judaism

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

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

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

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

Religion and sports make good teammates.

The history of Jews in Europe and the early Zionist movement show ample examples of the convergence of sports and Judaism. By Michael Brenner

Moving into the international arena.

Soccer may contribute to the integration of Arabs as individuals into Israeli society--but it simultaneously blurs their national identity.