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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180607T193000
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SUMMARY:Lithuania SIG
DESCRIPTION:Lithuania SIG meeting at the Family History Center\, 24 Ferrand Drive\, Don Mills. \n  \nTopic: Judy Kasman outlines how she achieved success in her Litvak research. \n7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/lithuania-sig-2/
LOCATION:Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180605T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153322
CREATED:20180530T213636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180602T131832Z
UID:4130-1528228800-1528234200@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Genetic History and Future of the Jewish People
DESCRIPTION:Professor Karl  Skorecki MD of Rambam University and the Technion Institute lectures on this fascinating topic. \nJune 5\, 2018 \n8:00 pm \nBeth Avraham Yaacov Congregation \n613 Clarke St. \nThornhill
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/genetic-history-and-future-of-the-jewish-people/
LOCATION:Beth Avraham Congregation\, 613 Clarke St. Thornhill Ontario\, 613 Clarke St.\, Thornhill\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153322
CREATED:20180310T173455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180310T173455Z
UID:3747-1526585400-1526590800@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:A Forgotten Land:  Growing Up in the Jewish Pale
DESCRIPTION:A Forgotten Land: Growing up in the Jewish Pale\nSpeaker:  Lisa Cooper \nShaarei Shomayim\, 470 Glencairn Avenue\, Toronto\nThursday\, May 17\, 2018 at 8:00 pm\nDoors open at 7:30 pm \nLisa Cooper will talk about shtetl life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in a presentation relevant in particular to those with Ukrainian or Lithuanian ancestry\, but also to those whose relatives came from Poland or elsewhere in Eastern Europe. She will discuss the major historical events that affected the Jewish community at that time: pogroms\, World War I\, the Russian Revolution\, Civil War and famine\, and\, of course\, emigration to Canada. She will also discuss the lengths that many people went to in order to ensure their family survived those terrible times.\nLisa’s book\, A Forgotten Land: Growing up in the Jewish Pale\, is based on recorded conversations Lisa’s father had with his mother Pearl about her early life in the Russian Empire. So many Jewish immigrants refused to talk about the ‘old country’\, choosing to forget the unhappy times\, not to pass on their memories. Lisa is fortunate that her grandmother was a great storyteller. Her father\, who grew up in Canada surrounded by these tales of shtetl life\, later made recordings of these stories in the 1970s\, before Pearl died. Lisa asked her father to translate the recordings (from the Yiddish) before he himself passed away\, and turned them into a book so that we\, today\, can better understand how our ancestors lived – and how so many of them died.\nLisa Cooper is a British journalist\, writer and artist visiting Toronto for a family celebration. She studied Russian at Edinburgh University\, attracted by a passion for languages and a fascination with the country’s people and history. As a student\, she spent a year in the southern Russian city of Voronezh during another of the country’s momentous turning points – the dismantling of the Soviet Union. Armed with an old address dating from the 1960s and a family tree\, she made contact with cousins in Kiev\, who introduced her to a web of relatives she knew nothing about. The experience helped breed an interest in both family history and Ukrainian Jewish history. See Lisa Cooperfor more information.\nMembers:  Free		Guests:  $5\ninfo@jgstoronto.ca  	 www.jgstoronto.ca	  Tel:  647-247-6414\ntwitter: jgsoftoronto        facebook: Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/a-forgotten-land-growing-up-in-the-jewish-pale/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180513
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20180507T124935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T124935Z
UID:4004-1526083200-1526169599@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Jewish Archives - TJFF Honours Morley Torgoff
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNo Images? Click here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOops!\n\n\n\n\nIn our excitement to tell you about this amazing program\, we inadvertantly wrote March instead of May. Please note that the next Torgov screenings are happening on May 12\, 2018. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTORONTO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL HONOURS MORLEY TORGOV\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe OJA and the Toronto Jewish Film Festival are proud to co-present this exciting series honouring the work of humourist and novelist\, Morley Torgov. Torgov has brought to life stories about the Canadian Jewish experience with humour\, warmth and a critical eye. The OJA is also the home to Torgov’s vast collection of manuscripts and drawings\, providing future generations with unrestricted access to Torgov’s large body of work.  \nThe TJFF will be showing three films based on Torgov’s writings on May 5 and May 12: Today I Am a Fountain Pen; The Outside Chance of Maximilian Glick; and The Making of a President. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTAY CONNECTED\n\n\n\n\nThe OJA posts daily content on social media. Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Visit us on YouTube! Check out our website! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOntario Jewish Archives\, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre\nUJA Federation of Greater Toronto\nSherman Campus\n4600 Bathurst St.\nToronto\, ON M2R 3V2\nwww.ontariojewisharchives.org\n\n\nYou are receiving this email because you have either attended one of our events\, are a volunteer\, a researcher\, a donor of records\, or are passionate about Jewish heritage in the GTA. Sent by the Ontario Jewish Archives\, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre\, a registered charity | Registration number: 1119248722RR0001 | 4600 Bathurst Street\, Toronto\, Ontario M2R 3V2.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Like  \n  Tweet  \n  Share  \n  Forward  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPreferences  |  Unsubscribe
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/ontario-jewish-archives-tjff-honours-morley-torgoff/
LOCATION:Ontario
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180510T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20180502T182018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T182032Z
UID:3994-1525980600-1525987800@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:DNA SIG Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next DNA SIG meeting will occur on May 10 at the Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive in Don Mills. \nDNA SIG meetings will occur on the second Thursday of every month unless otherwise specified. \n  \nMeetings begin at 7:30 pm.
