Jackson 21 Was Marketed as ‘A Great Place for Really Nice People.’ Now It’s Facing Religious Gender Segregation Claims

JACKSON, N.J. – More than a decade ago, Tony Award-winning composer Mitch Leigh pitched Jackson 21 as an ideal community for everyone.

The television commercials were memorable. “A great place for really nice people,” Leigh proclaimed, even joking, “If you’re not a nice person, please don’t call.”

While Jackson residents who allowed this entire project to continue based on its promises of shops, th...