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All content by Jacob Gurvis
Max Fried entered the 2024 MLB offseason as one of the top free agents on the market. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)

Jewish ace Max Fried signs record-breaking contract with the New York Yankees

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published December 10, 2024
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff reached a sponsorship deal with Jewish food brand Manischewitz. (Courtesy of Manischewitz)

Jewish quarterback at Mormon University lands Manischewitz deal and makes history in college football

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published December 4, 2024
A police car pictured in Chicago on April 13, 2024. (Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Suspect in October hate crime shooting of Orthodox man found dead in Chicago jail

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published December 2, 2024
Rep. Matt Gaetz at the Republican National Convention, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Trump picks Matt Gaetz, who called ADL ‘racist’ and invited Holocaust denier to SOTU, for attorney general

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published November 13, 2024
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Chicago Jews deride mayor’s statement on shooting of Orthodox man

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published October 30, 2024
Top row, L-R: Jordan Harris, Quinn Hughes, Adam Fox and Luke Kunin. Bottom row, L-R: Jason Zucker, Zach Hyman, Jack Hughes and Jeremy Swayman. (Getty Images; Design by Grace Yagel)

All the Jewish NHL players to watch in the 2024-2025 season

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published October 8, 2024
Temple Israel in Minneapolis (Wikimedia Commons)

Minneapolis police arrest man for ‘terroristic threats’ made to synagogue on Rosh Hashanah 

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published October 7, 2024
At left, the book cover of Mark and Matthew Jacob's Abe Saperstein biography (Courtesy). At right, Saperstein, far left, in the earliest known team photo of the Globetrotters, from the 1930–1931 season. (Berkley Family Collection)

The remarkable true story of how a Jewish immigrant helped shaped basketball as we know it today

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published October 3, 2024
A fan wears a paper bag over his head during a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Oakland Athletics at Guaranteed Rate Field, Sept. 14, 2024, in Chicago. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

For Jewish White Sox fans, this season has made a bad year even worse

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published September 23, 2024
Ian Seidenfeld during the men's singles MS6 semifinal at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games, Sept. 5, 2024, in Paris. (Elsa/Getty Images)

Nephew of JFS CEO Miriam Seidenfeld wins Paralympic Bronze Medal

Jacob Gurvis
Published September 5, 2024
Ami Dadaon competes in the men's 100-meter freestyle S4 heat at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games, Aug. 30, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Ami Dadaon wins Israel’s second Paralympics gold medal after setting new record in 100m freestyle

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published August 30, 2024
Asaf Yasur celebrates victory against Ali Can Ozcan of Turkey in the men's K44 - 58-kilogram gold medal contest at the 2024 Paris Summer Paralympic Games, Aug. 29, 2024, in Paris. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Asaf Yasur wins gold in taekwondo, Israel’s first Paris Paralympics medal

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published August 30, 2024
Demonstrators gathered outside the South African Football Association building to demand that FIFA suspend Israel's membership, March 16, 2024, in Johannesburg. (Ihsaan Haffejee/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Israel soccer could be banned by FIFA this week. Here’s what you need to know.

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published August 28, 2024
Shaquille O'Neal ahead of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Nov. 18, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Shaq recorded a video in Hebrew for Israeli kids whose relatives were killed or captured on Oct. 7

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published August 20, 2024
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl speaks during a rally in Central Park marking 150 days since hostages were taken by Hamas, March 10, 2024, in New York City. (Noam Galai/Getty Images)

Rabbis across the U.S. call on Netanyahu to ‘Bring Them Home Now!

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published August 14, 2024
Max Lazar, Joc Pederson and Garrett Stubbs made Jewish baseball history last week. (Getty Images)

Baseball history made with rare all-Jewish pitcher, catcher, batter trifecta

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published August 12, 2024
Two widely shared visuals of Israeli athletes incorrectly placed them in the context of the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Screenshots from social media)

Fact Check: Did you see these viral images of Israeli Olympians advocating to ‘Bring them home’?

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published July 30, 2024
Nick Itkin celebrates winning the men's foil individual bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, July 29, 2024, in Paris.

