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Harvey M. Lederman

Jul 5, 2018, 9:41 PM

The Jewish angle for this triathlete

Illustrative: Competitors make their way from the finish area at the London Marathon in 2010. (Tom Hevezi/AP)

If my motivation flags, I think of Maimonides and his scorn for those who don't exercise

Jun 19, 2018, 7:17 AM

Rowing together for Israel

In a world fraught with political, religious, and ethnic tension, sports is a powerful platform that brings people together. This year's Giro d'Italia, which started in Jerusalem and was a significant event for Israel’s global reputation, is a perfect...

Jun 12, 2018, 8:09 PM

I can't blame it all on anti-Semitism, can I?

Half moon by water yoga pose. (Courtesy, Ruthi Soudak)

When the drop-down list of countries on the yoga registration form doesn't include Israel

May 1, 2018, 7:53 PM

As Israel Welcomes Giro d’Italia, BDS Pedals Tired Accusations

Israel will soon host the opening stages of the Giro d’Italia, the first time the prestigious race will take place outside of Europe. Considered the most beautiful of cycling’s three Grand Tours, Giro d’Italia is the world’s fourth most...

Apr 7, 2018, 12:03 AM

Josef Martinez leads Atlanta United’s second season

Atlanta United is stacking the points with their 4-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC and another 1-0 victory against Minnesota United FC on March 31. Josef Martinez has carried the club the last few matches, while the new roster...

Mar 9, 2018, 2:02 PM

Football’s coming home: Away days Israel

One of the chief reasons for me to not make Aliyah was leaving behind my true love. A solid partner with whom I have experienced some of life’s highest and lowest moments. Romantic weekends in Chesterfield and dark, illicit...

Joshua Hammerman

Jan 27, 2018, 1:19 AM

Why God and Ben Franklin pick the Patriots

I have a foolproof way to pick the Super Bowl winner using Jewish sources and I'm almost never wrong

Jan 27, 2018, 1:16 AM

A Super(bowl) Musing on Being a Good Fan

As you know it’s an ancient tradition that rabbis offer timely musings pertaining to the week’s Torah portion. I wouldn’t want to disappoint, so let’s talk about this week, Parashat ProBowl, with next week being the Shabbat HaSuperbowl. And...

Jan 26, 2018, 4:42 PM

Gino Bartali was more than a cyclist

The 4-speed bicycle Gino Bartali rode to victory in the general classification of the 1938 Tour de France (Cc via Wikipedia)

The Italian racer used his celebrity status to save Jews from the Nazis

Jan 2, 2018, 4:46 PM

They think there’s no minyan… there is now!

The Premier League is generally kind to shomer Shabbat (Shabbat observant) football supporters. There have never been more games played on Sundays, Monday evenings or midweek. Indeed, look at the schedules of the bigger clubs and you start to...

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