On Sunday, May 24, 3-4 pm, Temple Israel hosts Jewish a cappella singers Magevet in concert. The Yale University group will perform a blend of Yiddish folk tunes, modern Israeli pop, early Zionist melodies, and more.

Founded in 1993, Magevet is one of the nation’s premiere Jewish a cappella singing groups. A coed ensemble composed of undergraduate students at Yale University, Magevet is known for its sweet blend of voices, unique arrangements, and lighthearted sense of humor. The members of Magevet are diverse: engineers and historians, Jews and Gentiles, New Yorkers and Californians, united by camaraderie and a love of singing.

Magevet is devoted to spreading Jewish music to the far corners of the globe and embarks on concert tours each year. In addition to regular performances throughout the Northeast, tours have recently brought them all around the world, from San Francisco in 2023 to Sydney and Melbourne, Australia in 2024. Magevet recently released its newest album, Refuat HaNefesh, on all major streaming platforms.