Why Did Sandy Koufax Skip the World Series?

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Sandy Koufax made history, not just for his pitching, but for choosing faith over fame by sitting out the World Series on the most important day of his career. In an era of casual antisemitism, his bold stance transformed him into a Jewish-American icon as a symbol of Jewish pride and resilience.

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Topic
  • Antisemitism
  • Jewish Peoplehood
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  • After School and Beyond
  • Camp
  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
  • Family Engagement
  • Teen Engagement

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