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The Jewish Sport Report: Where did Sandy Koufax go on Yom Kippur when he didn’t pitch? An investigation.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Oct

The article delves into the enduring mystery of baseball legend Sandy Koufax's whereabouts on Yom Kippur in 1965, when he famously chose not to pitch during the World Series.

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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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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.

0 Sports Antisemitism

Jewish Olympic wrestling champion Amit Elor condemns antisemitism, after avoiding subject ahead of Paris

Luke Tress in JTA · 9 Aug

Amit Elor, a Jewish Olympic wrestling gold medalist, recently spoke out against antisemitism, highlighting her family's survival of the Holocaust and receiving antisemitic messages online.

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The Jewish Sport Report: These sisters made Jewish Olympics history in Paris

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 9 Aug

In Paris, Jewish and Israeli athletes have achieved notable success at the Olympics, with a total of 16 medals won by 15 athletes from various countries.

0 Sports Israel

Wrestling Gold Medalist Amit Elor Gave the Most Adorable Hebrew Interview

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 8 Aug

Amit Elor, a young American wrestler who recently won a gold Olympic medal, comes from a family deeply involved in sports, with her father being a former Israeli athlete.

0 Sports Holocaust

Jewish wrestler Amit Elor wins gold for US in Paris Olympics, extending 5-year undefeated streak

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 6 Aug

Jewish wrestler Amit Elor, daughter of Israeli immigrants, maintained her undefeated streak by winning gold at the Paris Olympics in the 68-kilogram weight class, becoming the youngest U.S. gold medalist in wrestling.

0 Sports Antisemitism

US wrestling phenom Amit Elor has overcome personal tragedy and online antisemitism. Now, she will vie for gold in Paris.

Aimee Berg in JTA · 4 Aug

Amit Elor, a highly successful wrestler, has faced personal tragedies, including the loss of family members and online antisemitism.