Tag: Rio de Janeiro
Israeli Olympic Winner Yarden Gerbi Retiring from Judo
One year after winning a bronze medal in the Rio Olympics, the Israeli judoka says, 'The fire inside me has gone out.'
20th Maccabiah Starts Thursday: 10,000 Athletes from 80 Countries, 150,000 Foreign Guests
The 20th Maccabiah will feature competitions in 40 different sports, including two new additions: lacrosse and bridge.
Israelis Placing at the Top at Science Olympics Around the World
An Israeli delegation of high-school students won two medals on Friday at the International Olympiad in Informatics held in Kazan, Russia.
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.
Kosher Hotel to Open in Rio in Time for 2016 Olympics
Rio De Janeiro’s Jewish community will open two synagogues to accommodate Jewish visitors at the 2016 Olympics.