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The Paralympics have a rich Jewish history—and inspiring modern stars

Menschwarmers · 5 Sep

This episode explores the Jewish origins of the Paralympic Games, highlighting the contributions of Jewish doctor Ludwig Guttmann and contemporary Jewish Paralympians.

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The Paralympics have a rich Jewish history—and inspiring modern stars

Menschwarmers · 5 Sep

Menschwarmers delves into the Jewish origins and current Jewish stars of the Paralympics, featuring an interview with Alana Schreiber on the influential role of Jewish doctor Ludwig Guttmann in founding the games.

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As Israel endured a difficult weekend at home, its athletes won several Paralympic medals, bringing Paris total to 7

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 3 Sep

During a challenging time for Israel marked by grief over the loss of hostages, Israeli athletes excelled at the Paralympic Games in Paris, winning a total of seven medals.

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Asaf Yasur wins gold in taekwondo, Israel’s first Paris Paralympics medal

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 29 Aug

Asaf Yasur achieved a historic victory for Israel by winning a gold medal in taekwondo at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, marking Israel's first medal at these games.

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The Enduring Jewish Legacy at the Paralympics

Molly Kurtzer-Ellenbogen in Moment · 21 Aug

The legacy of Sir Ludwig Guttmann, a Jewish neurosurgeon who founded the Paralympic Games in 1948 with a focus on incorporating sports into the rehabilitation of paraplegic patients, has left a lasting impact on the Paralympics.