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Feb 17, 2026, 10:30 AM

Deni Avdija took the court. Politics should have been out of bounds

World forward Deni Avdija, of Israel, dunks during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The Israeli player’s historic showing in the NBA All Stars could have been a moment of pure joy. Instead, it was marred by Palestinian solidarity gestures

Feb 14, 2026, 8:16 PM

Treasure Trove: Jean Beliveau, Montreal’s Hockey Playing Mensch

Herzl Cup philatelic cover signed by Jean Beliveau. From the Herzl and Zionism Collection of David Matlow, Toronto (www.herzlcollection.com). Photograph by David Matlow

As a fan of Theodor Herzl, I know that dreams can be fulfilled. As a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, I am not as certain. Growing up in Toronto, I confess to being jealous of the Montreal Canadiens...

Bruce D. Forman

Feb 8, 2026, 3:19 PM

When Booing Becomes a Moral Language

What the Olympic Opening Ceremony Reveals About Civility, Antisemitism, and the Psychology of Crowds

Jonathan Shavit

Dec 8, 2025, 1:59 AM

Will UEFA’s motto “Together for football” still include Israel?

The World Cup will be coming to North America next year. Another opportunity to watch the world’s best players act on a global stage, viewed by hundreds of millions, even billions. To, once again, suffer when the Netherlands fails...

Dec 1, 2025, 1:38 PM

The Other Side of the Coin: Anti-Semitism in Sports

In a Europe grappling with a surge in hate, Bratislava has emerged as an unexpected yet powerful platform for a long-overdue dialogue. From November 25 to 26, the Slovak capital hosted a groundbreaking international event called “The Other Side...

Nov 28, 2025, 9:52 AM

From Lord’s to the Land of Milk and Honey: A Cricket Tale beyond the Ashes

Indian Mission in Israel - The Embassy's decision to hold a cricket tournament has excited Indians in Israel - Source: Cricbuzz

Between Tests and Traditions: Cricket’s Unlikely Journey into Jewish and Israeli Life As Australia and England renew their rivalry in the 2025–26 Ashes, millions tune in expecting the familiar rhythms of a storied contest. The crack of leather on willow,...

Nov 20, 2025, 7:17 AM

UEFA’s Red Card to Israel: A New Low in the Politicisation of Sport

I’ve watched the growing campaign to remove Israel from UEFA with a mix of disbelief and concern. What started as a fringe demand has now found surprising momentum in certain football circles, most prominently the Irish Football Association. And...

Stephen M. Flatow

Oct 20, 2025, 9:42 AM

Keep Politics Out of the Arena: Why banning Israel betrays the spirit of sport

Keep Politics Out of the Arena: Why banning Israel betrays the spirit of sport Every few months, someone decides that the “moral” thing to do is ban Israelis from participating in an international competition. This time, it’s calls to bar...

Jonathan Shavit

Aug 2, 2025, 11:10 AM

A warm welcome to Oscar Gloukh

Who would have thought that this would happen – I, certainly, had not. At the start of the Dutch Eredivisie’s next season, which is the top tier football league in the Netherlands, one of Israel’s most talented players will...

Mikheil Khachidze

Jun 2, 2025, 11:24 PM

Two Flags, One Fighter: Georgian-Israeli MMA Star Stav Koren Aims for UFC Glory

Be’er Sheva, Israel — With the flags of Israel and Georgia on his shoulders and fire in his eyes, 24-year-old MMA fighter Stav Koren Kokuashvili is on the fast track to UFC stardom. Born in Israel to a Georgian...

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