Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing Jewish genealogy, making research faster, smarter, and more accessible. This presentation explores how AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Bing Copilot can assist in uncovering family history, breaking through genealogical brick walls, and enhancing research efficiency.
(Fun fact: This image was created by AI.)
Jerry shares real-world examples from his own genealogical research and discuss his experience developing and delivering Jewish Genealogy in the Digital Age, a 5-week course where AI chatbots played an active role in both course creation and live classroom instruction.
Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting with it, this talk offers practical insights on leveraging AI for your family history research.
Jerry Scherer, the son of Holocaust survivors, was born in Siberia and—by Yad Vashem’s definition—is considered a Holocaust survivor by just three days. After spending three years in a Displaced Persons camp, his family emigrated to Montreal in 1949.
A lifelong educator in mathematics and technology, Jerry has extensive experience integrating technology into education. As vice president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto, he is a leading voice in harnessing AI for genealogical research and education. His innovative 5-week course, Jewish Genealogy in the Digital Age, showcased how AI chatbots can play a major role in course development and deliver live instruction. Jerry has presented at local synagogues, Jewish Genealogical Societies, Jewish organizations, Limmud, and other community events. His engaging talks on AI-powered genealogy—highlighting how tools like ChatGPT and Bing Copilot can assist researchers—have sparked widespread interest in integrating AI technology into family history research.
(Fun fact: This image was created by AI.)
Jerry shares real-world examples from his own genealogical research and discuss his experience developing and delivering Jewish Genealogy in the Digital Age, a 5-week course where AI chatbots played an active role in both course creation and live classroom instruction.
Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting with it, this talk offers practical insights on leveraging AI for your family history research.
Jerry Scherer, the son of Holocaust survivors, was born in Siberia and—by Yad Vashem’s definition—is considered a Holocaust survivor by just three days. After spending three years in a Displaced Persons camp, his family emigrated to Montreal in 1949.
A lifelong educator in mathematics and technology, Jerry has extensive experience integrating technology into education. As vice president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto, he is a leading voice in harnessing AI for genealogical research and education. His innovative 5-week course, Jewish Genealogy in the Digital Age, showcased how AI chatbots can play a major role in course development and deliver live instruction. Jerry has presented at local synagogues, Jewish Genealogical Societies, Jewish organizations, Limmud, and other community events. His engaging talks on AI-powered genealogy—highlighting how tools like ChatGPT and Bing Copilot can assist researchers—have sparked widespread interest in integrating AI technology into family history research.
The handout
| Jerry Scherer's Handout |
The recorded presentation
Tragically, Jerry's wife Annie z''l passed away the day before the presentation, so Jerry was unable to give the presentation in person. But being the hyper-organized guy he apparently is, he provided a recording we were able to play in his stead. This is that previously produced presentation.
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