Creating a Field of Belonging – The American Israelite Newspaper

Creating a Field of Belonging – The American Israelite Newspaper

Submitted by Jewish Federation of Cincinnati In Bet Shemesh, on a dusty stretch of ground between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, a baseball field has been taking shape for a decade. Today it is mostly graded earth, some turf, and light towers. Soon, it will be the only regulation ballfield in Israel with a stadium to match: two thousand seats, dedicated youth diamonds, batting cages, dugouts, and room to grow. That field is a promise. A promise that a …