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October 30, 2025: Yiddish choirs gathered in Ashkelon

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, the annual Yiddish Choir Festival took place at the Ashkelon Congress Center at 6:00 PM.

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As every year, vocalist groups from all parts of Israel, including children's choirs, took part in the gathering and all sang in Yiddish.

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 The event is being produced by Michael Leinwand and sponsored by the National Authority for Yiddish Culture. Admission free.

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