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SUMMARY:Erev Passover
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/erev-passover/
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SUMMARY:Passover
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SUMMARY:Good Friday
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/good-friday/
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SUMMARY:Easter
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/easter/
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-31/
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SUMMARY:How Do You Reveal the Results of 40 Years of Researching Your Family Tree?
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as JGS Toronto member David Price continues the journey he began last year during our annual Brick Walls and Breakthroughs presentation. David detailed his efforts to preserve his family’s legacy through photos and documents. With the limited time allowed during his last presentation\, he barely scratched the surface of his research methodology. Now he will continue where he left off with another entertaining and educational lecture. Peppered with amusing anecdotes\, family controversies\, and his usual pizzazz\, David has something for everyone\, whether you are a novice genealogist or a seasoned veteran. \nDavid Price has been a member of JGS Toronto since 1998. He spent over 30 years as a translator for JRI-Poland and the Polish LDS microfilms. He currently volunteers in our Mentors and Mavens program and is always willing to lend a hand. He lives with his wife Marilyn\, whom he describes as a genealogy widow except during supper and Shabbos. \nIn person at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Avenue\, North York and on Zoom. \nRegister for this Program\n \n  \nFAQs for this program: \n\nWho may register for this program?  Public\nIs it being recorded?  Yes\nWho may view the recording?  Members only
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/how-do-you-reveal-the-results-of-40-years-of-researching-your-family-tree/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
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SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah v'haGvurah
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/yom-hashoah-vhagvurah/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422
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SUMMARY:Yom HaZikaron
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/yom-hazikaron/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
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CREATED:20250903T040405Z
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SUMMARY:Yom HaAtzmaut
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/yom-haatzmaut/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence SIG Q&A Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Magic of the AI SIG: Bringing Our History into the Future\nHave 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. \nWe bridge the gap between “high-tech” ideas and the practical ways they can help you find your family. We skip the technical jargon and focus on knowledge exchange—sharing how tools like Large Language Models (LLMs) [often called “smart assistants” or “chatbots”] can breathe new life into your research. \nThis AI SIG meeting may include discussions on: \n\nHands-on Demos: See real-world showcases of how AI reads difficult handwriting (paleography) in English\, Yiddish\, Hebrew\, or the multiple other languages of Europe and the Middle East.\nPrivacy & Security: Learn the “golden rules” of AI privacy—how to use these tools safely without compromising your family’s private data or DNA results.\nProblem Solving: Participate in peer-to-peer troubleshooting to move past technical hurdles.\nAdvanced Techniques: Learn about meta-prompting (the art of giving the AI a specialized “role” or “expert persona”) to get much more accurate research results.\nEnhancing Memories: Learn how to clear up blurry family photos or organize decades of notes in seconds.\n\nLead instructor Arthur Sissman acts as your personal “guide on the side” while our AI chatbot serves as the “sage on the stage.” \n\nCelebrate Successes: Show the group what worked! Your breakthroughs provide a blueprint for others to follow.\nTroubleshoot Failures: Hit a wall? Bring your “stuck” prompts and let Arthur and the Chatbot analyze the “why” to find a solution in real-time.\nInteractive Growth: Move from a passive observer to an active participant in the future of genealogy.\n\nIn this month’s workshop\, Arthur will demonstrate how to use NotebookLM. \nAI SIG lecture presentations are open and free to the public; this workshop\, however\, is designed for in-depth\, hands-on interaction among participants and is\, therefore\, reserved for JGS Toronto members only. \nOn Zoom only \nRegister for this Program (members only)\n \n  \nFAQ for this program: \n\nWho may register for this program?  Members only\nIs it being recorded?  Yes\nWho may view the recording?  Members only
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/artificial-intelligence-special-interest-group-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups
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SUMMARY:IAJGS Artificial Intelligence for Jewish Genealogy Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) presents the AI for Jewish Genealogy Virtual Summit — a focused 4‑hour deep dive with two expert talks\, a practitioners panel\, and live audience Q&A. \nProgram topics + speakers + registration details coming soon.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/iajgs-ai-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other,Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T210000
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CREATED:20260320T005823Z
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UID:10587-1777491000-1777496400@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:MyHeritage SIG: What’s Brewing at MyHeritage? A Sneak Peek with Founder and CEO Gilad Japhet
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an informative and engaging session as we bring you up to date with the latest developments from MyHeritage\, as recently announced at RootsTech in March. \nMyHeritage continues to evolve at a rapid pace\, introducing innovative tools and technologies that are transforming the way we research and preserve our family histories. In this special session\, you will hear from MyHeritage founder and CEO\, Gilad Japhet who will provide an overview of the company’s newest features and advancements. \nThis presentation will highlight: \n\nPowerful new research tools designed to enhance your family history discoveries\nThe latest developments in DNA analysis and matching\nCutting-edge AI features that are changing the landscape of genealogical research\nInsights into the vision and future direction of MyHeritage\nA preview of exciting innovations still to come\n\nWhether you are a seasoned MyHeritage user or just beginning your genealogical journey\, this session will offer valuable insights and practical knowledge to help you make the most of this dynamic platform. \nWe are especially pleased to share this presentation that was originally delivered in–person only at RootsTech and was not made available online—until now. \nOn Zoom only \nRegister for this Program\n \n  \nFAQs for this program: \n\nWho may register for this program?  Public\nIs it being recorded?  Yes\nWho may view the recording?  Members only
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/myheritage-sig-whats-brewing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups
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