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/dna-sig-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20180306T162640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180506T031255Z
UID:3736-1525721400-1525728600@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Poland SIG Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the Poland SIG is on May 7th. It will be held at Shaarei Shomayim 470 Glencairn Avenue in the lower level social hall which is across from our regular meeting location in the sisterhood room.\nTime: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/poland-sig/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20180321T171047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T171047Z
UID:3836-1525116600-1525122000@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Central European SIG
DESCRIPTION:President Emeritus\, Henry Wellisch will once again deliver a lecture on Central European family history research. \nDate: April 30\nPlace: Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\nTime: 7:30 pm
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/central-european-sig/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180426T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20180321T170656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T170656Z
UID:3834-1524771000-1524776400@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Lithuania SIG
DESCRIPTION:The Lithuania SIG will meet at the Family History Centre on April 26 at 7:30 pm. \nThe FHC is located at 24 Ferrand Drive in Don Mills.  (Eglinton Ave.E. east of Don Mills Rd.)
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/lithuania-sig/
LOCATION:Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20170831T012213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T182316Z
UID:2985-1524391200-1524398400@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Case Studies:  Helping You to Break Through Your Brick Wall
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: James F.S. Thomson\nDoors open: 10:00 am\nShaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, North York\nSisterhood Hall \nOur monthly genealogy presentations are open to all members and guests are also welcome\, although we request non-members to contribute $5.00  towards our costs. We hope that you will enjoy the session and we invite our guests to consider joining our Society. The $5.00 guest fee would be counted towards the annual membership fee of $40.00. There are many benefits including access to the parts of our web site that are only available to members. \nImportant Note: Members are asked to arrive by 10:00 to attend the election of a new Executive and Board. This brief meeting\, will include the financial report and will take place before our Speaker’s presentation.
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/case-studies-helping-you-to-break-through-your-brick-wall/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20180326T223631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T223856Z
UID:3862-1524391200-1524394800@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be held before the presentation
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20180306T163017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T011128Z
UID:3740-1524166200-1524171600@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Ukraine SIG
DESCRIPTION:The Ukraine SIG will be meeting on April 19 at the Family History Centre (map) in the Upper Classroom—posted signs will guide you. Building entry is via the south (left-side) door as you face the front (east/Ferrand Dr. side) of the building. Ring the intercom buzzer for entry. Parking is available in lots on the south and west sides of the building.
