Toronto Resources Archives - Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto

30 August 2022

Beth Tzedec Reuben and Helene Dennis Museum

Beth Tzedec Congregation formerly housed the fifth largest Judaica collection in North America. Along with ceremonial objects, the museum mounted numerous small exhibitions of these objects, photographs, documents, and texts to promote an understanding of Toronto’s Jewish history. One large exhibit was “A Common Thread: A History of Toronto’s Garment […]

15 July 2022

Bill Gladstone Genealogy

Bill Gladstone is a Toronto-based journalist, author, publisher, public speaker, and noted genealogist. He has written numerous short stories for Parchment, the Canadian Jewish literary journal, written and published books on the history of Toronto families and synagogues, the Jewish community of London, Ontario, and the exploration of Jewish genealogy. […]

23 December 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, […]

20 December 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 […]

20 December 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 […]

20 December 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. […]

20 December 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 […]

20 December 2021

Historical Newspaper Collections

Historical Newspaper Collections The Canadian Jewish Review was founded in 1921 in Toronto by George and Florence Cohen. It was published in English, and its approach was initially politically mild, moderately Zionist and religiously Reform, with a focus on the social achievements of local Jewry rather than on current events. […]

20 December 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 […]

20 December 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 […]

20 December 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. […]

19 September 2021

Rotenberg Ledger

Rotenberg Ledger This valuable resource for Jewish genealogists with roots in Toronto was indexed by JGS Toronto. The Rotenberg Ledger provides passenger information for people, many of Jewish origin from Central and Eastern Europe, traveling to Toronto between 6 June 1911 and 19 January 1915. The information contained in the […]