Joshua M. Halickman

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Nov 28, 2018, 5:50 PM

Israeli Sports & Sanctifying God’s Name

The picture of Rav Leff learning at the Israel vs Scotland game last week has had a tremendous impact around the world. I believe that the clip of the Rabbi learning has brought tremendous sanctification to God’s Name (Kiddush...

Jan 25, 2018, 8:39 PM

Maccabi & the Splitting of the Red Sea

This week’s Torah Portion Be’Shalach, which will be read this Shabbat morning features the beginnings of Maccabi Tel Aviv. Bnei Yisrael, the Children of Israel leave Egypt and arrive at the Red Sea as Pharaoh and his entire army...

May 2, 2017, 12:36 PM

Alex Rosenberg’s excellent Israeli adventure

In honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut, The Sports Rabbi has a special insightful interview with Alex Rosenberg a new Oleh, a recent immigrant to Israel who is plying his basketball trade for Maccabi Kiryat Gat. After playing for Columbia in...

Mar 6, 2017, 11:15 PM

Exclusive Interview: Scott Burcham Israel Baseball’s Game 1 Hero!

For the first time in the Israeli Baseball history, Israel will be participating in the World Baseball Classic after qualifying for the main tournament. As part of the special coverage from the Sports Rabbi, we did a short interview with...

Mar 5, 2017, 9:38 PM

Israel Baseball’s #1 Fan Zack Raab Heads to Seoul!

By: Arik Rosenstein As part of the Sports Rabbi Special: Israel at the World Baseball Classic, the Sports Rabbi got to sit down and talk with Israel Baseball’s biggest fan Zack Raab, he’s got an interesting trip planned! Zack Raab...

Mar 3, 2017, 5:02 PM

R.C. Orlan Interview: Israel Baseball Star

For the first time in the Israeli Baseball history, Israel will be participating in the World Baseball Classic after qualifying for the main tournament. As part of the special coverage from the Sports Rabbi, we did a short interview with...

Feb 28, 2017, 9:24 PM

Corey Baker Interview! Israel at the World Baseball Classic!

For the first time in the Israeli Baseball history, Israel will be participating in the World Baseball Classic after qualifying for the main tournament. As part of the special coverage from the Sports Rabbi, we did a short interview with...

Feb 27, 2017, 8:13 PM

Israel takes on the World!

Sports Rabbi Special: Israel at the World Baseball Classic For the first time in the Israeli Baseball history, Israel will be participating in the World Baseball Classic after qualifying for the main tournament. For those of you who wonder “How will...

Feb 23, 2017, 11:54 PM

Maccabi Tel Aviv Mobilizes for the Lone Soldiers

The Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation has begun a project to help the 6,500 Lone Soldiers in Israel. A mother’s hug, a talk with father, financial security and warm family support. There are currently over 6,500 Lone Soldiers in Israel...

May 5, 2016, 1:49 PM

The Yellow Star, Football and Maccabi: The Legend of Yossef Merimovitch

This year, Yom HaShoah falls exactly on the five year anniversary of the death of one of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s most important personalities who created the everlasting bond between the victims of the Holocaust and the Club. Yom HaShoah, Holocaust...

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The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman is dedicated to Israeli sports and athletes plying their trade in Israel and around the world. From soccer to basketball to Olympic sports and beyond I'll bring you the latest news, analysis, videos, photos and discussions regarding the latest stories.