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0 Communities Language

Leading with ‘y’all’

eJewishPhilanthropy · 26 Nov

Jason Plotkin, executive director of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, explores the power of language in fostering connection and belonging in Jewish communities, emphasizing the impact of the phrase "Shalom Y'all."

0 Culture Music

For ill and for good, this 'Wicked' song has become ubiquitous

Jenny Singer in Forward · 21 Nov

"For Good," a song from the musical 'Wicked' by Jewish composer Stephen Schwartz, has transcended its Broadway origins, becoming an emotional staple at graduations and funerals.

0 Sports Communities

On and off the playing field, JCC Maccabi Games play a crucial role for Jewish teens

eJewishPhilanthropy · 14 Aug

The JCC Maccabi Games serve as a vital venue for Jewish teens, fostering Jewish identity and community engagement, especially for those not involved in other Jewish activities.

0 Culture Leadership

The Jewish producer of Broadway hits like ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Rent’ shares the secrets of his success

Elizabeth Karpen in JTA · 31 Jul

Jeffrey Seller, the Jewish theater producer behind Broadway smashes like Rent and Hamilton, traces his journey from humble beginnings in Detroit to stardom on the New York stage in his first memoir, "Theater Kid."

0 Culture Politics

The Conversation at 50

Moment in Moment · 2 Jul

In its 50th year, Moment Magazine continues to spark critical debate and reflection on complex issues facing the Jewish community.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Building a data-driven synagogue

eJewishPhilanthropy · 7 Apr

Synagogues like Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, are increasingly turning to data-driven strategies to enhance community engagement and improve operational efficiency.

0 Politics Communities

Who Won the Jewish Vote?

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 14 Nov 2024

The article explores the complexities of analyzing the Jewish vote in the U.S. elections, focusing on discrepancies between various polls and examining shifts in voting patterns among Jewish communities across the country, particularly in New York City.

0 Politics Israel

The playbook to win Jewish voters in Michigan

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 5 Nov 2024

In the competitive political landscape of Michigan, Jewish voters are seen as potentially influential in determining the outcomes of local elections, with both Democrats and Republicans courting their support.

0 Jewish Law Culture

The Forward Guide To The Mikveh

Michelle Honig in Forward · 3 Dec 2018

The mikveh, a ritual bath central to Jewish religious practice, is traditionally used for conversion, marital purity, and ritual purification before burial or using kitchen utensils.