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Feb 22, 2026, 3:40 PM

The Politics of Perception at the Winter Olympic Games

The Olympic Committee of Israel (OCI) disqualified the national bobsled team for unsportsmanlike conduct. As details emerge, it becomes clear that good intentions, the desire to elevate an alternate teammate, one from a minority background, led to a breakdown...

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...

Russell F. Robinson

Feb 13, 2026, 5:49 AM

Why We Stood Taller When Israel Entered the Olympic Stadium

I have watched Olympic opening ceremonies for as long as I can remember. There is something timeless about them—the steady cadence of nations entering the stadium, one after another, each carrying its history, its burdens, its dreams. Albania. Bhutan. Great...

Jan 29, 2026, 8:17 AM

Renaming Israel Is Surrender

Photo Credits: Official picture Olympics Creative Commons License

Never Again Means Never Silent I am shocked beyond words. No, scratch that. I am angry. I am furious. But most of all, I am deeply, painfully shocked. And it hit me like a déjà vu. A flashback to a life I...

Cedric Vloemans

Sep 12, 2025, 8:06 AM

Nowhere safe: Israel hits Hamas leaders in Doha

(Generated image of explosion in Doha)

When America killed Bin Laden in Pakistan, the world cheered. Israel hits Hamas leaders in Doha and is condemned. The hypocrisy is staggering — but the message from Jerusalem is not: after October 7, the murderers of Jews will...

Jul 23, 2025, 7:17 PM

The man who changed paralympic sports

There are some athletes who are great at their sport. They may even be the greatest. Nobody plays basketball better than LeBron James, right? He is just great at basketball. You may debate him being the greatest but you know...

May 19, 2025, 5:27 AM

More Than a Competition: Israel’s Stand for Hope

In a world increasingly divided by misinformation and hatred, showing up is sometimes the most powerful act of resilience. For Israel—a nation that has faced relentless hostility—not just on the battlefield but on social media, in classrooms, and in...

Oct 6, 2024, 2:10 PM

Winning Olympic Medals: Strength and Resilience

ERIC SALARD from Le Chateau d'Oleron, FRANCE via Wikimedia Commons

As a former Olympic competitor and equestrian at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, the Olympic Games hold a special place in my heart. Competing in the individual jumping event was a thrilling experience, not only because I am...

Elchanan Poupko

Sep 6, 2024, 6:30 AM

Re’eh: Between the Paralympics and Beit HaMikdash

Even as I write these words, in Paris, athletes from around the world have gathered for the 2024 Paralympics, a place where people with disabilities, missing limbs and severe health challenges are able to compete athletically on a very...

Genine Gita Barel

Aug 12, 2024, 8:13 AM

Ups and downs of the Israeli rollercoaster

I was driving home from my Kinneret sunrise swim this morning, when I heard the news. Israel won a 7th Olympic medal on Saturday when our women’s Rhythmic Gymnastics Team captured silver, its first-ever medal in the team competition. ...

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