Tag: Hank Greenberg

The Menschwarmers' annual Jewish baseball seder offers a unique twist on Passover celebrations by combining the start of baseball season with the holiday week.
Since Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, no other Jewish players have made it in.
Howard Megdal, author of "The Baseball Talmud," discusses the updated edition of his book in a podcast episode with Menschwarmers, focusing on Jewish baseball players.
In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, Mark Kurlansky discusses the life of baseball icon Hank Greenberg.
This episode features Martin Doblmeier, the director of "Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story," discussing Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel's significant impact on the civil rights movement, the relationship between Jews and the Roman Catholic Church, and the importance of combating indifference.
The text discusses the prevalence of children's book biographies about prominent Jewish figures, particularly focusing on the abundance of books about Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Anne Frank.
Alex Bregman's outstanding 2019 baseball season is being compared to other great seasons by Jewish baseball players, such as Ryan Braun, Shawn Green, Al Rosen, Hank Greenberg, Lou Boudreau, and Lipman Pike.
The text discusses the symbolic dimension of baseball cards and idolatry, drawing parallels between the reverence for baseball cards and religious idol worship as articulated by philosopher Moses Mendelssohn.
Baseball has long held a significant place in the lives of American Jews, particularly men, as explored through the lens of American-Jewish newspapers' coverage from the late 19th to early 20th centuries.
The article reflects on the pivotal decisions made by Jewish baseball legends Hank Greenberg and Sandy Koufax to sit out important games for Yom Kippur, highlighting their impact on the Jewish and American cultural landscape.
The article discusses the connection between Jewish baseball players and the concept of failure in both baseball and life.
Al Rosen, the Cleveland Indians' former third baseman known as the Hebrew Hammer, died at 91.
Sandy Koufax, the legendary Jewish pitcher for the Dodgers, made a cultural impact by choosing not to pitch on Yom Kippur during the 1965 World Series, leading to a lesser-known encounter the next day with Lubavitcher Rebbe follower Moshe Feller, who gifted Koufax a pair of tefillin.
Steve Calechman, a Boston-raised sports fan, shares his unique story of being a devout Detroit team supporter due to his father's admiration for Jewish sports legend Hank Greenberg who played for the Detroit Tigers in the 1930s and 1940s.
The author discusses their unwavering loyalty to Detroit sports teams, despite living in Boston, attributing this allegiance to their father's influence.
The Fall 2011 issue of the publication features various letters discussing Jewish figures and concepts.
"Hank Greenberg: The Hero Who Didn't Want to Be One" is a biographical book discussing the life of Hank Greenberg, a Jewish baseball player who achieved great success, particularly in his 1938 season with the Detroit Tigers.
In the 1930s, Hank Greenberg made waves in baseball as a Jewish athlete, breaking records and winning the 1935 World Series with the Detroit Tigers, showcasing Jews' ability to excel in American society.