Olympics 2020

Israeli athletes need more support - editorial

We can only wonder what Israelis athletes could have achieved if they had received even more support during their long, arduous years of training.

The Israeli Olympic delegation medalists upon their arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, August 1, 2022.
ORI SASSON was the last Israeli to win a medal at Olympics, capturing the bronze in the judo men's heavyweight competition at the 2016 Games in Rio

Israeli Olympic medalist Ori Sasson to retire from judo

 LINOY ASHRAM brought home the gold in rhythmic gymnastics.

Israel's Rhythmic gymnastics Olympic champ Linoy Ashram retires at 22

 Minister of Religious Affairs Matan Kahana attends a plenary session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, July 26, 2021.

Fundamental issues to Jewish nation to be tackled in Knesset winter session - analysis


From MLB to the Olympics in blue-and-white

The Sports Rabbi sits down with Israel Baseball's Josh Zeid to talk about the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Israel Baseball's Josh Zeid

A little horseplay for Israeli riders ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The team qualified for the Olympics in July 2019 with a win at the Olympic Jumping Qualifier at Maxima Park in Moscow.

The Israeli equestrian team

Israeli archer Itay Shanny takes aim at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Shanny is known for his use of visualization, a practice that is becoming more popular in the competitive archery community.

Israeli Olympic archer Itay Shanny.

Israel's Alexander Shatilov back for his fourth Olympic Games

Shatilov will be joined by teammate and Olympic newbie, Artem Dolgopyat. The floor-dominating duo hope to take Israel gymnastics to the next level.

Israeli gymnast Alexander Shatilov

Israeli Olympian cycling toward Tokyo success at 2020 summer Olympics

As the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Israeli national Israeli champion, Shapira became the first woman to win four consecutive Israeli titles.

Israeli cyclist Omer Shapira.

A rich Israeli badminton legacy as Tokyo Olympics loom

Misha is now known as the face of Israeli badminton and wants to continue to influence the sport through coaching after his career is over.

Israeli badminton player Misha Zilberman

Israeli Athletics team set to take their marks at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Israeli hopes for an athletics medal is partially pointed towards Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko as she is a seasoned and experienced competitor who the local fans in the Holy Land have learned to love.

Israeli sprinter Diana Vaisman

Herbalife powers Israeli Olympians for upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Not just a financial sponsor, global nutrition giant provides supplemental products and scientific health experts to blue-and-white athletes.

Herbalife Nutrition

Israel's judokas to take center stage at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics will also host the first Judo team event in which Israel's men’s and women’s teams will participate.

Israeli judoka attempts to ippon her opponent.

Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram has sights set on top podium finish in Tokyo

The Israeli rhythmic gymnast is not only performing at her peak just in time for the world’s grandest stage, but Ashram is also No. 1 in the world rankings as the curtain is about to raised.

Israeli rhythmic gymnastics phenom Linoy Ashram.