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This episode introduces 'The Franchise,' a new podcast series exploring the intertwining of Jewish culture and American sports, beginning with Sandy Koufax's...

Todd Golden, recently appointed as the head coach of the University of Florida men's basketball team, is revitalizing Gators basketball by embracing his Jewi...

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 Leagu...

While Sandy Koufax has been celebrated for refusing to pitch on Yom Kippur during the 1965 World Series, former Cubs pitcher Ken Holtzman also upheld Jewish ...

Howard M. Wasserman explores the idea of a "Koufax Curse," where Jewish baseball players who participate in games on Yom Kippur allegedly bring bad luck to t...

Eliezer Sherbatov, a trailblazing hockey player born in Israel to Russian parents, has navigated a diverse and challenging career spanning various countries,...

Mark Spitz, the renowned Jewish-American swimmer, made Olympic history at the 1972 Munich Games by winning seven gold medals, setting world records in each e...

Allan Leibel, a Canadian Jewish Olympian and lawyer, reflects on his experience witnessing the 1972 Munich Games, marked by a tragic terrorist hostage crisis...

Fifty years after the Munich Olympics massacre, the families of the 11 slain Israeli athletes and coaches continue to mourn and honor their loved ones. Despi...

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...

Top-tier NBA players, including stars like James Harden and LeBron James, have been spotted practicing at Jewish high schools in Los Angeles such as Shalheve...

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. S...

This episode highlights NHL star Zach Hyman's involvement in philanthropy through his celebrity golf tournament aimed at raising funds for Jewish Federations...

Bayern Munich, now a titan of German soccer, owes much of its success to Kurt Landauer, a Jewish pioneer who served as the club's president both before and a...

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 succ...

This episode of The CJN Daily features an interview with three Canadian athletes selected as flagbearers for the Canadian delegation at the 21st Maccabiah Ga...

NBA star Kevin Love had a culturally rich wedding ceremony as he married Jewish supermodel Kate Bock in New York. The ceremony was marked by Jewish tradition...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into Jewish summer camp traditions and explores the unveiling of a Sandy Koufax statue at Dodger Stadium, with insights fro...

Basketball star Sue Bird, known for her outstanding career with the Seattle Storm, recently announced her retirement after 21 years. As one of the most accom...

Howard Megdal, author of "The Baseball Talmud," discusses the updated edition of his book in a podcast episode with Menschwarmers, focusing on Jewish basebal...

This episode discusses the creation and growth of Athletes Unlimited, a new model for professional women's sports leagues that emphasizes putting athletes at...

Former MLB star Shawn Green shared insights from his career at a White House event honoring Jewish American Heritage Month, discussing his experiences as a J...

"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. The fi...

Brad Eisen, a former sports front-office staffer, is launching the Israel Baseball Academy to provide young Jewish baseball players in North America with an ...

The episode explores a unique photograph of hockey legend Guy Lafleur dressed in Jewish attire, reflecting on his warm and mensch-like character as remembere...

The Menschwarmers celebrate their second annual baseball seder as baseball's opening day and Passover coincide, reflecting on the intersection of the two eve...

The annual Sarachek basketball tournament at Yeshiva University showcases the vibrant intersection of modern Orthodoxy and American sports culture. It highli...

In a recent episode of Menschwarmers, a discussion on the persistent issue of antisemitism in wrestling with journalist David Bixenspan highlighted examples ...

Ryan Turell, a remarkable basketball talent from Yeshiva University (YU), is aiming to break barriers as the first Sabbath-observant Jew in the NBA. His form...

Israel's newly-formed women's hockey team made its international debut in Belgrade, Serbia, despite significant challenges like limited ice time in Israel an...

Roman Abramovich, the billionaire owner of Chelsea F.C., known for combating antisemitism in sports, faces scrutiny for his ties to Russian President Putin a...

"Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" is a new HBO Max series focusing on the 1980s "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers, featuring iconic figures like Mag...

The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing saw a significant decline in hype and TV ratings, with potential reasons including the inconvenient time zone, geopolitic...

David Warsofsky, a professional hockey player with stints in the NHL and currently with ERC Ingolstadt in Germany, is set to represent Team USA at the Winter...

Noa and Barnabas Szollos, siblings born in Hungary and raised in Austria, are representing Israel in the Winter Olympics for alpine skiing events. Their jour...

The Menschwarmers podcast's third season discusses key Jewish sports stories in 2022, ranging from Olympic sibling snowboarders to LPGA contenders and athlet...

Dan Grunfeld's new book, "By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream," weaves the poignant stories of ...

In the podcast episode S2E24, the hosts James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver review the significant Jewish sports moments of 2021, ranging from Joc Pederson's achieve...

In a podcast episode celebrating Hanukkah, the Menschwarmers discuss 9 Jewish sports streaks that defied expectations, including Team Israel's surprising suc...

Amare Stoudemire's journey from NBA stardom to Orthodox Judaism is the focus of an HBO segment, highlighting his spiritual evolution. Originally inspired by ...

In a bonus episode of Menschwarmers, an interview with Montreal businessman Mitch Garber discusses his involvement with sports teams like the Montreal Alouet...

Mitch Garber, Jewish Canadian businessman and minority owner of the Seattle Kraken, shares his experiences with the team's development and his personal journ...

Former pro basketball player Dan Grunfeld discusses his father, Ernie Grunfeld, who is the only son of Holocaust survivors to play in any of the Big Four pro...

Recent events highlighting Democratic disarray in Washington and the declining hopes in the Virginia gubernatorial race are reminiscent of Casey Stengel's fr...

The podcast discusses the question of who the greatest Jewish athlete of all time is, considering factors such as records held, career longevity, and popular...

Peri Goodman, a cheerleader for the Brock University Badgers, discusses the competitive world of cheerleading, including the dynamics between cheerleaders an...

This episode details the harrowing mission led by Canadian-Israeli billionaire Sylvan Adams to rescue members of the Afghan women's national cycling team ami...

Colt Cabana, also known as Scott Colton, has risen from his beginnings in the Midwest wrestling scene to become a prominent figure in professional wrestling....

Mike Wilner, known for his work as the voice of Blue Jays baseball on the radio, experienced a career shift when he was let go by the team's owner, Rogers. H...

Toronto's beloved Jewish hockey player, Zach Hyman, recently signed a lucrative contract with the Edmonton Oilers, leaving behind his Maple Leafs team and ho...