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He used to think Jewish athletes were a punchline; now, he wants to help them get a proper paycheck

Noah Hirsch-Rechter in Forward · 9 Dec 2025

Jake Retzlaff's journey from comedic jabs about Jewish athletes to influential participant in Tribe NIL illustrates a changing landscape for Jewish collegiate athletes.

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Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff will play at Tulane after leaving BYU following suspension

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 23 Jul 2025

Jake Retzlaff, a Jewish quarterback and the first athlete to secure a Manischewitz endorsement, is transferring from Brigham Young University (BYU) to Tulane University.

0 Politics Culture

The Wrath of Rothman

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Jan 2025

Noah Rothman discusses his Commentary Magazine cover piece "A Clockwork Blue" about the evolution of political violence on the left and the perils of excusing violent actions in political discourse.

0 Sports Culture

Jake Retzlaff, Alamo Bowl champ, runs on matzah in first Manischewitz ad

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 3 Jan 2025

Jake Retzlaff, quarterback for Brigham Young University's Cougars, celebrates two milestones as he concludes a remarkable 2024: winning the Alamo Bowl and starring in his first commercial for Jewish food brand Manischewitz.

0 Sports Culture

The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2024, from Jessica Fox’s Olympic dominance to Sam Salz’s historic college football debut

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 23 Dec 2024

Jewish athletes and sports figures created numerous headlines in 2024, exhibiting excellence and making history across various sports.

0 Sports Culture

Pass the matzo: Brigham Young’s Jewish quarterback lands endorsement deal with Manischewitz

Louis Keene in Forward · 5 Dec 2024

Jake Retzlaff, the Jewish starting quarterback at Brigham Young University (BYU), has signed an endorsement deal with Manischewitz under the NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness agreement.

0 Sports Culture

BYU’s star Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff scores sponsorship deal with Manischewitz

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 4 Dec 2024

Jake Retzlaff, the Jewish starting quarterback for BYU, has secured a groundbreaking sponsorship deal with Manischewitz, marking the iconic kosher brand's first sports collaboration.

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Sam Salz is likely the first Orthodox Jew to appear in a Division I college football game

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 18 Nov 2024

Sam Salz, a senior wide receiver for Texas A&M, has made history by becoming likely the first Orthodox Jew to play in a NCAA Division I college football game.

0 Gender/Identity Education

As Pride club takes on Yeshiva University, LGBTQ students at other religious colleges take notice

Louis Keene in Forward · 28 Sep 2022

The struggle for LGBTQ recognition at Yeshiva University (YU) has become emblematic for other students facing similar challenges at religious institutions.