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The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023, from Israel to the NFL

Even before Oct. 7, Israel dominated headlines in the Jewish sports world this year.

By Jacob Gurvis December 22, 2023 10:45 am

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Maxwell Jacob Friedman — the latest pro wrestler in the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame — is glad to be seen as a strong Jew

The pro wrestler known as MJF emphasizes his Jewish heritage in his presentation, using social media to share photos from his bar mitzvah and talking openly about antisemitic taunts he’s faced.

December 22, 2023 10:37 am

Romina Roni, Riki Kanterevicz and Francisco Tropepi

A scaled-back Israeli delegation is headed to the Pan American Maccabi Games in Argentina

The Israeli delegation to the Pan American Maccabi Games includes 45 athletes who live near the Gaza Strip.

December 18, 2023 8:41 pm

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The Jewish Sport Report: Why the Von Erichs, wrestling family in the new movie ‘The Iron Claw,’ were so big in Israel

By Jacob Gurvis December 15, 2023 12:45 pm

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The Von Erich wrestling brothers, subjects of upcoming film ‘The Iron Claw,’ were huge in Israel

By Ami Eden December 15, 2023 11:17 am

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A rising South African cricket star dedicated an award to Israel. Then he was investigated for hate speech.

By Jacob Gurvis December 13, 2023 12:08 pm

Jewish NFL player Greg Joseph kicks 36-yard game-winning field goal after wearing cleats declaring ‘I Stand with Israel’

By Stephen Silver and Jacob Gurvis December 11, 2023 4:38 pm

Jake and Luke Hughes

The Jewish Sport Report: The Hughes brothers make even more Jewish hockey history

By Jacob Gurvis December 8, 2023 12:27 pm

Luke, Quinn and Jack Hughes

Jack, Luke and Quinn Hughes make Jewish NHL history (again)

By Jacob Gurvis December 6, 2023 5:18 pm

Mark Cuban

The Jewish Sport Report: Mark Cuban and Miriam Adelson make a Dallas Mavericks swap

By Jacob Gurvis December 1, 2023 4:19 pm

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