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JTA The NCAA men’s Final Four has 3 Jewish coaches 31 Mar
The NCAA men's basketball tournament has a notable Jewish presence this year, with three of the Final Four teams led by Jewish coaches Todd Golden of Florida...
31 Mar
JTA Danny Wolf and Bruce Pearl — two of March Madness’ most prominent Jews — are about to face off in a Shabbat Showdown 28 Mar
In this year's NCAA March Madness, Jewish representation takes center stage as Danny Wolf of Michigan and Bruce Pearl of Auburn prepare for a high-profile sh...
28 Mar
Forward The Trail Blazers let Deni Avdija cook, and minted a franchise player in the process 28 Mar
Israeli-born NBA player Deni Avdija has exceeded expectations since joining the Portland Trail Blazers, becoming a key figure in the team's resurgence despit...
28 Mar
JTA Bruce Pearl opens NCAA postgame press conference by calling to ‘bring the hostages home’ 24 Mar
Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl used a significant NCAA postgame press conference to bring attention to Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage held ...
24 Mar
JTA Israeli-American Michigan basketball star Danny Wolf is seeking glory in March Madness — and likely the NBA 20 Mar
Danny Wolf, a standout University of Michigan basketball player, is making headlines in March Madness as a top NCAA contender and prospective NBA first-round...
20 Mar
Menschwarmers headphones 3 of the 4 top NCAA basketball teams are coached by Jews. Here's our theory why 19 Mar
Menschwarmers explores the Jewish connections in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, noting that three of the four top seeds are coached by Jews: Bruce Pea...
19 Mar
Unorthodox headphones How to Be a Jew ... At the World Championships 19 Mar
AJ Edelman, the first Orthodox Jewish athlete in the Winter Olympics, shares insights from the World Bobsled Championships and highlights the challenges face...
19 Mar
Moment Jewish March Madness 17 Mar
Basketball has a rich history within Jewish communities, particularly since its rise in popularity on New York's Lower East Side after its invention. The spo...
17 Mar
JTA Jewish coaches lead 4 of 8 top seeds in the NCAA’s March Madness tournaments 17 Mar
As the NCAA March Madness tournaments commence, Jewish coaches are making significant marks with four of them leading top-seeded teams. Bruce Pearl (Auburn),...
17 Mar
Forward Yeshiva U falls to Tufts in first round of NCAA DIII men’s basketball tournament 7 Mar
Yeshiva University's men's basketball team, the Maccabees, was defeated by Tufts University in the first round of the NCAA DIII tournament, losing 83-66 afte...
7 Mar
Unpacked 5 Jewish Sports Legends They Don’t Talk About Enough | Unpacked 5 Mar
Jewish athletes have made significant contributions to the world of sports, demonstrating remarkable courage and breaking barriers despite challenges. This v...
5 Mar
JTA YU Maccabees head to NCAA DIII men’s basketball tournament for first time since 2022 3 Mar
Yeshiva University's Maccabees have secured a place in the NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament after winning the Skyline Conference championship ag...
3 Mar
Menschwarmers headphones Country Club Adjacent: One comic's dream to blend comedy, golf and Judaism 27 Feb
Jake Adams, a Jewish stand-up comic, blends humor and sports with his social media channel "Country Club Adjacent," which has gained massive popularity and n...
27 Feb
Forward A Jewish college basketball star is turning NBA heads at Michigan 25 Feb
Danny Wolf, a standout college basketball player from Glencoe, Illinois, and an Israeli citizen after representing Israel in the Under-20 European Championsh...
25 Feb
Forward Team USA’s very Jewish '4 Nations Face-Off' team deserved a Canadian counter 19 Feb
The NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, featuring U.S., Canada, Finland, and Sweden, highlights a significant moment for Jewish athletes in hockey. American...
19 Feb
Unorthodox headphones How to Be a Jew ... Like Olympian AJ Edelman 19 Feb
AJ Edelman, the first Orthodox Jew to compete in the Winter Olympics, discusses his journey as an athlete, the challenges faced by Jewish athletes, and his m...
19 Feb
Unorthodox headphones How to Be a Jew ... Like Olympian AJ Edelman 19 Feb
AJ Edelman, the first Orthodox Jew to compete in the Winter Olympics, discusses the challenges and triumphs of being an Israeli bobsledder and the cultural a...
