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    Episode 514: Maccabi Tel Aviv punches ticket to Israeli Basketball finals, Hapoel TLV & Jerusalem head to game 3, Soccer Roundup + National Team update on Episode #514

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 25:30


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Dov Halickman broke down the two Israel Basketball League semifinals series between Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Holon while we also spoke about the Israel soccer league championships and the Israel State Cup final plus we looked ahead to the Israel National Team's World Cup qualifier against Estonia.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 513: Euroleague Final 4 preview, Ben Saraf update, Holy Land Hoops semifinals, Israel Soccer League final matchday on Episode #513

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 62:48


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Lukas Feldhaus our European basketball expert out of Germany took a deep dive into the Euroleague Final Four as we broke down the two semifinals, Panathinaikos vs Fenerbahce and Olympiacos vs Monaco. We also spoke about Israeli guard Ben Saraf who has been playing for Ulm in Germany this past season and will be entering the 2025 NBA Draft. Dov Halickman then came on board to talk about the Israel Basketball League semifinals series between Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Holon while we looked back at the Youth League Final won by Hapoel Tel Aviv. Finally, we check out the Israel Soccer League's last matchday of the season as Maccabi Tel Aviv leads Hapoel Beer Sheva by 2-points.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 512: Zahavi to leave Maccabi TLV, Refaelov to retire + Israel soccer and basketball playoffs on Episode #512

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 34:22


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sportspoke about Eran Zahavi leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv and Lior Refaelov deciding to retire with Maccabi Haifa while we also looked at the latest in the Israel soccer league. We then shifted gears to the basketball action and postseason play.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 511: Israeli basketball playoffs & who will win the soccer championship on Episode #511

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 27:13


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sportspoke about the Israel basketball quarterfinals along with the latest soccer action from around the league!Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 510: Israeli Basketball Playoffs on tap, Hapoel Beer Sheva advances in State Cup soccer on Episode 510

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 34:39


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sportspoke about the upcoming Israel basketball playoffs along with the State Cup soccer semifinal from this past week and the latest in local soccer news. Plus we also talked about the Euroleague quarterfinals!Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 509: Hapoel Tel Aviv closes in on Euroleague dream, Maccabi Tel Aviv knocks off Bayern, Beitar beats Sakhnin on Episode #509

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 36:24


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sportlooked back at Hapoel Tel Aviv's huge series win over Valencia and what the keys were to their triumph while we also previewed the Gran Canaria Finals series. We then turned to Maccabi Tel Aviv's win over Bayern Munich in Euroleague action before wrapping up the show with all the latest Israeli soccer news including Beitar Jerusalem's State Cup win over Bnei Sakhnin.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 508: Sports Rabbi Rants: Israel's Young Hoopsters Ready for Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 13:49


    The Israel National Basketball Team will be back in action as they tipoff against Portugal on Friday and then Slovenia on Monday in Eurobasket 2025 qualifying action. On one hand the Blue & White already punched their ticket to the tournament this summer, on the other there are young players who are making their debuts.Hear The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman who's been covering Israeli sports for close to two decades daily on the Sports Rabbi Rants.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 507: Sports Rabbi Rants: Maccabi Tel Aviv's Shock Jimmy Clark Signing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 12:01


    Just when you thought it was all quiet, we'll think again. Maccabi Tel Aviv surprised us all on Wednesday by coming out of almost nowhere's to sign Jimmy Clark right off of Bnei Herzliya's roster. Will the guard be a gamebreaker for Maccabi and what does he bring to the table? Hear The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman who's been covering Israeli sports for close to two decades daily on the Sports Rabbi Rants.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 506: Sports Rabbi Rants: Israel Needs Blatt At Eurobasket

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 12:02


    We all know that when it will come down to the actual Eurobasket tournament, Tamir Blatt will be there for Israel. At the end of the day Head Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi knows it and Tamir Blatt knows it, because winning is the name of the game.Hear The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman who's been covering Israeli sports for close to two decades daily on the Sports Rabbi Rants.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 505: Sports Rabbi Rants: Israel National Team Who's In, Who's Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 13:23


    The Israel National Team opened up training camp with a ton of new faces after some of the veterans opted out due to injuries and for rest which opened the door for a young inexperienced team for the upcoming window.Hear The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman who's been covering Israeli sports for close to two decades daily on the Sports Rabbi Rants.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 504: Sports Rabbi Rants: Maccabi Tel Aviv State Cup Champs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 12:25


    Maccabi Tel Aviv captured the Israel State Cup for the 46th time in club history as Levi Randolph won his 3rd trophy in a row (the previous two with Hapoel Jerusalem) and helped his new team to win their first cup since 2021.Hear The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman who's been covering Israeli sports for close to two decades daily on the Sports Rabbi Rants.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 503: Sports Rabbi Rants: Friends and Unity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 12:23


