Hapoel jerusalem

Gur Lavy seizes his chance, becomes Maccabi Tel Aviv’s latest success story

After last year’s MVP performance, Maccabi Tel Aviv pounced on the Bat Shlomo native and added the young Sabra to its cadre.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
IN HIS first year with Maccabi Tel Aviv, 24-year-old Sabra Gur Lavy continues to turn patience into prime-time performances for the yellow-and-blue, especially in recent victories.
HAPOEL TEL AVIV players are all smiles during their 3-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium.

Stav Turiel’s brace leads Hapoel Tel Aviv to win over Hapoel Jerusalem in Premier League clash

In addition, Maccabi Haifa and Beersheba secure wins while Beitar honors former hostage Elkana Bohbot before a goalless draw with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrating.

Maccabi Tel Aviv rallies, downs Jerusalem in State Cup semis

With a 94-85 win, Maccabi Tel Aviv advanced to the State Cup final, which will take place on Thursday night. The yellow-and-blue will meet the winner of the Bnei Herzliya and Hapoel HaEmek clash.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Jaylen Hoard throws down a dunk during the yellow-and-blue's 111-106 Euroleague victory over Bayern Munich at Yad Eliyahu.

Maccabi TA keeps rolling in Euroleague; Hap TA suffers 5th straight loss

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Bayern Munich 111-106 in overtime over the weekend as the yellow-and-blue couldn’t miss from long distance, hitting 20 three-pointers to help chalk up the home win.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Grapevine: Uncomfortable abode

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 26, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM players celebrate on the court following their 67-61 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the State Cup final last Thursday.

Hapoel Jerusalem’s teamwork shines through

Reds embody their coach's hard-nosed, all-for-one approach to topple Maccabi Tel Aviv in State Cup final conquest.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM players celebrate on the court following their 67-61 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the State Cup final last Thursday.

Fond State Cup memories from former Hapoel Jerusalem player James Feldeine - interview

Ahead of the final clash between Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv, a former Reds star reflects.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JAMES FELDEINE enjoyed many highlights in his stint with Hapoel Jerusalem, including a pair of State Cups wearing his favorite black jerseys, as in this 2020 picture.

Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv reach Basketball State Cup final

Reds prevailed over Hapoel Haifa in the semis • Yellow-and-blue proved too much for Ness Ziona

FEBRUARY 15, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ITAY SEGEV (left picture, 6) and Hapoel Jerusalem overcame Hapoel Haifa 77-73 in their State Cup semifinal.

Familiar and fresh faces in State Cup Final Four

Jerusalem ousts Hapoel TA, to face Hapoel Haifa in Final Four • Mac TA, Ness Ziona set to duel

JANUARY 18, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV guard Lorenzo Brown goes to the basket for two of his 17 points in the yellow-and-blue’s 105-89 State Cup quarterfinal win over Bnei Herzliya.

An 11-year-old Israeli soccer player with a bright future

Costs threatened to keep a promising young soccer player off the field. Degel Menashe stepped in and paid for the travel expenses.

DECEMBER 31, 2022ByISAAC THANGJOM
Soccer practice never stops: Dan Haokip in his bedroom.

Hapoel Tel Aviv outduels Jerusalem in capital

Maccabi Tel-Aviv tops Galil Elyon • Lubin has Beersheba on a roll • Holon back to winning ways.

DECEMBER 28, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV’s Chinanu Onuaku (left) and Hapoel Jerusalem’s Zach Hankins battle under the basket during Tel Aviv’s 80-77 tight road victory on Monday

Dzikic displaying Midas touch in Jerusalem of gold - comment

The Reds, who began their campaign with an 0-2 start in Israeli league play, rattled off six straight wins to not only move their record to 6-2, but have punched their ticket to the Cup quarterfinals

DECEMBER 8, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ALEKSANDAR DZIKIC has his Hapoel Jerusalem players on the same page and each taking turns to shine when needed.

Surging Hapoel Jerusalem tames Maccabi Tel Aviv

The victory extended Jerusalem’s league winning streak to five in a row and six overall as the yellow-and-blue dropped its first domestic game of the season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM guard Speedy Smith (right) had a 14-point-10-assist double-double against Jake Cohen and Maccabi Tel Aviv to lead the Reds to a 80-75 victory over the yellow-and-blue

Hapoel still finding right role for Dovrat

As Jerusalem’s season hits stride, Dzikic still playing with position to best utilize Israeli guard

NOVEMBER 1, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Noam Dovrat showcased his skills this past summer with Israel at the Under-20 Euros. The young guard is finding his rhythm with Hapoel Jerusalem.