Posts Tagged: Jews sports
Amid Rising Antisemitism, English Soccer Powerhouse Chelsea Becomes Latest Club to Launch Jewish Fan Group
Chelsea Football Club has announced the creation of a new group for its Jewish fans, making it the third major soccer team in the United...
When Did Israelis Become So Good at Judo?
For many years, Israel’s role in international sports was an afterthought. Then, 30 years ago, the country began its unprecedented rise to prominence on the...
Yad Vashem Opens Two Online Sports Exhibits Prior to Olympics
This week, as the sports world focuses on Rio de Janeiro, Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, commemorates athletes that may not have earned...
Maccabiah Games: Uniting Jews from Near and Far
Every four years, the Maccabiah Games, the world's third largest sporting competition (after the Olympics and FIFA), are held in Israel. Also called the "Jewish...
