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Statistician Stan inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Nov

Stan Greenberg, a distinguished Jewish athletics statistician, was recently inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame, joining other notable Jewish figures such as Harold Abrahams and Ludwig Gutman.

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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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Israeli Olympic champion Tom Reuveny explains what it's like to receive death threats online.

Israel: State of a Nation · 11 Oct

Israeli Olympic champion Tom Reuveny shares his experiences of facing online death threats due to his prominence as an Israeli athlete.

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Can sports help build connections between Israelis and their neighbors in the Middle East?

Israel: State of a Nation · 11 Oct

Israeli Olympic champion Tom Reuveny explored the potential of sports as a unifying tool in fostering connections between Israelis and their Middle Eastern neighbors during the Paris Olympics.

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This Olympic gold medalist was competing in the World Championships when he heard awful news

Israel: State of a Nation · 10 Oct

Israeli Olympic gold medalist Tom Reuveny shares an emotional account of receiving tragic news while competing at the World Championships.

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Can a Olympic gold medal get you in to all places? Find out with Olympic champion Tom Reuveny

Israel: State of a Nation · 10 Oct

The episode features Israeli Olympic champion Tom Reuveny, exploring the privileges and recognition that come with winning an Olympic gold medal.

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An Oct. 7 survivor and other Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch at the Paris Paralympics

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 24 Aug

The 2024 Paris Paralympics are about to unfold, showcasing over 4,000 athletes including a notable cohort of Jewish and Israeli competitors.

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The Jewish Sport Report: 3 Jews + 1 strikeout = baseball history

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 16 Aug

The article discusses various Jewish sporting achievements and events, including Malcolm Gladwell's insights on Hitler's influence on the modern Olympics, Israel's success at the Olympics in Paris, and the introduction of shot clocks by the Metropolitan Yeshiva High School Athletic League.

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COVID, Body Image, and Tisha B’Av: How I Watched the Olympics with Exercise Intolerance

Lilith · 14 Aug

The author reflects on their past struggles with a disordered relationship to food and exercise, finding solace in the concept of Btzelem Elohim and the responsibility to care for their body as a temporary vessel for the soul.

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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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They're celebrating the Olympics in Paris, but the war in the Middle East feels close at hand

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 8 Aug

The author reflects on the tense atmosphere in Paris during the Olympics, with the looming threat of war in the Middle East adding to the security concerns.

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The Olympics Opening Ceremony Controversy

Emes Ve-Emunah · 8 Aug

The text discusses the controversy surrounding the Olympics opening ceremony, particularly regarding a segment that appeared to mock The Last Supper, drawing criticism from religious figures worldwide.

0 Politics Israel

The “Serene & Calm” Edition

Promised Podcast · 8 Aug

Miriam Herschlag, Linda Gradstein, and Noah Efron delve into the topics of assassinating deadly enemies and preparations for potential attacks from Iran in Israel.

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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.

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My Jewish Son Didn’t Make It to the Olympics — And I Couldn’t Be Prouder

Richard Sosis in Kveller · 1 Aug

The author shares the story of her son, Eliel, who did not make it to the Olympics in table tennis despite being an elite athlete.

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The “Northern Fights” Edition

Promised Podcast · 1 Aug

Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss the potential of Israel going to war with Hezbollah and possibly Iran following Hezbollah's incident in Majdal Shams.

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Jewish rugby player Sarah Levy wins bronze medal in historic US victory

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 30 Jul

Sarah Levy, a Jewish rugby player, won a bronze medal with the U.S. women's rugby team at the Olympics, marking the team's first Olympic medal and a historic achievement.

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Jewish Australian paddler Jessica Fox wins second career Olympic gold medal

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 29 Jul

Jessica Fox, a Jewish Australian paddler considered one of the greatest of all time, won her second Olympic gold medal in the women’s kayak slalom event, marking her fifth Olympic medal overall.

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The world should learn from Israel’s Olympic courage

Jewish Chronicle · 29 Jul

The article highlights the courage and resilience displayed by Israeli athletes in the face of historical discrimination and contemporary threats.

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Palestinians will compete at the Olympics — without a state to represent. Here's why Jews should be outraged

David B. Isenberg in Forward · 26 Jul

Jewish readers should be outraged by the fact that Palestinian athletes will participate in the Olympics without a state to represent, highlighting the lack of Palestinian statehood and its implications for their daily lives and sporting activities.

0 Politics Israel

What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: At the Olympics, Israel is a 'pariah state.' Who cares?

What Matters Now · 25 Jul

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses Israel's international standing amid amplified protests against its actions in Gaza, particularly focusing on its unique security measures at the Paris Olympics.

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How Playing Baseball With Team Israel Transformed Ryan Lavarnway’s Life

People of the Pod · 27 Apr 2023

Retired Major League Baseball catcher Ryan Lavarnway reflects on his experience playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic and the Olympics.

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S4E2 - A deep dive into Israel's roster at the World Baseball Classic, feat. Ryan Lavarnway

Menschwarmers · 3 Mar 2023

Israel's baseball team is gearing up for the World Baseball Classic, making a return five years after their impressive performance in 2017.

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Mark Spitz made Olympic history in 1972. Here’s why his Jewish identity mattered in Munich

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 1 Sep 2022

Mark Spitz, the renowned Jewish-American swimmer, made Olympic history at the 1972 Munich Games by winning seven gold medals, setting world records in each event.

0 Sports Israel

S3E13 - Laetitia Beck on growing golf in Israel, where there's only one 18-hole course

Menschwarmers · 28 Jul 2022

Laetitia Beck, the first Israeli to qualify for the LPGA Tour, discusses her experience growing golf in Israel with only one 18-hole course in the country.

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