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Book of Esther

Why a Canadian archive owns a rescued Purim scroll from WWII

February 23, 2021 Leave a comment

Soldier saved it from bombed-out building in Europe Many Allied veterans brought souvenirs back with them from the Second World…

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Filed under: Book of Esther, Jacob M Lowy Collection, Library and Archives Canada, Megillah, Michael kent, Purim

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  1. Ellin brings the story of Canada’s Hidden WW2 Jewish Heroines to the Lindsay Women’s Probus Club Oct. 26

    October 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

  2. Ellin speaks to the Richmond Hill Speakers Series Nov. 4, 2021 at the Richmond Hill Performing Arts Centre

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  3. Canada’s Hidden Heroines: the Jewish women who helped win the Second World War at home and in uniform

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