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in 2011 launched "Seeking Kin," his now-thrice-monthly column on people searching for long-lost relatives and friends.

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• LeBron circus, ex-coach’s NBA debut make Maccabi Tel Aviv a sideshow vs. Cavs

  September 30, 2014 6:10pm

  Despite the Israeli squad’s European and Israeli championships, all eyes will be on the homecoming of LeBron James and Cleveland’s first game guided by David Blatt.

• Cool Bries: Trailblazing cheese whiz prepping special holiday fare

  September 17, 2014 2:57pm

  A self-dubbed “Cheese Guy” in suburban New York City has earned praise for his dairy creations. And he has something special planned for the High Holidays.

• South Africa classmates reconnect like only they know how

  September 11, 2014 12:45pm

  Decades removed, at a private game reserve in South Africa, the unique bond felt by the Class of 1984 at Durban’s Carmel College had endured.

• For female coach of Y.U. men’s team, biggest adjustment may be learning Jewish ways

  September 8, 2014 11:29am

  Jacqui Dauphinais appears to have the knowledge and confidence to guide the Maccabees’ volleyballers — but not having Saturdays to practice is tough!

• For her mother’s rescuer, a Baltimorean bids to Yad Vashem

  September 4, 2014 4:40pm

  Tanya Klein wants Israel’s Holocaust commemoration institute to have her mom’s rescuer honored as Righteous Among the Nations.

• For Dodgers’ Joc Pederson, there is no joy in debut

  September 2, 2014 6:23pm

  For a moment it looked like the Dodgers’ hotshot prospect would be a hero in his first major league at-bat, but it wasn’t to be.

• Blockers and tacklers: Jewish gridders gearing up for NFL campaign

  September 1, 2014 5:27pm

  Blocking brothers and a fullback who hasn’t had a carry in four seasons are among the Jewish players on NFL rosters as the league kicks off this week.

• Unraveling the mystery of a watery headstone

  August 26, 2014 3:29pm

  An unlikely find along a Long Island, N.Y., beach, sparks intrigue and a search for answers.

• Sabras and slap shots: North Americans bring hockey know-how to Israel

  August 17, 2014 3:59pm

  Young Israelis passionate about a sport that’s mostly ignored in their country learn from teens — mostly non-Jews — and a more accomplished pair.

• For ex-WNBA chief Donna Orender, NBA breakthrough for women a show of respect

  August 14, 2014 5:09pm

  Playing in a pioneering pro league and guiding the fortunes of the top women’s league in U.S. sports, Donna Orender helped pave the way to Becky Hammon’s hire as a paid assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs.