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Jewish Hall-of-Fame jockey Walter Blum, who rode to victory in Belmont Stakes, dies at 89
16 Mar 2024
Jockey Walter Blum, the only Jewish rider inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, passed away at 89 due to lung cancer. Throughout his ...
16 Mar 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: How the Israel-Hamas war is riling up a South American soccer tournament
15 Mar 2024
The article discusses how the conflict between Israel and Hamas is impacting a South American soccer tournament, particularly involving a Chilean team called...
15 Mar 2024
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Chile’s Palestino soccer club, whose fans were ejected for accusing Israel of genocide, advances in international tournament
14 Mar 2024
Chiles Palestino soccer team, founded by Palestinian immigrants in Chile, advanced to the main group stage of a prestigious South American soccer tournament,...
14 Mar 2024
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Josh Klein hat-trick powers Chigwell to 7-2 victory
12 Mar 2024
Chigwell achieved a dominant 7-2 victory over HMH B in the David Wolff Division Two Cup, advancing to the semi-finals. Manager Joshua Dobias maintains a leve...
12 Mar 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: Meet Jordan Harris, the Black Jewish NHL player on a mission to change hockey
8 Mar 2024
Jordan Harris, a biracial and Jewish NHL player for the Montreal Canadiens, is focused on fostering inclusivity in hockey, knowing he's a rare presence in a ...
8 Mar 2024
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Black Jewish NHL player Jordan Harris has a goal: to diversify hockey
8 Mar 2024
Jordan Harris, a Black Jewish defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens, aims to diversify hockey and inspire other kids to pursue professional hockey by sharing...
8 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Jerusalem marathon was not just a race, it was a mass-painkiller
8 Mar 2024
The Jerusalem marathon served not just as a race but as a poignant display of unity and resilience amidst difficult times in Israel. Nearly 40,000 participan...
8 Mar 2024
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Liel Abada, Israeli soccer player who sat out amid pro-Palestinian fan displays, to join MLS team
8 Mar 2024
Israeli footballer Liel Abada, who had been sitting out games for Celtic FC due to pro-Palestinian fan displays, is now joining Major League Soccer's Charlot...
8 Mar 2024
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All about Eve, the Orioles front-office trailblazer
7 Mar 2024
Eve Rosenbaum, the assistant general manager of the Baltimore Orioles, has been a dedicated fan of the team since childhood. She played a crucial role in acq...
7 Mar 2024
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Longtime Jewish wrestling promoter Paul Heyman to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame
6 Mar 2024
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 2024
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A professional soccer tournament in Argentina features a Jewish team for the first time in 57 years
2 Mar 2024
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 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish club is breaking a nearly 60-year drought in Argentine football
1 Mar 2024
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 2024
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Mitch Albom on his sportswriting career, new Holocaust book and accidentally writing a hockey anthem
28 Feb 2024
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 2024
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Meet… Esther Hornstein
27 Feb 2024
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 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: How this pro basketball player is using sports to inspire Israeli kids
23 Feb 2024
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 2024
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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 2024
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 2024
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Jewish and Israeli athletes are being routinely banned from competition. How will it end?
22 Feb 2024
The episode highlights the concerning trend of Jewish and Israeli athletes being banned from competitions due to political tensions. Through detailed example...
22 Feb 2024
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Jewish and Israeli athletes are being routinely banned from competition. How will it end?
22 Feb 2024
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 2024
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9 reasons global superstar Kylian Mbappe should join my synagogue soccer team
15 Feb 2024
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 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Our guide to the best skiwear
15 Feb 2024
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 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The new luxury ski break – a transformed Tignes
15 Feb 2024
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 2024
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Deni Avdija, Israeli Washington Wizards forward, explodes for 43 points in career night
15 Feb 2024
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 2024
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‘Powerful’ or ‘Yikes’? How the internet reacted to the first-ever Super Bowl ad about antisemitism
13 Feb 2024
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 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: This Israeli baseball player is blazing a new trail
9 Feb 2024
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 2024
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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 2024
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 2024
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The Ireland-Israel women’s basketball antisemitism controversy, explained
8 Feb 2024
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 2024
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How can we get more Jewish girls to care about sports?
7 Feb 2024
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 2024
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How can we get more Jewish girls to care about sports?
7 Feb 2024
In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, James Hirsh speaks with Chelsey Goldberg about the challenges and advancements for Jewish women in ...
7 Feb 2024
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These Israeli hockey teens came to Canada for a sport break from the war
7 Feb 2024
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 2024
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These Israeli hockey teens came to Canada for a sport break from the war
7 Feb 2024
The episode discusses how twenty Israeli teen hockey players were able to temporarily escape the conflict-induced stress in Northern Israel by visiting Canad...
7 Feb 2024
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Grandson of Munich massacre victim assaulted in Berlin in alleged hate crime
5 Feb 2024
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 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: An Israeli fencer wins a gold medal in unfriendly territory
2 Feb 2024
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 2024
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Israeli fencer Yuval Freilich wins gold medal in Qatar, home to Hamas’ leadership
1 Feb 2024
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 2024
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Is the 2024 NHL All-Star Game the most Jewish one ever?
1 Feb 2024
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 2024
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Is the 2024 NHL All-Star Game the most Jewish one ever?
1 Feb 2024
Toronto hosts the NHL All-Star Weekend featuring notable participation of Jewish athletes, including the Hughes brothers and potentially Jeremy Swayman. The ...
1 Feb 2024
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Meet Abbey Levy, rising Jewish star in the brand new Professional Women’s Hockey League
25 Jan 2024
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 2024
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Jews in the Wilderness
25 Jan 2024
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 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: Who’s the next Jewish MLB Hall of Famer? We asked the experts.
19 Jan 2024
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 2024
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Israeli soccer team to play in empty stadium due to war-related safety concerns
19 Jan 2024
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 2024
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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 2024
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 2024
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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 2024
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 2024
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International hockey federation reverses ban on Israel ahead of youth world championships
17 Jan 2024
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 2024
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Israeli soccer player detained in Turkey over message marking 100th day since Oct. 7
16 Jan 2024
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 2024
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Prominent Canadians in Israeli hockey speak out after the IIHF abruptly banned Israel from competition
15 Jan 2024
The International Ice Hockey Federation has banned Israeli hockey teams from international competitions, citing security concerns amid global protests follow...
15 Jan 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Prominent Canadians in Israeli hockey speak out after the IIHF abruptly banned Israel from competition
15 Jan 2024
The episode discusses the controversial decision by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to ban Israeli teams from international competition, citin...
15 Jan 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish guide to the NFL playoffs
12 Jan 2024
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 2024
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South African national cricket team removes Jewish captain, citing anti-Israel protests against him
12 Jan 2024
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 2024
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Has Aaron Rodgers been learning Torah at his offseason retreat?
11 Jan 2024
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 2024
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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 2024
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 2024
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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 2024
Kaleigh Fratkin, a veteran player in the newly formed Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), discusses the exciting developments and challenges in profes...
11 Jan 2024