    Maccabi Tel Aviv Captain John Dibartolomeo and Hapoel Jerusalem Captain Yovel Zoosman are all smiles ahead of the Israel State Cup Final as their friendship should be a sign of unity that the country needs in these trying times.Hear The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman who's been covering Israeli sports for close to two decades daily on the Sports Rabbi Rants.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 502: Sports Rabbi Rants: Jokubaitis vs Harper a Battle of MVP's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 12:01


    Rokas Jokubaitis and Jared Harper were the MVP's in their respective Israel State Cup Semifinal matchups and now they will face each other with the winner taking home the cup!Hear The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman who's been covering Israeli sports for close to two decades daily on the Sports Rabbi Rants.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 501: Sports Rabbi Rants: Rocking Rokas Sends Maccabi To State Cup Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 13:29


    Rokas Jokubaitis was spectacular as he led Maccabi Tel Aviv over Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Israel State Cup SemifinalHear The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman who's been covering Israeli sports for close to two decades daily on the Sports Rabbi Rants.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 500: Sports Rabbi Rants: State Cup Finals for Harper and Jerusalem

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 11:30


    Jared Harper has been Hapoel Jerusalem's MVP this season and once again he spurred the Reds into the Israel State Cup Final.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 499: Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv head to EuroCup quarters, Maccabi falls at Barcelona on Episode #499

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 33:42


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sportgave credit where credit was due to both Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv for punching their ticket to the EuroCup quarterfinals while we also spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv's loss at Barcelona and the upcoming State Cup tournament. We then looked back at the soccer week that was in Israel and checked out what was ahead.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 498: Israeli Classico fiasco, Hoops & Footy Update on The Sports Rabbi Show Episode #498

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 33:24


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sportspoke about the disastrous Israeli Classico between Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv as Green fans threw flares onto the pitch which eventually led to the police halting the game at halftime. We also looked back at the rest of the games that took place this past week in both the soccer and basketball leagues.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 497: Maccabi TLV FC falls in Europa League play, Maccabi TLV BC wins in Euroleague, Hapoel TLV cruises in EuroCup on Episode #497

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 35:43


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sport spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv's Europa League campaign as they suffered a defeat in Norway. We also looked back at the soccer week that was in the Holy Land plus all of the basketball action both domestically and in Europe for all of the Israeli teams.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 496: Maccabi Tel Aviv's struggles, State Cup review, Israeli hoops and more on Episode #496

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 35:44


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sportlooked back at all the State Cup action from Maccabi Tel Aviv getting knocked out as well as the domestic league play as well. We the spoke about the latest in Israeli basketball news from the BCL to the EuroCup and Euroleague.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 495: Omer Atzily signs with Beitar Jerusalem, State Cup roundup, Hapoel TLV & Jerusalem EuroCup wins on Episode #495

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 36:36


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sporttalked all about Omer Atzily signing with Beitar Jerusalem and we also looked back at the soccer week that was from Maccabi Tel Aviv and Macabi Haifa plus the State Cup results. We then spoke about the latest in Holy Land Hoops from Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem's wins in EuroCup to Maccabi Tel Aviv's upcoming Euroleague game at Partizan Belgrade.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 494: Maccabi Tel Aviv BC back on track, Omer Atzily joins Beitar + All the latest Israeli hoops & soccer action on Episode #494

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 37:29


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sportlooked back at the week in Israeli sports from Maccabi Tel Aviv's Euroleague win over Zalgiris plus the latest on Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem and more. Omer Atzili was the biggest story in Israeli soccer as he decided to move from Cyprus to Beitar Jerusalem after he had promised that he was going to sign back with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 493: Maccabi Tel Aviv's Euroleague conundrum, Israeli hoops and footy update on Episode #493

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 36:04


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sportlooked back at the week in Israeli sports from Maccabi Tel Aviv's Euroleague loss to Baskonia and their upcoming game against Red Star, plus Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Holon and Maccabi Ramat Gan's games in Europe. We also talk about the domestic league games in basketball as well as soccer.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 492: Maccabi TLV's Euroleague struggles, Itoudis trying to mold Hapoel TLV, Israel Nat'l Team World Cup draw on Episode #492

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 37:19


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sportlooked back at the week in Israeli sports from Maccabi Tel Aviv's Euroleague struggles to their Derby win over Hapoel Tel Aviv. We then shirt gears to talk about the Reds issues under new head coach Dimitrios Itoudis as well as Hapoel Jerusalem's tough week that was before shifting over to the soccer scene as Israel found out their 2026 World Cup qualifying group. We also spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv's win in Europe and all the latest news in the domestic league.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 491: Maccabi TLV's Euroleague double week defeats, Hapoel TLV's win over Badalona & Derby Preview on Episode #491

