Sports

Traded jerseys with Israeli player 

Posted on: April 17th, 2024 | 9 Nisan 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

For Ryan Kelly, 18, trading sports jerseys with an Israeli player whose kibbutz was attacked on Oct. 7 will be a moment he never forgets. The exchange of jerseys was a moment in Ryan’s recent participation in international Jewish games overseas.  The Franklin native said that meeting other athletes helped him “understand what some of […]

Reb Avner says students must build a personal relationship with God

Posted on: October 18th, 2023 | 3 Heshvan 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

Avner Tarica-Lechter, or Reb Avner as the students call him, never planned to become a teacher. He studied marketing in college. He says it was divine providence (hashgachat pratis) that led him to the field of education.  Years ago in Crown Heights, he and his wife would go to people’s homes for Shabbat, and he […]

JCC Maccabi Games to display values as well as athleticism

Posted on: July 31st, 2015 | 15 Av 5775 by Joshua Becker

Cover story about JCC Maccabi Games.

Community reps visit for JCC Maccabi Games

Posted on: April 29th, 2015 | 10 Iyyar 5775 by Chad Tessmer

Article about coming JCC Maccabi Games.

JCC Maccabi Games were ‘best week ever’

Posted on: December 30th, 2014 | 8 Tevet 5775 by Dann Jacobson

Reminiscences of this past summer’s JCC Maccabi Games.

New film reminds us Rosen goes with Koufax and Greenberg

Posted on: August 29th, 2013 | 23 Elul 5773 by Hillel Kuttler

Feature about documentary film about Jewish pro baseball star Al Rosen.

Jewish Major Leaguers and why we care about them

Posted on: May 30th, 2012 | 9 Sivan 5772 by Peter Ephross

Feature about U.S. Jews and baseball.

After prayer and punch, Foreman takes Jewish victory lap

Posted on: November 24th, 2009 | 7 Kislev 5770 by Marc Brodsky and Gil Shefler

Yuri Foreman, world champion boxer who is also Orthodox, speaks at Jewish events.

Tamir Goodman, the ‘Jewish Jordan,’ is retiring

Posted on: September 11th, 2009 | 22 Elul 5769 by Phil Jacobs

Tamir Goodman, considered "The Jewish Jordan," is retiring.

Devoutly Jewish fighters hoping titles will silence critics

Posted on: September 11th, 2009 | 22 Elul 5769 by Gil Shefler

Jewish boxers are poised to battle for world titles.