Rosh Hashanah is traditionally a two-day holiday, but attendance in many synagogues plummets on the second day. Some say it’s too difficult to miss work or sit through services for two days, but others insist that the soul needs the extra time. More ▸
Israel’s decision to limit its Olympics participation to those with a strong shot at a medal has stirred controversy and anger among its athletes who otherwise would have qualified for the Olympics. More ▸
The organizers of the Vancouver Winter Olympics have withdrawn an official video of archival footage from Leni Riefenstahl’s film of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. More ▸
With an exhibit on the 1936 Olympics, a prominent torch relayer and even an official rabbi for the Winter Games, Vancouver’s Jewish community is preparing for the Olympics. More ▸
A Jewish human rights organization recalled the 1936 Berlin Olympics in slamming the International Olympic Committee for barring female ski jumpers from the Winter Games. More ▸
A Jewish politician became the first woman to be elected president of Brazil’s most popular soccer team. More ▸
The U.S. men’s and women’s swimming teams both won in the 400-meter relay at the Maccabiah Games. More ▸
For Jason Lezak, choosing the Maccabiah Games over the World Championships came down to more than what happens in the water. More ▸
When Australian tenpin bowler Josh Small marches into Ramat Gan Stadium for the July 13 opening ceremony of the 18th World Maccabiah Games, he will be completing a journey his father started at the ill-fated Games in 1997. More ▸
An Israeli windsurfer won the gold medal in the European Championship. More ▸
