Dan Shulman and the Jewish Spirit Behind the Blue Jays’ World Series Journey
As the Toronto Blue Jays make their long-awaited return to the World Series, there’s more than just baseball magic in the air — there’s a strong sense of pride, tradition, and community that’s tying Jewish fans and figures together across Canada and beyond. Even though the team no longer has a Jewish player on the roster after trading Spencer Horwitz earlier in the season, the Jewish presence around the Blue Jays remains unmistakable, especially with Dan Shulman and his son Ben taking on a historic broadcasting role.
Yes, you heard that right — the father-son duo of Dan and Ben Shulman will be calling the Blue Jays’ World Series broadcasts this year. It’s a rare moment in sports broadcasting, and one that’s resonating deeply within the Jewish community. Dan Shulman, long regarded as one of the most respected voices in baseball, brings not only his deep professionalism to the booth but also a sense of connection that’s being felt by fans who’ve followed his career for decades. Having Ben join him adds a new generational layer to the story — one that beautifully mirrors how baseball often passes down through families, just like faith and culture.
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And the Jewish ties don’t end there. The Blue Jays’ team president and CEO, Mark Shapiro, is another familiar name in Jewish sports circles, a respected leader guiding the team both on and off the field. Meanwhile, celebrity fans like Eugene Levy and Geddy Lee — two Canadian icons who’ve been spotted nervously cheering from behind home plate — are giving the team’s Jewish fanbase something extra to smile about this postseason.
Then there’s the friendly cross-continent rivalry that’s sprung up between rabbis on opposite sides of this World Series matchup. Rabbi Jarrod Grover of Toronto’s Beth Tikvah and Rabbi Erez Sherman of Los Angeles’ Sinai Temple have placed a good-natured bet — the losing city’s rabbi must wear the winning team’s jersey during synagogue services. It’s a lighthearted touch, but one that captures the warmth and camaraderie that sports can bring out, even among religious leaders.
And if that wasn’t enough of a cultural connection, Jewish sports podcasters James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver — hosts of Menschwarmers — are diving deep into every “Jewish angle” they can find, from Shawn Green’s legendary dual Blue Jays–Dodgers career to the nostalgia of fans recalling which synagogue Green might’ve attended in Toronto.
For many, this World Series feels like a homecoming — not just for the Blue Jays, but for Jewish Canadians who see themselves reflected in the excitement, humor, and heart surrounding the team. Between Dan Shulman’s familiar voice on the call, Mark Shapiro’s steady leadership, and the community’s unwavering support, it’s safe to say that the spirit of Jewish pride is alive and well in Toronto’s long-awaited return to baseball’s biggest stage.
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