| Sumario: | The article focuses on the Jewish congregation and leadership of Temple Beth El in Detroit, Michigan, moved to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in 1973, during the post-World War II era to explore notions of American urban white flight, urban activism, and the growth of suburbs. It explores the liberal commitment of Jews to civil rights, particularly efforts of African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. Some of the topics considered include the Detroit Riots of 1967, the Cold War, group identity, Jewish political participation, and American Jewish social networks and social activism.
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