in 1982. You aren't the first to bring it to Israel.

Baseball & softball have been in Israel on an organized basis for many years,. Those of us involved with baseball are pleased that baseball will be moving to a higher level. For information about current programs of baseball in Israel go to www.iab.org.il

Will they play on shobbos?

I'm ready to see a game? Where can we find more information?

#3: This is the first time there will be professional baseball in Israel. Read the article more carefully next time. #5: Baseball is a game, not a religion. "Shabbos" is of no concern to it.

I HOPE THEY CHECK OUT SOME OF THE ARAB ARMS WHO HAVE BEEN THROWING ROCKS FOR YEARS. THEY MAY NEED TO LEARN HOW TO THROW TO THE CUTOFF MAN. THIS MAY BE THE MOST PRODUCTIVE WAY TO CIVILIZE THE BEAST.

it's up to you baseball, baseball.

Of course there is also Hank Greenberg, Mark Spitz, Benny Leanord,Max Baer(Jewish father), Pete Samprass(Jewish father), Boris Becker and I am sure others that could be added to this list. Hopefully one day we can add Shachar Peer, an Israeli Jew.

Details at ESPN.com (which got it from the Associated Press) http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2763372&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines Six teams will play in the league, which opens June 24. Each club will play 45 games over eight weeks, with no games Friday nights or Saturday afternoons because of the Sabbath. Official Site: http://www.israelbaseballleague.com/

my translation (copyrighted) --בוא נלך לראות בייסבול נמטרף לקהל קנה לי קצת במבה וגרעינים מקווה שיהיו שם מאה סיבובים! לקבוצה שלנו נריע אם לא ננמח--אוי וויי! כי זה חת, שתים, שלוש--הוא פסול! רק בבייסבול גיים

Baseball most certainly is a religion, I assur eyou. I often think of the Green Monster as being a mini Kotel for us Red Sox fans.

absolutely! Baseball is cultrue and religion. Watch how the fans pray, 2 men on, 2 strike, then, pasul, cadur, pasul, achtaah; yotzei, sof By the way, Let's Go Mets

Brilliant work Robert Whitehall ! [#13. TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME - IN HEBREW] You have made a tangible contribution to the game of baseball in Israel by your composition of this classic diddy in the hebrew language. I shall endeavor to pass it on. Kol HaKavod L'cha ! Bo n'sachek kadoor basis b'aretz ! Kadima.

My family has been going to games . Some have high attendance, some in the daytimes midweek have lower attendance. It is always a wonderful time with a soft breeze ( well usually!) great playing and many nostaligic memories of great baseball coming to life. It is a wonderful enhancement to summers in Israel. Someone on the thread asked about schedules. Be sure to always check the website for last minute changes I have found it is important to do so.

I was googling to find out schedules for next year. I am going to Israel again to see family and hope to see the same all star game I went to last year. So much fun. No drama. Loved it. Don't miss it.