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See photos of Jewish community protesting Chinatown arena on Christmas Day

The Jewish tradition of Christmas in Chinatown this year included protest of 76ers arena plan.

Debora Kodish, one of the protest organizers, speaks as allies gathered in solidarity during a No Arena in Chinatown protest at 10th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia, on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Dozens of people distributed fliers and sang songs on Arch Street on Sunday.
Debora Kodish, one of the protest organizers, speaks as allies gathered in solidarity during a No Arena in Chinatown protest at 10th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia, on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Dozens of people distributed fliers and sang songs on Arch Street on Sunday.Read moreMonica Herndon / Staff Photographer

Jewish faith leaders and community members sang Christmas carols adapted to highlight the feared impacts of the $1.3 billion 76 Place, which would reach from 10th and Market Streets across Filbert to Chinatown's doorstep.

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