Swimming
Orthodox Jews Protest Women-Only Pond Allowing Trans Swimmers
Trans women are still considered men according to Orthodox Jewish law, which prevents the women from swimming there.
Men-Only Swimming Hours At Majority-Orthodox Condo Pool Is Illegal, Court Rules
The complex changed its rules in 2016, to accommodate the religious laws of modesty upheld by the Orthodox Jewish residents.
Nice Jewish Boy Anthony Ervin Is the Oldest Male Individual Swimming Champion
Jewish swimmer Anthony Ervin became the oldest Olympic gold medalist in an individual swimming event, at 35 capping a comeback from burnout and drug use in the aftermath of his gold medal at 19.
French Swimmer’s Hebrew Tattoo Commemorates Auschwitz Survivor Grandpa
The Olympic swimmer who scored a silver medal in Rio this week always has the grandfather who survived Auschwitz in his thoughts — and on his arm.
The Secret Jewish History of Rio Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky
Ledecky, who is known for her strong Catholic faith and habit of saying “Hail Marys” before each race, also has a secret Jewish history — including family members who were killed during the Holocaust.
From LA to Israel: One Swimmer’s Journey to the Rio Olympics
24-year-old Andrea Murez will be representing Israel when she hits the pool on Aug. 8 at Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Aquatics Stadium, having immigrated in 2014 from Los Angeles.
Did Israel Lawmaker Just Call for Swimming Pool Apartheid?
The leader of a local Israeli government council said Thursday that he doesn’t want to see Arabs making use of pools in his locality.
Women-Only Swimming Gets Green Light in Hasidic Brooklyn
Despite complaints from civil libertarians and the New York Times editorial board, women-only swimming hours intended for Hasidic Jews will continue at a public swimming pool in Brooklyn.
Why Hasids May Have a Decent Legal Point About Single-Sex Swimming in Brooklyn
The Jewish world has recently been abuzz over the latest clash between law and religion, revolving around — of all things — a public swimming pool in Brooklyn.
Israelis Swim 236 Miles From Cyprus to Israel
Six Israelis set a world record for open-water relay distance swimming.