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Zack Gelof in A's green. (Photo/Twitter)
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Meet Zack Gelof, a Jewish ballplayer inspiring high hopes in the A’s organization

Gabe Fisher by Gabe Fisher March 28, 2023March 30, 2023
Garrett Stubbs, Ryan Lavarnway and Noah Mendlinger played for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Posted inSports

On Israeli baseball team, locker room talk turned to politics

Louis Keene by Louis Keene and Forward March 20, 2023
Dean Kremer pitches against Nicaragua in Israel's first game of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, March 12, 2023, in Miami. (Photo/JTA-Courtesy Team Israel)
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Three Bay Area Jews, including Giants’ Joc, step up to the plate for Team Israel at World Baseball Classic 

Michael Gutnick by Michael Gutnick March 17, 2023
Team Israel player Noah Mendlinger with Venezeula star Ronald Acuña Jr. (Photo/JTA-MLB Photos)
Posted inSports

Team Israel exits World Baseball Classic with 5-1 loss to Venezuela

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA March 15, 2023
Jacob Steinmetz pitched for Team Israel against the Dominican Republic, March 14, 2023, in Miami. (Photo/JTA-Dan Passner)
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Orthodox pitcher Jacob Steinmetz strikes out 3 Big Leaguers in breakout World Baseball Classic performance

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA March 15, 2023
Brandon Gold pitches during the second inning against Puerto Rico at loanDepot park in Miami, March 13, 2023 (Photo/JTA-Eric Espada-Getty Images)
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Team Israel loses 10-0 to Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic’s first-ever ‘perfect’ game

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA March 14, 2023March 14, 2023
Dean Kremer pitches against Nicaragua in Israel's first game of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, March 12, 2023, in Miami. (Photo/JTA-Courtesy Team Israel)
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Team Israel beats Nicaragua 3-1 after thrilling comeback in World Baseball Classic opener

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA March 13, 2023March 13, 2023
Ty Kelly bats during Israel's exhibition game against the Miami Marlins, March 8, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Emma Sharon-MLB)
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Team Israel loses 11-5 to Miami Marlins in pre-World Baseball Classic exhibition game

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA March 9, 2023March 9, 2023
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Team Israel is playing in the 2023 World Baseball Classic

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA March 2, 2023
A Tel Aviv Pioneer player hurdles an opponent in an American Football in Israel game. (Photo/JTA-Doron Dotan)
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‘Hebrew in the huddle’: American football kicks off another season in Israel

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

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