יום רביעי, כ״ט אב תשפ״וWednesday, August 12, 2026
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By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar: "I am confident that we will meet here next year with a stronger and braver Israel than ever before.”
By Alan Zeitlin
Point guard Max Zakheim helped the team go on a five-game wining streak.
The Interior Minister has instructed the relevant authorities to operate in emergency mode following the pogrom in Amsterdam.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau called the banner "unacceptable," but UEFA said the Qatari-owned soccer club will not be disciplined.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Iranian operatives and other terror groups plan to target members of the Israeli delegation and Israeli tourists, said Foreign Minister Israel Katz.
Adam Maraana of Haifa will be the third Israeli Arab to represent Israel at the games.
The team’s triumph marks its 13th win of the 2024 season, surpassing their previous year’s tally by mid-March.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“There is political interference stemming from South Africa’s relationship with Iran, Hamas, Qatar and others that is now starting to affect the local Jewish community,” said the South African Zionist Federation.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
In addition to selling interest in the basketball team, the Jewish billionaire will reportedly step down from the hit investor reality show “Shark Tank.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The athlete "crossed red lines" with the exchange on the medal podium in Poland.
The Israeli team is ranked second in the world.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Obed Hrangchal could soon be representing the Jewish state in international competitions.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The go-ahead runs came in the eighth in a game that was supposed to be easier for Israel.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The International Legal Forum described the decision as a “cave-in to extremist anti-Israel forces promoting the racist BDS campaign.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Players from North America, Europe and Israel compete in the 12th annual Israel Recreational Hockey Association Tournament.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Idan Ofer bought the trophy at the Make-a-Wish Foundation auction.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Pistons’ scoreboard put up a Hanukkah display as Irving was shooting.
"Naginata" is a Japanese martial art utilizing the ancient Samurai pole weapon by the same name.
Ido Gorstein and Yulia Schweiger were crowned as Israel’s reigning chess champions on Tuesday following a nine-day tournament.
Apparently, that's how you celebrate.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The decision comes one month after the sporting apparel giant suspended its agreement with the NBA player and announced the latest version of his sneakers, the Kyrie 8, would not be released.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Israeli reporters have received some abusive treatment by Arabs in Qatar.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Shachar Sagiv’s inclusion in the NEOM leg of the Super League Triathlon was “a very significant breakthrough,” says the head of Israel’s Olympic Committee.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Charbel Abou Daher pulled out of the competition in Abu Dhabi after a draw placed him against Israeli athlete Yonatan Mak in the Youth B 48-kilogram weight class category.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
A former member of Iran’s national judo team was threatened by the Iran Judo Federation for having a friendly meeting with Israeli judoka Sagi Muki.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Maysir Al-Dahamsheh, a member of the Jordanian women’s junior taekwondo team, made the move after reaching the finals of the World Taekwondo Cadet Championships.
The MDA team assigned to the match recognized some unusual body language, as they put it.
The pride of Gush Etzion: Residents Boaz Greenwald and Benaya Kuperman both win gold medals at the Israeli Youth Judo Championships. At the same time Neta Hadar won silver at the event.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The community center’s impact is expected to enhance long-term relations between Jews and Arabs in the holy city, say organizers.
Previously, Israeli citizens could only enter Qatar for such events if they also held another nation’s passport.
Fans will be able to watch, hear, and experience everything their favorite player does while on the court.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The male winner of the full marathon was Agzi Guadi, 33, from Israel, with a time of 2:37:17.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Sheina Vaspi still made history, becoming the first Israeli to compete in the Winter Paralympic Games when she finished the women’s giant slalom.
Jonathan currently serves as an IDF soldier with an outstanding athlete status, meaning he can continue to train professionally while serving.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the club, the fans, the employees, as well as the club's sponsors and partners," Abramovich said.
By COLlive.com
Chabad emissary Rabbi Shimon Freundlich was asked to organize kosher food for the Jewish athletes, coaches, and journalists. One of them is ice skater Hailey Kops.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The average ad spot sale this year is $6.5 million per half a minute, with the event broadcasting a total of between 80 to 90 commercials.
One of the goals of the sports project is to reduce the level of crime in the Arab community.
By Josh Hasten
“It had always been a dream of mine to skate for Israel. As a Jewish religious girl raised modern Orthodox, I know that Israel is our home,” said 19-year-old Hailey Kops, a New Jersey native who qualified for the pairs ice skating competition.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The program provides athletes with the opportunity to tour Israel and engage with Israeli society by participating in cultural events as well.
"I intubated him right away and a lot of liquid came out of the boy’s lungs."
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Fethi Nourine said he made the decision with the help of his coach in order to “support the Palestinian cause.”
The Ruderman Family foundation collaborated with a social venture that designed outfits for Israel’s Paralympic Games.
By Israel Hayom
As of last Monday, it was still unclear whether or not Al-Qahtani would face Hershko.
Israel beat Russia 4:1 in the group event that was held for the first time this year, and 11 of its team members were awarded a medal.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Luke Hughes, 17, became the third brother in his family to be drafted by the NHL when it was announced last Friday that he would play for the New Jersey Devils.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Othman Al-Omeir, the editor of the news website Elaph, tweeted: “I support Tahani Al-Qahtani, whether she wins or loses. It will be a disgrace [only] if she withdraws.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The International Judo Foundation and Sudanese Olympic officials did not provide a reason why Mohamed Abdalrasool missed the match.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The medal is Israel’s first at the Tokyo summer games and its 10th Olympic medal.
"It is an honor for me to be an example and source of inspiration for young women and be an example on realizing one's dream."
