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Daniel Peretz joins Southampton (Credit: Instagram/Southampton FC)
June 5, 2026, 6:05 pm
Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz seals permanent Southampton move
Bayern Munich shot-stopper thanks fans and family as Saints complete long-term deal following successful loan spell
By Annabel Sinclair
The Bozsik Arena in Budapest, where Scotland and Israel will play both Women’s World Cup qualifiers behind closed doors next month. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
May 13, 2026, 11:23 am
Scotland to face Israel behind closed doors in Hungary for World Cup qualifiers
Uefa security restrictions mean both Scotland fixtures against Israel will take place in Budapest next month
By Annabel Sinclair
Israel's Eurovision star Noa Kirel and her husband goalkeeper Daniel Peretz
March 25, 2026, 1:03 pm
She’s a keeper! Daniel saw Noa on Eurovision. He said he’d marry her. He was right
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Israel’s Posh and Becks on fame, football and carrying their country with them
By Brigit Grant
Josef Veselsky received an honorary degree from Trinity College Dublin in 2016. (Photo: Trinity College Dublin/Facebook)
January 6, 2026, 11:03 am
Holocaust survivor Josef Veselsky, Irish table tennis icon, dies aged 107
Resistance fighter who rebuilt Jewish life through sport, becoming Ireland’s oldest man and a national sporting figure
By Annabel Sinclair
Maccabi GB Community Fun Run
December 15, 2025, 11:42 am
Final stretch for Maccabi GB ‘Strengthening Through Sport’ £150k campaign
From fun-runs and interschool sports tournaments, Dancing Strictly London and specialised SEND programmes, charity works for a healthier, more connected British Jewish community
By Michelle Rosenberg
Roy-Hessing-Photo-credit-Ronen-Topelberg
December 15, 2025, 11:20 am
Ahead of 2026 Maccabiah, Roy Hessing appointed CEO of Maccabi World Union
Former member of Israel’s national water polo team will lead one of the largest Jewish organisations in the world, active across five continents and 80 countries
By Michelle Rosenberg
Maccabi Tel Aviv
October 17, 2025, 10:08 am
Senior Government figures will meet in bid to overturn Israeli football fans ban
Top ministers to meet today to seek reversal of Birmingham’s ban on Israeli football fans attending Aston Villa clash
By Jewish News Reporter
July 8, 2025, 12:08 am
Israeli wheelchair tennis champion Guy Sasson is going for gold at Wimbledon
The winner of the French Open (twice) starts his tournament at SW19 on Wednesday
By Louisa Walters
Wolfson Hillel players and coaches lift the national trophy after their 2–0 victory in the ESFA Pokémon Cup final. Photo Credit: Wolfson Hillel
May 20, 2025, 4:20 pm
Wolfson Hillel crowned national primary school football champions
Jewish primary school clinches ESFA Pokémon Cup title – a competition for 5,000 schools nationwide – with 2-0 final win at Stoke City FC
By Annabel Sinclair
Captain Eden Nimri
April 29, 2025, 11:54 am
Israeli Olympic Committee adopts murdered swimmer’s handwriting in new tribute
Captain Eden Nimri, a champion swimmer and heroic IDF officer, is honoured through moving Memorial Day initiative
By Annabel Sinclair
Swiss fencing team turns back on Israeli team at U23 championships Photo Credit: TEAM BIZZI
April 28, 2025, 7:56 pm
Swiss fencers turn backs on Israeli champions during medal ceremony
Israeli fencers secured gold in Estonia, as Swiss opponents faced backlash over a controversial podium protest
By Annabel Sinclair
Padel Pod founder Jonny Magnus with comedian Michael McIntyre, a regular at Padel Pod, Crouch End
February 13, 2025, 7:00 am
It’s a match! Pairing up for Padel tennis
Time to fall for the sport serving up a social life - Plus - you can win a session!
By Candice Krieger
Tensions seemed to flare before the fight even began — with the two fighters getting into it at their official weigh-in on Thursday.
November 17, 2024, 8:30 pm
Is Jake Paul Jewish? Social media star who beat Mike Tyson has Jewish ancestry
The content creator’s mother once told her son, “You have a little bit of Jew in you"
By Jacob Gurvis (JTA)
Yasur is one of 28 Israelis competing at the Paralympics
August 30, 2024, 10:42 am
Asaf Yasur wins gold in taekwondo, Israel’s first Paris Paralympics medal
Yasur defeated Turkish opponent Ali Can Ozcan by a score of 19-12 in the gold medal match
By Jacob Gurvis (JTA)
Australian sisters Jessica and Noemie Fox won three gold medals between them
August 13, 2024, 10:57 am
Meet the 20 Jewish Olympians who won medals in Paris
Athletes from Australia, the USA and Israel struck gold (and silver and bronze) in the 2024 Games
By Jacob Gurvis (JTA)
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