Hockey

A Jewish guide to the MLB offseason

Here’s a quick Jewish guide to the next month in the baseball world.

OCTOBER 30, 2026|ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

Sep 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Colton Gordon (36) throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Eleven Jewish hockey players to watch in the NHL this season

A handful of players with reported Jewish heritage either practice another religion or have unconfirmed Jewish status, with a number of Jewish players also beginning the season in the AHL.

OCTOBER 3, 2026|ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

(L-R, clockwise): Deni Avdija, Oscar Gloukh, Zach Hyman, Matt Turner, and Daniel Peretz

No. 50: Deni Avdija, Matt Turner, Zach Hyman, Oscar Gloukh, and Daniel Peretz

Five athletes carrying Jewish and Israeli pride onto the world stage.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026|ByURIEL STURM

Jerusalem's capitals and Ashdod's Dolphins played a close game, keeping us on the edge of our seats all night.

A trip to the 'boy aquarium': Discovering Israel's thriving hockey scene

I’ll admit, this was the first time I’ve ever watched a sports game of any kind in my adult life, and I could not believe how much fun it was.

JULY 25, 2026|BySHIR PERETS

IIHF skates back ban, Israel headed to hockey Worlds

After widespread criticism, including from NHL, security concerns were addressed and blue-and-white was invited to participate in the Bulgaria tournament.

JANUARY 17, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

The Israel Women's National team playing at the OneIce Arena near Netanya

Israel to sue int'l hockey federation over ousting of Israeli team from ch'ship

Knesset Sports Committee to meet Wednesday on "arbitrary" decision of hockey league to oust Israel from championship

JANUARY 11, 2024ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI

The Jewish Sport Report: An unauthorized moment of silence for Israel

During a European qualifying match last Friday, the Israeli and Polish under-21 national teams held a moment of silence to honor the victims of the Oct. 7 attack in Israel.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

The 2023 Israeli soccer team at the Under-21 European Championship.

Jewish New York Rangers star Adam Fox partners with local bagel chain

On Tuesday, Fox announced a new partnership with Brooklyn Bagel and Coffee Company, which is routinely ranked among the best and most popular bagel spots in the city.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at PNC Arena

Israeli ice hockey reinvigorated with new fresh board of directors

Financial misbehavior, corruption, and other unwelcome misdoings crept into the game, forcing the government to take control of all the hockey activities in the country.

JULY 14, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

A RECENT picture of the Israel Women’s National Team playing at the OneIce Arena in Tnuvot, just outside Netanya.

Breaking the ice: Israel’s rising semi-pro hockey league drops puck on 3rd season

The Capitals of Jerusalem sealed a dominant 6-1 victory over the Herzliya Pioneers last week in the opening game of the Israel Elite Hockey League’s third season.

JUNE 26, 2023ByNOA ABLIN