Manouchehr Bibiyan, Iranian entertainment producer and ‘proud Jew,’ dies at 90

He helped keep Iranian culture alive in exile and kept exiled Iranians in love with their country.

The Boston Red Sox fired its chief baseball officer, Chaim Bloom, on Thursday. Bloom is an observant Jew who has been a target of antisemitism.

Jewish rapper Matisyahu threw the ceremonial first pitch at New York’s Citi Field so far off the field that only a superhero would have been able to catch it.

“I’m so excited to be here tonight,” he said, to thunderous applause. He added, half-joking in a thick Israeli accent, “I want to tell you. I’ve started learn to English.” 

The four Israeli athletes, two men and two women, are hoping to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Ken Jennings will host the show in her stead, as Bialik supports the workers’ strike in Hollywood.