Via Stephen Pollard I am led to Jews in Sports, not, one would think, the largest of websites. It is in fact even smaller than it should be for they have left out England’s uncle/nephew pairing, George Cohen (’66 soccer World Cup winner) and Ben Cohen (2003 Rugby World Cup Winner). It is of the latter that someone remarked “Oh look, how cute, a Jewish sports star”.
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Sorry, steve, but Ben Cohen, despite his name, is not Jewish.
Shel Wallman, editor
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Mel Wacks, Director of the Jewish-American Hall of Fame will present a Moe Berg medal to the patriot’s cousin Irwin Berg at a ceremony to be held at the International Spy Museum in Washington DC from 1-1:30 on Sunday, September 17th. Speakers at this tribute to Berg will include Linda McCarthy, founding curator of the CIA Museum; Dr. Michael Feldberg, Director of Research at the American Jewish Historic Society; and Vivian Grey, author of Moe Berg: The Spy Behind Home Plate. The program will conclude with folk singer Chuck Brodsky’s rendition of “Moe Berg: The Song.”
The Moe Berg commemorative, designed by award-winning medallist Eugene Daub, is the 37th issue in what is now the longest continuing series of art medals in America. The 2 inch, 3 oz. high relief Berg medals are available to the public for contributions of $35 for bronze (limited to 500), $95 for pure silver (limited to 250), and $150 for gold-plated pure silver (limited to 35). Orders can be sent to the non-profit Jewish-American Hall of Fame, 5189 Jeffdale Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91364; credit card orders can be placed by calling (818) 225-1348. Add $5 per order for shipping and insurance. -
A picture of the Moe Berg medal can be seen at http://www.amuseum.org/jahf/Moe_Berg_print.jpg
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Actually, the Cohens are not jewish.
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