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The Jewish Sport Report: Why there are so many Jewish sports halls of fame

This week’s Jewish Sport Report takes a look at the many Jewish sports halls of fame around the world and Jewish Yankee Harrison Bader’s recent visit to a Jewish deli in the Bronx.

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Why are there so many Jewish sports halls of fame?

Across the U.S., local organizations honor Jewish athletes in order to combat antisemitism and encourage Jewish pride.

Harrison Bader and Marcus Samuelsson selfie

Jewish Yankee Harrison Bader talks baseball over matzah ball soup and pastrami at Liebman’s Deli

The outfielder visited the Bronx mainstay with celebrity chef Marcus Sameulsson for his show “Home Plate: New York.”

Rabbi Mendy Cohen and Domantas Sabonis

The Jewish Sport Report: This NBA All-Star is converting to Judaism

Rabbi Mendy Cohen and Domantas Sabonis

NBA star Domantas Sabonis’ wife says he is converting to Judaism

Dan Snyder and Josh Harris

Dan Snyder to sell Washington Commanders to Jewish billionaire Josh Harris for record $6 billion

Manor Solomon

Israeli soccer star Manor Solomon is making waves as a rare Jew in the English Premier League

Abby Meyers

Jewish basketball star Abby Meyers selected in 1st round of WNBA draft

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The Jewish Sport Report: Into ‘WrestleMania’? Then ‘Mitzvah Mania’ is for you.

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‘Mitzvah Mania’: A Los Angeles synagogue is hosting a show with Jewish professional wrestlers

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