I've noticed of late that there has been an increase in the amount of Stollel
simchas, may they only continue. Most of these
simchas have been in the realm of engagements and
shidduchim.
This led me to conclude one of two things:
1) It is just coincidental that many Stollelnicks are getting engaged (unlikely)
or
2) People realize the greatness of the Stollel and desire to marry Stollelnicks in an attempt to create Stollel Center's across the globe (likely)
This brings me to my main point. Since a Stollelnick is a hot commodity these days it only makes sense that you get genetically tested to find out if you are a carrier for any of the common Jewish diseases. Most people are not carriers and even if you are - being a carrier doesn't mean anything unless you marry someone else who is a carrier.
NYU, my alma mater, is offering free genetic testing in the Morg Lounge today and Wednesday at 9:30 AM- 1:00 PM. It takes two minutes to do but the results can take up to three months to get back and the last thing you want is to find out something once you're already dating someone. Especially for those leaving the country next year, it may make sense to do this now while the opportunity is right next door.
The NYU service is free and all you need to bring is your Medical Insurance information and to fill out a quick form. It's much easier than going all the way downtown to a hospital and worrying about it another time.
If you don't do it now and you want to do it eventually, you'll have to wait until a year from now. I think they probably do this testing this time of year in case they can't find any Christian children for Pesach needs. This way they have all these little tubes of Jewish blood for the matzah's and wine. It's not the same as Christian blood but I think you are
yotzei either way.
