Archive for February, 2008

Lawyer skates thin line between rink and office - New Jersey Jewish News

New Jersey Jewish News

Lawyer skates thin line between rink and officeNew Jersey Jewish News, NJ -Feb 27, 2008With competitors like Dee Licious, Jenna Von Fury, Rogue Rage, and yes, Mega Menace, roller derby doesn’t exactly sound like a sport for a nice Jewish girl …

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Should the MHSAA adopt a seeding system for its tournaments? - Detroit Free Press

Should the MHSAA adopt a seeding system for its tournaments?Detroit Free Press, United States -39 minutes agoAlmost a year ago, the MHSAA lost its six-year legal battle with the Communities for Equality; that clash centered on when some sports seasons were played. …MHSAA TOURNAMENT - SAGINAW 81, ARTHUR HILL 66 Draymond Green …Detroit Free Pressall 3 news […]

LA's Jewish high schools are all over the map - The Jewish Journal of greater L.A

The Jewish Journal of greater L.A

LA's Jewish high schools are all over the mapThe Jewish Journal of greater L.A, CA -10 hours agoAdding more complexity to the decision, all of the Jewish schools Yael has applied to are undergoing changes of leadership next year. …

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Islamic Group Supports Jewish School Teams' Plea Over Sabbath - FOXNews

Rocky Mountain News

Islamic Group Supports Jewish School Teams' Plea Over SabbathFOXNews -7 hours ago"Student athletes should not be forced to choose between their faith and participation in sports." Herzl/Rocky Mountain Hebrew Academy CEO Avi Halzel said …Christian sabbath hoops-free in Colorado — Jewish shabbat, not so …Dallas Morning NewsCHSAA&rsquo's decision against Jewish players despicableDenver PostJewish […]

Muslim Group Supports Accommodation for Jewish B-Ball Team - Earthtimes

Muslim Group Supports Accommodation for Jewish B-Ball TeamEarthtimes, UK -11 hours ago"Student athletes should not be forced to choose between their faith and participation in sports." Rubin suggested that any playoff games that include the …

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Appreciating the sporting heroes of Israel's past and present - Jerusalem Post

Appreciating the sporting heroes of Israel's past and presentJerusalem Post, Israel -8 hours ago… it is also important to look back on the past and appreciate the impact sports had on the fledgling State of Israel, and the wider Jewish world. …

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Sticky Wickets: A Little Personality Goes a Long Way - PopMatters

Sticky Wickets: A Little Personality Goes a Long WayPopMatters, IL -2 hours ago… execution of all its Jewish leaders. His views were abhorrent. But at least he had personality. Which is something the vast majority of today’s sports…

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Bruce Pearl Is Still No. 1 In Our Search Engines - Deadspin

Deadspin

Bruce Pearl Is Still No. 1 In Our Search EnginesDeadspin, NY -18 hours agoAccording to JewishSports.com, Bruce Pearl is a member of the tribe, having grown up in a reformed Orthodox home. So, the correct PC code word to use here …To Watch TonightDeadspinall 2 news articles

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Switch-hittingNew sports league goes to bat, as WDCJCC revamps its … - Washington Jewish Week

Switch-hittingNew sports league goes to bat, as WDCJCC revamps its …Washington Jewish Week, MD -4 hours agoThe result is DC Jewish Sports, a new organization co-chaired by Drobnis and his friend, Mike Rabkin, 37, that hopes to provide "a fun, recreational group" …

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[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days - Jackson Free Press

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 DaysJackson Free Press, MS -8 hours agoMovie, “School Ties,” (7 pm, ESPN Classic): Back in the 1950s, an elite prep school that’s tired of losing recruits a talented Jewish quarterback (Brendan …

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