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Oct 3, 2013, 6:46 PM

Hapoel Jerusalem’s Zack Rosen Q&A

Zack Rosen, is now a member of Hapoel Jerusalem after playing for Hapoel Holon last season. Rosen, averaged 5.6 points per game and shot 91% from the free throw line for Holon last year. During the summer, Hapoel Jerusalem was...

May 2, 2013, 4:22 PM

Meet America’s Jewish Football Star: Drew Ferris

Drew Ferris's road to success was not an easy one. Ferris, a graduate of San Diego Jewish Academy first arrived at the University of Florida in the summer of 2010 as a walk-on, despite being ranked as the 14th...

Dec 14, 2012, 4:42 PM

Maccabi Tel Aviv Clinch #1 Spot in Group B; Eye Top 16

Maccabi Tel Aviv came away with a victory over German foe Alba Berlin 78-62 in Nokia last night tonight. Despite the victory, Maccabi Tel Aviv failed to put the Germans away and showed some weaknesses. Maccabi Tel Aviv was...

Oct 11, 2012, 11:46 PM

Israeli Basketball Preview 2012-2013

WINNER LEAGUE PREVIEW It should be a very interesting year in Israeli basketball as two new teams will play in the division I level, Hapoel Eilat and Hapoel Tel Aviv. Both clubs have rich traditions and should help make the...

Aug 15, 2012, 4:44 PM

Q&A with IFL Star Brandon McDougald

Brandon McDougald in action

Meet one of the superstars of the Israeli Football League, RB Brandon McDougald. Brandon is one of the faces of the IFL. Brandon brings a lot of experience, as he played high school football in the United States, something...

Aug 8, 2012, 8:54 PM

Yael Averbuch: The Face of Jewish Women’s Soccer

Meet Yael Averbuch, one of the hardest working female soccer players in the world. I had the opportunity to speak with Yael while she was taking a break from her training. At fourteen years old, Averbuch was the youngest...

Aug 2, 2012, 11:27 PM

English Premier League Preview

It is August now, which means the EPL is kicking off later this month! After an amazing finish last season, can things get any more exciting this season? I say yes! Sir Alex will be craving a title, City...

Jul 31, 2012, 5:29 PM

Jitim Young: Basketball Star and Author

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with former Northwestern basketball star Jitim Young. Young came out of high school as one of the top basketball players in the nation and participated in many prestigious basketball camps including, the...

Jul 19, 2012, 8:05 AM

Bibi, enough is enough

Last night's terrorist attack in Bulgaria, which resulted in the deaths of at least five Israelis, raises many questions but few answers. Who was responsible? How long can Hezbollah’s/Iran's campaign of terror continue? Will Bibi respond? When I visit family...

Jul 16, 2012, 4:50 PM

Israeli Basketball Recap

During the last few weeks, teams throughout Israel have been working very hard to shape up their line-ups for the upcoming season. There will be two new teams in this year's Super League, Hapoel Eilat and Hapoel Tel Aviv....

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About Me

Raphael is the founder of Gellar Sports Radio and is a contributor to The Times of Israel. Raphael has interviewed scores of sports figures including, ESPN’s Dan Shulman, Marc Stein, Tommy Smyth, 3-time World Series Champ Curt Schilling, Butler Coach Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics President Richard Gotham and 7 time Emmy award winner Jim Williams among others. Raphael also hosts a soccer show on World Football Daily and 106.2fm. You can tweet him @raphaelg23