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YU Maccabees head to NCAA DIII men’s basketball tournament for first time since 2022
3 Mar 2025
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 2025
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Country Club Adjacent: One comic's dream to blend comedy, golf and Judaism
27 Feb 2025
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 2025
Forward
A Jewish college basketball star is turning NBA heads at Michigan
25 Feb 2025
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 2025
Forward
Team USA’s very Jewish '4 Nations Face-Off' team deserved a Canadian counter
19 Feb 2025
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 2025
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How to Be a Jew ... Like Olympian AJ Edelman
19 Feb 2025
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 2025
Unorthodox
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How to Be a Jew ... Like Olympian AJ Edelman
19 Feb 2025
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 2025
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How to Be a Jew ... Like Olympian AJ Edelman
19 Feb 2025
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 2025
Jewdicious
Tale of a Too-Brief Friendship
18 Feb 2025
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 2025
Forward
Why a random Jewish college basketball coach is beefing with LeBron James
18 Feb 2025
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 2025
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Why isn’t Domantas Sabonis playing in the All-Star Game?
14 Feb 2025
The article highlights various Jewish sports stories, from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory to Jewish representation in major sports events. Despi...
14 Feb 2025
Unorthodox
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Is This the End of Woke Capitalism?, With Jennifer Sey
13 Feb 2025
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 2025
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Jewish baseball star Alex Bregman signs with Red Sox in record-breaking payday
13 Feb 2025
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 2025
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Jewish baseball star Bregman signs with Red Sox in record-breaking payday
13 Feb 2025
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 2025
Mishpacha
Fitness IQ: How Long Does It Take to Lose Fitness?
11 Feb 2025
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 2025
Forward
Did the weekly Torah portion predict the winner of the Super Bowl?
10 Feb 2025
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 2025
Forward
Super Bowl 2025: The Yiddish history of the ‘tush push,’ the Philadelphia Eagles’ unstoppable play
9 Feb 2025
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 2025
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3 Jewish angles for Super Bowl Sunday
9 Feb 2025
With the Super Bowl approaching, this article explores several Jewish-related narratives surrounding the event. Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemit...
9 Feb 2025
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Jewish outfielder Harrison Bader is leaving the New York Mets
6 Feb 2025
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 2025
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The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame wants to resonate with younger audience. Here's how
5 Feb 2025
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 2025
Mishpacha
The Football Deal
4 Feb 2025
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 2025
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Deni Avdija, the NBA’s only Israeli, is making a mark on the Portland Trail Blazers
31 Jan 2025
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 2025
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Dana White: UFC is ‘beyond disgusted’ after fighter Bryce Mitchell praises Hitler
31 Jan 2025
UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell has sparked outrage after making antisemitic and Holocaust-denying comments on his podcast, praising Hitler and spreading conspira...
31 Jan 2025
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14 athletes and personalities inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
24 Jan 2025
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 2025
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3 of the top 5 NCAA men’s basketball teams are coached by Jews
17 Jan 2025
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 2025
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Sotheby’s to auction ‘the most complete Jewish baseball card collection in the world’
16 Jan 2025
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 2025
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Israel Baseball back in the spotlight with a new documentary
15 Jan 2025
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 2025
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Jewish hockey player Ozzy Wiesblatt’s unlikely journey to the NHL
10 Jan 2025
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 2025
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Gaga: Jewish Pastime and…Sport of the Future?
3 Jan 2025
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 2025
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Jake Retzlaff, Alamo Bowl champ, runs on matzah in first Manischewitz ad
3 Jan 2025
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 2025
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Former basketball star Tamir Goodman, aka the ‘Jewish Jordan,’ helps kids understand dyslexia
3 Jan 2025
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 2025
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Holocaust Survivor and Olympic Gymnast Agnes Keleti Was a Jewish Inspiration
2 Jan 2025
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 2025
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Agnes Keleti, Holocaust survivor who won 10 Olympic gymnastics medals, dies at 103
2 Jan 2025
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 2025
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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
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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
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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
Jewdicious
Words Tell Our Stories; Actions Define Our Lives
17 Dec 2024
Reflecting on his journey from a passive student during the 1960s at Brandeis University to becoming an active participant in life, Dr. Michael S. Lewis cont...
17 Dec 2024
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Meet Yaniv Bazini, the Israeli college soccer star who could lead UVM to a national title
16 Dec 2024
Yaniv Bazini, an Israeli college soccer star at the University of Vermont (UVM), has become a pivotal player, scoring 14 goals this season and leading his te...
16 Dec 2024
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Meet Yaniv Bazini, the Israeli forward who propelled U of Vermont to its first soccer championship
16 Dec 2024
Yaniv Bazini, an Israeli forward, played a pivotal role in leading the University of Vermont's Division I soccer team to its first national championship. Des...
16 Dec 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish baseball star’s salary is record-breaking
13 Dec 2024
From Max Fried's historic contract with the New York Yankees to American Jews pursuing professional sports careers in Israel, Jewish athletes made significan...
13 Dec 2024
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After anti-Israel protests roil NYU, its basketball game with Yeshiva University is closed to the general public
13 Dec 2024
Amid heightened tensions surrounding pro-Palestinian protests, New York University (NYU) decided to restrict public attendance at a basketball game against Y...
13 Dec 2024
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Despite war, these American Jewish athletes are choosing to pursue their careers in Israel
12 Dec 2024
Amidst ongoing conflict, American Jewish athletes Nikki Bick, Rachel Dallet, and Ryan Turell have chosen to move to Israel to pursue professional sports care...
12 Dec 2024
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The Blue Jays traded their only Jewish player and we've got mixed feelings about it
11 Dec 2024
This episode discusses the Toronto Blue Jays' trade of Jewish first baseman Spencer Horwitz to the Cleveland Guardians and the emotional implications for Jew...
11 Dec 2024
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Jewish ace Max Fried signs record-breaking contract with the New York Yankees
11 Dec 2024
In a historic moment for Jewish athletes and the MLB, Max Fried, a Jewish ace pitcher from Los Angeles, signed an eight-year, $218 million contract with the ...
11 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Forest seem unbeatable with latest 12-0 victory
10 Dec 2024
Sukkotingham Forest's resounding 12-0 victory over 40 Year Wanderers has brought them to an almost certain championship in the Maccabi GB Southern Football L...
10 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Clean sweep for JFS girls at Badminton contest
10 Dec 2024
JFS girls dominated the Maccabi GB Inter-School Sports tournament in a comprehensive victory, sweeping all five age categories in the girls' badminton compet...
10 Dec 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: ‘BY-Jew’ Jake Retzlaff is the new face of Manischewitz
6 Dec 2024
Jake Retzlaff, the Jewish quarterback for BYU, has signed a groundbreaking sponsorship deal with Manischewitz, marking the first time a college athlete has p...
6 Dec 2024