Sochi
Call It Sochifreude
Russia’s Olympics will be remembered for hotels without plumbing and the snafu-plagued opening ceremonies. Once the Games are done, anti-gay hatred will be just starting.
Jewish Ice Dancer Charlie White Wins First-Ever Olympic Gold Medal for U.S.
The team of Meryl Davis and Charlie White won the first Olympics ice dancing gold medal ever for the United States.
Our Favorite New Olympics Meme: Shoshi Games
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Sochi Jews Join Israelis for Munich Olympic Terror Memorial
Members of the Jewish community of Sochi and Israeli delegates to the Olympics held a memorial for the 11 Israelis killed by terrorists in Munich at the Summer Games in 1972.
Russia Hate on Rise — But Not Against Jews
Paul Berger went to Moscow expecting to find resurgent anti-Semitism. Instead, he found a Russia bristling with hate for gay men and Central Asians — not Jews.
Sochi's Olympic Games Are a Missed Opportunity
At its best, the Olympics can serve as a powerful tool for reforming compromised regimes around the world. Sadly, today in Russia, it’s doing the exact opposite.
4 Jewish Athletes To Watch at Sochi Winter Olympics
The pickings might seem pretty slim for Jewish athletes in Sochi. But the American team does have some young Jewish stars worth keeping an eye on.
Figure Skater Jason Brown Takes (Jewish) Aim at Winter Olympics Gold
Jason Brown is ready to take his star turn at the Sochi Winter Olympics. The figure skater from suburban Chicago credits Jewish values with keeping him grounded — and successful.
Sochi Gets Ready To Host Jews With Kosher Food and 3 Synagogues
As the Winter Olympics opens, Sochi will boast five Jewish information centers, three synagogues and 13 rabbis.
L.A. Shop Displays Holocaust Mannequin
Spotted: A mannequin in the display window of L.A. Jock in Hollywood, dressed as a Holocaust victim. There’s more to the striped uniform and yellow star than meets the eye.