Orthodox ice skater Hailey Kops went from Yeshiva to Olympics
A Modern Orthodox Jew from West Orange, New Jersey, Kops had plans to attend nursing school before being offered a chance to vie for a spot on Israel's Olympic team.
Krasnolpolsky and Kops at Israel's national championships, Dec. 1 2021. (photo credit: AMIT SCHUSSEL)ByHILLEL KUTTLER/ JTAUpdated: