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The Jewish Sport Report: Into ‘WrestleMania’? Then ‘Mitzvah Mania’ is for you.

It’s an action-packed weekend for Jews in sports — from a wrestling show at a Los Angeles synagogue to MLB and NHL debuts for two Jewish prospects.

By Jacob Gurvis March 31, 2023 4:52 pm

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‘Mitzvah Mania’: A Los Angeles synagogue is hosting a show with Jewish professional wrestlers

The play on WrestleMania is the passion project of a rabbi who started a wrestling company.

March 31, 2023 9:57 am

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Indonesia removed as host of U-20 FIFA World Cup over Israel objections

Israel had qualified for the FIFA youth tournament for the first time.

March 30, 2023 8:18 pm

Natalie Portman

New HBO series to spotlight Natalie Portman’s role in bringing a women’s soccer team to Los Angeles

By Jacob Gurvis March 30, 2023 1:08 pm

Rugby

Major Jewish groups urge US rugby team to withdraw from South African tournament that excluded Israel

By Jacob Gurvis March 24, 2023 2:28 pm

Max Fried pitches in Game 6 of the 2021 World Series

The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish guide to the 2023 MLB season

By Jacob Gurvis March 24, 2023 2:00 pm

Teen Fellowship

Jewish teen sinks putts and breaks down barriers on a Lutheran school’s golf team

By Lucas Milgrim March 24, 2023 12:22 pm

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All the Jewish MLB players to watch in 2023

By Jacob Gurvis March 24, 2023 10:14 am

Ryan Lavarnway

Ryan Lavarnway, a Team Israel veteran and World Series champ, retires from MLB

By Jacob Gurvis March 22, 2023 4:56 pm

Avi Miller

Israel struck out at the World Baseball Classic, but the team’s Twitter account was a hit

By Jacob Gurvis March 21, 2023 1:13 pm

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