Sports

In August 1936, the Nazi regime tried to camouflage its violent racist policies while it hosted the Summer Olympics.

Can you name these famous Jewish athletes?

What Happened at the ’72 Munich Olympics

A coordinated Palestinian terrorist attack and hostage situation in which 11 Israeli athletes were killed.

While Judaism isn't famous for grooming star athletes, there's a rich history nonetheless.

This Bronx-raised baseball star became the pride of America's Jews.

Why do we idolize Jewish baseball players?

Immigrant Jews delved into sports to prove their mettle as Americans.

The prevailing stereotypes of Jews as bookish, nerdy, or business-minded have led to a widespread assumption that, on the whole, ...

Shaun Tomson was one of the best professional surfers in the world, but switched gears after the sudden death of his son.

A contemporary prayer for someone preparing for a race or marathon

Can you name these famous Jewish athletes?

A street game goes professional.

Throughout Jewish history until the rise of the Zionist movement, Jews have harbored negative attitudes toward sports, often with good reason.

Jews' participation in professional boxing in the interwar period is not as surprising as it might seem to be.