Nick Itkin wins becoming first of Jewish fencers to medal in Paris

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published July 29, 2024
Levi Sterling, left, and Ryan Prager were selected 37th and 81st overall, respectively, in the 2024 MLB Draft. (Courtesy of USA Baseball; Getty Images)

Six Jewish baseball players selected in the 2024 MLB Draft

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published July 17, 2024
Clockwise from left: Nick Itkin, Artem Dolgopyat, Lonah Chemtai Salpeter, Amit Elor, Sagi Muki, Jemima Montag, Claire Weinstein, Daniel Peretz. (Images via Getty; Design by Grace Yagel)

Claire Weinstein, Jessica Fox and 12 other Jewish athletes to watch in the 2024 Paris Olympics

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published July 11, 2024
Two men wearing Israeli flags in New York City on May 23, 2021. (Ben Sales/JTA)

How US Jews are marking Israel’s war-torn Independence Day in their own communities

JACOB GURVIS  , JTA
Published May 14, 2024

Robert Kraft’s foundation to air ad slamming antisemitism at campus protests

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published May 7, 2024
A flag of Israel was seen on the railroad tracks in KL Birkenau during the International March of The Living, April 28, 2022. (Wojciech Grabowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

How Yom HaShoah is being marked seven months after Oct. 7

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published May 5, 2024
Michael Douglas, Lena Dunham uncover Jewish family ties, holocaust connections on NinePBS

Michael Douglas, Lena Dunham uncover Jewish family ties, holocaust connections on NinePBS

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published March 29, 2024
Steven Spielberg speaks at a ceremony at the University of Southern California, March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (USC/Sean Dube)

Steven Spielberg decries ‘machinery of extremism’ on campus, laments Israel-Hamas war deaths at ceremony honoring Holocaust survivors

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published March 26, 2024
Clockwise from top left: Zack Gelof, Alex Bregman, Joc Pederson, Rowdy Tellez, Max Fried, Garrett Stubbs and Dean Kremer.

All the Jewish MLB players to watch in 2024

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published March 19, 2024
Lt. Robert Rosenthal, center, with his 418th crew in front of his plane, "Rosie's Riveters." (Courtesy of the 100th Bomb Group Foundation)

The real Jewish history of Lt. Robert ‘Rosie’ Rosenthal, heroic pilot in ‘Masters of the Air’

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published March 15, 2024

A synagogue bomb threat is dramatized in an Oscars ad by Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published March 10, 2024
Ethan Smith participates in a live broadcast to fellow teens at the BBYO convention in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 16, 2024.

Today’s college hunt takes a twist for Jewish teens grappling with antisemitism

Jacob Gurvis, Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA)
Published February 16, 2024
Clarence Jones, left, and Robert Kraft (Courtesy of Foundation to Combat Antisemitism)

Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl ad about antisemitism featured MLK speechwriter Clarence Jones

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published February 11, 2024
Ben Shapiro, left, and Tom MacDonald in the music video for their new single "FACTS." (Screenshot from YouTube)

Ben Shapiro raps about his ‘yarmulke’ in new song that’s topping iTunes

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published January 29, 2024

Jon Stewart to return as part-time host of ‘The Daily Show’

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published January 24, 2024

Cardinals hire Chaim Bloom, formerly seen as Jewish baseball wunderkind

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published January 8, 2024

Understanding Alanis Morissette’s Jewish roots will enhance St. Louis’ experience of her music

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published January 2, 2024
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Trevor Carpenter)

Lincoln Memorial vandalized with ‘Free Gaza’ graffiti

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published December 21, 2023
Actor Jamie Lee Curtis reads a page from her children's book during remarks at the Claims Conference's virtual event, Dec. 11, 2023. (Screenshot)

Barbra Streisand, Billy Crystal, Jamie Lee Curtis headline Claims Conference Hanukkah event. Here’s how to watch

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published December 11, 2023
Jewish celebrities like Billy Crystal, left, and Barbra Streisand, right, have taken to social media to remember Norman Lear, center.

