These Jewish athletes won medals at the Tokyo Olympics
By Emily Burack (JTA) — The Jewish highlights of the Tokyo Olympics kicked off with Jewish basketball superstar Sue Bird serving as one of Team USA’s…
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Gymnast Linoy Ashram wins Israel’s 3rd Olympic gold medal, over a Russian appeal
by Shira Hanau (JTA) — Linoy Ashram won the gold medal in the rhythmic gymnastics contest at the Tokyo Olympics Saturday, narrowly beating out her…
Zach Hyman chats about his Jewish upbringing and wearing #18 for the Edmonton Oilers
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – Recent Edmonton Oilers acquisition Zach Hyman says the supportive Jewish environment he was raised in gave…
Beth Israel outdoor Torah adventures in Edmonton: August 8
by Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – Moshe Siderson and the team at Beth Israel Synagogue in Edmonton have seized Summer 2021 in Edmonton head-on. Grab your…
Artem Dolgopyat wins gymnastics gold for Israel, its second ever in an Olympics
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israeli men’s gymnast Artem Dolgopyat took home the Olympic gold medal in floor exercise Sunday, giving Israel its second-ever gold…