Temple Israel is honored to be able to host a very special and FREE Magevet concert.

Magevet strives to stretch the boundaries of what people think of as Jewish music, demonstrating the breadth and wealth of the Jewish musical tradition. Finding new expression for familiar Jewish themes and anchoring diverse music in a common tradition, the sound of Magevet is undeniably exciting, unique, and memorable. 

Founded in 1993, Magevet is one of the nation’s premiere Jewish a cappella singing groups. A coed ensemble comprised of undergraduate students at Yale University, Magevet is known for its sweet blend of voices, unique arrangements, and lighthearted sense of humor. Magevet is, incidentally, the Hebrew word for “towel.” Our founding members are in near-complete disagreement about what inspired them to choose such an unusual name for an a cappella group, though many of their accounts involve a sauna.