Ontario Resources Archives - Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto

30 August 2022

City Archives in Ontario

Many municipalities in Ontario have archives with historical records of interest to Jewish family historians. A Directory to Municipal Archives in Ontario was published in 2008. Much of the information it contains is outdated, and new municipal archives have since been established. Even so, there is usefulness in the list of archives included […]

19 March 2022

Ottawa Jewish Archives – Ottawa

The Ottawa Jewish Archives (OJA) collects records that tell the story of Jewish community life in Ottawa and the National Capital Region from the 1890s to the current day. The OJA accepts donations of documents, photographs, recorded media, and ephemera that help tell the story of Jewish community life in […]

19 March 2022

Ontario Jewish Archives (OJA) – Toronto

The OJA (Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre) acquires, preserves, and makes available historical records related to Ontario’s Jewish community. Its records are from private business, families, labour unions, synagogues, and other community organizations. Family resources include records such as marriage and circumcision records, family histories, synagogue and Jewish fraternal society records, […]

19 March 2022

Ontario Genealogical Society (Toronto Branch)

The Ontario Genealogical Society, also known as Ontario Ancestors, is Canada’s largest member-supported genealogical organization. Founded in 1961, their mission is to encourage, bring together, and assist those interested in family history as well as preserve Ontario’s heritage. It has 30 geographically based branches throughout Ontario together with five special […]

19 March 2022

Multicultural History Society of Ontario (MHSO) – Toronto

Established in 1976, the Multicultural History Society of Ontario collects, preserves, and makes available irreplaceable records of histories of migration, ethnicity, and Indigeneity. The MHSO is the creator of the most extensive collection in Canada of archival materials documenting immigrant, ethnic, and Indigenous experiences. Their archival holdings reflect some 100 […]

19 March 2022

Jewish Virtual Library (Ontario)

The Jewish Virtual Library is funded by the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE). As part of its larger international collection, the Jewish Virtual Library has produced a short history of Ontario as a Jewish community, which includes some information about Jews in Ontario public life.

19 March 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 […]

19 March 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 […]