy (DNA) since 2015. Arthur has built over 60 family history trees for his various family surname lines. In addition\, he has tested his autosomal DNA at all the major DNA testing companies\, and his Y-DNA and MtDNA at FamilyTreeDNA.  Using his 3 Legged Stool Protocol – focusing on Surname\, Place and DNA\, Arthur has found relatives previously unknown to him and has built a current tree out to 1500 people\, from Galicia/Romania\, with over 50+ DNA matches across all branches. For information on Arthur’s Jewish Genealogy SIG monthly meetings and scheduled workshops\, email genresearch13@yahoo.com.\n\n \nTo register for the DNA SIG event \, please go to jgstoronto.ca/register. The questionnaire form can be found below the registration link. \nYou will then receive an immediate acknowledgement plus the link to access the event.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-virtual-event-dna-special-interest-group-5/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20241014T193955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T002621Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Virtual Event: Vienna Austria Jewish Emigration Applications 1938-39: A Treasure Trove of Genealogical Information
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Steve Turner \nMembers Only Event:  A link will be emailed to all members in good standing 2 days before the event. \nDate: Wednesday Feb. 19th \nTime: 7:30 pm Eastern Time \nClick on this link to see the full description of Dr. Turner’s presentation.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/vienna-austria-jewish-emigration-applications-1938-39-a-treasure-trove-of-genealogical-information/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20240903T002810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T002810Z
UID:8787-1739215800-1739223000@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Educational Event - Introduction to Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jerry Scherer \nVenue: Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT) \n613 Clark Ave\, \nThornhill\, ON
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-educational-event-introduction-to-genealogy-4/
LOCATION:“Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT)” \,   613 Clarke St. Thornhill Ontario\, 613 Clarke St.\, Thornhill\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20241112T141926Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Educational Event - Introduction to Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jerry Sherer \nVenue: Beth Avraham Synagogue \n613 Clark Ave\, \nThornhill\, ON
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-educational-event-introduction-to-genealogy-3/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20240903T002651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T222625Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Family Research at the Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne\, Indiana
DESCRIPTION:Speaker      Curt Witcher\n \nJEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TORONTO \nWednesday\, 22 January 2025\, 7:30 p.m. \nON ZOOM ONLY \nMaking the Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne\, IN\, Your Research Assistant \nWith an Emphasis on Jewish Family History Research \nThe Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library is one of the largest publicly available family history research centres in North America and holds a significant collection of Canadian records. The presentation will cover how to explore the expansive holdings and data files of the Genealogy Center\, whether to help plan a research trip to Fort Wayne in conjunction with attending the 2025 IAJGS conference or to use the center remotely. \nCurt B. Witcher\, manager of the Genealogy Center and Director of Special Collections\, will be our guide. He is a former president of both the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the National Genealogical Society\, and the founding president of the Indiana Genealogical Society. He also serves on the Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society board of directors. Over several decades\, Curt has led collaborative national efforts to preserve and make more accessible historical data. \n 
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jewish-family-research-at-the-genealogy-center-in-fort-wayne-indiana/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20241112T141807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T142913Z
UID:8932-1737554400-1737561600@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Educational Event - Introduction to Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jerry Sherer \nVenue: Beth Avraham Synagogue \n613 Clark Ave\, \nThornhill\, ON
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-educational-event-introduction-to-genealogy-2/
LOCATION:“Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT)” \,   613 Clarke St. Thornhill Ontario\, 613 Clarke St.\, Thornhill\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20241112T141640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T142706Z
UID:8930-1736949600-1736956800@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Educational Event - Introduction to Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jerry Sherer \nVenue: Beth Avraham Synagogue \n613 Clark Ave\, \nThornhill\, ON
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-educational-event-introduction-to-genealogy/
LOCATION:“Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT)” \,   613 Clarke St. Thornhill Ontario\, 613 Clarke St.\, Thornhill\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250113T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20240903T002425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T002425Z
UID:8783-1736796600-1736803800@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board Meeting
