The Jews behind Times Square New Year’s tradition – Amidst the glitz and glamour, the iconic traditional Ball Drop’s lesser known origins show ingenuity of Jacob Starr and the vision of Adolph Ochs, the Jewish publisher and former owner of The New York Times | ynetnews

Revelers have long gathered in Times Square to celebrate the dawn of a new year. Amidst the glitz and glamour, the iconic tradition of the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop holds a lesser-known yet significant Jewish heritage, intertwined with the ingenuity of Jacob Starr and the vision of Adolph Ochs, the jewish publisher and former owner of The New York Times.