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College Football's Rising Star Doesn't Play on Shabbat

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College Football's Rising Star Doesn't Play on Shabbat

Learn how Sam Salz uses every opportunity to share Jewish pride and observance and make every moment meaningful and special.
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Chana Weisberg is host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast and curator of advanced learning experiences on Chabad.org. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.
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Jodi Nicastro April 16, 2024

What an amazing young man! Reply

Moshe Kline Brooklyn April 16, 2024

I think I'm moving to Texas!! I am so amazed and inspired by this young lad's conviction to Judaism. It is truly amazing!! Keep it up Sam!! Reply

chana weisberg April 16, 2024
in response to Moshe Kline:

I'm also so impressed by Sam's conviction. His pride in his Judaism is a real inspiration! Reply

israel Beit Shemesh April 16, 2024

As a college football fan, i say this is pretty cool. He plays in the SEC which is the top division really, maybe 1 of 2. The South has great respect for religion and old time American values. hats off to the coach and the university. Reply

chana weisberg April 16, 2024
in response to israel:

Exactly! His determination and faith in G-d helped him to get there, as he expalins in the interview. I also agree, hats off to the coach and university for accomodating him and showing solid values. Reply

Anonymous NJ April 14, 2024

Wow! Incredibly inspiring! (Not to knock this awesome role model but perhaps one experiences more antisemitism on college campus if one is not a football star...) Reply

Israel Beit Shemesh April 16, 2024
in response to Anonymous :

I think claims of anti-semitism on campuses are exaggerated. It's increasing, particularly in the more liberal places, but America in general is a remarkably tolerant country. Reply

Chana Weisberg April 16, 2024
in response to Israel:

I guess antisemitism on campus really depends on which campus.
Have you watched this podcast: Are Jews Safe on College Campus
I chose 3 different campuses to explore what's really going on. Reply

None April 20, 2024
in response to Israel:

lol, America is not tolerant at all. Take a look at the hate crimes for any marginalized group. Reply

Israel Israel May 6, 2024
in response to None:

You mean the handful of hate crimes that the press covers in full and the police take action on? We do have a new scourge of black on white hate crimes in schools that is being ignored but that's a recent development. Historically, America has been incredibly good. Reply