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Soccer Has a Distinctive Voice, and It Belongs to Andrés Cantor
10 Oct 2013
Andrés Cantor, known for his iconic "GGGGOOOOAAAALLLL" call in soccer, gained fame during the 1994 World Cup. Beyond his signature call, Cantor has become a ...
10 Oct 2013
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Why My Home Team Will Always Be Detroit, Even Though I Live in Boston
20 Aug 2013
The author discusses their unwavering loyalty to Detroit sports teams, despite living in Boston, attributing this allegiance to their father's influence. The...
20 Aug 2013
Tablet
Meet the Jerusalem Old City Basketball Legend Known as Issa 6
2 May 2013
Issa Kassissieh, known as Issa 6, is a legendary figure in Jerusalem's Old City, hailed as the city's greatest basketball player. Born in the Judean Hills, I...
2 May 2013
Tablet
Seeing God at Yankee Stadium
29 Mar 2013
The author describes a transformative experience of catching a foul ball at Yankee Stadium and feeling a divine presence, akin to Jacob's realization in the ...
29 Mar 2013
Jewish Review of Books
Black September
27 Feb 2013
The text discusses the 1972 Munich Olympics where eleven Israeli athletes were murdered by Black September, a group linked to the Palestine Liberation Organi...
27 Feb 2013
Jewish Review of Books
Letters, Fall 2011
27 Feb 2013
The Fall 2011 issue of the publication features various letters discussing Jewish figures and concepts. One letter praises Hank Greenberg's baseball career a...
27 Feb 2013
Jewish Review of Books
The Rise of Hank Greenberg
27 Feb 2013
"Hank Greenberg: The Hero Who Didn't Want to Be One" is a biographical book discussing the life of Hank Greenberg, a Jewish baseball player who achieved grea...
27 Feb 2013
Tablet
Spiritual Moneyball
28 Dec 2012
The author reflects on the trade of R.A. Dickey from the New York Mets, drawing parallels between the management decisions in sports, like adhering to Moneyb...
28 Dec 2012
Tablet
The Jewish Jordan Subs Out
18 Oct 2012
Omri Casspi, the first Israeli to play in the NBA, interacts with young fans at a basketball camp, while reflecting on his career and the burden of expectati...
18 Oct 2012
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Europe Unified, by Soccer
22 Jun 2012
The article "Europe Unified, by Soccer" reflects on the Euro soccer tournament as a representation of a diverse and multiethnic Europe, contrasting it with t...
22 Jun 2012
Tablet
Jump-Shot Jews
10 Nov 2011
In the 1930s, Hank Greenberg made waves in baseball as a Jewish athlete, breaking records and winning the 1935 World Series with the Detroit Tigers, showcasi...
10 Nov 2011
Forward
'Customizing' Yom Kippur To Make Room for Football
7 Oct 2011
Joel Alperson, a dedicated Nebraska football fan and Jewish observer, has taken unique steps to accommodate both Yom Kippur and football games by bringing in...
7 Oct 2011
Tablet
Mr. Israel
1 Sep 2011
Rabbi Rafael Halperin, a unique figure in rabbinical lore who balanced a life of spirituality and strength training, passed away at 87. Born in Vienna in 192...
1 Sep 2011
Tablet
Court Jew
18 May 2011
The text discusses the figure of Jeff Van Gundy, a prominent basketball coach and broadcaster, often speculated to be Jewish due to his appearance, demeanor,...
18 May 2011
Tablet
The Joy of Stats
27 Apr 2011
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was a prominent figure at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, embodying the intersection of sports and anal...
27 Apr 2011
Tablet
City Game
5 Apr 2011
The New York Knicks recently made the NBA playoffs after a long absence, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of an incident involving Charlie Ward making co...
5 Apr 2011
Tablet
King David: Stern’s 30-Year NBA Reign Comes to a Close
1 Mar 2011
David Stern, the longtime commissioner of the NBA, ended his 30-year reign amidst mixed opinions on his leadership. Known for his sharp wit and legalistic ap...
1 Mar 2011
Tablet
The Other League
3 Feb 2011
The article highlights the significant impact of the American Football League (AFL), which despite disappearing over 40 years ago, played a vital role in sha...
3 Feb 2011
Forward
Should Children Play Baseball?
10 Nov 2010
In an article originally published in 1903, a father seeks advice on whether his son should play baseball, expressing concern over the game's perceived lack ...
10 Nov 2010
Tablet
Smash
11 Oct 2010
Howard Jacobson, a former table tennis player and acclaimed author, drew inspiration from his experiences in Manchester's Jewish community for his novel "The...
11 Oct 2010
Tablet
The Hangover
16 Jul 2010
The author reflects on their experience of the World Cup in relation to the overwhelming fanaticism it brought to those around them, providing a temporary es...
16 Jul 2010
Tablet
Tel Aviv Goalie Shines on World Stage
18 Jun 2010
The United States' World Cup match against Slovenia ended in a controversial 2-2 draw due to a disputed call by the referee. Jewish player Benny Feilhaber fe...
18 Jun 2010
Tablet
Tune in Tomorrow To See Jewish Soccer
17 Jun 2010
The United States soccer team, featuring three Jewish players, is set to play Slovenia, whose defensive strategy resembles the U.S.'s approach. The suggestio...
17 Jun 2010
Tablet
Israelis Corner the Vuvuzela Market
16 Jun 2010
Israeli entrepreneurs have found success by capitalizing on the global demand for vuvuzelas, the loud plastic horns used by South African fans during World C...
16 Jun 2010
Tablet
Goal Posts
11 Jun 2010
The author reflects on the religious experience he feels while watching sports, particularly soccer, drawing parallels between sports events and miracles in ...
11 Jun 2010
Tablet
U.S.A.! U.S.A.!
11 Jun 2010
Ron Kaplan highlights the presence of three Jewish players, Jonathan Bornstein, Benny Feilhaber, and Jonathan Spector, on the U.S. squad for the 2010 World C...
11 Jun 2010
Tablet
Meet Your New Jew Hall of Famers
28 Apr 2010
Seven new inductees have been welcomed into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, including wrestler Bill Goldberg, Olympic swimmer Jason Lezak, basketbal...
28 Apr 2010
Tablet
Big Man
17 Dec 2009
Martin "Blimp" Levy, a morbidly obese Jewish wrestler in the mid-20th century, was discovered working in a sideshow and became known for his massive size, un...
17 Dec 2009
Jewish Action
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
16 Jun 2007
Three Orthodox Jewish men from New Jersey undertook a challenging seven-day climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, motivated by the physical, spiritual, and emotional a...
16 Jun 2007