Archive for July, 2008

Debate Over Tactics As Beijing Games Near - New York Jewish Week

Debate Over Tactics As Beijing Games NearNew York Jewish Week,  USA -15 hours agoThe so-called “Genocide Olympics” have become a Jewish issue. Spurred by a boycott petition initiated by two New York rabbis, and by public pressure on NBC …

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Far From Sderot, Just Kids Again - New York Jewish Week

Far From Sderot, Just Kids AgainNew York Jewish Week,  USA -15 hours agoThanks to UJA-Federation’s Israel Emergency Fund, the kids enjoyed typical American activities like sports, swimming, arts and crafts, barbecues, …

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'Jewish Jordan' signs with Haifa team - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

'Jewish Jordan' signs with Haifa teamJewish Telegraphic Agency, NY -12 hours agoHe gained national fame when Sports Illustrated tabbed him the "Jewish Jordan" based on his 35.4 points per game average playing for the Talmudical Academy …

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Swimmers lead US contingent of Jewish athletes in Beijing - Jerusalem Post

Swimmers lead US contingent of Jewish athletes in BeijingJerusalem Post, Israel -1 hour agoThey can all learn from Torres, a member of the Jewish International Sports Hall of Fame. Despite having a 2-year-old daughter, the Los Angeles native who …

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Arts as an extension of identity - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Arts as an extension of identityMinneapolis Star Tribune, MN -10 hours agoTwenty-five years ago, the JCC Association created the JCC Maccabi Games with 300 Jewish athletes participating in a variety of sports. …

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Jews in China roll out - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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Jews in China roll outJewish Telegraphic Agency, NY -12 hours agoThe Shapiro family was already planning a trip to Shanghai and then to the Olympics, motivated by Isaac's love of sports and his older sister Chloe's …Video: Pandas Chosen As Olympic MascotsCBS

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Farmar and Rose at Seeds of Peace - NBA.com

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Farmar and Rose at Seeds of PeaceNBA.com -15 hours agoGrowing up you might think that I dealt with all kinds of name-calling and mean spirited kids, but I was fortunate enough to have sports as an avenue to …

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Updated 7/29: Luckman jersey up for auction at sports collectors … - Wilmette Life

Updated 7/29: Luckman jersey up for auction at sports collectors …Wilmette Life, IL -17 hours agoIn 1965, Luckman was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame, the first Jewish athlete to be afforded the honor. …

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Missouri: Tiger Softball Player Earns Jewish Sports Review Honor

Missouri outfielder Julie Silver (Chesterfield, Mo.) was awarded First Team All-America honors by the Jewish Sports Review as announced today.
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Maccabi Haifa signs the 'Jewish Jordan' - Ha’aretz

Maccabi Haifa signs the 'Jewish Jordan'Ha’aretz, Israel -9 hours agoGoodman, an observant Orthodox Jew who grew up with eight siblings in Baltimore, Maryland, was dubbed the "Jewish Jordan" by Sports Illustrated magazine …

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