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Israel Special Olympics Athletes Go For The Gold – 22 Times!

April 3, 2019Thedreidel

While the United States wrestles with recent efforts to defund The Special Olympics, we are inspired by Israel's commitment to these special athletes, while building bridges of tolerance and understanding between cultures an...

What Do You Have In Common With Superbowl MVP Julian Edelman? He’s a Jew Too!

February 4, 2019The Dreidel

On Sunday, more than 100 million American football fans tuned in to the 53rd Super Bowl, when the Los Angeles Rams fell to the New England Patriots. And while the Super Bowl is a celebration of the US’s favorite national p...

2018 Youth Olympic Games Polo Showcase Will Feature Four American Players

September 27, 2018Thedreidel

The countdown to the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) is dwindling as Buenos Aires, Argentina, prepares to host junior competitors representing 36 disciplines from across the globe. Though polo has no...

In Landmark Achievement, Israeli Gymnast Comes in 2nd at World Championships

September 16, 2018Thedreidel

Israeli Linoy Ashram won the silver medal Friday in the individual all-around final at the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. The all-around competition is considered the most important event in t...

The Miz – Humanity in the Squared Circle

August 9, 2018Thedreidel

I grew up loving wrestling. Okay, I said it unashamedly, unabashedly – I was into wrestling before the term ‘sports entertainment’ uncovered the secret that everyone knew past the age of 11 years old. It was somethin...

Here Are The Best Public High Schools in the U.S. for Athletes

April 2, 2018Thedreidel

Athletics has always been an important part of high school. Not only does it keep you active, it offers team building and competitive aspects to your scholastic life - and it's fun! Is your high school on this list? C...

Are These the 25 Greatest Jewish Athletes of All-Time?

March 21, 2018Thedreidel

The recent discovery that Amare Stoudamire might be part Jewish has many members of the tribe excited to claim him as their own. Although Stoudamire had proudly proclaimed his hebrew side, it remains to be seen just ho...

Jewish teen creates sports leagues for disabled kids in a SNAP

March 8, 2018admin

JTA — Zach Certner was nine when he recognized the despair of a family friend who was excluded from participating in the sports activities that Certner enjoyed so much. Mikey had a developmental disability, Certner said...

Australia wrap up 118-run win over South Africa to take 1-0 lead in 4-Test series

March 5, 2018admin

Australia needed just 22 balls and 20 minutes of play on the fifth day at Kingsmead to secure a 118-run triumph over South Africa in the opener of their four-match series on Monday. (SA v AUS scorecard) The visitors...