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Sandy Koufax famously didn’t pitch on Yom Kippur in 1965. But did he go to synagogue?

We spoke to a man who swears he sat behind the legendary pitcher at Temple of Aaron in Minnesota.

By Jacob Gurvis October 11, 2024 10:00 am

Kristen Bell as Joanne and Adam Brody as Noah in "Nobody Wants This." (Stefania Rosini/Netflix)

‘Nobody Wants This’ renewed for a second season on Netflix — with more Jews on board

The series, about an interfaith relationship between a rabbi and a non-Jewish, agnostic podcaster, has proven a massive hit.

October 10, 2024 7:02 pm

13 Jewish sites to visit at Open House New York Weekend

From historic synagogues to family-owned businesses, these Jewish spaces are among the hundreds of NYC locations that will be open to the public Oct. 18-20.

October 9, 2024 5:27 pm

All the Jewish NHL players to watch in the 2024-2025 season

By Jacob Gurvis October 8, 2024 5:26 pm

Ina Garten's new memoir, "Be Ready When the Luck Happens."

In her long-awaited biography, superstar chef Ina Garten opens up about her abusive Jewish parents

By Rachel Ringler October 8, 2024 3:31 pm

Jewish Broadway stars surprise NY congregation with a rendition of ‘Seasons of Love’ during Rosh Hashanah services

By Julia Gergely October 7, 2024 3:50 pm

After Oct. 7

A year in photos: How Oct. 7 caused turmoil and connection on New York City’s streets

By Luke Tress October 6, 2024 3:43 pm

After Oct. 7

How Oct. 7 shattered us

By JTA Staff October 6, 2024 8:57 am

‘White Bird’ stars Helen Mirren as a Holocaust survivor who teaches her grandson about kindness

By Shira Li Bartov October 4, 2024 10:00 am

How Harlem Globetrotters founder Abe Saperstein shaped basketball as we know it today

By Jacob Gurvis October 3, 2024 10:00 am

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Sandy Koufax famously didn’t pitch on Yom Kippur in 1965. But did he go to synagogue?

‘Nobody Wants This’ renewed for a second season on Netflix — with more Jews on board

13 Jewish sites to visit at Open House New York Weekend

All the Jewish NHL players to watch in the 2024-2025 season

In her long-awaited biography, superstar chef Ina Garten opens up about her abusive Jewish parents

Jewish Broadway stars surprise NY congregation with a rendition of ‘Seasons of Love’ during Rosh Hashanah services

A year in photos: How Oct. 7 caused turmoil and connection on New York City’s streets

How Oct. 7 shattered us

‘White Bird’ stars Helen Mirren as a Holocaust survivor who teaches her grandson about kindness

How Harlem Globetrotters founder Abe Saperstein shaped basketball as we know it today

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