OyChicago: Team Israel – Where are They Now?

  Before the baseball season was officially underway, we marveled over Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic. But as those games came to a close and we long for 2021 when Israel has another shot; we wonder where our beloved players are spending the season. Here is a progress report on some of the…

Interview: Vassar Coach BJ Dunne

There are some really great Jewish sports stories in college basketball, especially with college coaches coming through the ranks. These coaches gather once a year during the Final Four for bagels and lox (not a joke). One of these terrific coaches is BJ Dunne who has been incredibly impressive in his young coaching career. He…

Interview: Alex Jacobs – The Mastermind Behind Team Israel

In my mind Alex Jacobs is the coolest guy in sports. First he has now been giving the title “Mastermind” which is usually reserved for fictional characters. Second, and most importantly, he was the individual responsible for compiling the talent for Team Israel. Alex is a baseball scout for the Astros but quickly transformed into…

Interview: Orangeman and Israeli Ky Feldman

While Team Israel continues to wow us all, its also time for the NCAA Tournament. Last year the Orangemen made a historic run to the Final Four. This year is a little different as they enter as a #1 seed in the NIT. But both Orangemen teams had something in common; Israel baller Ky Feldman….