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Jewish Sports Quiz

Test your knowledge of athletics in Judaism.

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While sports have never been a major focus of Jewish life, Jews have risen to fame in professional baseball, basketball, and boxing. Sports have also reflected greater social and political conflicts in Jewish life. How much do you know about Jews and sports?

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Question 1 of 10
Who was the first Israeli to play in the NBA?
Question 2 of 10
True or False: The Talmud addresses issues of betting on pigeon races.
Question 3 of 10
Historically, where have Jewish women played mah-jongg?
Question 4 of 10
Who was the first Jewish designated hitter in the major leagues for the New York Yankees?
Question 5 of 10
Which current or former Los Angeles Laker is Jewish?
Question 6 of 10
Which Jewish swimmer won 7 gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics?
Question 7 of 10
The first store to sell mah-jongg sets in America was
Question 8 of 10
The name of which historical book is now associated with Jewish athletes?
Question 9 of 10
Mah-jongg orginated in what country?
Question 10 of 10
American and Russian immigrants to Israel have brought which sports to the Jewish state?
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