Date                         EventRegistration
Sunday
18 Oct 2026
10:30 a.m. ET		Jewish Canadian Military Records from the Second World War
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. More details
In person at Shaarei Shomayim Cong. (470 Glencairn Ave, North York) and online via Zoom
Zoom Registration

Advance registration is not required for in-person attendance
Sunday 25 Oct 2026 at 10:30 a.m. ETDNA 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.
Zoom Registration
Sunday
15 Nov 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
Zoom Registration

Advance registration is not required for in-person attendance