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As it prepares for the next World Baseball Classic in 2026, Team Israel hopes that it will have its strongest recruiting class ever now that Israel Baseball Americas is off and running // Photo Credit: Avi Miller/Israel Baseball

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Israel Baseball Opens U.S. Organization Headquarters

Israel Baseball Americas has established a center in Baltimore that will support the Israeli national baseball team and assist with player development and recruitment.

For the third consecutive spring, Atlanta Jewish Academy hosted and participated in the AJA Flag Football Spring Classic, with the school having both a varsity and junior varsity team in the mix // Photo Credit: Atlanta Jewish Academy

SportsAJA Hosts 3rd Annual Flag Football Classic

By David Ostrowsky

PassoverCommunity Passover Messages for 2024

By Compiled by AJT staff

April 17, 2024, 3:24 pm

Community Passover Messages for 2024

Members of the extended Atlanta Jewish community express their thoughts about the 2024 Passover holiday, using the prompt, "Let Our People Go."

By Compiled by AJT staff

April 17, 2024, 2:05 pm

A Passover Message from David Ostrowsky

For our Passover holiday issue, we invited members of our community to share their responses.

By David Ostrowsky

April 17, 2024, 10:18 am

AJA Hosts 3rd Annual Flag Football Classic

The third iteration of the annual tournament featured teams from five Jewish academies from across the country.

By David Ostrowsky

April 17, 2024, 10:18 am

Israel Baseball Opens U.S. Organization Headquarters

Israel Baseball Americas has established a center in Baltimore that will support the Israeli national baseball team and assist with player development and recruitment.

By David Ostrowsky

Paul Heyman, who has spent his entire professional life in wrestling, will finally be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame next month // Courtesy Facebook

March 27, 2024, 10:28 am

Heyman Headed to WWE Hall of Fame

Paul Heyman, the popular Jewish professional wrestler, manager, and promoter, will be inducted on April 5.

By David Ostrowsky

It’s been a busy first year for new Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, as among other initiatives, he spearheaded the campaign to get Phoenix an All-Star Game // Photo Credit: Phoenix Suns social media

March 27, 2024, 10:27 am

Suns Owner Ishbia Seeks Playoff Success

New Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants nothing more than to cap his first year with a championship.

By David Ostrowsky

The 2023-24 Weber School wrestling team, supported by community coaches Tim Bozeman and Chris Hilton, is looking forward to further success next winter // Photo Credit: Rebecca McCullough

March 13, 2024, 10:14 am

Weber Wrestling Looks to Build on Success

The Weber School will open its Eitan Force Athletic Complex next year, and with it expand the school’s athletic resources.

By David Ostrowsky

In what has not even been a complete first season in college hockey, Denver’s Zeev Buium (No. 28) has made a name for himself as one of the country’s elite defensemen // Photo Credit: Clarkson Creative/University of Denver

March 13, 2024, 10:13 am

Buium Bro’s Star for Univ. of Denver Hockey

The pair of Jewish brothers, Shai and Zeev, have the Pioneers looking for a deep playoff run.

By David Ostrowsky

The site of Super Bowl LVIII, Allegiant Stadium, was a spectacle in and of itself // Photo Credit: Michael Clemens/Las Vegas Raiders

February 28, 2024, 10:17 am

Jewish Owner Brings Super Bowl to Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders owner, Marc Davis, helped bring the vaunted annual extravaganza to Sin City.

By David Ostrowsky

After coming off the bench for a couple seasons at Auburn, Israeli native Romi Levy (No. 11) is now one of the top scoring threats for USF // Photo Credit: Auburn Athletics

February 28, 2024, 10:16 am

Israeli Levy Lighting it up for USF Hoops

Romi Levy, originally from Herzliya, Israel, is leading the University of South Florida toward a possible March Madness postseason berth.

By David Ostrowsky

The Atlanta Falcons have selected Raheem Morris to be their new head coach // Photo Courtesy of Twitter/X

February 14, 2024, 10:10 am

Blank Picks Raheem Morris to Lead Falcons

After conducting multiple interviews with high profile head coach candidates Bill Belichick and Jim Harbaugh, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank selected Raheem Morris to fill the vacancy.

By David Ostrowsky

By virtue of posting a 5-5-1 record with a 2.38 goals against average and a .916 save percentage for the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals in the early part of this season, Yaniv Perets punched his ticket to the NHL back in December // Photo Courtesy of Norfolk Admirals

February 14, 2024, 10:10 am

Jewish Goalie Perets Debuts for Carolina

The Quebec native won the NCAA hockey championship last year with the Quinnipiac Bobcats.

By David Ostrowsky

After playing several years overseas in Israel, Josh Cohen is excited to live out his dream of playing in the MLS this spring // Photo Credit: Atlanta United

January 31, 2024, 10:18 am

Josh Cohen Joins Atlanta United

The Jewish goalkeeper signed with the United as a free agent after helping propel Maccabi Haifa to a trio of Israeli Premier League championships.

By David Ostrowsky

For nearly 30 years, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been under the stewardship of the Glazer family (pictured, from left): Joel Glazer, Kevin Glazer, Edward Glazer, Avram Glazer, Darcie Glazer Kassewitz and Bryan Glazer). This year, the team defied all expectations in reaching the NFC Divisional Playoffs // Photo Courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

January 31, 2024, 10:18 am

Jewish NFL Owners, Players Leave Playoff Footprints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, owned by the Glazer family, and Detroit Lions tight end Anthony Firkser make their mark in this year’s NFL postseason.

By David Ostrowsky

Stanford sophomore guard Benny Gealer (white jersey) is one of the most dynamic Jewish college basketball players in the country this year and hopes to help guide the Cardinal back to March Madness // Photo Credit: Scott Gould/ISI Photos

January 10, 2024, 1:18 pm

Gealer Secures Backcourt Spot for Stanford

Benny Gealer joined Stanford University’s men’s basketball team last year as a preferred walk-on and has ascended to a full ride scholarship in his sophomore year.

By David Ostrowsky