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Palestinian Football Assoiation (PFA) president Jibril Rajoub, general secretary Firas Abu Hilal and vice-president Susan Shalabi Molano were initially denied entry to Canada to attend FIFA’s Congress on April 30 and the Asian Football Confederation confab two days earlier – both held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
May 6, 2026, 2:41 pm
Red Card for Palestine Before World Cup Gets Underway
Palestinian Football Association turns the Mondial into a political football.
By Gil Zohar
In spring 2028, Atlanta will be home to yet another professional sports team, courtesy of the National Women’s Soccer League’s latest expansion franchise // Photo Credit: AMB Sports and Entertainment 
November 24, 2025, 10:35 am
Atlanta Awarded Women’s Pro Soccer Franchise
The National Women’s Soccer League club will operate as part of the Arthur M. Blank-owned AMB Sports and Entertainment group.
By David Ostrowsky
Emory University senior forward Emma Bernstein has undergone more than a year of rigorous rehab and training to get one more opportunity to play collegiate soccer this fall // Photo Credit: Emma Bernstein
October 16, 2025, 10:27 am
Bernstein, Emory Women’s Team, Eye Postseason
Emory senior Emma Bernstein, healthy now after a significant injury, looks to guide Emory University’s women’s soccer team into the postseason.
By David Ostrowsky
The 2025 JCC Maccabi Games witnessed the Atlanta delegation having a dominant performance as 15U and 17U baseball were two of three teams to take home gold // Photo Credit: Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta social media 
August 13, 2025, 12:14 pm
Team Atlanta Dominates at JCC Maccabi Games
The local Jewish amateur athletes medaled in nearly every event.
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
After seeing her freshman and junior seasons slip away due to the pandemic and injuries, respectively, Emory senior Olivia Friedman is hoping to help the women’s soccer team return to the NCAA tourney this fall // Photo Courtesy of Olivia Friedman
October 11, 2023, 1:06 pm
Emory Soccer Star Battles Back from Injury
Olivia Friedman suffered an ACL tear during a March 2022 scrimmage that muffled her junior year season.
By David Ostrowsky
The Ukraine delegation, including athletes, coaches, and delegation head, preparing to enter the FLA Live Arena, as they joined more than 2,000 teen athletes from 64 delegations and eight countries for the opening ceremony // Photo Credit: Jason Edelstein
August 30, 2023, 12:02 pm
North American JCC Maccabi Games Unite the World
The JCC Association of North America’s 41st JCC Maccabi Gams were held from Aug. 7-11 in Ft. Lauderdale.
By David Ostrowsky
Only days after wrapping up his collegiate career at the University of Michigan, Luke Hughes (front and center) celebrates his first NHL goal, a game-winner in the regular-season finale, as older brother Jack Hughes looks on // Photo Courtesy of New Jersey Devils
April 26, 2023, 11:44 am
Hughes Continues Family’s Jewish Hockey Legacy
Son of women’s hockey legend Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, Luke Hughes recently debuted for the New Jersey Devils, alongside his brother, Jack.
By David Ostrowsky
Landon Denker, founder of FiveStar Comeback, and a junior at The Lovett School.
March 2, 2023, 4:06 pm
Denker Tackles Mental Health With FiveStar Comeback
Landon Denker, a junior at The Lovett School, has created a website that provides mental health resources for student-athletes.
By Debbie Diamond
Sarah Golsen has a doctorate in psychology and urges young athletes to believe in themselves.
January 25, 2023, 1:36 pm
Golsen’s Team Up as Coaches
Operating as Primitive Athlete, Sarah and Alan Golsen offer sports advice on college, Jewish Day schools, giving feedback, home schooling and more.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Atlanta’s 14U Boys Soccer Team made the city proud by taking home gold in this summer’s JCC Maccabi Games in San Diego. Top row, L-R: Ethan Peck, Samuel Kessler, Ryan Katz (Captain), Brady Traub, Matthew Grant, Dean Katz, Glenn Frank (Coach). Bottom row, L-R: Brandon Frank, Tal Elkounovitch, Lawson Sher (GK), Lucas Federico, Ari Elkounovitch (V-Captain) (GK).
September 15, 2022, 10:36 am
Atlanta 14U Soccer Team Triumphs at JCC Maccabi Games
Atlanta blanked Los Angeles 2-0 in the championship match at San Diego Jewish Academy en route to the top prize.
By David Ostrowsky
Owen Ross had emerged as one of the top high school goalies in the country and is primed to be a key contributor to the U18 boy’s soccer team at this summer’s Maccabiah Games.
July 6, 2022, 12:51 pm
For Ross Siblings, Maccabiah Games are Family Affair
Three of the four Ross siblings of Sandy Springs will be representing Maccabi USA in this summer’s World Maccabiah Games in Israel
By David Ostrowsky
Arthur Blank was “thinking ahead and thinking big” when planning the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, said “Rising Up” director David Lewis. // Photos courtesy of David Lewis Productions
June 28, 2022, 1:16 pm
Mercedes-Benz Stadium to Host World Cup 2026
Arthur Blank had the world’s premier soccer tournament in mind when planning the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
By Dave Schechter
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
Photos by Mary Beth Marlow Photography // Bride and groom enjoy the hydrangeas on the grounds of the Piedmont Driving Club.
September 28, 2021, 7:04 pm
Southern Charm for Rachel and Craig
Postponed no longer, Leighton and Schackner tied the knot amid elegant hydrangeas and columned arches.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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