Tributes pour in from Jewish celebs as Hollywood remembers Norman Lear

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published December 6, 2023
From left to right: Luke, Quinn and Jack Hughes pose for a photo before their NHL game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Dec. 5, 2023.

Jack, Luke and Quinn Hughes make Jewish NHL history (again)

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published December 6, 2023
Sheriff James Fryhoff of Ventura County, California, speaks at a press conference about the death of Paul Kessler, Nov. 7, 2023.

LA-area man charged with involuntary manslaughter in death of pro-Israel protester Paul Kessler

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published November 16, 2023
Ryan Braun looks on prior to Game Five of the 2018 National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Oct. 17, 2018.

Jewish MLB star Ryan Braun headlines International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame’s 2024 inductees

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published November 14, 2023
Sheriff James Fryhoff of Ventura County, California, speaks at a press conference about the death of Paul Kessler, Nov. 7, 2023.

[Photo] Police interviewed suspect in death of Jewish protester but say situation isn’t ‘crystal clear’

By Louis Keene, The Forward
Published November 7, 2023
A rally at Tulane University in New Orleans got violent after a pro-Palestinian support hit a Jewish student in the face, Oct. 26, 2023.

FBI director warns of ‘historic levels’ of antisemitism in the US

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published November 1, 2023
Craig Breslow speaks during the 2023 Boston Red Sox Winter Weekend at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass., Jan. 21, 2023.

Boston Red Sox hire former Team Israel pitcher Craig Breslow to lead baseball operations

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published October 25, 2023
A sign on the Brandeis University campus with the school's emblem and motto reads, "Truth even unto its innermost parts." (Wikimedia)

Brandeis’ student government votes down a resolution condemning Hamas

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published October 25, 2023
From left to right: Gili Adar, Yuval Halivni, Reem Betito and Laor Abromov.

Jewish summer camps mourn Israeli alumni killed in Hamas war

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published October 24, 2023
A large group of Jewish MLB players are shown in a video produced by Team Israel. (Screenshot)

Alex Bregman, Ryan Braun and other Jewish MLB stars call on fans to support Israel

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published October 19, 2023
Oct 18, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Former Texas Rangers player Ian Kinsler is introduced to throw out the first pitch before game three of the ALCS against the Houston Astros for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Globe Life Field.

Former Mizzou Tiger, Ian Kinsler wears Team Israel jersey to throw out first pitch at Rangers playoff game

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published October 19, 2023
Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) October 15, 2023

Taylor Swift’s bodyguard returns to Israel to fight in the war

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published October 16, 2023
Israeli and US parents are urged to delete social apps before their children see hostage videos

Israeli and US parents are urged to delete social apps before their children see hostage videos

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published October 10, 2023
Dean Kremer, left, and Max Fried, right, are among the best Jewish players in the MLB. (Getty Images)

Baseball has more Jewish players than ever — but none of them will be faced with a Yom Kippur dilemma this year

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published September 21, 2023
A view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge Stadium, May 2021.

England’s storied Chelsea soccer team launches Jewish fan group

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published September 18, 2023

Boston Red Sox fire Chaim Bloom, former Jewish baseball wunderkind

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published September 14, 2023
Alexander Zverev. Credit: François Goglins via Wikimedia Commons.

German player stops match after Nazi slogan yelled at US Open

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published September 6, 2023
Jake Curhan of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before the game against the Chicago Bears in Seattle, Dec. 26, 2021.

All the Jewish NFL players to watch in the 2023-2024 season

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published August 31, 2023
Rob Friedman, left, interviews three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw at MLB's 2023 All-Star Weekend in Seattle.

How ‘Pitching Ninja’ Rob Friedman accidentally became one of the most popular Jewish personalities in baseball

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published August 24, 2023
Daniel Peretz looks on during the UEFA Under-21 Euro 2023 match between Germany and Israel, June 22, 2023.

Israeli soccer star signs with German powerhouse Bayern Munich

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published August 24, 2023
Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy during his fight with an online troll in Las Vegas. (Screenshot from YouTube)

Jewish UFC fighter flattens a Neo-Nazi, white supremacist in sparring match

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published August 18, 2023
Carey Mulligan and Bradley Cooper are seen on the set of "Maestro" in New York City, July 5, 2022

Jewish fans slam the trailer for Netflix’s Leonard Bernstein biopic ‘Maestro.’

