Interview: Reds Pitcher Jon Moscot

It is always exciting when I get to talk to the younger players coming up in their respective sports. But meeting Jon Moscot was extra special. He has a unique love for the game of baseball and his Judaism. I am not sure there is a better role model for young Jewish kids in any…

Interview: Ron Rabinovitz “Letters from Jackie”

A few years ago I got introduced to a man by the name of Ron Rabinovtiz. Ron’s story befriending Jackie Robinson is something everyone should hear. Here is an interview I just conducted with Ron. You can book Ron at The Great Rabbino for an event. He spoke at my synagogue and did a fabulous…

OyChicago: 10 Up-and-Coming Jewish Sports Stars

Let’s take a look at the future of Jewish sports. I have searched high and low for the next great Jewish or Israeli sports sensations. These are the athletes on the cusp of making it to next level and becoming household names. 10) Dragan Bender Bender is not Jewish, but he is a star in…

Interview: WWE’s First Israeli Wrestler Noam Dar

My Inbox filled up when people got word that WWE would finally have an Israeli wrestler. Welcome to WWE’s “New Era” which features the top independent wrestlers from all over the world. Some have gone to NXT and others straight to the main roster. But Noam Dar and a slew of cruiserweights are getting their…