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MLB has more Jewish players than ever, but none face a Yom Kippur dilemma

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Yom Kippur, Judaism's holiest day, begins Sunday evening. That day will also kick off the final week of the MLB regular season. For some Jewish players, the overlap between these two events brings conflict. Sandy Koufax is still celebrated for declining to pitch Game 1 of the 1965 World Series.

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MLB has more Jewish players than ever, but none face a Yom Kippur dilemma

Some athletes choose to follow in the footsteps of greats like Hank Greenberg or Sandy Koufax and sit out Judaism's holiest day, which usually falls close to the World Series

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The Times of Israel broke the news in Jerusalem, Israel on Sunday, September 24, 2023.
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