Israeli-Arab swimmer wins gold at Tokyo Paralympics, makes history
by Emily Burack (JTA) — On the first day of the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, swimmer Iyad Shalabi made history: He became the first Israeli-Arab…
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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…
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…