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SUMMARY:Sukkot
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/sukkot-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
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SUMMARY:Shemini Atzeret
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/shemini-atzeret-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
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SUMMARY:Simchat Torah
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/simchat-torah-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/thanksgiving-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T193000
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
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URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-35/
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T103000
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SUMMARY:**POSTPONED** Jewish Canadian Military Records from the Second World War
DESCRIPTION:Peter Usher’s illustrated talk will provide a guide to the enlistment\, service\, combat\, casualty\, and burial records of the thousands of Jewish Canadians who served in the Second World War. He will tell us how to obtain these records\, what they say and do not say\, and how to understand and interpret them. \nPeter Usher is the author of two acclaimed biographies of Jewish Canadian airmen. \n  \nPostponed to another date yet to be determined \n  \nPresented in association with Association for Canadian Jewish Studies. \nFAQ 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/jewish-canadian-military-records/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T113000
DTSTAMP:20261023T212932Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Immigration to Canada: The Ships that Brought Our Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, JGS Toronto board member Steven Brock offers a brief history of Jewish Immigration to Canada\, from the earliest days of New France up until 1980\, followed by a rundown of the ships that brought our ancestors\, focusing on how they reached the new world and the promise of a better life in Canada. Focusing on the history of trans-Atlantic travel\, he will speak about the ocean liners on which our forefathers travelled. Finally\, he will show\, in detail\, a practical\, real-world example of how to research our ancestors’ arrival in Canada. \nSteven Brock has been researching his roots for almost 30 years and has traced his ancestors back to the late 1700s. He was a member of the executive of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Hamilton and now serves on the board of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto. He has also been involved in several projects\, including JRI-Poland\, the Canadian Naturalization Database Indexing\, and the JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry. \nIn person at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Avenue\, North York and on Zoom. \nRegister for this Program\n  \nFAQ for this program: \n\nWho may register for this program?  Public\nIs it being recorded?  Yes\nWho may view the recording?  Members only\n\n  \nHandout \nTreasured Times: The First Jew in Canada
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jewish-immigration-to-canada/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T203000
DTSTAMP:20261024T025229Z
CREATED:20260909T021308Z
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UID:11087-1792695600-1792701000@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group provides an ongoing opportunity for learning\, experimenting\, and sharing ideas with fellow researchers. It’s a collaborative\, hands-on workshop where members explore practical ways that artificial intelligence can help solve real genealogical challenges. We focus on knowledge exchange rather than technical jargon\, sharing discoveries\, demonstrations\, and strategies that can improve our research. \nTopics explored at the AI SIG include: \n\nHands-On Demonstrations: See how AI can help interpret difficult handwriting and documents in English\, Yiddish\, Hebrew\, and other\nlanguages commonly encountered in Jewish genealogy\nProblem Solving: Bring your questions and participate in peer-to-peer troubleshooting to overcome research and technical  challenges\nAdvanced AI Techniques: Explore strategies for improving AI results and obtaining more accurate and useful responses\nEnhancing Family Memories: Discover how AI can help improve old photographs\, organize years of research notes\, and preserve family stories.\n\nOnline via Zoom \nRegister for this Program\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/aisig-2026-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T113000
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SUMMARY:DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION: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 have been working with your matches for years\, you’ll gain valuable insights you can apply directly to your own research. \nYou are welcome to join any or all of the sessions. No prior attendance is required\, and every program is designed so that both new and returning participants can benefit fully. \nOur DNA SIG Leaders:\nGil Bardige (Chicago\, Illinois) has been a genealogist for over 40 years and a genetic genealogist since 2007. He has tested at the four major testing companies and is the co-administrator of three projects at FTDNA\, including Jewish R1B and R-A11711 Subclade Projects. Gil is chair of the Columbus Ohio JGS\, a volunteer at IAJGS Conferences (including the Program Committee)\, and director of the mentoring program. 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 often say: “Thank you\, Gil\, I am no longer confused!”\nArthur Sissman (Naples\, Florida) 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 previously unknown relatives and built a tree out to 1500 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. \nSubmit Your DNA Questions\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.\nPlease 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 in advance. This deadline ensures that our maven can contact you for any extra information\, if required. \nOnline via Zoom \nRegister for this Program\n\n  \nFAQ 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/dna-sig-2026-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups
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