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Jacob Gurvis

By Jacob Gurvis

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Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star

The milestone comes as Avdija has asked, “Why can’t I just be a good basketball player? Why does it matter if I’m from Israel?”

By Jacob Gurvis Feb 1, 2026 | 2 min read
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15 Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympics, from the ice rink to the alpine slopes

Israel’s bobsled team is making its Olympic debut in Milan

By Jacob Gurvis Jan 30, 2026 | 5 min read
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Alex Bregman, who drew a Jewish star on his cap after Oct. 7, inks $175M deal with the Cubs

It’s the second-biggest contract for a Jewish baseball player

By Jacob Gurvis Jan 16, 2026 | 2 min read
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Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate run

Pearl is a pro-Israel advocate and Republican supporter of Donald Trump who is beloved in Alabama

By Jacob Gurvis Sep 22, 2025 | 2 min read
Sports
Hapoel Tel Aviv nabs a European title, as 2 Jewish stars enter the NBA draft

Plus, NHL prospect Zeev Buium signs a three-year, $2.925 million deal with the Minnesota Wild

By Jacob Gurvis Apr 18, 2025 | 5 min read
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3 Jewish angles for Super Bowl Sunday

Plus, remembering Hall of Fame boxing journalist Michael Katz

By Jacob Gurvis Feb 9, 2025 | 6 min read
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Robert Kraft’s new Super Bowl ad enlists Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg to fight ‘all hate’

The ad, unlike the foundation’s 2024 Super Bowl spot, does not explicitly mention Jews

By Jacob Gurvis Feb 6, 2025 | 3 min read
Sports
Sotheby’s to auction ‘the most complete Jewish baseball card collection in the world’

The collection, estimated to sell for more than $500,000, only starts with Sandy Koufax

By Jacob Gurvis Jan 17, 2025 | 3 min read

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