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published August 16, 2023
The Arizona Wildcats celebrate during the semifinal PAC-12 conference tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, March 11, 2022. (AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Arizona and Kansas State men’s basketball teams are headed to Israel

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published August 8, 2023
The Israeli circus troupe "Bomba" performs on NBC's "America's Got Talent." (Screenshot from YouTube)

Israeli circus troupe brings laughs — but no clothes — to NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent’

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published August 4, 2023
Thomas Poretsky shown in front of his Bandolero car. (Lonny Goldsmith/TC Jewfolk)

Meet Thomas Poretsky, 10-year-old Native American-Jewish racer

Lonny Goldsmith and Jacob Gurvis
Published July 21, 2023
Zack Gelof bats during a World Baseball Classic game between Team Venezuela and Team Israel, March 15, 2023, in Miami. Photo: Rob Tringali/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images

Zack Gelof becomes the 18th Jewish MLB player this year — a likely record

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published July 14, 2023
Zach Levenson singles to left field as the Miami Hurricanes faced the Penn State Nittany Lions, Feb. 19, 2023, in Coral Gables, Florida. (Samuel Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Cardinals draft Zach Levenson, one of six Jewish baseball players selected into the MLB

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published July 12, 2023
Members of the Jewish Inspiration Foundation on the set of "American Ninja Warrior." From left to right: Chaya Ruth Weberman, Eli Casper, Ari Cohen, Esther Schwab and Aydra Jones. (Courtesy of Leah Cohen)

Why no one will see this inspiring Jewish story on NBC’s ‘American Ninja Warrior’

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published June 30, 2023
Tomas Rincon wears jersey No. 88 for Torino FC

Italy to bar soccer players from wearing No. 88, which has coded meaning for neo-Nazis

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published June 29, 2023
Ben Helgott

Ben Helfgott, one of two Holocaust survivors to compete in the Olympics, dies at 93

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published June 16, 2023
Lacrosse is catching on in Israel, where 300-400 children and teens are now playing the sport. (Courtesy of the Israel Lacrosse Association)

Lacrosse is on the rise in Israel, as its men’s national team enters the world championship ranked 7th 

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published June 15, 2023
The new book "Dyed in Crimson" shares the story of Harvard football captain and coach Arnold Horween, right, shown here with his brother Ralph. (Book cover courtesy of Zev Eleff, Horween photo via Wikimedia Commons)

How this unsung Jewish football hero changed all American sports

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published May 16, 2023
Gabriel Ibitoye of the Tel-Aviv Heat during the Rugby Europe Super Cup on Oct. 16, 2021 in Tbilisi, Georgia. (Levan Verdzeuli/Getty Images)

Rugby’s governing body ruled that South Africa’s exclusion of Israel was not discrimination. The Israeli team is skeptical.

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published April 28, 2023
A view of Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in London. (Wikimedia Commons)

Stan Kroenke owned soccer club launches Jewish fan group to combat antisemitism

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published April 26, 2023
The St. Louis Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, located at the St. Louis JCC. (Courtesy)

Of course, ours is the best, but there sure are a lot Jewish Sports Halls of Fame

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published April 24, 2023
New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader, left, and celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson at Liebman's Deli in the Bronx. (E.H. Wallop/YES Network)

Former Cardinal Harrison Bader talks baseball over matzah ball soup and pastrami at NYC Deli

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published April 21, 2023
Abby Meyers was selected in the first round of the 2023 WNBA Draft. (Courtesy of Maryland Athletics)

Jewish basketball star Abby Meyers selected in 1st round of WNBA draft

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published April 11, 2023
From left to right: Rowdy Tellez, Alex Bregman, Harrison Bader, Max Fried, Joc Pederson, Garrett Stubbs. (Getty Images; design by Mollie Suss)

All the Jewish MLB players to watch in 2023

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published March 28, 2023
Avi Miller, right, ran Israel Baseball's Twitter account during the 2023 World Baseball Classic. (Left: Screenshot from Twitter, Right: Courtesy)

