10 Jewish baseball players you've never heard of — including 2 Giants By Caleb Friedman, JTA Aug 12, 2022 Jewish (and many non-Jewish) baseball fans know the names and achievements of Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg, along with their hallowed status in the greater American Jewish history books. But they were far from the only Jewish ballplayers to make an impact on the game over the course of the 20th century. Howard Megdal, who… Read More
Sports NBA players’ secret practice spots? L.A.’s Jewish high schools For fans of the NBA, getting a peek at players honing their craft has become a cherished offseason treat. But there’s been an extra surprise lately for… By Louis Keene, Forward Aug 8, 2022
Sports How this Jewish basketball nerd became the voice of the Warriors on social media If you’re a fan of the Golden State Warriors, chances are you follow the team on social media. The official Twitter account @GoldenStateWarriors is… By Emma Goss Aug 5, 2022
Sports Jewish pitcher Eric Reyzelman, East Bay native, drafted by Yankees Jewish pitcher Eric Reyzelman, who was twice cut by the varsity team at De La Salle High School in the East Bay, was selected by the vaunted New York… By Gabe Fisher Aug 1, 2022
Sports Orthodox baseball phenom Elie Kligman teaches kids in Palo Alto Elie Kligman — the second known Orthodox Jew ever selected in a Major League Baseball draft — spent a few hours this week on a baseball diamond with… By Gabe Fisher Jul 28, 2022
Books Alan Shipnuck's new book blows open life of golf great Phil Mickelson J.’s coverage of books is supported by a generous grant from The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund. Legendary golfer Phil Mickelson caused a firestorm in… By Gabe Fisher Jul 21, 2022
Sports Joc Pederson joins Team Israel for 2023 World Baseball Classic Palo Alto High School graduate Joc Pederson, the San Francisco Giants’ outfielder starting in Tuesday’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game, will compete… By Gabe Fisher Jul 19, 2022
Sports Biden is first US president to attend Maccabiah Games Joe Biden became the first U.S. president to attend the Maccabiah Games, known also as the Jewish Olympics, on Thursday. The audience at the opening… By Cnaan Liphshiz, JTA Jul 15, 2022
Sports Giants’ Jewish slugger Joc Pederson makes the MLB All-Star Game Joc Pederson, the San Francisco Giants outfielder and local Jewish boy, made the Major League Baseball All-Star game roster this week. He’s joined… By JTA, J. Staff Jul 12, 2022