Jacob Gurvis
By Jacob Gurvis
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Fast Forward Jewish fencer Eli Dershwitz becomes first US man to win sabre World Championship
The 27-year-old two-time Olympian is the grandson of Holocaust survivors
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Fast Forward New Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris says buying NFL team was ‘bashert’
Harris also owns the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL’s New Jersey Devils
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Fast Forward A Jewish guide to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
There are no known Jewish players in the tournament, but here are some fun facts
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Fast Forward After getting cut from ‘American Ninja Warrior,’ Orthodox contestant celebrates NBC’s decision to release unaired footage
After a JTA article about the incident, NBC reversed course and shared footage of Michael Neuman’s run on the show with his foundation
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Fast Forward The Jewish Sport Report: 18 Jewish players in the MLB is a likely — and fitting — record
The Jewish Sport Report: 18 Jewish players in the MLB
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Fast Forward These 5 Jewish baseball players were just drafted into the MLB
It’s a relatively high number
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Fast Forward The ‘Transparent’ musical is headed to Broadway next year
The musical recently concluded a monthlong world premiere run in Los Angeles
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Fast Forward Jewish University of Virginia star Jake Gelof selected in second round of MLB Draft
The slugger’s older brother is a Team Israel alum and a top prospect in the Oakland As organization
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