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Longtime Jewish wrestling promoter Paul Heyman to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame
6 Mar
Paul Heyman, a prominent Jewish wrestling promoter, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April after a long career in the industry. Heyman, known fo...
6 Mar
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A professional soccer tournament in Argentina features a Jewish team for the first time in 57 years
2 Mar
Nutico Hacoaj, representing a Jewish community center in Tigre, Argentina, is the first Jewish soccer team to compete in a national tournament in 57 years. T...
2 Mar
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The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish club is breaking a nearly 60-year drought in Argentine football
1 Mar
Nutico Hacoaj, representing the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, is breaking a 60-year drought by competing in an Argentine soccer tournament, markin...
1 Mar
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Mitch Albom on his sportswriting career, new Holocaust book and accidentally writing a hockey anthem
28 Feb
Mitch Albom discusses the influence of Judaism and the Holocaust in his latest book 'The Little Liar,' which reflects themes of truthfulness and deception in...
28 Feb
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Meet… Esther Hornstein
27 Feb
Esther Hornstein, a martial arts expert and acupuncturist, grew up in a Modern Orthodox home in Flatbush. She started martial arts training at a young age an...
27 Feb
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The Jewish Sport Report: How this pro basketball player is using sports to inspire Israeli kids
23 Feb
Jared Armstrong, a professional basketball player with Elitzur Ashkelon, is using sports to inspire Israeli children by running free basketball clinics in As...
23 Feb
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Jared Armstrong’s season was supposed to start on Oct. 7. Now he’s using basketball to help Israeli children escape the realities of war.
23 Feb
Jared Armstrong, a professional basketball player living in Israel, has shifted his focus from improving Black-Jewish relations in the United States to runni...
23 Feb
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Jewish and Israeli athletes are being routinely banned from competition. How will it end?
22 Feb
Three Jewish or Israeli athletes recently faced controversies, illustrating a broader trend of them being banned from sporting events or losing roles due to ...
22 Feb
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9 reasons global superstar Kylian Mbappe should join my synagogue soccer team
15 Feb
In this humorous article, the author humorously makes a pitch for global soccer superstar Kylian Mbappe to join their synagogue soccer team. They offer vario...
15 Feb
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Our guide to the best skiwear
15 Feb
Specialist brands like Moncler, Saloman, and Stella McCartney for Adidas dominate the serious ski-wear market, offering trendy and pricey options. Designer f...
15 Feb
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The new luxury ski break – a transformed Tignes
15 Feb
Tignes, a popular ski resort, has undergone a significant transformation, now offering luxurious accommodations, high-end dining options, and a variety of ac...
15 Feb
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Deni Avdija, Israeli Washington Wizards forward, explodes for 43 points in career night
15 Feb
Deni Avdija, the Israeli forward for the Washington Wizards, had a career night, scoring 43 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in a game against the New Orleans...
15 Feb
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‘Powerful’ or ‘Yikes’? How the internet reacted to the first-ever Super Bowl ad about antisemitism
13 Feb
The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism aired a 30-second ad during the Super Bowl titled "Silence," featuring Clarence B. Jones, the longtime advisor and spee...
13 Feb
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The Jewish Sport Report: This Israeli baseball player is blazing a new trail
9 Feb
Assaf Lowengart, an Israeli baseball player, is set to make history as the first Israeli-born position player to sign a professional baseball contract in the...
9 Feb
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Israeli ballplayer Assaf Lowengart signs with MLB-affiliated independent team: ‘I’m trying to break as many ceilings as I can’
8 Feb
Assaf Lowengart, a 25-year-old Israeli ballplayer, has become the first Israeli-born position player to sign a professional baseball contract in the United S...
8 Feb
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The Ireland-Israel women’s basketball antisemitism controversy, explained
8 Feb
A qualifying basketball match between the Israeli and Irish women's national teams sparked controversy when an Israeli player claimed that her opponents were...
8 Feb
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How can we get more Jewish girls to care about sports?
7 Feb
The episode explores the challenges Jewish girls and women face in engaging with sports, featuring an interview with Chelsey Goldberg who successfully lobbie...
