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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Hannah Schoenbaum

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff brings touchdowns and Jewish teachings to predominantly Mormon school

Jewish Quarterback - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Shortly after sunset on Saturday, Rabbi Chaim Zippel clasped an overflowing cup of wine and a tin of smelling spices as he marked the end of the Sabbath with a small Jewish congregation at his home near Provo, which doubles as the county’s only synagogue.

The conclusion of the ceremony known as Havdalah set off a mad dash to change into blue and white fan gear and drive to the football stadium at nearby Brigham Young University, the Utah private school run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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