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Jacob Steinmetz, Orthodox pitcher, strikes out trio of Dominican stars in WBC debut

Steinmetz faced six all-stars in Israel's World Baseball Classic game. He struck out three of them.

By Louis Keene Mar 14, 2023 | 3 min read
Sports
Meet Team Israel’s one non-Jewish player

Alex Dickerson is eligible for Israel's World Baseball Classic squad because his wife is Jewish

By Louis Keene Mar 14, 2023 | 4 min read
Fast Forward
Israeli and Dominican teams at the World Baseball Classic raise awareness against hatred and antisemitism

The event included local teens from a Jewish day school, who had the chance to meet Israeli coaches and players

By Jacob Gurvis Mar 14, 2023 | 4 min read
Sports
Meet the actual Israelis on Team Israel

The team's two Israelis get to rub shoulders with MLB talent on a top-notch diamond in front of roaring crowds. It's a welcome change

By Louis Keene Mar 13, 2023 | 4 min read
Sports
Team Israel rallies past Nicaragua in World Baseball Classic opener

Clutch hitting swings the outcome after stellar Kremer performance

By Louis Keene Mar 12, 2023 | 3 min read
Fast Forward
Jewish star guard Abby Meyers leads University of Maryland into top-10 spot in the NCAA tournament

“There's an amazing following of Jewish students who come to my games, who support me and love the fact that I'm Jewish,” the women's basketball star said

By Jacob Gurvis Mar 10, 2023 | 4 min read
Sports
Your guide to all the Jewish baseball players in the MLB

In 2022, 17 Jews played on major league rosters: pitchers, sluggers, and World Series champions

By Peter Dreier Mar 10, 2023 | < 1 min read
California Briefing
A Jewish newspaper reported antisemitism at a high school basketball game. The whole story may be harder to hear.

Plus: Spielberg x Colbert, Hollywood's cutest Jewish couple makes a movie, and can a robot dog stop antisemitism?

By Louis Keene Mar 10, 2023 | 4 min read

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