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 officially honored the memory of the Israeli victims of the 1972 terror attack at the Olympics in West Germany as part of the main opening ceremony.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
90 athletes from 21 different types of sports are representing the Jewish state in the Tokyo Olympic Games in the summer of 2021.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Israeli Arab MK Sami Abu Shehadeh from Joint List sent a letter to the Barcelona Club claiming that coming to the game against Beitar Jerusalem would hurt the feelings of the Arab fans.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The 5-foot-11 athlete and lifelong Rangers fan joins Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins as only the second hockey player in the 67-year history of the trophy to win it in his second season with the NHL.
The "70.3" in Ironman 70.3, also known as a Half Ironman, refers to the total distance in miles covered in the race.
For Head Coach Gewirtz this is the culmination of the many years he played youth and men’s basketball for the city.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
It has been backdated to start in 2019 and will run to September 2023.
In Jerusalem, the project, which began two seasons ago, grew in scale during the Coronavirus pandemic, when fans were not permitted to attend the games.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The list includes all 24 players who secured Israel’s spot by winning the WBSC Baseball Europe/Africa Olympic qualifier in September 2019.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“Pitching at Yankee Stadium felt pretty good. This time, it was better because there were fans. It was definitely an experience.”
“The women’s campaign is not, and must never be, by women only. It is a campaign for women and men. It is a campaign for Israeli society as a whole.”
Chris Froome on his ISN debut: “I want to test my legs after a productive winter.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“I apologize to the families of the martyrs and the Iranian people ... and am ashamed that a foolish athlete who only considers his personal interests traveled to Tel Aviv,” says the head of the Iranian Judo Association about Saeid Mollaei, now a Mongolian citizen.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Saeid Mollaei, who was forced to throw a match at the 2019 World Judo Championships to avoid a bout with Israeli counterpart Sagi Muki, is now competing on behalf of Mongolia.
" Even during this incredibly challenging year, when the reality of our lives changed entirely, we are not giving up on this much-loved event."
The first Hebrew city's reputation as a hub of outdoor activity has been bolstered in the age of Corona.
The sheikh has committed to investing some NIS 300 million over the next 10 years in the team.
Running routes may commence and finish next to participants' home, place of work or any favored location.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Dia Saba is to sign a three-year contract for $3 million per season after previously playing for the Chinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“All public figures who utilize their influence on social media, regardless of intent, to perpetuate language that reinforces myths and stereotypes must learn how to communicate better these issues,” said the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
“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.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The 60-second commercial first aired on a dedicated website launched by consumer-goods giant Procter & Gamble, where viewers could vote on and control the ad’s storyline.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Maccabees are ranked No. 24 in a listing on D3hoops.com, voted on by a panel of 25 coaches, sports-information directors and reporters.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Amir Assad is slated to face an Iranian opponent on Wednesday, but the Israeli team estimates that the Iranian will boycott Assad as well.
Playing the Israeli anthem at the podium, which has happened twice in the last month, would not have been possible until last year, when the United Arab Emirates reversed its ban of Israeli athletes using their country’s symbols such as the flag and anthem at tournaments hosted by the UAE.
The charity brings children to Israel from Africa and other parts of the world for life-changing heart surgery at Wolfson Hospital.
Numerous countries, including Canada, Korea, Holland, Ukraine and most recently Russia, have adopted an Israeli method for chess education developed and implemented in Israel's coastal city of Rishon Lezion.
Alon Leviev beat competitors from Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, as well as an athlete from Abu Dhabi, in the final, to win the gold in the under-55-kilograms (121 pounds) weight category.
The Sport Club Corinthians Paulista is one of Brazil’s most successful football clubs and is estimated to have over 30 million supporters.
The Israeli team included 13 athletes consisting of nine men and four women.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“We kept our hats on for our national anthem—to show that God is above. We took our hats off for the national anthems of the other countries.”
Back in 2018, the Saudis refused to play the PA team in Ramallah in a FIFA qualifying match, and the game was played in Jordan instead.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Iran has been forcing its sportsmen to avoid playing against Israelis
By Josh Hasten
The win at the European Championship qualifiers in Stockholm qualifies team Israel for a place in next summer’s prestigious U18 European Championships.
FIFA convicted Rajoub of breaching Article 53 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code for inciting hatred and violence.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Rajoub made his many statements on video, so it will be very difficult for him to deny he said what he said.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The International Judo Federation (IJF) announced they reached an historic agreement with Iran’s Judo Federation.
Stoudemire plays for Jerusalem’s Hapoel basketball team,
By Yacov Segal
Team 'Lions of Tzion' will commemorate Ari Fuld by running in the Jerusalem Marathon on Friday, March 15, 2019
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The International Paralympic Committee stripped Malaysia of its right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships, after the country announced that it would not allow Israelis to compete.
This was Israel’s first-ever opportunity to host the prestigious match.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Some 120 athletes from many countries, including Israel, are competing at the Seat Pro Netanya, held at Kontiki Beach.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The shoes consist of the Israeli flag at the cut length, the initials “IC” at the back” and a skyline of Jerusalem on the sidewalls.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Israeli chess grandmaster Ilya Smirin and former spokesperson for the Israeli Chess Federation Lior Aizenberg have written to FIDE requesting financial compensation and seeking assurances that it will not allow host countries to perpetrate such discrimination against Israelis.
Several of the players also represented Israel in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, where Team Israel made it to the quarterfinal.
By JNi.Media
"What a shame, Real Madrid hosting a terrorist who incites to hatred and violence, what is the connection between this and soccer values?"
Shortly after the conclusion of the competition Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to Twitter to congratulate Ashram.
By JNi.Media
Yankees and Mets legendary manager Casey Stengel said he was "the strangest man ever to play baseball."
By Josh Hasten
Israeli men just miss making the podium at flag-football world championships in Panama.
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