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Dodgers hit grand slam in history of Jewish players

Robert David Jaffee April 17, 2008

When the Dodgers celebrated their 50th anniversary in Los Angeles on March 29 with an exhibition game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, it seemed almost fitting that a Jewish ballplayer, Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis, would hit a pivotal home run that helped Boston win the game. During the Dodgers\’ final home game against the Chicago Cubs at the Coliseum in 1961, a young left-handed pitcher named Sandy Koufax won the ballgame for Los Angeles.

Films: Documentary captures young Orthodox boxer’s journey

Saul Austerlitz April 11, 2008

The era of Jewish boxers — tough guys from the ghettos, like Benny Leonard and Barney Ross — is over. For that matter, the era of boxing itself, once king of all American sports, has passed, as well. In that regard, Dmitriy Salita is doubly a throwback, being both Jewish and a boxer, with an added twist: As a practicing Orthodox Jew, he does not fight on the Sabbath. What normally might be a potentially fatal limitation for a boxer (many fights are scheduled for weekend nights) has proved to be a public relations bonanza for this undefeated junior welterweight, now the star of Jason Hutt\’s documentary film, \”Orthodox Stance,\” opening April 11 in Los Angeles.

Mom and daughter climb ev’ry mountain

Dan Goldberg March 21, 2008

For Cheryl and Nikki Bart, ain\’t no mountain high enough. Seven years after their first adventure in Nepal, the Barts are heading back to Katmandu this week in an attempt to become the first mother-daughter team to conquer Everest.

Bruin coach is ready for March Madness

Carin Davis March 14, 2008

Growing up, Scott Garson\’s Calabasas family loved two things: Judaism and basketball. His mother, Corinne, was president of the Woodland Hills Reform congregation Kol Tikvah, while his father, Lee, is a UCLA alum who coaches youth basketball. So it\’s no surprise that Garson is a practicing Jew, as well as assistant coach for the UCLA men\’s basketball team.

Little Leaguers catch a wave in West L.A.

Lee Barnathan September 9, 2007

For the first time in 46 years, a West Los Angeles (WLA) Little League baseball team reached its state tournament. A fine achievement, indeed, for a group of 13 boys, ages 11 to 12, of which one has since turned 13. And all the players share Jewish ancestry.

The Boychicks of Summer

Elli Wohlgelernter August 31, 2007

The Israel Baseball League (IBL) started out with high hopes, an almost mystical dream that resonated deeply with Jews across the United States: a professional baseball league in Israel! But the result, say many, were more errors than hits: players threatening to strike when paychecks were late; a manager hired to help give face to the fledgling league leaving in the middle of the season after trashing the league to the media; and a player almost killed by a batting practice line drive, an accident that might have been prevented with proper equipment.

L.A. teams are golden at Maccabi Games

Carin Davis August 31, 2007

More than 60 athletes from Westside JCC\’s Team Westside and The New JCC at Milken\’s Team L.A. represented the greater Los Angeles area this month during the 25th annual Maccabi Games, scoring numerous gold, silver and bronze wins in such sports as baseball, basketball, swimming, soccer and table tennis.

Tennis star puts Israel in grip of Shaharmania

Hillel Abrams August 3, 2007

Golda Meir may still hold a prominent place in the hearts of Israelis, but right now the most popular woman in Israel is a 20-year-old who swings a tennis racket for a living. Her name is Shahar Peer, and while she is only a private in the Israeli army, she is ranked 18 in the world on the pro tour.

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