7 Feb
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These Israeli hockey teens came to Canada for a sport break from the war
7 Feb
Israeli hockey teens found respite in Canada from the ongoing conflict along Israel's northern border with Lebanon, facilitated by Canadian Jewish communitie...
7 Feb
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Grandson of Munich massacre victim assaulted in Berlin in alleged hate crime
5 Feb
A Jewish student in Berlin, Lahav Shapira, was attacked and seriously injured in a bar, with his family alleging it was a hate crime. Shapira is the grandson...
5 Feb
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The Jewish Sport Report: An Israeli fencer wins a gold medal in unfriendly territory
2 Feb
Israeli fencer Yuval Freilich won a gold medal at the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix, despite being in a country that lacks formal relations with Israel. Freilich wor...
2 Feb
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Israeli fencer Yuval Freilich wins gold medal in Qatar, home to Hamas’ leadership
1 Feb
Israeli fencer Yuval Freilich won a gold medal at the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix, a significant achievement considering Qatar is home to the leadership of Hamas a...
1 Feb
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Is the 2024 NHL All-Star Game the most Jewish one ever?
1 Feb
Toronto's NHL All-Star Weekend is notable for featuring a significant number of Jewish players, including Quinn and Jack Hughes, and possibly Jeremy Swayman....
1 Feb
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Meet Abbey Levy, rising Jewish star in the brand new Professional Women’s Hockey League
25 Jan
Abigail Levy, a Jewish goaltender, is making waves in the brand new Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). Growing up, Levy never knew that girls played ...
25 Jan
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Jews in the Wilderness
25 Jan
Theodore Seixas Solomons, a fifth-generation Jewish American, played a significant role in the development of the John Muir Trail, a popular long-distance hi...
25 Jan
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The Jewish Sport Report: Who’s the next Jewish MLB Hall of Famer? We asked the experts.
19 Jan
The Jewish Sport Report explores the question of who will be the next Jewish player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame after Sandy Koufax and Hank...
19 Jan
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Israeli soccer team to play in empty stadium due to war-related safety concerns
19 Jan
Due to safety concerns related to the Israel-Hamas war and the accompanying rise in antisemitism, an upcoming soccer match between Israeli club Maccabi Haifa...
19 Jan
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Only 2 Jewish players are in the baseball Hall of Fame. Who could join Koufax and Greenberg in Cooperstown?
19 Jan
Since Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, no other Jewish players have made it in. However, there are a few potenti...
19 Jan
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Maccabi Haifa to play Belgian soccer club in front of empty stadium due to safety concerns amid Israel-Hamas war
19 Jan
Israeli soccer club Maccabi Haifa will play against the Belgian team KAA Gent in an empty stadium due to safety concerns related to the Israel-Hamas war. The...
19 Jan
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International hockey federation reverses ban on Israel ahead of youth world championships
17 Jan
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has reversed its decision to ban Israel from participating in a world championship in Bulgaria. The federation...
17 Jan
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Israeli soccer player detained in Turkey over message marking 100th day since Oct. 7
16 Jan
An Israeli soccer player, Sagiv Jehezkel, playing for a Turkish club, was detained and suspended from his team after displaying a message on his wrist markin...
16 Jan
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Prominent Canadians in Israeli hockey speak out after the IIHF abruptly banned Israel from competition
15 Jan
The episode discusses the controversial decision by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to ban Israeli teams from international competition, citin...
15 Jan
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The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish guide to the NFL playoffs
12 Jan
This article provides an overview of the upcoming NFL playoffs and highlights two Jewish players, A.J. Dillon and Michael Dunn, who are still in the playoffs...
12 Jan
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South African national cricket team removes Jewish captain, citing anti-Israel protests against him
12 Jan
David Teeger, a rising star on South Africa's cricket scene, has been removed as the country's Under-19 team captain due to threats over Israel's war in Gaza...
12 Jan
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Has Aaron Rodgers been learning Torah at his offseason retreat?
11 Jan
During a remote appearance on an NFL talk show, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers displayed a bookshelf with Jewish volumes, including an Artscroll Tan...
