The Rescue – The Story of Jose Arturo Castelanos “The Latin American Wallenburg”
Adath Israel Congregation, 37 Southbourne Ave., Toronto 37 Southbourne Ave., Toronto, OntarioThe Story of Jose Arturo Castelanos.....The Latin American Wallenberg THE RESCUE: A LIVE FILM-CONCERTO with a live soundtrack performed by a Latin American ensemble As part of this outstanding film-concerto, Adath Israel will be displaying the exhibitBeyond Duty , sponsored by the Government of Israel. You are invited to view […]
Brick Walls and Breakthroughs
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation 470 Glencairn Ave., Toronto, OntarioBRICK WALLS AND BREAKTHROUGHS Shaarei Shomayim, 470 Glencairn Avenue, Toronto Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 pm The Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto offers the much anticipated Brick Walls and Breakthroughs for 2018! Les Kelman (originally Kelmansky) knew about his grandfather (born 1870 […]
DNA SIG Meeting
Family History Centre 24 Ferrand Drive, Toronto, OntarioThe DNA SIG will meet on June 14th at the Family History Centre, 24 Ferrand Drive Time: 7:30 pm
The Ward Uncovered
Toronto Reference LibraryInteresting archeological discoveries were made when the foundation for a new courthouse was excavated adjacent to Toronto City Hall. The findings included privies, the foundation of row houses built by former Afro American slaves during the 1800s, and other interesting objects left behind by the diverse inhabitants (Jews, Italians, Irish, […]
The Ward Cabaret June 20 to June 22
Berkeley St. Theatre 26 Berkeley St. 26 Berkeley St., Toronto, OntarioThe Ward Cabaret reimagines the vibrant sound of Toronto's first multi-cultural neighbourhood. JUNO Award-winning musician and composer David Buchbinder is joined by a collaborative team of musicians, singers, and actors for a musical event based on the songs and sounds of Toronto's first cross-cultural community. History is a verb. The […]
The Hidden Jews of Ethiopia – Borochov Cultural Centre
Borochov Cultural Centre 272 Codsell Ave. OntarioThursday June 21st, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Borochov Cultural Centre The Screening of One Woman's Journey to explore a Community Tracing its Secret History back to Biblical Times Bal Ej The Hidden Jews of Ethiopia For more info see http://kulanucanada.org
Central European SIG
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation 470 Glencairn Ave., Toronto, OntarioThe next Central European SIG will be led by Henry Wellisch and will be at the the Shaarei Shomayim Congregation. Time 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm June 25, 2018
Special Meeting Notice
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation 470 Glencairn Ave., Toronto, OntarioTuesday June 26 at Shaarei Shomayim Starting at 7.30 p.m. prompt A pre-conference meeting for those attending the IAJGS conference in Warsaw from August 5-10, 2018. We also welcome those who have attended previous IAJGS conferences, and are willing to share their experiences. Please let us know of your attendance […]
Ashkenaz Festival – Celebrating Jewish Food
Ashkenaz Festival celebrates Jewish food with free events at HarbourFront Centre and unique dining experiences across Toronto. From a Bagel Battle to an Immersive Global Shtetl, This Year’s Festival Has Something for Every Taste! August 15, 2018. – Toronto, Ontario – This year’s Ashkenaz Festival returns with a robust program […]
Finding My Potter Family
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation 470 Glencairn Ave., Toronto, OntarioO Canada! Finding My Potter Family Speaker: Cindy Potter Taylor Shaarei Shomayim, 470 Glencairn Avenue, Toronto Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 10:30 am Doors open at 10:00 am With Jewish Genealogy, spelling has always been, and will always be, a problem in searching for one’s mishpocha. Cindy […]