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7 Interesting Facts About Israel and the Olympic Games
24 Jul 2024
Israel has a notable history at the Olympics, with its National Olympic Committee established in 1933 and its first delegation sent to the games in 1952. The...
24 Jul 2024
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Israel will compete in Olympic soccer today for the first time in 48 years
24 Jul 2024
After a long hiatus, Israel will participate in Olympic soccer for the first time in 48 years, facing Mali in their initial match at the 2024 Paris Olympics....
24 Jul 2024
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Facing death threats and boycott calls, these Israeli Olympic athletes are worth watching
23 Jul 2024
As Israeli athletes prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics amidst death threats and heightened security concerns, the episode highlights their resilience and at...
23 Jul 2024
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Facing death threats and boycott calls, these Israeli Olympic athletes are worth watching
23 Jul 2024
Israeli athletes facing death threats ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics remain resolute, bolstered by heightened security assurances from France. This episode...
23 Jul 2024
JTA
Adidas removes 1972 Olympic sneaker ads, apologizes to Bella Hadid over Munich massacre associations
22 Jul 2024
Amidst controversy, Adidas has removed social media ads featuring Bella Hadid from its campaign for a reissue of a sneaker from the 1972 Munich Olympics wher...
22 Jul 2024
JTA
The Jewish Sport Report: How playing for Team Israel changed Garrett Stubbs’ relationship with the country he still hopes to visit
19 Jul 2024
Garrett Stubbs, a Philadelphia Phillies catcher, reflects on his experience playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic, expressing a desire to vis...
19 Jul 2024
JTA
Adidas said it will ‘revise’ 1972 Olympic sneaker campaign that features Palestinian-American activist Bella Hadid
18 Jul 2024
Adidas announced plans to revise its 1972 Olympic sneaker campaign featuring Palestinian-American activist Bella Hadid after facing criticism for her past st...
18 Jul 2024
Forward
Adidas chose a pro-Palestinian activist to promote its new shoe. It didn't go as planned
18 Jul 2024
Adidas faced backlash for choosing Bella Hadid, a pro-Palestinian activist, to promote its new SL72 sneakers, referencing the 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy wh...
18 Jul 2024
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Jewish WNBA Icon Sue Bird is Now a Barbie
18 Jul 2024
WNBA legend Sue Bird, who is Jewish on her father's side and an Israeli citizen since 2006, has been transformed into a Barbie doll as part of Mattel's Role ...
18 Jul 2024
Forward
Meet the 6 Jewish baseball players selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
18 Jul 2024
In the 2024 MLB Draft, six Jewish players were selected, surpassing the previous year's number. Among them are outstanding athletes such as Levi Sterling, a ...
18 Jul 2024
JTA
Kobe Bryant’s late father Joe once coached a Jewish day school’s girls basketball team
17 Jul 2024
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, father of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who recently passed away, is remembered for coaching the girls basketball team at a Jewish d...
17 Jul 2024
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This baseball star's life paralleled Jackie Robinson's — this Jewish sportswriter wants to make sure he's not forgotten
15 Jul 2024
Larry Doby, the American League's first African American player, faced similar challenges and discrimination as Jackie Robinson in breaking baseball's color ...
15 Jul 2024
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Philadelphia Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs makes ‘history’ — and embraces his role as a Jewish ballplayer
15 Jul 2024
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs recently made Jewish history by being the first Jewish position player to give up a grand slam to a Jewish batte...
15 Jul 2024
Jewish Review of Books
Swimming through History
15 Jul 2024
Alfred Nakache, a Jewish competitive swimmer born in Algeria in 1915, rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s for his prowess in the pool, representing France at...
15 Jul 2024
JTA
The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish preview of the 2024 Paris Olympics
12 Jul 2024
The article provides a preview of Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, including notable figures like Artem Dolgopyat in...
12 Jul 2024
JTA
Mayim Bialik is producing a movie about Yeshiva U basketball’s historic 50-game winning streak
10 Jul 2024
Mayim Bialik, the Jewish actress and former Jeopardy! host, is producing a film called "The Maccabees" about Yeshiva University's mens basketball team's hist...
10 Jul 2024
JTA
Claire Weinstein, Jessica Fox and 12 other Jewish athletes to watch in the 2024 Paris Olympics
10 Jul 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature a strong Jewish presence, with notable athletes like Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat, American wrestler Amit Elor, Austr...
