Exploring the Influence of the Jewish Vote: A Discussion on Its Impact
Synopsis: On October 29, 2024, Dr. Ira Sheskin, editor of the American Jewish Year Book and Director of the Jewish Demography Project at UM, engaged with students and the community to discuss the impact of Jewish voters in U.S. presidential elections. The event highlighted key topics such as voter mobilization, community engagement, and the importance of Jewish political identity.
The Golden Age of the Jews of Al-Andalus’ Exhibition was nominated for a 2025 AWE Auggie Award
The Golden Age of the Jews of Al-Andalus, a powerful new immersive AR/VR project exhibition that explores one of the most extraordinary periods in Jewish history, has been nominated for a 2025 AWE Auggie Award, and it is one of the top honors in the augmented and virtual reality industry.
The exhibition transport viewers to medieval Spain, a time when Jewish coexisted and flourished intellectually, artistically, and spiritually. Through cutting-edge extended reality (XR) technology, audiences can step into the world of luminaries through AI Avatar Maimonides and experiencing the vibrancy and complexity of Jewish life in Al-Andalus. This award nomination is a major milestone in the Jewish storytelling digital age.
