He brought Madonna and world-class cycling to Israel. Now he’s eyeing the World Cup.
Philanthropist Sylvan Adams said he doesn't personally care about soccer, but wants to score a major goal for his adopted nation
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Fast Forward Ben Shapiro: ‘Outspoken Lesbian’ Megan Rapinoe Made Herself A Victim
Ben Shapiro said he doesn’t care for soccer, especially women’s soccer, but the conservative commentator proceeded to tear down the United States women’s soccer team, which recently won the World Cup final. On the “Ben Shapiro Show” on Wednesday, Shapiro argued against the team’s fight for equal pay. Despite having four World Cup titles, and…
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Food Controversial Rabbi Planning Kosher Food For World Cup In Qatar
During the eagerly anticipated 2022 World Cup, which will be held in Qatar, thousands of Jewish fans are expected to be at the games — and now there will be kosher options to feed them. According to Bloomberg, Rabbi Marc Schneier, who previously had a hand in bringing kosher hot dogs to New York stadiums,…
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Culture Why Jews Should Root For France In The World Cup — Not Croatia
With its 2-1 victory over England, Croatia has secured its place in the World Cup final, squaring off against France for the coveted cup this Sunday. So, who should Jews root for in the final match? To answer this question, we need to look at the countries’ records, not in soccer, but with the Jews….
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Fast Forward England Fans Filmed Throwing Nazi Salutes Before World Cup Match
English soccer fans were singing an anti-Semitic song and throwing Nazi salutes in a local pub before England’s World Cup match in Volgograd, where more than a million Soviet soldiers died to stop the German blitzkrieg, The Telegraph reported. In a video circulating social media on Wednesday, a group of men are singing a racially…
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Fast Forward Israeli Embassy In Argentina Roots For Country’s Soccer Team In Video
BUENOS AIRES (JTA) — The Israeli embassy in Argentina spread a message of support for its host country’s national team at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, despite the cancelled friendly match between Israel and Argentina. The delegation posted on social media a video saying that they “will be waiting for ´Lío´…” referring to team…
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Culture The Secret Jewish History Of The World Cup
The World Cup comes around every four years, just like the Olympic Games, except the Olympics are for amateurs. And if you’re an American, chances are you are indifferent at best or totally oblivious at worst about the single thing that, more than any other, unites all humanity. The World Cup is reportedly the most…
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The Schmooze Jews And The World Cup: A Guide To Supporting Teams That Didn’t Expel Your Ancestors
Much like cicadas tentatively emerging from the ground after years of hibernation, the American public is gearing up once again to care about soccer. That’s right, it’s time for the World Cup, the international showcase of the globe’s greatest passion: bribery football. As more and more Americans familiarize themselves with the beautiful game (average attendance…
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