19 Feb
Unorthodox headphones How to Be a Jew ... Like Olympian AJ Edelman 19 Feb
AJ Edelman, an Orthodox Jew and pilot of the Israeli bobsled team, discusses his journey to becoming a Winter Olympian and the challenges he faces in raising...
19 Feb
Jewdicious Tale of a Too-Brief Friendship 18 Feb
Reflecting on the importance of friendship, Michael S. Lewis, a former orthopedic consultant for the Chicago Bulls, shares his poignant relationship with Bri...
18 Feb
Forward Why a random Jewish college basketball coach is beefing with LeBron James 18 Feb
The unusual feud between University of Wisconsin-Green Bay head coach Doug Gottlieb and NBA legend LeBron James revolves around Gottlieb's critique of LeBron...
18 Feb
JTA Why isn’t Domantas Sabonis playing in the All-Star Game? 14 Feb
The article highlights various Jewish sports stories, from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory to Jewish representation in major sports events. Despi...
14 Feb
Unorthodox headphones Is This the End of Woke Capitalism?, With Jennifer Sey 13 Feb
Jennifer Sey discusses her journey from a national gymnastics champion to a CEO advocating for women's rights in sports, emphasizing the challenges she faced...
13 Feb
Forward Jewish baseball star Alex Bregman signs with Red Sox in record-breaking payday 13 Feb
Alex Bregman, a prominent Jewish baseball star known for his strong connection to his heritage, has signed a lucrative three-year, $120 million contract with...
13 Feb
Forward Jewish baseball star Bregman signs with Red Sox in record-breaking payday 13 Feb
Alex Bregman, the Jewish baseball standout and former Houston Astros star, has signed a record-breaking contract with the Boston Red Sox for $120 million ove...
13 Feb
Mishpacha Fitness IQ: How Long Does It Take to Lose Fitness?    11 Feb
Cindy Scarr explores the effects of pausing an exercise routine on fitness levels, particularly focusing on how cardiovascular fitness and endurance are impa...
11 Feb
Forward Did the weekly Torah portion predict the winner of the Super Bowl? 10 Feb
In a curious intersection of religion and sports, Benyamin Cohen's article explores how the Torah portion read during Super Bowl weekend seemed to foretell t...
10 Feb
Forward Super Bowl 2025: The Yiddish history of the ‘tush push,’ the Philadelphia Eagles’ unstoppable play 9 Feb
The Philadelphia Eagles' infamous 'tush push' play not only dominates on the football field but also carries a surprising linguistic and cultural history. Kn...
9 Feb
JTA 3 Jewish angles for Super Bowl Sunday 9 Feb
With the Super Bowl approaching, this article explores several Jewish-related narratives surrounding the event. Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemit...
9 Feb
JTA Jewish outfielder Harrison Bader is leaving the New York Mets 6 Feb
Harrison Bader, a Jewish outfielder from Bronxville, New York, is transitioning from the New York Mets to the Minnesota Twins on a one-year, $6.25 million co...
6 Feb
Menschwarmers headphones The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame wants to resonate with younger audience. Here's how 5 Feb
The hosts of Menschwarmers discuss the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame's efforts to resonate with younger audiences through a rebrand and enhanced d...
5 Feb
Mishpacha The Football Deal 4 Feb
The article narrates the inspiring story of Rabbi Yanky Kupperwasser's son, Dovid, who engaged in an act of mesirus nefesh (self-sacrifice) by refraining fro...
4 Feb
JTA Deni Avdija, the NBA’s only Israeli, is making a mark on the Portland Trail Blazers 31 Jan
Deni Avdija, the only Israeli player in the NBA, recently delivered a career performance with the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring 30 points in a victory over...
31 Jan
JTA Dana White: UFC is ‘beyond disgusted’ after fighter Bryce Mitchell praises Hitler 31 Jan
UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell has sparked outrage after making antisemitic and Holocaust-denying comments on his podcast, praising Hitler and spreading conspira...
31 Jan
JTA 14 athletes and personalities inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 24 Jan
The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame recently announced its 2025 class, inducting 14 remarkable athletes and media figures from diverse sports worldw...