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/ukraine-sig/
LOCATION:Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180412T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20180306T162835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T010438Z
UID:3738-1523561400-1523566800@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:DNA SIG
DESCRIPTION:The DNA SIG will meet on April 12 at 7:30 pm at the Family History Centre in the Upper Classroom—posted signs will guide you. Building entry is via the south (left-side) door as you face the front (east/Ferrand Dr. side) of the building. Ring the intercom buzzer for entry. Parking is available in lots on the south and west sides of the building. \n 
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/dna-sig/
LOCATION:Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180321T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180321T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20170831T011826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180310T202225Z
UID:2983-1521662400-1521667800@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Documenting Holocaust Survival and Creating a Legacy for Future Generations
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jerry Scherer\nDoors Open at 7:30pm\nNote: This Event will be held at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\n        \n Sisterhood Hall \nJerry Scherer\, son of Holocaust survivors\, was born in Siberia in 1945. After the war\, he and his parents spent 3 years in a Displaced Persons camp in Germany before emigrating to Montreal in 1949. Jerry received degrees from McGill and the University of Toronto. He taught high school mathematics for 42 years\, first for the Toronto Board of Education and then at Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto. He retired in 2009.  Jerry currently volunteers for the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto as the Coordinator of the Memorial Plaques Project. Jerry enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren\, cheering on the Jays\, Raptors and his granddaughter’s hockey team\, and travelling with his wife.\nTitle\nCreating A Legacy for Future Generations: Discovering the story of Holocaust survivors\nOverview\nJerry created a book for his children and grandchildren that details his parents’ experiences during the war and their stay in the Hofgeismar DP camp in Germany. His parents rarely spoke of the horrors they endured or witnessed. As a result\, Jerry had to be resourceful to piece their history together. Jerry will share how over the course of many years\, he was able to learn his parents’ story from a few family pictures\, online research and conversations with people from around the world. Jerry hopes that by sharing his story\, others will use his techniques to research their family’s history\, so that they too can provide a legacy for future generations. \nOur monthly genealogy presentations are open to all and all are welcome\, although we request non-members to contribute $5.00  towards our costs. We hope that you will enjoy the session and we invite you to join our Society. The $5.00 guest fee would be counted towards the annual membership fee of $40.00.  We would welcome you as a member\, as there are member benefits including parts of our web site  that are only available to members.
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/documenting-holocaust-survival-and-creating-a-legacy-for-future-generations/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180308T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20180305T223734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T223854Z
UID:3733-1520537400-1520542800@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:DNA SIG Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the DNA SIG will be held on Thursday March 8 at the Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive in Don Mills.\nTime: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/dna-sig-meeting/
LOCATION:Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20170831T011103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180108T210937Z
UID:2981-1518949800-1518949800@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The Controversy of Jewish Genetic Disorders: Issues of Secular Ethics\, Halachah and Practicality plus The Challenges in Creating a Family Health History
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:  Dr. Alan Rosenfeld and Naomi Rosenfeld \nShaarei Shomayim Congregation: 470 Glencairn Ave.\, North York\nDoors Open: 10:00 am\nSisterhood Hall
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/the-controversy-of-jewish-genetic-disorders-issues-of-secular-ethics-halachah-and-practicality-plus-the-challenges-in-creating-a-family-health-history/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20180116T011015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180120T231627Z
UID:3494-1518723000-1518728400@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Meeting Central European SIG
DESCRIPTION:The first meeting of the Central European SIG will take place on Feb. 15\, 2018 \nThis SIG will be led by Henry Wellisch and focus on the area of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire.  Today this would encompass Austria\, Hungary\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia\, Croatia\, Slovenia\, parts of Serbia (Banat) and parts of Romania (Transylvania) \nLocation: Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive\n          Eglinton Ave. and Don Mills Rd. \nTime: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/meeting-central-european-sig/
LOCATION:Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20180115T235640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T001601Z
UID:3484-1518118200-1518123600@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Ukraine SIG - Next Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ukraine Special Interest Group will meet on Feb. 8th at 7:30 pm. \nLocation: Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive (Eglinton Ave. just east of Don Mills Rd.).
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/ukraine-sig-next-meeting/
LOCATION:Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20171123T215133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T215133Z
UID:3384-1517513400-1517518800@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:DNA - Special Interest Group - Introductory Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Family History Centre\n24 Ferrand Drive\nToronto ON\nMajor Intersection: Don Mills Rd. and Eglinton Ave.