11 Jan
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S5E1 - With the PWHL, women's hockey is having a moment—and Kaleigh Fratkin is helping make it happen
11 Jan
Women's hockey is reaching new heights with the launch of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), as highlighted by a record-breaking match in Minneso...
11 Jan
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This Video of Holocaust Survivor and Olympian Agnes Keleti Is So Moving
9 Jan
Agnes Keleti, a 100-year-old Holocaust survivor and gymnast, is the oldest surviving Olympic champion and the most decorated Jewish female Olympic athlete of...
9 Jan
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‘Coaching fail,’ critics say of high school basketball game marred by antisemitism
8 Jan
A coach has been fired and an investigation is underway after a public school basketball team used antisemitic slurs during a game against a Jewish day schoo...
8 Jan
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For an Israeli Chicago Bulls' fan slain on Oct. 7, a final gift from that team's star forward
5 Jan
DeMar DeRozan, the star forward for the Chicago Bulls, honored the memory of an Israeli basketball fan who was murdered at a rave by signing a specially-made...
5 Jan
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The Jewish Sport Report: Why Kyrie Irving is making Jewish headlines again
5 Jan
The article discusses an incident involving NBA player Kyrie Irving and rabbis from Chabad who brought signs expressing Jewish pride to a game. Irving claims...
5 Jan
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Jewish outfielder Harrison Bader signs with the New York Mets
4 Jan
Jewish outfielder Harrison Bader has signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the New York Mets. Bader, a Bronxville native, will be the team's first J...
4 Jan
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These Utah rabbis displayed ‘I’m Jewish and I’m proud’ signs at NBA game to send Kyrie Irving a message
4 Jan
Rabbi Avremi Zippel and his companions, all Chabad rabbis from Salt Lake City, attended an NBA game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz to send a ...
4 Jan
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Argentine police arrest 3 over suspected terror plot during Maccabi Games in Buenos Aires
3 Jan
Three men have been arrested by Argentine Federal Police on suspicion of planning a terror attack during the Pan American Maccabi Games in Buenos Aires. The ...
3 Jan
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No-Fly Zone
2 Jan
The author recounts a skiing accident that he and his family experienced during a vacation in the Dolomites. As they discuss the accident and their injuries,...
2 Jan
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Argentine President Javier Milei speaks at Jewish sports tournament’s opening ceremony
29 Dec 2023
Argentine President Javier Milei spoke at the opening ceremony of the Pan American Maccabi Games, an international tournament for Jewish athletes. He express...
29 Dec 2023
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Maxwell Jacob Friedman — the latest pro wrestler in the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame — is glad to be seen as a strong Jew
22 Dec 2023
Maxwell Jacob Friedman, a professional wrestler known as MJF, is the latest inductee into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. He expressed his joy in fu...
22 Dec 2023
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The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023, from Israel to the NFL
22 Dec 2023
The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023 include a range of achievements in various sports. Highlights include Jacob Steinmetz, an Orthodox Jewish prospect, ...
22 Dec 2023
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A scaled-back Israeli delegation is headed to the Pan American Maccabi Games in Argentina
19 Dec 2023
A scaled-back Israeli delegation of 74 athletes will be heading to Argentina for the Pan American Maccabi Games. Originally, over 200 athletes were planning ...
19 Dec 2023
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The Von Erich wrestling brothers, subjects of upcoming film ‘The Iron Claw,’ were huge in Israel
15 Dec 2023
The upcoming film "The Iron Claw" tells the story of the Von Erichs, a famous wrestling family in Texas. While the film features Jewish actor Zac Efron and c...
15 Dec 2023
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A rising South African cricket star dedicated an award to Israel. Then he was investigated for hate speech.
13 Dec 2023
Eighteen-year-old South African cricket player David Teeger dedicated an award he received at a Jewish ceremony to Israel, praising the soldiers fighting for...
13 Dec 2023
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‘Really different from Tel Aviv’: Meet the Israeli last-minute addition to West Virginia University’s basketball team
12 Dec 2023
Ofri Naveh, an Israeli freshman forward, has joined West Virginia University's basketball team and has received an outpouring of support from fans. In the af...
12 Dec 2023