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Rabbi Andrew Sacks speaking at the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center, Nov. 29, 2010. (Via Facebook)
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Remembering Rabbi Andrew Sacks, 70, a ‘rabble-rouser’ who fought for religious pluralism in Israel

by Rob Charry July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

(JTA) — When I think of my friend and spiritual advisor Andy Sacks, I think of the words of the late civil rights icon, Rep. John Lewis, who urged his […]

Jacob Steinmetz is the first Orthodox player drafted by a Major League Baseball team. (Photo/JTA)
Posted inSports

‘Why can’t I be the first?’ Orthodox baseball prospect Jacob Steinmetz on the history he hopes to make

by Rob Charry and JTA July 21, 2021
Sam Fuld playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic against the Netherlands in Tokyo, March 13, 2017. (Photo/JTA-Matt Roberts-Getty Images)
Posted inSports

Sam Fuld has played for Stanford, Israel and the A’s. Now he’s revamping the Phillies from the front office.

by Rob Charry and JTA March 10, 2021

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