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/dna-special-interest-group-introductory-meeting/
LOCATION:Ontario
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20180120T231037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180120T231037Z
UID:3511-1516908600-1516914000@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Lithuania Special Interest Group - Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the Lithuania Special Interest Group will be Jan. 25th at the Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive\, Don Mills. \nTime: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/lithuania-special-interest-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180121T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20170831T010257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180120T225654Z
UID:2978-1516530600-1516539600@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Different DNA Tests; The Companies\, and the Follow-up
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Linda Reid\nShaarei Shomayim\, 470 Glencairn Ave.Sisterhood Hall\, Toronto\nJanuary 21st\, 2018\nDoors open 10:00 am \nExperienced genealogist and DNA disentangler\, Linda Reid\, will discuss:\n1. alternative DNA tests and companies\, and \n2. how to proceed after receiving initial DNA results\, including your long list of possible connections \nIs there a recommended approach to following up quickly and efficiently?\nAre there certain results that should be discarded as being highly improbable?\nDo you search first for family names that appear in your family tree?\nHow do you know when to add additional tests\, and which ones\, and when not to? \nLinda Reid is a retired librarian who has been researching her British and Irish roots for 35 years. She took her first autosomal DNA test in 2011 and now manages over 50 kits at Family Tree DNA. She has also tested at AncestryDNA\, 23andMe and MyHeritage. She manages 2 mitochondrial DNA tests and Y-chromosome kits for men of 8 different surnames. Linda is the facilitator of the Advanced Genetic Genealogy SIG of the Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and is a volunteer at the Toronto Family History Centre (of the LDS Church). \ninfo@jgstoronto.ca  	 www.jgstoronto.ca	  Tel:  647-247-6414\ntwitter: jgsoftoronto        facebook: Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/different-dna-tests-the-companies-and-the-follow-up/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20171123T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T214844Z
UID:3382-1516303800-1516309200@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Poland  Special Interest Group - Presentation and Genealogical Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Toronto Family History Centre\n24 Ferrand Drive\nToronto\, ON\nClosest major intersection: Don Mills Rd. and Eglinton \nThere is lots of parking and is easily accessible by TTC
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/poland-special-interest-group-presentation-genealogical-discussion/
LOCATION:Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20171123T213602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T213602Z
UID:3377-1513279800-1513285200@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Lithuania Special Interest Group - Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own computer for an evening of exploration.C\nLocation: Family History Centre\n24 Ferrand Drive\nToronto\, ON \nLots of parking is available.\nEasily accessible by way of the TTC\nClosest main intersection: Don Mills Rd. and Eglinton Ave.
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/lithuania-special-interest-group-workshop/
LOCATION:Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171213T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20170831T005828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T010011Z
UID:2975-1513195200-1513200600@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:How to Care For and Protect Your Family Tree Photographs
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Marc Knez\nDoors open at 7:30 pm
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/how-to-care-for-and-protect-your-family-tree-photographs/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai 210 Wilson Ave.\, 210 Wilson Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20171101T212732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171101T212833Z
UID:3319-1511445600-1511449200@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Grocers and Gangsters - Orchardviewers
DESCRIPTION:Author David Nitkin presents a lecture on the Jewish grocer experience 1910.  He will be reading from his latest book and presenting slides. \nNov. 23\, 2017\nOrchard View Library Rm. 224\n2:00 to 3:00 pm
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/grocers-gangsters-orchardviewers/
LOCATION:Orchardview Library\, 40 Orchard View Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R1B9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171123T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20171030T212051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171030T212222Z
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SUMMARY:The Jews of Thessaloniki: Where Did They Go?
DESCRIPTION:Miles Nadal JCC\nSpadina Ave. and Bloor St. \nGuest Speaker: Belinda Geshen\nDoors Open: 1:00 pm\nProgram: 1:30 – 3:00 pm \nDrop-ins: $5:00 includes light refreshment \nSee: http://mnjcc.org/browse-by-age/active-55/thursday-drop-in/914-the-jews-of-thessaloniki-where-did-they-go for details.
