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The Secret Jewish History of Mardi Gras

JEWISH DAILY FORWARD by Seth Rogovoy February 17, 2015 At first glance, Mardi Gras — the New Orleans version of the worldwide Carnival celebrations — seems anything but Jewish. Its quintessential elements, including public masquerade, the imbibing of copious amounts … Continue reading

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