Tag: Jewish Athletes

Argentine President Javier Milei spoke at the opening ceremony of the Pan American Maccabi Games, an international tournament for Jewish athletes.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman, a professional wrestler known as MJF, is the latest inductee into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
The upcoming film "The Iron Claw" tells the story of the Von Erichs, a famous wrestling family in Texas.
In a podcast episode titled "S4E15 - How pro athletes and sports teams have responded to the Israel-Hamas war," the discussion focuses on the unique support shown by Jewish athletes, including Israeli athlete Deni Avdija, for Israel during the conflict.
As the NFL season begins, there are four Jewish players to watch: Jake Curhan, an offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks; A.J. Dillon, a running back for the Green Bay Packers; Michael Dunn, an offensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns; and Greg Joseph, a kicker for the Minnesota Vikings.
The men's basketball teams from Arizona and Kansas State universities are embarking on a 10-day trip to Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) organized by the nonprofit Athletes for Israel.
Stacey Agdern, a romance novelist, focuses on breaking Jewish stereotypes by highlighting the sex appeal of Jewish athletes in her niche of romance novels featuring Jewish hockey players, exemplified in her latest book "B'Nai Mitzvah Mistake."
In a recent episode of "Menschwarmers," the focus is on Domantas Sabonis, the 26-year-old All-Star center for the Sacramento Kings, who is converting to Judaism to share his wife's faith.
Spencer Horwitz, a promising prospect for the Toronto Blue Jays and a key player for Team Israel, recently made an impact at the World Baseball Classic by hitting Israel's first RBI, ultimately contributing to a surprising victory for the team.
Israel's baseball team is gearing up for the World Baseball Classic, making a return five years after their impressive performance in 2017.
In the podcast episode "S3E22 - This year in Jewish sports: Recapping the highs and lows of 2022," the hosts James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver review the notable achievements and setbacks of Jewish athletes in 2022.
Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum is focused on promoting Canadian golf to the global stage, capitalizing on the sport's post-pandemic popularity due to its outdoor and socially distanced nature.
"The Survivor" by Barry Levinson delves into the story of Harry Haft, a Jewish Auschwitz survivor who was forced to box fellow prisoners for survival.
Brad Eisen, a former sports front-office staffer, is launching the Israel Baseball Academy to provide young Jewish baseball players in North America with an opportunity to try out for Team Israel.
The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing saw a significant decline in hype and TV ratings, with potential reasons including the inconvenient time zone, geopolitical concerns over China's hosting and the proximity to the previous delayed Summer Olympics.
The Menschwarmers podcast's third season discusses key Jewish sports stories in 2022, ranging from Olympic sibling snowboarders to LPGA contenders and athletes in tennis, golf, and football, as well as the Winter Olympics in China.
The Australian Open tennis tournament attracts a passionate group of Jewish fans who cheer loudly for Jewish players.
In a podcast episode celebrating Hanukkah, the Menschwarmers discuss 9 Jewish sports streaks that defied expectations, including Team Israel's surprising success and Sue Bird's Olympic victories.
Josh Rawitch, the president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and a member of a family that significantly increased the Jewish population of Cooperstown, NY, was interviewed on Menschwarmers.
Jews were well represented at the Tokyo Olympics, with athletes like Jessica Fox, Jemima Montag, Israel's mixed judo team, and gymnast Artem Dolgopyat excelling.
The Menschwarmers made a guest appearance on Bonjour Chai, discussing Olympic history, Jewish athletes, and more.
With the Tokyo Olympics around the corner, Jewish sports enthusiasts are curious about Jewish athletes to watch during the games.
In a podcast episode titled "Who knew fencing was a Jewish sport?" on Menschwarmers, Eli Schenkel, a young Vancouver-based fencer, discusses his journey into fencing, the historical success of Jews in the sport, and his excitement about representing Canada in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Cody Decker, a retired professional baseball player active in the sports world, discusses his career and Jewish identity in a generous interview.
The article explores the presence of black individuals with the surname Cohen, particularly in the context of notable athletes like Tarik Cohen.