10 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Legends’ thrilling run chase on Belmont and Edgware’s big day
9 Jul 2024
Belmont and Edgware Cricket Club marked their 50th anniversary with a special legends vs current XI match at their Old Camdenians ground, showcasing the comm...
9 Jul 2024
Jewish Insider
Israel’s Olympic team prepares for sport and security
8 Jul 2024
As the Israeli Olympic team gets ready for the 2024 Summer Games, they are not only focusing on training but also on security preparations due to potential p...
8 Jul 2024
JTA
The Jewish Sport Report: How Jacob Steinmetz is navigating minor league life as an Orthodox Jew
5 Jul 2024
Jacob Steinmetz, the first Orthodox Jew drafted into MLB three years ago, is now navigating life in the minor leagues with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Despite ...
5 Jul 2024
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Beach volleyballer Sam Schachter qualified for the 2024 Olympics at the last moment. Here's how he's prepping for Paris
4 Jul 2024
Sam Schachter, a Canadian Jewish beach volleyball player, qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics with partner Daniel Dearing after a last-minute win at the NO...
4 Jul 2024
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Beach volleyballer Sam Schachter qualified for the 2024 Olympics at the last moment. Here's how he's prepping for Paris
4 Jul 2024
Canadian Jewish beach volleyball player Sam Schachter shares his last-minute journey to qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics and his preparations to compet...
4 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Israeli Paralympians Are Headed to Paris Games
3 Jul 2024
Israeli Paralympian Nina Gorodetsky, a badminton champion featured in the documentary "Nina Is an Athlete," overcame personal challenges to qualify for the P...
3 Jul 2024
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All the Jewish Shows Coming this July
3 Jul 2024
In July, Jewish TV offerings include "Lady in the Lake," a 60s thriller on Apple TV+ starring Natalie Portman and directed by Israeli filmmaker Alma Harel. O...
3 Jul 2024
Forward
Ryan Turell, Orthodox Jewish pro basketball player, will take talents to Israel
3 Jul 2024
Ryan Turell, the first Sabbath-observant Jew signed by an NBA team in 2022, will continue his basketball career in Israel with Ironi Ness Ziona after playing...
3 Jul 2024
JTA
Orthodox minor-league pitcher Jacob Steinmetz is eating kosher delivery, walking to the stadium on Shabbat — and staying focused on the game
3 Jul 2024
Jacob Steinmetz, a young Orthodox Jewish minor-league pitcher for the Hillsboro Hops, is navigating the challenges of maintaining his kosher observance while...
3 Jul 2024
JTA
Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell to join Israel’s top league
3 Jul 2024
Orthodox Jewish basketball player Ryan Turell, known for his success in the NCAA and a brief stint in the NBAs minor G league, has signed with Ironi Ness Zio...
3 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Wolfson Hillel shoots, scores and wins the Premier League Primary Stars Football Tournament
3 Jul 2024
Wolfson Hillel Primary School in North London emerged victorious in the Premier League Primary Stars Football Tournament representing Tottenham Hotspur, with...
3 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Howzat! Andy clean bowls them with his cricketing stats
3 Jul 2024
Andy Zaltzman, a cricket statistician and comedian, plays a significant role in showcasing the narrative of cricket through numbers. His expertise and passio...
3 Jul 2024
JTA
The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish hockey star will be a top-10 NHL draft pick
28 Jun 2024
Zeev Buium, an Israeli-American defenseman, had a successful NCAA season with Denver, winning the national championship, amidst personal challenges. Buium is...
28 Jun 2024
JTA
Meet Zeev Buium, who could be the NHL’s next Jewish superstar
28 Jun 2024
Zeev Buium, a talented young ice hockey player, has the potential to be the NHL's next Jewish star. Born to Israeli parents in the U.S., Buium's journey to h...
28 Jun 2024
Forward
NBA’s only Israeli player traded from its second-worst team to its worst
27 Jun 2024
Deni Avdija, the only Israeli player in the NBA, has been traded from the Washington Wizards to the Portland Trail Blazers after a successful season where he...
27 Jun 2024
Mishpacha
DEEP DIVE DUBAI
25 Jun 2024
Deep Dive Dubai is highlighted as the world's deepest pool, reaching 197 feet deep with 3.7 million gallons of water, equivalent to six Olympic-sized pools. ...
25 Jun 2024
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He photographed athletes and he photographed nudes — André Steiner contained multitudes
24 Jun 2024
Andr (born Andras) Steiner, a Hungarian-born French Jewish photographer, is being celebrated at the City of Lights Museum of the Art and History of Judaism i...
