Tag: Nfl

The Indianapolis Colts signed a rookie wide receiver named Adonai Mitchell, prompting a dilemma for Jewish football fans due to the use of a Hebrew name for God outside of ritual contexts.
Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, is seeing Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff potentially leading their football team, contrasting previous Jewish quarterbacks in the NFL.
During a remote appearance on an NFL talk show, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers displayed a bookshelf with Jewish volumes, including an Artscroll Tanach and a Chumash Mesoras HaRav.
The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023 include a range of achievements in various sports.
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.
This article explores the ethical implications of watching American football, particularly in light of the brain damage that players often suffer.
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.
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.
Julian Edelman, a prominent Jewish NFL player and Superbowl MVP, recently retired after a successful 12-season career with the New England Patriots.
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner recently spoke out against anti-Semitism and racism in response to NFL player DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic remarks.
NFL player Zach Banner of the Pittsburgh Steelers stood up for the Jewish community in response to the anti-Semitic controversy sparked by Philadelphia Eagles player DeSean Jackson.
Sage Rosenfels, a former NFL quarterback, discusses the experience of being a Jewish athlete in rural Iowa versus Miami in an interview on the Menschwarmers show hosted by Gabe Pulver and Jamie Hirsh.
In the podcast episode "Jew or Not Jew: NFL Owner Edition," hosts Jamie and Gabe examine the upcoming NFL season from a Jewish perspective.
Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, a former NFL player turned freshman Republican congressman from Ohio, has been advocating for bipartisanship and discussing various political issues, including foreign election interference and gun safety.
In a tale of the American dream intertwined with crime, Sid Luckman emerges as a football legend in the 1940s, quarterbacking the Chicago Bears to multiple NFL titles.
In episode 57 of the Unorthodox podcast, Jewish football player Geoff Schwartz, part of the only set of Jewish brothers in the NFL since 1923, discusses his book "Eat MySchwartz" with his brother Mitchell, focusing on football, food, family, and faith.
Aaron Kaplowitz, a former IDF soldier, describes watching a pivotal NFL game between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning with his tank battalion commander on an Israeli military outpost near the Lebanese border.
The article highlights the significant impact of the American Football League (AFL), which despite disappearing over 40 years ago, played a vital role in shaping the NFL as it is known today.