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Alan Zeitlin in Tablet · 31 Aug 2018

Diego Schwartzman, a 26-year-old Jewish tennis player from Argentina, stands out despite his diminutive height of 5 feet 6 inches.

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WhyWhyWhy! “Sweat”

Promised Podcast · 17 Aug 2018

The episode of WhyWhyWhy! delves into stories on the theme of Sweat shared by various individuals, including Anna Levine, Ephraim Rinsky, Susan Warchaizer, Libby Weiss, Mira Fox, and Tal Brody.

0 Holidays Sports

Judaism and the Art of Bicycle Riding

Abigail Pogrebin in Tablet · 13 Aug 2018

In this reflective narrative, the author recounts a transformative experience mountain biking in Sedona with their rabbi and an insightful Native American guide named George.

0 Food Sports

The Best Barbecue Recipes for the Fourth of July

Stephanie Butnick in Tablet · 3 Jul 2018

In preparation for Independence Day, this article provides two barbecue recipes from Jewish sources for the Fourth of July celebration.

0 Sports Israel

Is Israel to Blame for That Really Awful Day Yesterday in the World Cup?

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 2 Jul 2018

An Israeli individual, Yosef Dagan, played a crucial role in the introduction of penalty shootouts in soccer as a means to decide tied games, ultimately leading to the elimination of a luck-based drawing method by FIFA.

0 Sports Israel

Food Poisoning, Kleptomania, and Dirty Politics: Israel’s Troubled History in the World Cup

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 14 Jun 2018

Israel's troubled history in the World Cup is a captivating tale of political intrigue and sporting challenges.

0 Sports Antisemitism

Who to Root For in the World Cup, From Least to Most Anti-Semitic

Gabriela Geselowitz in Tablet · 13 Jun 2018

With the U.S. and Israeli teams out of the World Cup, the dilemma remains for Jewish fans regarding which team to support.

0 Israel Sports

Succumbing to Threats, Messi and Argentina Cancel Friendly Match Against Israel

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 6 Jun 2018

Lionel Messi and the Argentinian national soccer team decided to cancel a friendly match in Israel following threats from Palestinian terrorists led by Jibril Rajoub.

0 Communities Sports

Hockey Broadcasting Legend Stan Fischler Retires, Moves to the Golan Heights

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet · 25 May 2018

Renowned hockey broadcaster Stan Fischler, known as The Hockey Maven, is retiring at 86 after a long career covering the New York Islanders, Rangers, and New Jersey Devils.

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Play Ball

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Tablet · 29 Mar 2018

Baseball has long held a significant place in the lives of American Jews, particularly men, as explored through the lens of American-Jewish newspapers' coverage from the late 19th to early 20th centuries.

0 Sports Gender/Identity

In Pro-Wrestling, the Jews Never Win

Jay Deitcher in Tablet · 16 Mar 2018

The text discusses the lack of success and representation of Jewish wrestlers in the world of professional wrestling, particularly in the WWE.

0 Israel Sports

Former NBA Star Amar’e Stoudemire Launches Kosher Wines

Forward · 22 Feb 2018

Former NBA All-Star Amare Stoudemire has launched a line of kosher-for-Passover Israeli wines in collaboration with the Israel Wine Producers Association.

0 Sports Jewish Law

How a New Book about Baseball Cards Helped Me Understand My Own Obsession with Jewish Players

Peter Ephross in Tablet · 22 Nov 2017

A Jewish author reflects on his childhood love for collecting baseball cards with a Catholic friend, initially indifferent to players' Jewish background but later developing a curiosity and appreciation for Jewish Major Leaguers.

0 History Sports

Margaret Lambert’s Lost Olympic Story

Stephanie Butnick in Tablet · 13 Nov 2017

Margaret Lambert, also known as Greta Bergmann, was a talented Jewish high jumper in Germany whose Olympic dreams were dashed due to Nazi persecution in the 1930s.

0 Sports Israel

Spain Ends Israel’s World Cup Dreams

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 10 Oct 2017

Israel's national soccer team lost 1-0 to Spain, ending its 48-year dream of playing in the 2018 World Cup.

0 Communities Sports

Dodger Stadium, an Ancient Jewish Burial Ground

Aaron R. Katz in Tablet · 3 Oct 2017

Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, holds a hidden history as it was built near the site of the first Jewish cemetery in Los Angeles.

0 Holocaust Sports

Sabermetrician Ari Kaplan Uses the Science of Balls and Strikes to Illuminate the Fate of Holocaust Rescuer Raoul Wallenberg

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet · 2 Oct 2017

Ari Kaplan, a respected Sabermetrician in Major League Baseball, is also deeply involved in researching the fate of Holocaust rescuer Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat who saved numerous Jews during the Nazi era and disappeared during the Red Army's Siege of Budapest in 1945.

0 Sports Gender/Identity

How I Became a Man

Rich Cohen in Tablet · 28 Sep 2017

In 1984, the Chicago Cubs advanced to the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres, which carried personal significance for the author due to familial connections with a Padres fan.

0 Israel Sports

Israeli MMA Fighter Noad Lahat, From the Octagon to Gaza and Back

Yaron Weitzman in Tablet · 31 Mar 2017

Noad Lahat, an Israeli MMA fighter, reflects on his Jewish identity, upbringing, and decision to balance his athletic career with defending Israel.

0 History Sports

WWE Entertainer Paul Heyman Says Kaddish for Goldberg: Watch

Jonathan Zalman in Tablet · 28 Mar 2017

WWE entertainer Paul Heyman, who is Jewish and has a personal connection to the Holocaust through his mother, recited a few lines of the Kaddish prayer to symbolically mourn his opponent Goldberg before a wrestling match.

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UCLA’s College Football Shidduch

Stephanie Butnick in Tablet · 3 Jan 2017

UCLA has appointed Jedd Fisch, an assistant coach from Michigan, as its new offensive coordinator, leading to excitement among Jewish college football fans as he will work closely with star Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen.

0 Sports Israel

Goldberg Returns to the Ring After 12 Years Away From the WWE

Jonathan Zalman in Tablet · 21 Nov 2016

Goldberg, a wrestler who recently returned to the ring after 12 years, embodies Jewish pride and identity.

0 Culture Sports

Shaq Dances the Hora

Jonathan Zalman in Tablet · 15 Nov 2016

TMZ shared a video of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal dancing the hora at a Miami wedding, showcasing his good dance skills.

0 Communities Sports

Ron Santo and the Jews

Zev Eleff in Lehrhaus · 23 Oct 2016

In 1968, high school students at the Hebrew Theological College in Skokie, IL, encountered the Chicago Cubs' Ron Santo, a revered baseball player, near their campus.

0 Holidays Sports

When They Were Kings: Greenberg and Koufax Sit on Yom Kippur

Howard M. Wasserman in Tablet · 11 Oct 2016

The article reflects on the pivotal decisions made by Jewish baseball legends Hank Greenberg and Sandy Koufax to sit out important games for Yom Kippur, highlighting their impact on the Jewish and American cultural landscape.

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