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    Shalom my Gantseh Megillah family, and friends. Welcome to issue #283 of the Weekly Gantseh Megillah.

    For many of us on the east coast (except here in Montreal, where we had virtually no snow all season) spring cannot arrive fast enough.  Well, with Peysakh just weeks away the snows of winter are fast melting and Jewish households everywhere are beginning to prepare for this feast of feast, commemorating our freedom from slavery in Egypt.

    Arnold and I send you our wishes for a joyous and sweet Passover, with the hopes you are able to spend it with those you love the most in your life.

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    Enjoy the news stories we have selected for your reading pleasure this week.

    Much love to all of you,

    Michael

    Nazi flag causes a stir at Omaruru antiques shop. All Africa.com explains:

    http://tinyurl.com/yhexzzp
     

    Dozens hurt in clashes at revered Jerusalem mosque. Reuters provides details:

    http://tinyurl.com/yg7qz5k

    500 young European Jews attend 'Purim on the Rocks' event in Vienna. European Jewish News reports:

    http://tinyurl.com/yhtnuoy

    Doing Jewish studies the Texas way. Jewish Herald Voice describes the awakening of Jewish studies in institutions of higher learning:

    http://tinyurl.com/yzuven8

    Toward a genetic Jewishness. Haaretz reports on the new concept of Jewishness depending on the genetics of the fertilized egg, not necessarily the mother's religion.

    http://tinyurl.com/yhkk8z9

    Is Chelsea Clinton considering a Jewish wedding? The Denver Post reports on what might be the biggest Jewish wedding of the year:

    http://tinyurl.com/ych7t6l

    A Boynton Beach rabbi sues Sheriff’s Office over strip search. South Florida.com explains:

    http://tinyurl.com/yk3atr3

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