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Ron Kaplan

JTA contributor Ron Kaplan is the author of the forthcoming book “Hank Greenberg in 1938: Hatred and Home Runs in the Shadow of War” and writes Kaplan’s Korner, a blog about Jews and sports.

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Posted inU.S., News, Sports

Jewish major leaguers to watch in 2017

by Ron Kaplan April 5, 2017March 19, 2018

In baseball, they say time begins on opening day. Everyone has a chance for a fresh start. Most of the old familiar names are back, although some have new addresses. […]

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JewBu at the bat: Shawn Greens eclectic spiritual journey

by Ron Kaplan August 19, 2011December 29, 2016
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Three new books spin tales of Jewish ballplayers

by Ron Kaplan April 22, 2011December 29, 2016
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Holy baseball! Book ranks every Jewish major leaguer

by Ron Kaplan April 3, 2009December 29, 2016
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Writer offers ways to make bnai mitzvah chic &mdash and spirited

by Ron Kaplan August 11, 2006December 29, 2016

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