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Did the spirit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe swing the World Series for the Dodgers?

Louis Keene in Forward · 1 Nov

As the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched an unexpected World Series victory over the Yankees, a unique narrative emerged linking the win to a visit by Reuven Kasten, son of Dodgers team president, to the grave of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

0 Culture Ethics

Orthodox Jews navigate a World Series quandary: How to watch the games

Louis Keene in Forward · 23 Oct

Orthodox Jewish baseball fans face a dilemma as the New York Yankees meet the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, with significant games conflicting with Shabbat.

0 History Sports

Arnold Rothstein did fix the World Series and other Jewish facts from a historian of baseball and New York

PJ Grisar in Forward · 21 Oct

Kevin Baker's book, "The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City," delves into the intertwined history of New York City's rise and the evolution of baseball, highlighting key Jewish figures and cultural shifts.

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The Jewish Sport Report: Where did Sandy Koufax go on Yom Kippur when he didn’t pitch? An investigation.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Oct

The article delves into the enduring mystery of baseball legend Sandy Koufax's whereabouts on Yom Kippur in 1965, when he famously chose not to pitch during the World Series.

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Sandy Koufax famously didn’t pitch on Yom Kippur in 1965. But did he go to synagogue?

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Oct

The story of Sandy Koufax not pitching on Yom Kippur during the 1965 World Series is legendary, but whether he attended synagogue that day remains a matter of debate.

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Mark Vientos has become a Mets postseason icon. His botched Hebrew tattoo may have an encore.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 8 Oct

Mark Vientos, the New York Mets' third baseman, has emerged as a key figure in the team's unexpected playoff success.

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

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 23 Sep

For Jewish fans of the Chicago White Sox, the 2024 baseball season has added to an already challenging year.

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As Shohei Ohtani comes for his home run record, a Jewish Dodger legend is in awe with the rest of us

Louis Keene in Forward · 20 Sep

Shawn Green, the celebrated Jewish slugger who held the Dodgers' single-season home run record since 2001, expressed awe and admiration as Shohei Ohtani broke his record by hitting 51 home runs in 2024.

0 Sports Holocaust

This Video of a 97-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Throwing the First Pitch at Toronto Blue Jays Game Must Be Seen

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 18 Sep

Irene Kurtz, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor and educator, made headlines by throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a Toronto Blue Jays game.

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The Jewish Sport Report: How Jacob Steinmetz is navigating minor league life as an Orthodox Jew

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 5 Jul

Jacob Steinmetz, the first Orthodox Jew drafted into MLB three years ago, is now navigating life in the minor leagues with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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‘Best friends I ever had’: Willie Mays’ treasured bond with a Jewish family

Louis Keene in Forward · 19 Jun

Willie Mays, a baseball legend facing financial struggles in 1963, found a savior in Jacob Shemano, a Jewish banker, which blossomed into a lifelong friendship that bridged cultural divides.

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Late spring sports roundup: Zach Hyman's Oilers struggle to stay alive while Jewish baseball stars are on the rise

Menschwarmers · 18 Jun

Menschwarmers hosts discuss noteworthy Jewish athletes in this episode, highlighting the rising potential of Max Fried in baseball and ongoing struggles of Zach Hyman in hockey.

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The secret Jewish history of America's oldest pro baseball park

Menschwarmers · 9 May

Rickwood Field, the oldest standing professional baseball park in the USA, will host a historic MLB game commemorating Juneteenth in 2024, featuring a deep dive into its rich, multifaceted history, including Jewish connections like Abe Saperstein and Mel Allen.

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Need another Passover celebration? Listen to the Menschwarmers' annual Jewish baseball seder

Menschwarmers · 24 Apr

The Menschwarmers present a unique blend of Passover and baseball through their annual Jewish baseball seder, where they creatively intertwine baseball legends and the traditional seder structure.

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The death of Brooklyn Dodger great Carl Erskine closes a chapter in Jewish history

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 17 Apr

The passing of Brooklyn Dodgers legend Carl Erskine marks the end of an era in Jewish and baseball history.

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No Do-Overs: The Healing Power of Letting Go

Jewdicious · 12 Apr

The author reflects on their Jewish upbringing and the impact of a conflict between their passion for baseball and the requirement to attend Confirmation class in high school, showing lingering resentment towards their parents for forcing them to leave baseball practices for class.

0 Sports History

The Life-Changing Gift of Bill Veeck

Jewdicious · 5 Apr

Bill Veeck, the owner of the Chicago White Sox, made a profound impact on the author, who worked as an orthopedic consultant for the team from 1976 to 1981.

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Baseball's Jewish iron man has played 21 straight seasons for the Red Sox and hasn't missed a single game

Jim Sullivan in Forward · 25 Mar

Josh Kantor, the organist at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox, has maintained a streak of playing at every game for 21 seasons, totaling 1,698 games.

0 Sports Gender/Identity

All about Eve, the Orioles front-office trailblazer

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 7 Mar

Eve Rosenbaum, the assistant general manager of the Baltimore Orioles, has been a dedicated fan of the team since childhood.

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O’s On Top?! Don’t Look Down

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 18 Aug 2023

The Baltimore Orioles, historically known for their ineptitude, are defying expectations this season and have the best record in the American League and second-best in the Majors.

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For one Jewish rock ’n’ roll legend, loving Sandy Koufax and R.E.M. is not a contradiction

ALanger in Forward · 12 Jul 2023

The Baseball Project, an alt-rock supergroup featuring Steve Wynn, his wife Linda Pitmon, Scott McCaughey, Peter Buck, and Mike Mills, continues to fuse baseball and rock n roll on their fourth album, "Grand Salami Time."

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Bubble Trouble: Ep. 367

Unorthodox · 15 Jun 2023

In this episode of Unorthodox, comedian Alex Edelman is celebrated as the Jew of the Week for his solo show, Just for Us, going to Broadway.

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How Playing Baseball With Team Israel Transformed Ryan Lavarnway’s Life

People of the Pod · 27 Apr 2023

Retired Major League Baseball catcher Ryan Lavarnway reflects on his experience playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic and the Olympics.

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Judgement Day

Jayson Buford in Tablet · 26 Apr 2023

This article reflects on the careers of Derek Jeter and Aaron Judge, two biracial superstars for the New York Yankees.

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In Bloom: Ep. 355

Unorthodox · 30 Mar 2023

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore various topics including kosher cooking with Chanie Apfelbaum of Busy in Brooklyn, who discusses her new cookbook Totally Kosher, offering innovative ways to incorporate diverse cuisines into kosher food.

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