For new president of Baseball Hall of Fame, it’s all about tradition By Jacob Gurvis, JTA Jan 21, 2022 Josh Rawitch’s day-to-day is similar to that of any nonprofit executive: He speaks to stakeholders, supervises senior staff and fundraises. But in his line of work, stakeholders include people like Jewish baseball legend Sandy Koufax. Since September, Rawitch has served as president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York.… Read More
Celebrity Jews Eric André joins 'Righteous Gemstones'; Judge Judy is generous Brown’s ponytail is gone While fans are set to watch figure skater Jason Brown do another stunning routine in next month’s Winter Olympics in Beijing,… By Maya Mirsky Jan 18, 2022
Sports ‘Fun fact’ about Steph Curry’s Hebrew tattoo makes a splash on Twitter Earlier this month, Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry set a new NBA record for most made 3-point baskets when he drained number 2,974 in a game… By Andrew Esensten Dec 29, 2021
Talking With ... Q&A: He went to the Olympics on team doctor Dr. Michael Fredericson, 62, professor of orthopedic surgery in the division of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Stanford University, looks for… By Emma Goss Dec 27, 2021
Small Bites Augie's Montreal Deli comes to Sharks arena Famous for its smoke meat, Augie’s Montreal Deli just joined the vendors at San Jose’s SAP Center, home to the National Hockey League’s San Jose Sharks,… By Alix Wall Dec 16, 2021
Sports Meet Greg Joseph, the NFL’s only Jewish kicker The only Jewish kicker in the NFL for years now, Greg Joseph is used to how mentally taxing the position can be. On Sunday, he found himself in another… By Emily Burack, JTA Nov 23, 2021
Books Stanford alum shares family's story, from Holocaust to basketball fame As a graduate student at Stanford University from 2015 to 2017, Dan Grunfeld paid regular visits to his Romanian-born grandmother, Lily, in Burlingame.… By Andrew Esensten Nov 23, 2021
Sports Gabe Kapler wins top baseball manager award after historic season Gabe Kapler, the Jewish manager of the San Francisco Giants, was named the National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. In his second year at the helm… By Jacob Gurvis, JTA Nov 17, 2021
Sports Giants ink Gabe Kapler deal through 2024 Singing the praises of their 46-year-old Jewish manager, the San Francisco Giants announced last week they had extended Gabe Kapler’s contract by two… By Gabe Stutman Nov 15, 2021