The groom-to-be was well-known in the Orthodox Jewish community in North Miami Beach. He was a leading member of the Jewish group Chesed Shel Emes that provides help to those in need.
With the loss, Israel exits the WBC in fourth place in Pool D with a 1-3 record, but will automatically qualify for the 2026 tournament.
After key plays for Team Israel, the Israeli pop song “Mahapecha Shel Simcha” (“A Revolution of Joy”) blasted from the speakers.
Archbishop Coleman Carroll is accused of making antisemitic comments which started the fight.
The incident seems to highlight a trend of antisemitism being accepted in both political dialogue and the mainstream.
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