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-18/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20241021T131406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T034356Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Virtual Event:  DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TORONTO \n  \nDNA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG)\nQ&A WORKSHOP \nFeaturing our JGS Toronto members\,\nGil Bardige and Arthur Sissman \n  \nSunday\, 12 January 2025 at 10:30 am. ET \nVIRTUAL MEETING: Join from Home\nVirtual doors open at 10:20 a.m. ET \nWe are pleased to announce the return of our DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) program this year\, featuring our esteemed members Gil Bardige and Arthur Sissman\, both recognized as experts in Jewish DNA.\nAll are invited to participate in our 4-part DNA Q&A Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting! Our DNA experts will commence the session with a brief educational presentation covering the basics of DNA or strategies for interpreting test results. \n4-part DNA Q&A series on Sundays at 10:30 am ET. \n12 January 2025  \n9 March 2025  \n4 May 2025  \nHere’s your chance to send in your DNA-related inquiries to our experts\, who are here to aid your research. When you submit your questions\, there might be a request for consent to potentially share your screen\, DNA match names\, and family tree members. This sharing enables others to learn from the techniques used by our experts. Please be sure to include comprehensive details with your question\, highlighting your previous research. You’ll find the questionnaire form available on the registration page – please send your submissions before Monday\, 28 Oct 2024. This deadline ensures that our maven can contact you for any extra information\, if required. \n\nGil Bardige\, originally from Chicago\, has been a genealogist for over 40 years and a genetic genealogist since 2007.  He has tested at the 4 major testing companies and is the Co-Administrator of 3 projects at FTDNA including Jewish R1B and R-A11711 Subclade Projects.  He is Chair of the Columbus Ohio JGS\, a volunteer at IAJGS Conferences (including the Program Committee)\, and Director of the Mentoring Program.  Gil is a firm believer that you can use DNA results as a tool in your genealogy research.  Over the last five years\, he has regularly helped people navigate their DNA matches by speaking at dozens of Jewish genealogical societies. After his presentations\, people say: “Thank you\, Gil\, I am no longer confused!”\n\nArthur Sissman\, from Naples FL\, has been engaged in family history genealogy since 1999 and genetic genealogy (DNA) since 2015. Arthur has built over 60 family history trees for his various family surname lines. In addition\, he has tested his autosomal DNA at all the major DNA testing companies\, and his Y-DNA and MtDNA at FamilyTreeDNA.  Using his 3 Legged Stool Protocol – focusing on Surname\, Place and DNA\, Arthur has found relatives previously unknown to him and has built a current tree out to 1500 people\, from Galicia/Romania\, with over 50+ DNA matches across all branches. For information on Arthur’s Jewish Genealogy SIG monthly meetings and scheduled workshops\, email genresearch13@yahoo.com.\n\n\nTo register for the DNA SIG event \, please go to jgstoronto.ca/register. The questionnaire form can be found below the registration link. \nYou will then receive an immediate acknowledgement plus the link to access the event.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-virtual-event-dna-special-interest-group-4/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20241112T141402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T132701Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Educational Program - Introduction to Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jerry Scherer \nVenue: Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT) \n613 Clark Ave\, Thornhill ON \nThis program will extend over 5 consecutive Wednesdays from January 8th to Feb. 5th 2025 \nTime: 2.00 pm
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-educational-program-introduction-to-genealogy/
LOCATION:“Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT)” \,   613 Clarke St. Thornhill Ontario\, 613 Clarke St.\, Thornhill\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20240903T002248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T035010Z
UID:8781-1734550200-1734557400@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Stranger in the Desert: A Family Story
DESCRIPTION:Stranger in the Desert: A Family Story \nJordan Salama \nJewish Genealogical Society of Toronto\nin partnership with \nJewish Genealogical Society of Montreal \nand \nJewish Genealogical Society of Ottawa\nWednesday\, 18 December 2024 at 7:30 pm ET \nZOOM ONLY \nThrough a discussion of his recently published book Stranger in the Desert: A Family Story\, acclaimed writer and journalist Jordan Salama will introduce us to his unique style of gathering and preserving family stories.\nDuring his presentation\, Jordan will share his research\, interviewing\, and writing tips including: the diverse ways our families preserve and pass on our histories and understanding how our family stories manifest themselves in our everyday lives. He will provide guidance on using social media and technology to enhance family research\, and how to plan a family research trip. \nJordan Salama is an American writer of Argentine\, Syrian\, and Iraqi Jewish descent focusing on culture and migration in the Americas. A graduate from Princeton University in 2019\, Jordan has published extensively and has worked on important radio and television shows. His first book\, Every Day the River Changes\, was named a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2021 and\na top new travel book by The New York Times. His latest book\, Stranger in the Desert: A Family Story was published in February 2024 and has already garnered significant attention around the world.\nThis special program is open exclusively to paid-up members of the three societies. \nA link will be sent in an e-blast to our members. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/my-own-sephardic-roots/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20240903T002120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T002120Z
UID:8779-1733772600-1733779800@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20241114T234503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T132523Z
UID:8944-1732456800-1732467600@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Genealogy in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Presenter :  Jerry Scherer
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/genealogy-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:“Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT)” \,   613 Clarke St. Thornhill Ontario\, 613 Clarke St.\, Thornhill\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20240903T002014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T002014Z
UID:8777-1732118400-1732125600@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The Jews of Lithuania: Heroes of Vilna
DESCRIPTION:Global Heritage SIG
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-jews-of-lithuania-heroes-of-vilna/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20241112T140544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T233721Z
UID:8926-1732111200-1732120200@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:JGS Toronto - Genealogy in the Digital Age (Outreach Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jerry Scherer \nLocation:  Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT) \n613 Clark Ave. Thornhill
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-genealogy-in-the-digital-age-outreach-program/
