Jacob Gurvis Jacob Gurvis is JTA’s Audience Engagement Editor, based in Los Angeles. He graduated from Boston University, where he studied journalism, Jewish studies, and political science. Jacob has written for The Boston Globe and The Beverly Hills Courier, and he produced an award-winning sports talk show in college. He spends too much time on Twitter @jacobgurvis. Recent Stories Jun 9, 2022 Doug Emhoff speaks to Holocaust survivor — and his AI twin — in L.A. Jun 3, 2022 Gabe Kapler follows in the footsteps of other Jewish activist athletes May 23, 2022 New podcast chronicles little-known stories of Holocaust-era boxers Apr 7, 2022 All the Jewish Major League Baseball players we’ll see in 2022 Jan 21, 2022 For new president of Baseball Hall of Fame, it’s all about tradition Nov 17, 2021 Gabe Kapler wins top baseball manager award after historic season Nov 3, 2021 Max Fried pitches Atlanta Braves to first World Series win in 26 years Oct 26, 2021 3 Jewish baseball players could make or break the 2021 World Series Sep 27, 2021 Impossible Pork is here — but it won’t be certified as kosher Sep 10, 2021 9/11 musical ‘Come From Away’ returns, with Jewish values at its core