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The Jewish doctor who escaped the Nazis, became a medical pioneer and founded the Paralympics

Dr. Ludwig Guttman’s work surpassed the Nazi eugenics that tried to eradicate him along with the Jewish and disabled communities.

By Evelyn Frick August 24, 2021 4:06 pm

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Ezra Frech, Moran Samuel, Shraga Weinberg and more: 11 Jewish Paralympics athletes to watch

Team Israel is sending 33 athletes to compete in 11 sports. But there are notable competitors as well to watch from the United States, Australia and Canada.

August 24, 2021 12:20 pm

A man sitting at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Olympic rings behind him.

‘Painfully close’: The Israel baseball team’s physical therapist laments Olympics results

Yoni Rosenblatt, a Baltimore native, reflects on Israel’s baseball team’s disappointing performance at the 2020 Tokyo games.

August 19, 2021 2:26 pm

Camila Giorgi addresses spectators after winning the National Bank Open

Yes, Italian tennis star Camila Giorgi is Jewish. And her favorite book is ‘The Diary of Anne Frank.’

By Marvin Glassman August 18, 2021 5:34 pm

Team Israel coach Eric Holtz

Eric Holtz quits as Team Israel’s baseball manager after 4 years at the helm and a disappointing Olympics

By Marc Brodsky August 10, 2021 4:36 pm

Linoy Ashram Israel Gold

Gymnast Linoy Ashram wins Israel’s 3rd Olympic gold medal, over a Russian appeal

By Shira Hanau August 8, 2021 9:47 am

Alix Klineman beach volleyball Olympic gold medal

American Jewish athlete Alix Klineman wins beach volleyball gold in Tokyo Olympics

By Emily Burack August 6, 2021 9:05 am

Artem Dolgopyat won a gold medal for Israel in Tokyo, but he can’t get married at home. His story reignites an old debate.

By Ben Sales August 5, 2021 10:20 am

Team Israel loses in Tokyo Olympics

Team Israel’s Olympic baseball run ends after 9th-inning loss to Dominican Republic

By Philissa Cramer August 3, 2021 9:11 am

Israeli judokas

Israel’s judo team wins bronze medal in Olympics mixed team competition

By Emily Burack August 2, 2021 10:59 am

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