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Maccabiah Games
Athletes slated to compete in the 2025 Maccabiah Games will have to wait until next July to partake in the event’s grand opening festivities // Photo Credit: 2025 World Maccabiah Games social media
December 30, 2025, 11:44 pm
2025 YIR: Maccabiah Games Postponed Until 2026
Thousands of Jewish athletes from dozens of nations had been expected to stream into Israel for the 22nd Maccabiah Games.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Athletes slated to compete in the 2025 Maccabiah Games will have to wait until next July to partake in the event’s grand opening festivities // Photo Credit: 2025 World Maccabiah Games social media
July 16, 2025, 10:54 am
Maccabiah Games Postponed Until 2026
The decision comes as a result of Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iran.
By David Ostrowsky
Atlanta Jewish Academy hosted a special ceremony to recognize senior basketball standout Zac Agichtein (second from left) who signed a letter of intent to play for Sarah Lawrence College.
May 14, 2025, 3:42 pm
Agichtein Celebrates Signing with Ceremony
Atlanta Jewish Academy honored the senior basketball prospect who selected to play for Sarah Lawrence College.
By Compiled by AJT staff
After establishing himself as one of the top pitchers in the National League for the Braves, Max Fried recently landed an eight-year deal with the perennial World Series contending New York Yankees // Photo Credit: New York Yankees social media
December 24, 2024, 1:42 pm
Fried Will Always Treasure His Time with Braves
The Jewish southpaw signed an eight-year, $218 million contract with the New York Yankees.
By David Ostrowsky
Now in his fourth season in the big leagues, Orioles righty Dean Kremer has emerged as one of the most effective starting pitchers in the American League // Photo Courtesy of Baltimore Orioles
September 27, 2023, 11:46 am
All-Star Kremer Shines for Playoff-Bound Orioles
The Team Israel veteran has become a household name as a standout starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.
By David Ostrowsky
Once his amateur weightlifting career ended, Ben Helfgott (center, foreground) dedicated his life to spreading awareness of the nightmarish childhood he endured at the hands of the Nazis. 
July 12, 2023, 10:41 am
Former Olympian, Holocaust Survivor Helfgott Dies at 93
The Polish-born Holocaust survivor passed away at his home in London on June 16.
By David Ostrowsky
Though he’s been up at Double-A Springfield for less than two months, Alpharetta’s Noah Mendlinger has already made quite the impression on Minor League Baseball.  
June 28, 2023, 10:46 am
Mendlinger: From Alpharetta to MLB Prospect
The Alpharetta native is working his way up the St. Louis Cardinals farm system after playing for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
By David Ostrowsky
There should be quite a few post-high school playing options for The Weber School’s Harry Kitey, who is on pace to lead the team in scoring for a second consecutive season // Photo Courtesy of Harry Kitey
January 11, 2023, 11:39 am
Weber School Hoops Star Weighs Options
The standout basketball player, still just a junior, sets his sights on potentially playing NCAA Division I basketball.
By David Ostrowsky
Now a senior at Auburn University, Lior Berman has established himself as a reliable bench player for Bruce Pearl’s team // Photo Credit: Auburn Athletics
December 15, 2022, 10:23 am
Lior Berman Finds His Comfort Zone at Auburn
The Jewish walk-on student-athlete has found his place on the Auburn men’s basketball team.
By David Ostrowsky
Dave Schechter
September 29, 2022, 10:56 am
A Memorable Week for Siblings in Israel
After years of hearing about their parents' experiences, Dave's children visit Israel together.
By Dave Schechter
Nuriel Shimoni-Stoil, in red, competes in a race at the USATF Junior Olympics National Championships, which took place in Sacramento in July.
August 31, 2022, 3:44 pm
AJA Student Ranks 10th in U.S Track & Field
Eighth-grader Nuriel Shimoni-Stoil only signed up for the school’s track program last year.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Golfer Seth Toporek enjoyed visiting Masada with his wife, Natalie, and children, Zoe and Jack, during his trip to Israel for the 2022 Maccabiah Games last month.
August 11, 2022, 1:27 pm
Seth Toporek Golfs for USA at Maccabiah Games
The Sandy Springs native represented Team USA in the golf competition, placing sixth.
By David Ostrowsky
Junior Athletes on the Maccabi USA float at this year’s Celebrate Israel parade in New York City. // Mark D. Phillips/southbrooklyn.com
June 14, 2022, 11:17 am
Maccabi Athletes Celebrate Israel at NYC Parade
After a three-year hiatus, New York City’s Celebrate Israel parade resumed to enthusiastic crowds on May 22.
By David Ostrowsky
After having her collegiate career interrupted twice, Princeton senior Abby Meyers emerged this past season as arguably the most dominant offensive player in Ivy League basketball. (Kyle Franko/ Trentonian Photos)
April 20, 2022, 2:04 pm
Meyers Named Ivy League Player of the Year
Meyers led the Princeton Tigers to a third-consecutive Ivy League title and first-round upset of the SEC champion Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA tournament.
By David Ostrowsky
While hosting last month’s tournament, Atlanta Jewish Academy came within inches of knocking off the Posnack Rams in the championship game.
April 12, 2022, 1:27 pm
Flag Football Spring Classic Touches Down at AJA
Over the last few decades, flag football has emerged as a wildly popular alternative to injury-prone traditional football.
By David Ostrowsky
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