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March 19, 2022

Jewish Genealogical Societies in Ontario

In addition to JGS Toronto, Ontario has two other Jewish genealogical societies: Jewish Genealogical Society of Hamilton and Area The JGSH website is no longer active. Further inquiries can be directed to [email protected] Jewish Genealogical Society of Ottawa The JGSO website is currently inactive, but some information is available […]

March 19, 2022

Archives of Ontario (AO) Toronto

Archives of Ontario (AO) – Toronto The Archives of Ontario collects public and private sector documentation that supports research into Ontario families and history. A key resource are its holdings of Ontario’s vital statistics records, with a new year released annually. The large and extensive collection provides a rich resource […]

December 23, 2021

Toronto Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society (Ontario Ancestors)

Toronto Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society (Ontario Ancestors) The Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society has indexed, transcribed, digitized, and photographed records that help to make Toronto and Ontario records more accessible to genealogists with roots in Toronto. A number of projects are relevant to researchers with Jewish Ontario roots, […]

December 20, 2021

University Libraries

University libraries Toronto has three universities: the University of Toronto, York University, and Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) — each with large reference libraries. Their collections can be viewed by going to their websites. In most cases, one must be a student to enter the library or to use their […]

December 20, 2021

Toronto Ukrainian Genealogy Group (TUGG)

Toronto Ukrainian Genealogy Group (TUGG) The Toronto Ukrainian Genealogy Group (TUGG) is a non-profit cultural and educational organization consisting of persons interested in tracing their ancestors. It operates out of the St. Vladimir Institute, which is located at 620 Spadina Avenue, Toronto. It offers lectures, guidance, assistance, and instruction for […]

December 20, 2021

Toronto Reference Library

Toronto Reference Library (TRL) Main branch of the Toronto Public Library (TPL) 789 Yonge Street, one block north of Bloor Street. The closest subway stop is Yonge/Bloor. The Toronto Reference Library is the largest public reference library in Canada with an extensive collection of books, manuscripts, microfilm, and other items. […]

December 20, 2021

Toronto Family History Centre

Toronto Family History Centre (TFHC) 24 Ferrand Drive, Don Mills, Ontario (416) 422-5480 x111 The Toronto Family History Centre has online resources as well as a library of resources from the Family Search organization based in Salt Lake City. https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Toronto_Ontario_Family_History_Centre A complete list of their online resources is available to […]

December 20, 2021

Historical Newspaper Collections

Historical Newspaper Collections Canadian Jewish News: Issues of this weekly English-language newspaper, published in Toronto, dating from 1 January 1960 to 23 December 1993, and for Montreal as of 2010, have been digitized. They have been digitized and are available on the Simon Fraser University Digitized Newspapers site: https://newspapers.lib.sfu.ca/cjn2-collection. Canadian […]

December 20, 2021

City of Toronto Archives

The City of Toronto Archives holds a large variety of historical records reflecting the history and work of the government of the City of Toronto and its various boroughs and municipal governments, which manage the affairs of the city and its residents. Some records, including photographs, are available online. Check […]

December 20, 2021

City Directories

Toronto City directories (1833–1969) have been digitized and are available online from the Toronto Public Library, the Archives of Ontario, and the City of Toronto Archives. The Ontario Genealogical Society also has an excellent chart with links to all available city directories available online. https://torontofamilyhistory.org/researching-toronto-ancestors/city-directories/ In addition, the library houses […]

December 20, 2021

Cemeteries and Funeral Homes

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has 12 main Jewish cemeteries, most of which contain burial grounds for a large number of synagogues. A description of the burial grounds can be found here: http://iajgscemetery.org/canada/ontario-on/toronto Note that Oakville, Hamilton, and other cities and towns around the province also have Jewish burial grounds. […]

September 19, 2021

Toronto Jewish Families History Project

Toronto Jewish Families History Project – Goldenberg Scrolls (MyHeritage) The Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto, in partnership with MyHeritage, has created a searchable on-line database of more than 2,700 names taken from the family trees recorded by the late Toronto physician, Dr. Henry Goldenberg. The Goldenberg scrolls were the first […]