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Rabbi Eliot Cosgrove (L) and Catholic Archbishop Timothy Dolan speak at Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City on October 3, 2025. (Park Avenue Synagogue on YouTube)
October 6, 2025, 9:19 am
NYC synagogue hosts archbishop, Sandy Koufax jersey to mark 60-year milestones for US Jews
Timothy Dolan speaks on Yom Kippur about 1965 Catholic doctrine declaring Jews innocent of deicide; rabbi recalls Jewish baseball legend famously skipping game for holy day that year
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Houston Astros' Alex Bregman bats during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, September 22, 2024, in Houston. (AP/Kevin M. Cox)
February 13, 2025, 6:45 pm
Jewish slugger Bregman signs $120 million deal with Red Sox
Contract marks highest-ever annual salary for a Jewish MLB player as 3rd baseman — who sported Star of David on hat after Oct. 7 attack — leaves Astros for Boston
By ToI Staff and AP
Sandy Koufax pitches during Game 7 of the 1965 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Minnesota Twins, Oct. 14, 1965, at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images, via JTA)
October 12, 2024, 6:47 pm
In 1965, Sandy Koufax famously didn’t pitch on Yom Kippur. But did he go to shul?
Daniel Schloff, 17 at the time, recalls the Dodgers star pitcher sitting in front of him at Temple of Aaron synagogue in St. Paul, Minnesota: ‘He was there 100% and I sat behind him 100%’
By jacob gurvis
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ken Holtzman talks with reporters after a match against Atlanta in Chicago on August 19, 1969. (James Palmer/AP Photo)
April 16, 2024, 10:21 am
Ken Holtzman, who had the most wins of any Jewish pitcher in MLB history, dies at 78
The St. Louis-born pitcher ended his career with more wins than Sandy Koufax; went on to take part in Israel’s short-lived baseball league and run the gymnasium at his hometown JCC
By jacob gurvis
Jeff Passan on the set of 'Baseball Tonight' during the 2021 AL Wild Card game at Fenway Park. (Allen Kee/ESPN Images via JTA)
March 1, 2023, 4:04 am
ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Hebrew school, Sandy Koufax and Jewish baseball history
For fans of America’s favorite pastime, he’s everywhere. The ubiquitous sports reporter answers some curveballs about his time in the field
By jacob gurvis
Broadcaster Vin Scully poses for a photo prior a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2016. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
August 4, 2022, 9:13 am
Broadcaster Vin Scully’s classic call of Koufax’s perfect game revived
In wake of Dodgers’ announcer’s death, fans share recording of his commentary on Jewish star’s legendary 1965 performance
By jacob gurvis
San Francisco Giants' Joc Pederson collects himself between pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Friday, June 17, 2022. (AP/Gene J. Puskar)
July 13, 2022, 5:55 am
Major League baseballers Max Fried, Joc Pederson named to All-Star line-up
Jewish Braves southpaw and Giants slugger to play for National League at Dodger Stadium in Midsummer Classic July 19
By jacob gurvis
Sandy Koufax, left, with sculptor Branly Cadet. (Jacob Gurvis via JTA)
June 22, 2022, 11:43 am
Jewish baseball legend Sandy Koufax immortalized with a statue
Koufax’s Jewish identity — and his famous Yom Kippur sit-out — are highlighted alongside his many career accolades during an unveiling ceremony at Dodger Stadium
By jacob gurvis
Sandy Koufax, pitcher of Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18, 1964 at spring training. (AP Photo)
March 17, 2022, 9:05 am
Sandy Koufax statue to be unveiled at Dodger Stadium this summer
Three-time Cy Young winner, considered one of the greatest pitchers to ever play the game, famously didn’t play in Game 1 of the 1965 World Series due to it falling on Yom Kippur
By jacob gurvis
FILE - In this Oct. 9, 1989, file photo, San Francisco Giants catcher Terry Kennedy, right, pours sparkling wine over the head of Steve Bedrosian, center, as pitching coach Norm Sherry watches at left following the Giants' victory over the Chicago Cubs to secure the National League pennant in San Francisco (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
March 13, 2021, 7:51 am
Norm Sherry, Dodgers player who helped Koufax achieve his potential, dies at 89
Sherry played 5 years in the majors before managing and coaching; he and his brother were first Jewish siblings to be Major League Baseball batterymates
By Beth Harris
Max Fried pitches in a game for the Atlanta Braves against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, August 9, 2020. (Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
September 2, 2020, 10:54 pm
Max Fried idolizes Sandy Koufax — and this year he’s pitching like him
Jewish lefty is making waves in Atlanta and beyond. Can he meet the high expectations being put on him, with comparisons to baseball’s greats?
By Marc Brodsky
Sandy Koufax shown after striking out 14 batters in a game in 1955. (Bettmann/Getty Images)
July 25, 2019, 3:05 am
Sandy Koufax statue to be added to Dodger Stadium
Legendary Jewish pitcher to be immortalized as part of LA team’s $100 million stadium renovation
By JTA
Philip Roth in Aix en Provence, France, in 1999. (Pascal Parrot/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images, JTA)
July 12, 2019, 1:01 pm
A look at the most interesting Philip Roth possessions up for auction
Some of the late Jewish author’s typewriters are among the 129 items from his estate to be sold next week, with proceeds going to charity
By Josefin Dolsten
An exhibit at the Jewish baseball museum at Milt's Extra Innings in Chicago. At left is deli worker Zahava Auerbach. (Ellen Braunstein/via JTA)
December 18, 2017, 4:12 am
Next to Wrigley, Chicago’s newest kosher deli pitches cured meats and good deeds
The latest addition near the Cubs’ home celebrates Jews and America’s pastime — and helps special needs adults find meaningful work
By Ellen Braunstein
Alex Bregman, left, of the Houston Astros, and Joc Pederson of the Los Angeles Dodgers are powering their clubs early in the World Series. (Bregman photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images; Pederson photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images via JTA)
October 27, 2017, 7:39 pm
World Series 2017 highlights Jewish sluggers coming through
Joc Pederson and Alex Bregman have each homered; Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax still ‘pitching’ in for his old team
By Marc Brodsky
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