LOCATION:“Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT)” \,   613 Clarke St. Thornhill Ontario\, 613 Clarke St.\, Thornhill\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20240912T212317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T154218Z
UID:8821-1731839400-1731846600@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Friends\, Foes\, and Family: A Millennium of Jewish Life in Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:  \nFriends\, Foes\, and Family: A Millennium of Jewish Life in Ukraine \nJewish Genealogical Society of Toronto\nSunday\, 17 November 2024\, 10:30 a.m.\nIn person and on ZOOM\nShaarei Shomayim\, 470 Glencairn Avenue\, Toronto\nDr. Lev Daschko \n\n\nDr. Daschko will talk about the long history of Jewish life in Ukraine\, with an emphasis on the interactions between Jews and non-Jews. The talk incorporates maps and images to illustrate the complicated history of Ukrainian Jews (past and present) under the various regimes and empires that ruled the country. He will address the longstanding myths surrounding Ukraine\, Ukrainians\, and Ukrainian-Jewish relations. Finally\, there will be a look at Jewish food\, holidays\, and language to understand Jewish life in Ukraine. \n\n\n\nDr. Lev Daschko is a Canadian historian who specializes in 19th century Ukrainian-Jewish relations. His MA thesis was on the experiment of Jewish National Autonomy in the short-lived Ukrainian People’s Republic (1917–18). Lev’s dissertation topic is entitled  Steam Engines\, Postcards\, and White Table Linens: Technology and Modernity in Austrian-ruled Chernivtsi and Bukovina (1861–1914). He received his PhD from Northwestern University in June 2024.\n\nTo register\, please visit jgstoronto.ca/register
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/8821/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20240903T001519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T001519Z
UID:8773-1731657600-1731690000@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Submission Deadline for December Issue
DESCRIPTION:Shem Tov
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/submission-deadline-for-december-issue/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20241108T141017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T141017Z
UID:8922-1731612600-1731618000@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Poland Special Interest Group (Special Presentation)
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the release of A Real Pain from Searchlight Pictures on November 15th at theaters everywhere\, JGST is presenting a special webinar on Thursday November 14th\, at 7:30 pm to assist attendees in doing research into their Polish ancestry as below. \n\nSorry for the short timeline but we would appreciate your spreading the word as well in order to let everyone know about this special workshop event. \nA REAL PAIN\, written\, directed\, and starring Jesse Eisenberg\, follows two estranged cousins who travel to Poland to trace their Jewish roots after the death of their grandmother. As they delve into the trauma of their shared history\, they’re confronted with a complex and often darkly comedic journey of family\, memory\, and identity. The film blends poignant moments with humor\, offering a unique perspective on generational trauma and the process of healing. The film has been featured at the Sundance Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. The trailer for the film can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2et8Vpu7Ls \nThe JGST webinar/workshop is open to everyone at no charge and part of the continuing support that JGST provides to our community at large to enhance and assist in genealogical research of family history. \n\nThe event is also being promoted by Searchlight Pictures at their preview screenings\, etc… \n\nThe registration link is: \n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodumqqz8iH9CgBNNM5et9rk8TZVPkGXKW#/registration \n 
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-poland-special-interest-group-special-presentation/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20240903T001343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T001343Z
UID:8771-1731513600-1731520800@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The Jews of Lithuania: Nazis and Destruction
DESCRIPTION:Global Heritage SIG
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-jews-of-lithuania-nazis-and-destruction/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20240903T001156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T174731Z
UID:8769-1731247200-1731256200@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:IAJGS 2025 Conference Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy \nInformation Session \nSunday\, 10 November 2024 at 2:00 p.m. \nvia Zoom \nThe 45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy is coming to Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, from Sunday\, August 10 to Thursday\, August 14\, 2025. \nThe International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies holds a conference in the summer of each year\, drawing hundreds of genealogists from around the world. Programs and workshops are offered on a wide variety of topics\, special events with Research Divisions focus on a particular country or geographical area\, and well-known speakers come to present at keynote and banquet events. \nFort Wayne is among the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. Midwest and is known for its exceptional genealogical capability through the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center\, one of the largest family history research centers in the world. The collection of more than 1.2 million physical items is completely open and available to researchers. Resources of interest to Jewish researchers include a large collection of Yizkor books\, Temple and synagogue histories\, Jewish periodicals\, diaries and personal memoirs\, and the “Jewish Life in America\, c1654-1954” database from the American Jewish Historical Society. \nA virtual informational program will be held on Sunday\, 10 November 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The program will include information about Jewish research at the Genealogy Center\, an introduction to Fort Wayne\, and opportunities for questions about the conference. For more information\, to register for the November program\, or to sign up for the conference e-mail list\, visit www.iajgs2025.org.  We look forward to hosting you in Fort Wayne in 2025!
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/iajgs-2025-conference-virtual-information-session/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192735
CREATED:20240903T000828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T000828Z
UID:8767-1730748600-1730755800@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board Meeting
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-16/
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