![]() Can you talk about Judaism in your home now, kashrut, and how important it is in your family today? You met your wife Aliza at Yale and have two sons. Bloom speaks during a press conference introducing Alex Cora as the manager of the Boston Red Sox on Nov. Every child is different and has different needs, but I really value both the Jewish and general studies education that I got from the day schools I attended. Both of those are important in my personal life but they’re also critical to how I think about my work. The two things that come to mind immediately are the centrality of family and the responsibility we have to the world around us. What kind of Jewish values have stayed with you from your childhood, and would you recommend Jewish day school for families that want to raise their children with a strong Jewish identity? You went to Jewish day school growing up in Philadelphia. I am not too picky when it comes to holiday meals – I’m pretty easy to please! You’re the son of an eye doctor and a French and Hebrew teacher. Regarding High Holiday meals, what’s your favorite meal for Rosh Hashanah and can you describe your typical pre-fast dinner before Yom Kippur? But it never hurts to pray for a little wisdom to make good baseball decisions. The timing of the High Holidays is not always ideal as far as the baseball calendar is concerned, but it’s made for some very interesting memories over the years – it’s a good thing if they fall in the middle of a pennant race because it means we’re in the hunt! It seems more than a little presumptuous to think that God is focused on who wins the World Series. Typically I do – though last year was obviously very different because of the pandemic. Do you typically attend synagogue on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? Also, will you be praying for the Red Sox to win the World Series this year? The High Holidays are in the middle of a pennant race this year. My wife is from the area and so we’ll have plenty of family and friends around. Happy New Year to you and all of your readers! This year we’re going to stay local. Happy New Year, Chaim! How will you and your family be spending Rosh Hashanah this year? He spoke to the Journal about baseball, family and Judaism. At 36, he is considered one of the brightest minds in baseball and has focused on rebuilding the team’s farm system and putting it in a position to win multiple World Series. He grew up in Philadelphia, went to Jewish day school and Yale. Faced with the option of buying or selling for the stretch run, the Dodgers made their move, trading for Jeromy Burnitz and plucking Rickey Henderson from Newark.Chaim Bloom is the general manager of the Boston Red Sox. 282 EqA) had been the bets of the bunch, but a severe injury means his season and Dodger career are over. ![]() 262 EqA) is underachieving, and none of the combination of Mike Kinkade, Dave Roberts, Jolbert Cabrera, Chad Hermansen and Wilkin Ruan has been exceptional. 227 EqA) has seen his star come crashing to earth after having once been one of the hottest prospects in the game. 210 EqA), who have gotten most of the playing time, are a combined black hole. 261 EqA) was unimpressive before going on the DL. ![]() 285 EqA) is having a good year, but when the All-Star catcher looks out at the rest of his team, he sees an offensive wasteland. The Dodgers are 49-44, three and a half games out of the Wild Card, but if their pitching were as bad as their offense they’d be the worst team in the majors. Dodgers Tap Henderson: They Didn’t Lose Rickey’s Number by Chaim Bloom and Clay Davenport | July 16, 2003
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