24 Jun 2024
JTA
The Jewish Sport Report: The NHL gets its first Jewish head coach in 32 years
21 Jun 2024
Ryan Warsofsky has become the NHL's first Jewish head coach in 32 years, leading the San Jose Sharks, making him the youngest active coach in the league. Thi...
21 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Slower Silesia – a cycling holiday in Poland
19 Jun 2024
The article describes a cycling trip through Lower Silesia, Poland, with The Slow Cyclist travel company. The author, inspired by his family ties to Poland, ...
19 Jun 2024
Forward
‘Best friends I ever had’: Willie Mays’ treasured bond with a Jewish family
19 Jun 2024
Willie Mays, a baseball legend facing financial struggles in 1963, found a savior in Jacob Shemano, a Jewish banker, which blossomed into a lifelong friendsh...
19 Jun 2024
Jewish Insider
Matan Adelson’s hoop dreams for Hapoel Jerusalem
19 Jun 2024
Matan Adelson, the youngest son of Miriam and Sheldon Adelson, has taken on the challenge of transforming Hapoel Jerusalem into a prominent force in Israeli ...
19 Jun 2024
Forward
Joe Mazzulla wants to take the Celtics to Israel. Will his MVP be willing to go?
18 Jun 2024
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla had promised to take the team to Israel if they won the NBA championship, a pledge now fulfilled with their victory. H...
18 Jun 2024
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Late spring sports roundup: Zach Hyman's Oilers struggle to stay alive while Jewish baseball stars are on the rise
18 Jun 2024
Menschwarmers hosts discuss noteworthy Jewish athletes in this episode, highlighting the rising potential of Max Fried in baseball and ongoing struggles of Z...
18 Jun 2024
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Late spring sports roundup: Zach Hyman's Oilers struggle to stay alive while Jewish baseball stars are on the rise
18 Jun 2024
Jewish athletes are making headlines across various sports, with Max Fried being a strong contender for the 2024 Cy Young Award and Spencer Horwitz solidifyi...
18 Jun 2024
JTA
San Jose Sharks’ Ryan Warsofsky becomes first Jewish NHL head coach in 32 years
17 Jun 2024
Ryan Warsofsky has made history by becoming the first Jewish head coach in the NHL in over three decades when he was appointed as the head coach of the San J...
17 Jun 2024
JTA
No matter who wins the Finals, Jewish ‘NBA Countdown’ host Malika Andrews has become a star
17 Jun 2024
Malika Andrews, host of ABC's NBA Countdown and ESPN's NBA Today, has risen to stardom as a basketball reporter and TV personality despite not being a player...
17 Jun 2024
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As MLB veteran Kevin Pillar enjoys a late-career resurgence in LA, he’s come to appreciate his place as a Jewish baseball star
11 Jun 2024
MLB veteran Kevin Pillar, currently enjoying success with the L.A. Angels, reflects on his identity as a Jewish baseball player. Growing up celebrating both ...
11 Jun 2024
JTA
The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish publicist is Hall of Fame-bound
7 Jun 2024
Orthodox MLB prospect Jacob Steinmetz has been impressing with his performance in Single A baseball. Meanwhile, veteran publicist Fred Sternburg, known for r...
7 Jun 2024
Forward
The NFL rookie with the name Jews cannot say aloud. (Or can they?)
7 Jun 2024
The Indianapolis Colts signed a rookie wide receiver named Adonai Mitchell, prompting a dilemma for Jewish football fans due to the use of a Hebrew name for ...
7 Jun 2024
JTA
Jewish publicist and noted ‘good guy’ Fred Sternburg joins the International Boxing Hall of Fame
6 Jun 2024
Fred Sternburg, a Jewish publicist known for his work in boxing and Judaism, has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Sternburg, who has...
6 Jun 2024
JTA
Hulu’s ‘Clipped’ dramatizes the real story of Jewish LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s sordid downfall
4 Jun 2024
The Hulu miniseries "Clipped" dramatizes the story of former Jewish L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling's downfall, focusing on his lifetime ban from the NBA...
4 Jun 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: Is this the year Max Fried finally wins the Cy Young?
31 May 2024
Max Fried, the Atlanta Braves pitcher, is having a standout season with impressive statistics and performances, potentially putting him in the running for th...
31 May 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: Israeli basketball team reunites in NYC after being torn apart by Oct. 7
24 May 2024
An Israeli high school basketball team from the Eshkol Regional Council in Israel, torn apart by the Oct. 7 attack, reunited in New York as part of an initia...
24 May 2024