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The Humboldt Jewish Music and Culture Festival wraps up with a concert, “A Life of Joy, a Life of Peace and Hasidic Songs and Music,” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Admission for the concert is $25.

Though the choir sings largely Jewish music, it is not a part of any religious organization. Some chapters rehearse at synagogues or Jewish community centers, but none are affiliated with the venues.

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The music is an assortment of theater songs, classical Hebrew songs, a Ladino song, a Klezmer medley, a Hassidic melody, and more. There will be groups, soloists and one song sung by everyone.

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