Israeli Yarden Gerbi Wins Bronze Medal

Judoka Sagi Muki lost to Georgia’s Lasha Shavdatuashvili in the bronze medal match.

Orthodox Jewish Teen Girl to Try for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

A young Orthodox Jewish athlete from New York has her sights set on qualifying for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.

IOC Warns Lebanese Delegation Head Over Provocation Against Israelis

Anti-Semitism is still alive and well at the Olympics, and Israeli athletes do well to keep their guard up.

Yad Vashem Marks Rio Olympics with Exhibitions on Jewish and Righteous Gentile Athletes

Jews competed in the most coveted sporting competitions throughout Europe, including the Olympics.

Palestinian Authority Tries to Eject Israel From FIFA

The Palestinian Authority is trying to convince FIFA to ban Israel from the international football league, again.

Olympic Committee Rejects Media Watchdog’s Call to Ban Palestine Olympic Committee Head Rajoub

Rajoub condemned a successful peacebuilding event between Israeli and Arab youth sponsored by the Peres Center for Peace as a "crime against humanity."

Israeli-Trained Brazilian Forces to Secure Rio Olympics

Israeli security and high-tech firms are working with the 10,000 military and police officers who secure the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.

Hamas ‘Uprising Jerusalem’ Terror Training Camps for Women & Kids

Hamas has begun its annual summer terror training camps for children. This year, women came too.

Israeli Gymnasts Win Gold in Baku Just Before Olympic Games in Rio

The Israeli team brought home several medals from the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) World Cup Final.

Kenyan-Born Lonah Chemtai to Represent Israel in Rio Marathon

Chemtai grew up in a village in western Kenya, where she says the natural conditions for running are better than in Israel, with its heavy humidity in the summer.

Knyazyeva-Minenko Wins Silver for Israel at European Athletics Championship

Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko moved to Israel and took Israeli citizenship in 2013.

Fallen Soldier’s Family Suing to Ban Hamas Prisoners from Watching Soccer Final

The family petitioned the court saying the decision to make all the TV channels carrying the game tonight available to security prisoners, most of whom are members of Hamas, is repugnant.

Two Brooklyn City Pools Still Offering Women-Only Swimming

The New York Civil Liberties Union called the ruling unfair.

Secular Israeli Parents Say Religious Summer Camps ‘A Better Deal’

Secular Israeli Jews are sending their children to less costly religious camps this year.

‘Photography Activist’ Udi Goren Shares the Beauty of Israel with US College Students

Visual storyteller and photographer Udi Goren tells the tale of Israel through the lens of his camera.

Israeli Volleyball Judge Indicted for Attempting to Murder the Competition

Is Hollywood having a negative effect on our everyday lives? You be the judge.

Iranian Medalist Avoids Photo With Israeli Colleague, Boycotts Ceremony

An Iranian silver medalist avoided the awards rather than be photographed with the Israeli bronze medalist.

Chabad Creates Jewish Welcome Centers for Brazil Summer Olympics in Rio

There will be three Chabad welcome centers for Jewish visitors to the Summer Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro.

Foreign Ministry Requesting Russians to Rescue Israelis Stuck in Mongolia Blizzard

They are stuck in the snow, unable to advance, that their equipment is drenched and that the gas in their single burner is about to run out.

Israeli Gymnastics Team Wins European Gold Medal on Way to Olympics

The Israeli gymnastics won gold at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship on Sunday in the clubs and hoop event, as well as silver in the ribbons event.

World Boxing Champ Muhammad Ali Dead at 74

One of the greatest heavyweight boxers the world has ever known, Muhammad Ali, is dead at the age of 74.

Tennessee Team Donates Uniforms to Israel Football League

UT gave up its sponsorship contract with Adidas to Nike, and as a result a large load of completely unused gear became useless.

Patriots’ Owner Cites Chapters of the Fathers at YU’s Keynote Address [video]

“I’m not a Starbucks guy. I’m a Dunkin Donuts guy, but I like to pay for the coffee of the other folks behind me in line,” Kraft revealed.

Israel’s Sabbath-Observant Woman in the Ring

Israeli female thai boxer Nili Block heads for the 2017 IFMA World Championship in Poland to compete in muaythai boxing after fighting Russia this weekend.

Staten Island JCC Receives Anti-Semitic Messages over Basketball Score

“We work very hard to make sure we instill the right values, so it is disturbing.”

UK’s Labour Party Secretly Suspended 50 Members Over Anti-Semitism, Racism

Britain's Labour Party has actually suspended 50 members over the past two months due to anti-Semitism and racism, but only 13 were publicized.

Yeshiva Suing Arab Manufacturer Who Faked Kosher Certification

They seek punitive damages of about $1.2 million.

Remember! The Price is High to Ride A Bike in Rabin Square

Bicycle riding is encouraged in Tel Aviv -- but not in Rabin Square -- and riding against the rules can earn you a hefty fine.

Tel Aviv Yafo Celebrates Water Sports This Week in ‘Sail 2016’

Israelis and tourists from all over the country and abroad are in Tel Aviv this week to celebrate water sports.

Tel Aviv to Curb Bikes on Sidewalks After Pesach

Tel Aviv is getting ready to curb biking on the city's sidewalks, and penalize those who break the law.

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