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The music in front of the synagogue was great, as was the march itself. It was an occasion of great joy to all except to some frustrated police officers who — failing to keep the marchers and media on the sidewalk — turned on their sirens now and again. The synagogue singing, led by a impossibly vigorous, youthful Bikel, seems not to be in the photos. The playing in the park devolved into chaos, as groups competed for TV time.