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King David High School's senior boys basketball team made history by becoming the first Jewish champions in British Columbia, defeating Unity Christian School in a thrilling comeback during the BC School Sports 1A Boys Basketball Provincial Tournament finals.
Spencer Horwitz, a promising prospect for the Toronto Blue Jays and a key player for Team Israel, recently made an impact at the World Baseball Classic by hitting Israel's first RBI, ultimately contributing to a surprising victory for the team.
Israel's baseball team is gearing up for the World Baseball Classic, making a return five years after their impressive performance in 2017.
Jewish golfers Ben Silverman and Max Homa made headlines recently by winning significant competitions within the same week, reflecting the growing success of Jewish players in the sport.
Zeev Remer, a freshman Orthodox Jewish basketball player at California Lutheran University, faces challenges balancing his observant lifestyle with sports, often having to explain Jewish practices like Shabbat and dietary restrictions to his Christian teammates.
In a recent podcast episode, the focus is on the conflict between New York leftists and Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul regarding her choice for chief judge of the state's court of appeals.
Dylan Cease, the Chicago White Sox pitcher, gained attention from Jewish baseball fans due to his appearance on Team Israel's early roster for the World Baseball Classic, sparking curiosity about his Jewish heritage.
Nike has released a new sneaker inspired by Montreal bagels, featuring a design reminiscent of the city's famous honey-dipped, sesame seed-covered bagels made in wood-burning ovens.
Dr. Omer Einav, a historian at Hadassah Academic College, explores the interactions between Jews and Arabs in Mandatory Palestine through the lens of football in his book "Defending the Goal."
Mat Ishbia, a mortgage-lending entrepreneur, who played basketball for his hometown Maccabi team, has purchased the Phoenix Suns for $4 billion, including the WNBAs Phoenix Mercury.
In the podcast episode "S3E22 - This year in Jewish sports: Recapping the highs and lows of 2022," the hosts James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver review the notable achievements and setbacks of Jewish athletes in 2022.
AEI fellow and author Matthew Continetti discusses the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner from Russian custody and the potential risks of President Biden's recent successes leading to complacency.
Sheldon Plener, a sports lawyer and chairman of the Ottawa Senators, discusses his career journey from assisting in bringing an NBA team to Toronto to his current role in the NHL.
The World Cup launching in Qatar prompts Menschwarmers hosts Gabe and James to explore the implications for Jewish fans.
NBA star Kyrie Irving recently garnered attention for sharing an antisemitic documentary that promotes conspiracy theories and Black Hebrew Israelite ideology asserting that Black people are the true Jews.
The podcast episode titled "Putting the 'bet' in Aleph-Bet" explores the topic of sports gambling from a Jewish perspective, particularly focusing on what the Talmud says about the ethics of participating in sports betting.
The San Francisco Giants made history by hiring Evan Goldstein, one of the few master sommeliers worldwide, as the first-ever master sommelier in Major League Baseball.
Eliezer Sherbatov, a trailblazing hockey player born in Israel to Russian parents, has navigated a diverse and challenging career spanning various countries, including being the first Israeli to play in the Kontinental Hockey League and captaining Israel's national men's hockey team.
Allan Leibel, a Canadian Jewish Olympian and lawyer, reflects on his experience witnessing the 1972 Munich Games, marked by a tragic terrorist hostage crisis resulting in the deaths of 11 Israelis.
Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum is focused on promoting Canadian golf to the global stage, capitalizing on the sport's post-pandemic popularity due to its outdoor and socially distanced nature.
Laetitia Beck, the first Israeli to qualify for the LPGA Tour, discusses her experience growing golf in Israel with only one 18-hole course in the country.
Canada is gearing up for the 21st Maccabiah Games in Israel with a delegation of 600 staff and athletes, including hockey teams that have high hopes for success.
Basketball star Sue Bird, known for her outstanding career with the Seattle Storm, recently announced her retirement after 21 years.
Howard Megdal, author of "The Baseball Talmud," discusses the updated edition of his book in a podcast episode with Menschwarmers, focusing on Jewish baseball players.
"The Survivor" by Barry Levinson delves into the story of Harry Haft, a Jewish Auschwitz survivor who was forced to box fellow prisoners for survival.

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