24 Jan
JTA 3 of the top 5 NCAA men’s basketball teams are coached by Jews 17 Jan
Three of the top five NCAA men's basketball teams are currently coached by Jewish coaches, highlighting a notable presence of Jewish leadership in this sport...
17 Jan
JTA Sotheby’s to auction ‘the most complete Jewish baseball card collection in the world’ 16 Jan
Seymour Stoll's extensive collection of Jewish baseball cards, touted as the most comprehensive in existence, is set for auction at Sotheby's, with an expect...
16 Jan
Menschwarmers headphones Israel Baseball back in the spotlight with a new documentary 15 Jan
Jewish baseball is back in the spotlight with the Canadian premiere of the documentary "Israel Swings for Gold," highlighting the unique journey of Israeli b...
15 Jan
JTA Jewish hockey player Ozzy Wiesblatt’s unlikely journey to the NHL 10 Jan
Ozzy Wiesblatt, at 22, made headlines for his debut with the NHL's Nashville Predators, marking a significant milestone in his and his family's journey. Born...
10 Jan
Moment Gaga: Jewish Pastime and…Sport of the Future? 3 Jan
Gaga, a game with roots in Jewish summer camps and community centers, has become a beloved pastime in the American-Jewish youth experience. Originating in Is...
3 Jan
JTA Jake Retzlaff, Alamo Bowl champ, runs on matzah in first Manischewitz ad 3 Jan
Jake Retzlaff, quarterback for Brigham Young University's Cougars, celebrates two milestones as he concludes a remarkable 2024: winning the Alamo Bowl and st...
3 Jan
JTA Former basketball star Tamir Goodman, aka the ‘Jewish Jordan,’ helps kids understand dyslexia 3 Jan
Tamir Goodman, known as the "Jewish Jordan," is making an impact beyond basketball by helping children understand dyslexia. With his new children's book, "Li...
3 Jan
Kveller Holocaust Survivor and Olympic Gymnast Agnes Keleti Was a Jewish Inspiration 2 Jan
Agnes Keleti, a Holocaust survivor and legendary Olympic gymnast, passed away at 103, leaving a legacy as a pioneering athlete and an inspirational figure. D...
2 Jan
JTA Agnes Keleti, Holocaust survivor who won 10 Olympic gymnastics medals, dies at 103 2 Jan
Agnes Keleti, a prominent figure in both gymnastics and Jewish history, passed away at the age of 103. Surviving the Holocaust as a teenager, Keleti rose to ...
2 Jan
JTA First Israeli MLB coach heads to Miami as Joc Pederson nabs $37M Texas Rangers contract 27 Dec 2024
2024 marked a triumphant year for Jewish athletes worldwide, featuring groundbreaking achievements and historical moments. Jessica Fox made Olympic history f...
27 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle Tournaments score highly with schools 24 Dec 2024
Maccabi GB's Inter-School Sports tournaments have become a highly successful fixture in the Jewish school community, offering vibrant and inclusive sporting ...
24 Dec 2024
JTA The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2024, from Jessica Fox’s Olympic dominance to Sam Salz’s historic college football debut 23 Dec 2024
Jewish athletes and sports figures created numerous headlines in 2024, exhibiting excellence and making history across various sports. Highlights include Jes...
23 Dec 2024
JTA The Jewish Sport Report: This Israeli star led Vermont to its first-ever NCAA soccer championship 20 Dec 2024
Israeli soccer player Yaniv Bazini played a pivotal role in leading the University of Vermont to its first NCAA Division I soccer championship. Bazini, who h...
20 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle Morasha year 4 boys win the title! 18 Dec 2024
Morasha Blue emerged victorious in Maccabi GB's inaugural Year 4 boys' football Inter-School Sports tournament, marking a significant achievement for the tea...
18 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle Rinkoff and Smith goals send in-form Geez Park Rangers to the summit 18 Dec 2024
Geez Park Rangers have risen to joint-first in the Maccabi GB Southern Football League Premier Division, following a 2-2 draw against Stoke Salmon, marked by...
18 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle Teenager who aims high – and climbs higher 17 Dec 2024
Becca, a 13-year-old climbing prodigy from south Glasgow, has been climbing since she was three and is already a decorated athlete. Despite her young age, sh...
17 Dec 2024