Poland Special Interest Group – First Meeting

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 [email protected] to register. Everyone is welcome to this first meeting. The following will be open to members […]

Delis to Dairy

KENSINGTON MARKET HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS – “FROM DELIS TO DAIRY: Kibitzing about Kensington’s Early Jewish Restaurants” Join us for an evening of storytelling featuring Marion Kane, Food Writer Howard Moscoe, Former City Councillor Rick Salutin, Novelist, Playwright and Columnist Karen Shopsowitz, Documentary Film-maker Hosted by Corey Mintz, Food writer and […]

A.J. Jacobs Discusses It’s All Relative

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 […]

Sacred Spaces: Jewish Cemeteries, Past Present and Future

Beth Tzedec Congregation 1700 Bathurst St., Toronto, Ontario

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. See this […]

Finding Holocaust Victims and Survivors – JGST sponsored event

Temple Sinai 210 Wilson Ave. 210 Wilson Ave., Toronto, Ontario

Henry Wellisch President Emeritus Doors open at 7:30pm HOW TO FIND VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST It 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 […]

The Jews of Thessaloniki: Where Did They Go?

Miles Nadal JCC Spadina Ave. and Bloor St. Guest Speaker: Belinda Geshen Doors Open: 1:00 pm Program: 1:30 - 3:00 pm Drop-ins: $5:00 includes light refreshment See: http://mnjcc.org/browse-by-age/active-55/thursday-drop-in/914-the-jews-of-thessaloniki-where-did-they-go for details.

Grocers and Gangsters – Orchardviewers

Orchardview Library 40 Orchard View Blvd., Toronto, Ontario

Author David Nitkin presents a lecture on the Jewish grocer experience 1910. He will be reading from his latest book and presenting slides. Nov. 23, 2017 Orchard View Library Rm. 224 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Lithuania Special Interest Group – Workshop

Family History Centre 24 Ferrand Drive, Toronto, Ontario

Bring your own computer for an evening of exploration.C Location: Family History Centre 24 Ferrand Drive Toronto, ON Lots of parking is available. Easily accessible by way of the TTC Closest main intersection: Don Mills Rd. and Eglinton Ave.