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Jewish readers should be outraged by the fact that Palestinian athletes will participate in the Olympics without a state to represent, highlighting the lack of Palestinian statehood and its implications for their daily lives and sporting activities.
Jessica Fox, a highly accomplished Jewish slalom canoe paddler from Australia, has been selected as the flag bearer for her country at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Sarah Levy, the great-granddaughter of a South African rugby star, found her passion for rugby at Northeastern University and is now set to represent the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympics as a wing for the national women's rugby team.
The Paris Olympics pose a significant threat to the Israeli team due to heightened antisemitism and a prominent terrorist threat.
The 2024 Paris Olympics have begun with Israel sending a large delegation participating in various events.
Israel has a notable history at the Olympics, with its National Olympic Committee established in 1933 and its first delegation sent to the games in 1952.
After a long hiatus, Israel will participate in Olympic soccer for the first time in 48 years, facing Mali in their initial match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Israeli Olympic athletes are facing death threats and boycott calls ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, evoking memories of the tragic 1972 Munich massacre.
Amidst controversy, Adidas has removed social media ads featuring Bella Hadid from its campaign for a reissue of a sneaker from the 1972 Munich Olympics where 11 Israeli team members were killed.
Garrett Stubbs, a Philadelphia Phillies catcher, reflects on his experience playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic, expressing a desire to visit Israel in the future.
Adidas announced plans to revise its 1972 Olympic sneaker campaign featuring Palestinian-American activist Bella Hadid after facing criticism for her past statements about Israel and Jews.
Adidas faced backlash for choosing Bella Hadid, a pro-Palestinian activist, to promote its new SL72 sneakers, referencing the 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy where Palestinian terrorists killed Israeli athletes.
WNBA legend Sue Bird, who is Jewish on her father's side and an Israeli citizen since 2006, has been transformed into a Barbie doll as part of Mattel's Role Models line.
In the 2024 MLB Draft, six Jewish players were selected, surpassing the previous year's number.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, father of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who recently passed away, is remembered for coaching the girls basketball team at a Jewish day school in Philadelphia for one year in 1992-1993.
Larry Doby, the American League's first African American player, faced similar challenges and discrimination as Jackie Robinson in breaking baseball's color barrier.
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs recently made Jewish history by being the first Jewish position player to give up a grand slam to a Jewish batter during a game against the Oakland Athletics.
Alfred Nakache, a Jewish competitive swimmer born in Algeria in 1915, rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s for his prowess in the pool, representing France at various competitions including the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
The article provides a preview of Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, including notable figures like Artem Dolgopyat in gymnastics, Jessica Fox in paddling, and Nick Itkin in fencing.
Mayim Bialik, the Jewish actress and former Jeopardy! host, is producing a film called "The Maccabees" about Yeshiva University's mens basketball team's historic 50-game winning streak from 2019 to 2021.
The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature a strong Jewish presence, with notable athletes like Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat, American wrestler Amit Elor, Australian canoe paddler Jessica Fox, and US fencer Nick Itkin among those to watch.
Belmont and Edgware Cricket Club marked their 50th anniversary with a special legends vs current XI match at their Old Camdenians ground, showcasing the community support and talent within the club.
As the Israeli Olympic team gets ready for the 2024 Summer Games, they are not only focusing on training but also on security preparations due to potential protests, animosity, and security threats amidst the backdrop of the Gaza war.
Jacob Steinmetz, the first Orthodox Jew drafted into MLB three years ago, is now navigating life in the minor leagues with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jewish beach volleyball player Sam Schachter, who previously qualified for the 2016 Olympics in Rio, has secured a spot for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics with his new partner Daniel Dearing.

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