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/jews-thessaloniki-go/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171122T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171122T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20170831T005254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T005320Z
UID:2971-1511380800-1511386200@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Finding Holocaust Victims and Survivors - JGST sponsored event
DESCRIPTION:Henry Wellisch President Emeritus\nDoors open at 7:30pm \nHOW TO FIND VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST \nIt has been said that the Holocaust has been more researched than any other event in modern times. However\, the innumerable books\, articles\, films\, etc.\, have mainly focused on events and not so much on individuals. Research to identify victims and survivors is a specific undertaking \, and fortunately over the last several years more resources to find them have come to light\, and more institutions have made their holdings accessible to the public on line.\nHenry’s presentation will focus on some of the major resources\, such as Yad Vashem in Jerusalem\, the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington and the International Tracing Service (ITS) in Bad Arolsen\, Germany.\nThese and other institutions have now installed search engines and can also be contacted via email. Other important resources such as the Jewishgen website\, Yizkor books\, various memorial sites such as Auschwitz\, Dachau and Buchenwald with their archives will also be discussed.\nOur Speaker\, Henry Wellisch turned 95 on Sept. 22nd.  Henry led a complex and interesting life.  He is a Holocaust survivor himself.  If you wish to honour Henry on the occasion of this special birthday you may make a donation in his name by going to Honouring Henry Wellisch
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/finding-holocaust-victims-and-survivors/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai 210 Wilson Ave.\, 210 Wilson Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20171101T210915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171101T211610Z
UID:3315-1511292600-1511299800@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Sacred Spaces: Jewish Cemeteries\, Past Present and Future
DESCRIPTION:Beth Tzedec Congregation is sponsoring a unique and exciting program on the state of Jewish cemeteries around the world\, from small towns to shtetls across Europe and elsewhere.  This would be of great interest to the members of JGST as cemeteries are an important source of vital information. \nSee this link for further details: https://www.beth-tzedec.org/page/beth-tzedec-calendar/a/display/s/0/hc/1/hm/1/item/hold-sacred-spaces-jewish-cemeteries-past-present-and-future-1\n7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Michael and Mary Ellen Herman Banquet Hall\nBeth Tzedec Synagogue\nBathurst St. and Ava Rd.\nToronto
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/sacred-spaces-jewish-cemeteries-past-present-future/
LOCATION:Beth Tzedec Congregation\, 1700 Bathurst St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5P3K3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20171111T155845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171111T161352Z
UID:3351-1511202600-1511208000@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:A.J. Jacobs Discusses It's All Relative
DESCRIPTION:In this Toronto debut\, Esquire and NPR contributor A.J. Jacobs discusses his new book It’s All Relative with Jessica Allen\, co-host of CTV’s The Social. A best-selling author of four books and genealogical expert whose TED talk on the global family has been viewed over a million times\, Jacobs brings humour and insight to the recent family history craze. As Jacobs chronicles his quest to unite the entire human race in one all-encompassing family tree\, he unearths his own genealogical connections to Hollywood actors and Civil War soldiers—and examines the legitimacy of those DNA tests that purport to reveal your ancestry.\nTickets and a discount are available on this link  http://ow.ly/J3dg30gdY0l Type in this promo code to get your discount\, JGSDISCOUNT\nVenue: Hot Docs: Ted Rogers Cinema
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/j-jacobs-discusses-relative/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20171029T133555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171029T133945Z
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SUMMARY:Delis to Dairy
DESCRIPTION:KENSINGTON MARKET HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS –\n“FROM DELIS TO DAIRY:  Kibitzing about Kensington’s Early Jewish Restaurants”\nJoin us for an evening of storytelling featuring \nMarion Kane\, Food Writer\nHoward Moscoe\, Former City Councillor\nRick Salutin\, Novelist\, Playwright and Columnist\nKaren Shopsowitz\, Documentary Film-maker \nHosted by Corey Mintz\, Food writer and restaurant critic\nWith an historical introduction by Dr. Ellen Scheinberg and Cyrel Troster\nArchival interludes by Donna  Bernardo-Ceriz \nWHEN: Wednesday\, November 15\, 6 pm\nWHERE:  Lillian H. Smith Branch\, Toronto Public Library\, 239 College Street\, Toronto\nKosher refreshments courtesy of Terrace Gardens by Revera \nSpace is limited\, RSVP required. Please visit www.delistodairy.eventbrite.com to register\nFor more information\, 416 635-5391\, ext. 5170 \nProgram sponsored with the Ontario Jewish Archives and Beth Tzedec Congregation
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/delis-to-dairy/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153323
CREATED:20171024T025118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171024T025118Z
UID:3280-1510255800-1510261200@practice.jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Poland Special Interest Group - First Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The initial meeting of the Poland Special Interest Group will take place on Thursday\, November 9th at the Toronto Family History Centre\, 24 Ferrand Drive in Toronto\, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.  Email sigs@jgstoronto.ca to register.  Everyone is welcome to this first meeting.  The following will be open to members of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Toronto and are free. \nThe Toronto Family History Centre has plenty of parking and is easily accessible by TTC.  It is a short walk from the corner of Don Mills and Eglinton Ave.
URL:https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/event/poland-special-interest-group-first-meeting/
LOCATION:Ontario
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