Israel struck out at the World Baseball Classic, but the team’s Twitter account was a hit

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published March 24, 2023
Ryan Lavarnway played for Team Israel at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Ryan Lavarnway, a Team Israel veteran and World Series champ, retires from MLB

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published March 24, 2023
Stu Moss, left, and David Bogatz at Team Israel's game against Puerto Rico, Monday, March 13, 2022, in Miami. (Jacob Gurvis)

‘It’s my heritage’: American Jews — and allies — turn out to support Team Israel at the WBC

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published March 15, 2023
Mar 12, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Israel shortstop Michael Wielansky (38) throws to first base to take out Nicaragua third baseman Benjamin Alegria (not pictured) during the ninth inning at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Jewish St. Louisan Michael Wielansky gets into game as Team Israel beats Nicaragua 3-1

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published March 12, 2023
Jeff Passan on the set of "Baseball Tonight" during the 2021 AL Wild Card game at Fenway Park. (Allen Kee/ESPN Images)

ESPN’s Jeff Passan opens up on his Hebrew school upbringing, interviewing Sandy Koufax and Jewish baseball history

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published February 24, 2023
Shaun Tomson is a former world champion surfer. (Courtesy of Tomson)

‘Swastika boards’ and ‘surf Nazis’: New doc explores surfing’s history of antisemitism

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published February 19, 2023
Jan 26, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Kyrie Irving says he has Jewish family members, stands by deleting apology post

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published February 8, 2023
Dec 25, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard (0) dribbles the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

NBA player Meyers Leonard opens up on his antisemitism scandal to Jewish ESPN reporter

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published January 31, 2023

Legendary Jewish tennis champion Dick Savitt dies at 95

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published January 11, 2023
The Jewish meaning behind Robert Kraft’s $18,003 donation to Damar Hamlin fundraiser

The Jewish meaning behind Robert Kraft’s $18,003 donation to Damar Hamlin fundraiser

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published January 4, 2023
Recalling Franco Harris’ ‘immaculate reception’ and the Pittsburgh bar mitzvah celebration it sidelined

Recalling Franco Harris’ ‘immaculate reception’ and the Pittsburgh bar mitzvah celebration it sidelined

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published December 22, 2022

Detroit Pistons troll Kyrie Irving with ‘Happy Hanukkah’ graphic

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published December 20, 2022

‘Sunday Night Football’ to feature first-ever Hanukkah menorah lighting

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published December 14, 2022

Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy responds to Kanye West’s antisemitism: ‘Come see me, bro’

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published December 6, 2022

Kyrie Irving offers ‘deep apologies’ for antisemitism scandal as Black Hebrew Israelites rally in Brooklyn

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published November 21, 2022

All the Jewish players and storylines to watch in the 2022 World Cup

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published November 18, 2022
In wake of workplace scandal, Dan Snyder looks into selling the Washington Commanders

In wake of workplace scandal, Dan Snyder looks into selling the Washington Commanders

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published November 2, 2022

Footwear designer Stuart Weitzman is a Maccabiah ping pong medalist

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published October 28, 2022

The two Jews behind the “Jewish Sports Review” call it quits

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published October 21, 2022
Israeli families of Munich Olympics massacre victims to boycott German ceremony marking 50th anniversary

Israeli families of Munich Olympics massacre victims to boycott German ceremony marking 50th anniversary

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published August 11, 2022
Listen to legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully’s classic call of Sandy Koufax’s perfect game

Listen to legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully’s classic call of Sandy Koufax’s perfect game

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published August 3, 2022

Joc Pederson to play for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published July 19, 2022

Jewish pitcher Eric Reyzelman drafted by the New York Yankees

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published July 18, 2022
Ahead of the 21st Maccabiah Games, explore photos from ‘Jewish Olympics’ history

Ahead of the 21st Maccabiah Games, explore photos from ‘Jewish Olympics’ history

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published July 6, 2022

Stephen Curry wore a Hebrew sweatshirt at the NBA Finals

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published June 15, 2022
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