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First Jewish boat to set sail in Amsterdam gay pride parade

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Amsterdam’s 18-year-old annual Pride Canal Parade will include, for the first time ever this year, a Jewish boat, which Monday, got the thumbs up from British actor Stephen Fry. The Jewish boat is scheduled to make waves on Amsterdam’s Prinsengracht canal on August 2. The ship was one of about 80 boats to win a March lottery, guaranteeing its participation in the world-famous event.

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