Maccabiah Games

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Golf and tennis too much? There’s always bowls

Jewish Chronicle · 13 Nov

Lawn bowls has carved a niche within the Jewish community, sustained by the Maccabi Lawn Bowls Association (MLBA) since its establishment in 1993 following a disappointing Maccabiah Games performance.

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Jewish water polo star Sienna Green wins silver with Australia

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Aug

Jewish water polo player Sienna Green, representing Australia, won a silver medal at the Olympics, with her team losing to Spain in the gold medal match.

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Swimming through History

Sarah Abrevaya Stein in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul

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 various competitions including the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

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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

Menschwarmers · 4 Jul

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 NORCECA Continental Cup.

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The Jewish Sport Report: Israeli basketball team reunites in NYC after being torn apart by Oct. 7

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 24 May

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 initiative by Project 24, providing the teammates with a much-needed opportunity to spend time together after being dispersed across temporary housing in Israel.

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The Jewish Sport Report: Enviable seasons for a Jewish NHL star and an almost-Jewish NBA star

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 29 Mar

Jewish NHL star Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers is having a standout season, scoring a career-best 51 goals.

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The Jewish Sport Report: 2024 is officially the year of Zach Hyman and Domantas Sabonis

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 29 Mar

The Jewish Sport Report highlights the historic achievements of Zach Hyman in the NHL and Domantas Sabonis in the NBA during 2024.

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9 Jewish college basketball players and coaches to watch during March Madness in 2024

Greg Levinsky in Forward · 20 Mar

The 2024 NCAA Tournament, known as March Madness, features several Jewish players and coaches to watch, including standout figures such as Camilla Emsbo at Duke, Yarden Garzon at Indiana, Shirel Nahum at UC Irvine, and Danny Wolf at Yale.

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How can we get more Jewish girls to care about sports?

Menschwarmers · 7 Feb

The episode explores the challenges Jewish girls and women face in engaging with sports, featuring an interview with Chelsey Goldberg who successfully lobbied for the inclusion of women's hockey in the Maccabiah Games.

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How can we get more Jewish girls to care about sports?

Menschwarmers · 7 Feb

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 sports, particularly hockey.

0 Food Communities

Definitely Not the Mafia

Bonjour Chai · 28 Jul 2022

Rabbi Saul Emanuel, executive director of the Jewish Community Council of Montreal and head of Montreal Kosher (MK), discusses the high cost of kosher meat and responds to criticisms about traditional kosher rules impacting affordability and job opportunities.

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S3E12 - Go for gelt: Canada's hockey teams have high hopes for a groundbreaking Maccabiah Games

Menschwarmers · 11 Jul 2022

Canada is gearing up for the 21st Maccabiah Games in Israel with a delegation of 600 staff and athletes, including hockey teams that have high hopes for success.

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Meet the flagbearers leading Canada’s team of 600 into the 21st Maccabiah Games

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 7 Jul 2022

This episode of The CJN Daily features an interview with three Canadian athletes selected as flagbearers for the Canadian delegation at the 21st Maccabiah Games.

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Israel's new women's hockey team lost badly in their international debut—but they're ready for more

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 28 Mar 2022

Israel's newly-formed women's hockey team made its international debut in Belgrade, Serbia, despite significant challenges like limited ice time in Israel and heightened security concerns due to Israel's geopolitical situation.

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Greg Joseph, the NFL’s only Jewish kicker, talks game-winning field goals — and his love for the Jewish community

Forward · 23 Nov 2021

Greg Joseph, the only Jewish kicker in the NFL, recently kicked a game-winning field goal for the Minnesota Vikings, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

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S2E8 - Meet the self-proclaimed "King of Jewish Baseball"

Menschwarmers · 11 May 2021

Nate Fish, known as the "King of Jewish Baseball," has a background in coaching and playing for various teams such as Team USA, the Tel Aviv Lightning, and the Savannah Bananas.

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The Birth of the Maccabiah Games

Menschwarmers · 4 Dec 2019

The podcast discusses the origin of the Maccabiah Games, likening their inception to a great miracle similar to Hanukkah.

0 Politics Israel

The “Jews with Javelins!” Edition

Promised Podcast · 13 Jul 2017

In this segment, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss Avi Gabbay's unexpected rise to the head of Israel's Labor Party, reflecting on the implications for the Israeli Left.

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