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Jonathan Harounoff

The greatest test for Iran’s World Cup players will be showing loyalty to a brutal regime

In Iran, sport has long been inseparable from politics.

By Jonathan Harounoff

2 min read

Iran's Forward #23 Ramin Rezaeian celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's second goal during an international friendly football match between Iran and Gambia, in Antalya, southern Turkey, May 29, 2026, as part of Iran's preparation for the upcoming football World Cup. (Photo by Oner SAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Kevin Cuzmiciov (left) and Eylon Elazar share that gold-winning feeling (FIVB)

Israeli beach volleyball duo say historic victory is ‘milestone’ on journey to fulfil Olympic dream

By Yoav Borowitz

3 min read

Nathan Collins (left) during a World Cup qualifier against Hungary in November 2025. (Photo: ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)

Irish football captain says that no one will ‘hold back’ players who want to ‘take a stand’ against Israel

3 min read

Natalie Mayer (far left) and family celebrate Arsenal winning the Premier League

Natalie Mayer

By Natalie Mayer

As a Jewish Gooner, I’ve warned the kids against ‘marrying out’ – to a fan of any team but Arsenal

1 min read

An opening ceremony at a previous Maccabiah Games at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium (Photo: Katz)

Maccabiah Games

Maccabi GB pulls junior athletes from Maccabiah Games in Israel this summer

2 min read

Left to right: Mike Brearley OBE, Daniel Lightman, Daniel Norcross, Amjad Khan (photo: JW3)

Jewish-Muslim relations

Amjad Khan: ‘people need to speak up for the Jewish community for the sake of humanity’

2 min read

Old Trafford Stadium (photo: Getty Images)

Company claiming to be ‘official’ Manchester United ticket reseller shared posts calling IDF ‘baby killers’

1 min read

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They floored the world! Israeli coach hails gymnasts after miracle of Baku

Coach Ayelet Zussman tells the JC about the special meaning of winning gold in a Muslim country

By Yoav Borowitz

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April 29, 2026 09:52

Ayelet Zussman (Image: Israeli Gymnastics Association)

Israel wins gold at rhythmic gymnastics World Cup in Baku

The event has drawn top teams and individual competitors from around the world

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April 24, 2026 11:33

Israel’s rhythmic gymnastics team in Paris in 2024 (Photo: Olympic Committee of Israel)

School report: Are children overburdened with too many clubs?

We should be sensible in the choice of extracurricular activities we let our children do

By Rabbi Daniel Fine

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March 22, 2026 12:05

Budding ballerinas, Birmingham 2011 (photo: Getty Images)

Israeli trio makes NBA history in Portland-Brooklyn game

The fixture featured All-Star Deni Avdija and two rookies from the Brooklyn Nets, marking the first time three Israeli athletes have shared an NBA court

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March 18, 2026 14:41

(L-R) Danny Wolf, Ben Saraf and Deni Avdija

Meet Sheina Vaspi – the first and only Israeli athlete to compete at the Winter Paralympics

The observant Orthodox Jew views her role as the sole athlete to represent Israel as a ‘mission from above’

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March 10, 2026 15:18

Sheina Vaspi is representing Israel at the 2026 Winter Paralympics (Photo: International Ski and Snowboard Federation)

Maureen Lipman

By Maureen Lipman

I think my genes contain not one iota of athleticism

My own failure to compete was probably because my brother was so much better than me at everything, arguably, with the exception of my Eartha Kitt impersonation – or as he called it, my showing off – so I opted out

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March 5, 2026 13:41

Boxer Daniel Mendoza in an open air ring. (Image: Getty)

Spurs fined after fans’ ‘disgusting’ Nazi salutes in Germany

The club branded the fans’ behaviour ‘abhorrent’

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March 3, 2026 11:13

Xavi Simons of Tottenham Hotspur and Oscar Hojlund of Eintracht Frankfurt during the match on January 28 (Photo: Getty)

Jewish hockey star scores winning goal to secure US gold

Three golds for Jewish athletes in the Games’ final event took the overall tally to eight

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February 24, 2026 10:38

Jack (L) and Quinn (R) Hughes of Team USA celebrate winning the gold medals in ice hockey on February 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy (Getty Images)

Golden girl! US women’s ice hockey team triumph at Winter Olympics with goalie Aerin Frankel

First Jewish gold medal winner at 2026 Games after victory in final against Canada

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February 20, 2026 16:35

Aerin Frankel (left) celebrates her gold medal win with Ava McNaughton of Team United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics (Photo: Getty)

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