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Eric Reyzelman pitching for University of San Francisco early in his college career. (Photo/USF-Christina Leung)
Posted inSports

Twice cut from his high school team, Jewish East Bay pitcher Eric Reyzelman has been drafted by the Yankees

Gabe Fisher by Gabe Fisher August 1, 2022August 1, 2022
Elie Kligman high fives with a child at Congregation Emek Beracha's event at Greer Park in Palo Alto, July 25, 2022.
(Photo/Gabe Fisher)
Posted inSports

Orthodox ballplayer Elie Kligman brings his A game to Palo Alto synagogue kids

Gabe Fisher by Gabe Fisher July 28, 2022July 29, 2022
Joc Pederson is heading to the MLB All-Star game. (Photo/JTA-Getty)
Posted inSports

Giants’ Jewish slugger Joc Pederson makes the MLB All-Star Game

by JTA and J. Staff July 12, 2022July 12, 2022
Gabe Kapler kneels during the playing of the National Anthem prior to a game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, July 31, 2020. (Photo/JTA-Thearon W. Henderson-Getty Images)
Posted inSports

Gabe Kapler is following in the footsteps of other Jewish activist athletes, from Hank Greenberg to Aly Raisman

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA June 3, 2022
Jacob Bockelmann takes a break from weightlifting training.
Posted inSports

Santa Rosa weightlifter Jacob Bockelmann headed for 2022 Maccabiah games

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky April 18, 2022April 18, 2022
Joc Pederson practices with his new team. (Photo/©S.F. Giants)
Posted inSports

All the Jewish Major League Baseball players we’ll see in 2022

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA April 7, 2022
Joc Pederson practices with his new team. (Photo/©S.F. Giants)
Posted inSports

Palo Alto-born Jewish slugger Joc Pederson returns home to play for Giants

Michael Gutnick by Michael Gutnick March 22, 2022March 29, 2022
The Brandenburg Gate decorated for the 1936 Olympics in Nazi-controlled Berlin.
Posted inOpinion

2022 Olympians have a chance to protest China’s Uyghur genocide — just like brave athletes did during the Nazi games in 1936

Rafael Medoff by Rafael Medoff and Forward December 10, 2021December 10, 2021
Greg Joseph celebrates with his Minnesota Vikings teammates after kicking a game-winning field goal against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Nov. 21, 2021. (Photo/JTA-Adam Bettcher-Getty Images)
Posted inSports

Greg Joseph, the NFL’s only Jewish kicker, talks game-winning field goals — and his love for the Jewish community

by Emily Burack and JTA November 23, 2021
Former basketball player Dan Grunfeld's new book tells the story of his family, including his Holocaust survivor grandmother, Lily Grunfeld.
Posted inBooks

Stanford alum Dan Grunfeld shares family’s story, from Holocaust to basketball fame

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten November 23, 2021November 24, 2021

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