| Date | Event | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 18 October 2026 10:30 a.m. ET | Jewish Canadian Military Records from the Second World War cancelled due to presenter illness | |
| Sunday 18 October 2026 10:30 a.m. ET | Jewish Immigration to Canada: The Ships that Brought Our Ancestors 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. More details In person at Shaarei Shomayim Cong. (470 Glencairn Ave, North York) and online via Zoom | Advance registration is not required for in-person attendance |
| Thursday 22 October 2026 7:00 p.m. ET | AI Special Interest Group (SIG) Workshop 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. More details Online via Zoom | Registration for this workshop is limited to members only |
| Sunday 25 October 2026 10:30 a.m. ET | DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) The DNA Special Interest Group is 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. More details Online via Zoom | |
| Sunday 15 November 2026 10:30 a.m. ET | California Dreamin’: Tracing My Sugarman Ancestors from Toronto to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Genealogy is often filled with surprises, but imagine discovering that one of your relatives was responsible for the creation of the renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame. That is exactly what happened to JGS Toronto member Debbie Sacrob as she researched the family of her cousin Harry “Sugie” Sugarman. More details In person at Shaarei Shomayim Cong. (470 Glencairn Ave, North York) and online via Zoom |
Advance registration is not required for in-person attendance |
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