CANADA Resources

Canadian Museum of History – Gatineau, QC

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21– Halifax, NS

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) – Ottawa, ON and Gatineau, QC

July 6, 2022

Federal Institutions

Canadian Museum of History – Gatineau, QC Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21– Halifax, NS Library and Archives Canada (LAC) – Ottawa, ON and Gatineau, QC
October 15, 2018

Rotenberg Ledger

https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/resources/rotenberg-ledger-inserts/ Link to Rotenberg Ledger The Rotenberg Ledger are turn of the 20th century records of passengers who had their steamship tickets purchased by relations in Toronto. A large percentage of the names that are recorded in this Steamship Agent’s books are Jewish. From evidence in the annually published city […]
September 5, 2018

Ontario Archives

If your family member came through the Province of Ontario a primary source for researchers is the Ontario Archives. Toronto was the preferred destination for many immigrants, therefore searching the City of Toronto Archives is a key resource. https://practice.jgstoronto.ca/research_resources/ontario-archives/
August 30, 2018

Ontario Jewish Archives

Housed in the Lipa Green Centre of the Jewish Federation of Ontario, the Jewish Archives is a vast repository of vital information. One can find landsmanshaften publications and records, shul memberships, Society magazines, histories of Mount Sinai, Brunswick St., Baycrest Hospitals, newspaper and magazine articles that related to well-known Jewish […]
August 30, 2018

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Many immigrants came to Canada through the Port of Halifax. Pier 21 was the entry point after 1921. The Pier 21 Museum in Halifax is a very interesting visit for researchers. They have a website that offers valuable information re ship schedules and arrivals. Ship’s manifests can also be accessed. […]
August 30, 2018

Canadian Jewish Review

The Canadian Jewish Review was founded in 1921 in Toronto by George and Florence Freedlander. Published in the English language, in many ways its development follows the trajectory of English-speaking Canadian Jews. Its approach was politically mild, moderately Zionist, religiously Reform, and focused on the social achievements of local Jewry […]
August 21, 2018

Canada Resources

Canadian Resources   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mEKp7WOjmj6saxMUH5rrwFhvlS0JFO7k/view?usp=sharing
August 21, 2018

City of Toronto Archives

City of Toronto Archives is a good starting point for anyone searching their family who may have settled here or passed through.   https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/
August 7, 2018

Toronto Resources

Toronto Resources including JGS Toronto Library Collection, Cemeteries, Funeral Homes https://drive.google.com/file/d/10V-26ScE_cJixtlolzC17RfcaB63o9Gu/view?usp=sharing