International Jewish Athletes ‘RETURN’ to Jerusalem for 20th Maccabiah Games

From July 4-18, the Maccabiah Games will have the added significance of coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the reunification of this year’s host city, Jerusalem.

Christiane Amanpour Compares the Trump Administration to the Nazis

"Amanpour took pains to erase the word Jews while speaking three times about Nazi attacks and genocide."

Some Wear and Tear Expected as Olympics Committee Chief Steps into a Jewish Lion’s...

president Jacques Rogge will address a planned ceremony by the Olympic Committee of Israel, the Israeli Embassy in London and cross-communal British group the Jewish Committee for the London Games on August 6. Ankie Spitzer, widow of slain Israeli fencing coach Andre Spitzer, is planning to give him a piece of her mind.

Germany Haggling over Reparations to Families of 11 Munich Massacre Athletes

"When we talk about reparations, this should be in proportion with other terrorist incidents that took place within Germany."

NBA All-Star Stoudemire Gets Israeli Citizenship

Stoudemire plays for Jerusalem’s Hapoel basketball team,

Israeli Army Calls Seton Hall Basketball Player’s Number

An Israeli playing basketball at Seton Hall University was ordered to return home to serve in the army. The Israel Defense Forces told Tom Maayan,...

Ice Hockey Federation Dumps Israel’s Women’s Team ‘for their Own Safety’

“After careful consideration, the IIHF Council has decided that ... Israel will not participate in IIHF Competitions for the time being."

Israeli Windsurfer Shahar Zubari Takes Gold at World Cup

Israeli windsurfer Shahar Zubari won a gold medal at the Sailing World Cup in China, finishing first in in the men’s RS:X on Saturday...

Foreigners Banned from Tokyo’s 2021 Summer Olympics

"The IOC and IPC were informed . . . about the conclusion of the Japanese parties not to allow entry into Japan for overseas spectators."

Dermer ‘Breaches Protocol’ and Backs the Patriots

Is Israel in deep trouble for rooting against the Seahawks?

Watch: YU President Slams Decision by Brooklyn College Athletes to Kneel During Israeli Anthem

“It is unfortunate that some members of the opposing team disrespected Israel’s national anthem. We are proud to be the only university who sings both the American and Israeli national anthems before every athletic competition and major event,” said Yeshiva University president Ari Berman.

Watch: Belgian Soccer Fans Sing ‘Our Parents Burned Jews’

"It would take law enforcement agencies to make things happen, it's their duty, we should be able to punish these fans, and I believe punishing one fan could educate 100."

Amar’e Stoudemire Scores Points for United Hatzalah

The official exchange rate is one dollar per point.

Knyazyeva-Minenko Wins Silver for Israel at European Athletics Championship

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

FIFA President Sepp Blatter Re-Elected Despite Corruption Scandals, Arrests

FIFA Pres. Sepp Blatter, 79, was re-elected to a fifth term heading the world soccer federation, despite bribery allegations.

Argentinian Jewish Boxer ‘The Turk’ Wins First Bantamweight Crown

Argentina’s Jewish boxer Carolina Raquel Duer won the World Boxing Organization bantamweight title for the first time. Duer, popularly known as ”The Turk,” defeated countrywoman...

COVID-19 Diagnosed at Tokyo’s Olympic Village, Israelis Urged Not to Travel Abroad

Two athletes and a 'video analyzer' received positive results on a routine COVID-19 test -- the first to test positive at the Games.

‘Holocaust on Ice ‘ Latest Rage (literally) in Moscow [video]

Amazingly, Tatiana’s performance was received with applause by the audience, but social media folks have been condemning it in a mix of rage and disbelief.

30,000 Israelis Clean Out Newly Opened Decathlon Sporting Goods Store in a Week

The new 3,000-square meter store is located at the G shopping mall in Rishon Lezion and offers 16,000 items in 60 different departments.

Bomb Threat Clears Out FIFA Congress (for Lunch)

Zurich police have confirmed there was a bomb threat to blow up the FIFA congress, but they have since allowed the annual convention to continue following a search.

Greek Soccer Player Attacked for Nazi Salute (video)

The 20-year-old Katidis is pleading ignorance.

Tel Aviv to Double Bike Paths to 200 Miles by 2025

The plan also aims to increase the amount of personal vehicle journeys in the city in the next five years.

Jewish Groups Slam Racist Rant Attributed to Donald Sterling

Abraham Foxman, the Anti-Defamation League’s national director labeled as “reprehensible” the racist remarks attributed to Donald Sterling, the Jewish owner of the Los Angeles...

Baltimore Sun Features Sports Fans’ High Holidays Dilemma

An article in the Baltimore Sun featured the conflict fans of the Baltimore Orioles have with the yearly Yom Kippur observance, showcasing how lovers of baseball keep their finger on the pulse of sports as the Day of Atonement takes place.

We’re #1: Israeli Baseball Finishes First

The win at the European Championship qualifiers in Stockholm qualifies team Israel for a place in next summer’s prestigious U18 European Championships.

Israeli Gymnast Artem Dolgopyat Wins Gold Medal

"Hatikva has been played in the gymnastics arena in Tokyo and the flag of Israel is flying high."

Maccabi Electra Becomes Europe’s New Basketball Champions

For 10,000 Israeli fans that filled the Mediolanum Forum Arena in Milan, Italy, Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv’s win against Spain’s Real Madrid was a sweet victory.

Davis Cups Ousts Israel as Host because of War in Gaza

Love game. Israel is left with holding the racquet out of bounds..

Kremlin: Putin Invites Team Russia Players, Head Coach to Discuss World Cup Failure

Putin's summons has to do with one Josip Broz Tito, born in Kumrovec, Croatia, and one of very few Eastern European Communist leaders to stand up to the Russians successfully.

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