Braun's heritage

by kgaul on Sep 17, 2007 11:49 AM CDT

I've seen Braun referred to here and in the Journal/Sentinel that Braun is Jewish. However, that isn't entirely true. It said in the JS today that his father is Jewish and his mother is Catholic. Therefore, to Jews, he's not Jewish. According to Judaism, that's passed down through the mother. For example, I myself have Jewish "blood" in me, but I wouldn't be considered a Jew, but my dad would, as his mother's mother was Jewish. Just wanted to point that out to those of you who didn't know...

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Interesting

Frankly, I never understood what all the brouhaha was about regarding his heritage, unless his parents were Cub fans.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Sep 17, 2007 11:56 AM CDT reply actions

Don't forget about Laporta.

by Zel123 on Sep 17, 2007 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions

I know

I expect he and his parents to renounce their evil ways before he's on the team.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Sep 17, 2007 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions

not Jewish?

does that mean I can't use the "Happy Braunakkah" joke this holiday season?

by Dutch on Sep 17, 2007 12:56 PM CDT reply actions

You know what

It don't matter. The guy can mash. This just means we should call him The Razor, as opposed to the Hebrew Hammer.

Ryan Braun is the Ed Hochuli of Third Basemen. Prince is now Chubber Lang

by hyattff2003 on Sep 17, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions

I'm pretty sure

...that he's referred to himself as Jewish. Therefore, he is Jewish. It only matters because "Hebrew Hammer" is a nice little wink to Hank Aaron's Milwaukee years.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Sep 17, 2007 2:34 PM CDT reply actions

Hebrew Hammer...

...could also be a reference to Judas Maccabeaus who "smote" the mighty Roman Empire and who was nicknamed "The Hammer." On second thought, Eric, you're probably right.

"This is pretty much like AAA pitching..." -Ryan Braun

by BraunBack Mt on Sep 17, 2007 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions

By all means...

Still use the "Happy Braunakkah" joke!

by kgaul on Sep 17, 2007 2:48 PM CDT reply actions

My only concern

is that he's going to miss Saturday's game because it's the holiest day of the year in Judaism, Yom Kippur. If he gets to play ball while I'm in Temple, I won't be happy.

Ryan Braun is the Ed Hochuli of Third Basemen. Prince is now Chubber Lang

by hyattff2003 on Sep 17, 2007 3:24 PM CDT reply actions

Prepare to be unhappy

Here's the quote (from this article):

Yom Kippur, the Jewish holiday of the Day of Atonement, begins just before sundown on Sept. 21, and some wondered whether that meant Brewers third baseman Ryan Braun would sit out two games. He cleared it up on Friday. "I am half Jewish, and I am not Orthodox," Braun said. "So I never grew up celebrating the holidays. I'm going to play."

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by TheJay on Sep 17, 2007 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions

That son of a bitch

Well, at least my sins will be atoned for. Though I do forgive his defensive game, it would be nice if God did as well.

Ryan Braun is the Ed Hochuli of Third Basemen. Prince is now Chubber Lang

by hyattff2003 on Sep 17, 2007 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions

but . . .

if Braun apologizes to the fans for his defensive sins, doesn't that mean that all is good? I'm not clear on the Jewish take on atonement, or if it varies from sect to sect.

by baumann on Sep 18, 2007 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions

...unless

Ned decides to bench him to put in Counsell.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Sep 17, 2007 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey...

That Rottino guy might need some playing time, too.

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by TheJay on Sep 17, 2007 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions

If he misses Saturday,

That's all the more reason that he shouldn't have been out of the lineup this past Sunday.

If A-Rod hits A-Bombs, does Fielder hit F-Bombs? It's dumb I know....

by Adam P on Sep 17, 2007 3:28 PM CDT reply actions

i agreed 4000%

(especially cause it was SUNDAY, the last day of a fantasy match up; when i really wanted his abs)

Yost puts Cordero in for more than three outs??? What a genius!!!! Manager of the year!!!

by Jamie in LA on Sep 17, 2007 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions

careful, there

being jewish may not be much of a big deal in baseball anymore, but wanting some other dude's abs ...well, I wouldn't shout that from the rooftops. :)

Weird, but not weird.

by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 17, 2007 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions

It's OK

He's in California, that stuff happens there all the time. :)

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Sep 17, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions

by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 18, 2007 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions

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