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 35:54


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz looked back at Maccabi Tel Aviv's pair of Euroleague Double Week losses to Paris and Barcelona while we spoke about Hapoel Tel Aviv's success under new head coach Dimitrios Itoudis and the upcoming Derby. We also talked about Hapoel Jerusalem's tough loss at Valencia as well as the latest in soccer news from Maccabi Tel Aviv's disappointing draw against Hapoel Hadera, Beitar Jerusalem's big win and Hapoel Beer Sheva's victory over Maccabi Haifa that moved the southern reds into first place. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 490: Maccabi Tel Aviv bests Besiktas, Yellow & Blue hoops drops ALBA, Hapoel Tel Aviv's busy week on Episode #490

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 38:21


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz of Israel Sportlooked back at a very, very busy week of Israeli sports both on ad off of the field of play. First up was Maccabi Tel Aviv's 3-1 Europa League win over Besiktas which was followed by Maccabi Tel Aviv's demolishment of ALBA Berlin in Euroleague play. We then went through a busy week of action from Hapoel Tel Aviv with player signings, coach introduction and more while we also spoke about Hapoel Jerusalem ad how they have been working quietly and have been putting up results across the board.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 489: Maccabi falls to Milano, Itoudis arrives, Israel Nat'l Team prepares for Ukraine, Blue & White beat Belgium on Episode #489

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 35:05


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sportlook back at Maccabi Tel Aviv's loss to Milano and what went wrong with the Yellow & Blue's game plan. We also spoke abbot Dimitrios Itoudis's arrival in Israel as he takes over Hapoel Tel Aviv along with the Israel National Team's upcoming EuroBasket qualifying games against Ukraine. Finally we discuss the Blue & White soccer's win over Belgium and the chance of a lifetime that keeper Daniel Peretz is on the verge of getting at Bayern Munich.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 488: Daniel Peretz heroics for Israel in draw vs France, Maccabi Tel Aviv falls to Olympiacos on Episode #488

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 39:03


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sport talk all about Daniel Peretz's incredible clean sheet, 8 save performance against France in a 0-0 draw in UEFA Nations League play at the Stade de France. We then looked back at Maccabi Tel Aviv's loss to Olympiacos in Euroleague play as well as Hapoel Jerusalem's win and the coaching move by Hapoel Tel Aviv bringing in Dimitris Itoudis as the new bench boss with Stefanos Dedas as his assistant.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 487: Jews attacked, Life in Leumit, Hapoel TLV, Maccabi signings with Benny Eisenhardt on Episode #487

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 37:36


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and pro baller Benny Eisenhardt who plays for Maccabi Rishon Le'Zion joined the program to talk about a myriad of topics:1) Jews being attacked in Amsterdam and situation in Europe2) Life in the Leumit League + Rishon update3) Hapoel Tel Aviv happenings on and off court4) Maccabi Tel Aviv signings, playing in Europe, Saben Lee5) Other teams selling their players to the top teams6) Are there too many teams in the top league7) David Coote, EPL and Man City updateMake sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 486: Maccabi Tel Aviv's success, the latest on Hapoel Tel Aviv & Johnathan Motley and more on Episode #486

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 32:23


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sport breakdown the latest Israeli basketball news, from Maccabi Tel Aviv's big win over Real Madrid in Euroleague play to the signing of David DeJulius. We then shifted to Hapoel Tel Aviv and the Johnathan Motley saga as the big man left the team to destination unknown while Speedy Smith and Hapoel Jerusalem may be heading toward a divorce and how that came about. We also rundown what's been going on in Israel soccer and Maccabi Tel Aviv's struggles.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 485: Breaking down Maccabi Tel Aviv's loss to Partizan Belgrade on The Sports Rabbi Show #485

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 36:13


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Moshe Halickman broke down Maccabi Tel Aviv's loss to Partizan Belgrade in Eurolegaue action as we analyzed what went right and what went wrong for the Yellow & Blue. We spoke about what the team needs to do and about Oded Katash's challenges ahead as well as who he trusts plus we talked about Saben Lee and how by not staying with the team could hurt preparations for Eurolegaue games. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 484: Saben Lee's Maccabi impact, Hapoel TLV cuts rotation, Israel National Soccer Team update on Episode #484

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 38:05


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy jankelowitz from Israel Sport looked back at Maccabi Tel Aviv's win over Anadolu EFES along with Saben Lee's incredible debut for the Yellow & Blue. We the spoke about Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Ramat Gan's European adventures while we finished the show off talking about the the israel National Soccer Team and the hiring of Willie Ruttensteiner as a consultant as the Austrian makes his return to the Blue & White fold.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 483: Israel Nat'l Team plus + minus, Maccabi TLV Post-Loyd, Hapoel TLV & Hapoel Jerusalem ready for battle on Episode #483

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 36:32


    The Sports Rabbi and Roy Jankelowitz looked back at Israel's 4-1 loss to France in Nations League action while also speaking about the direction the National Team is taking with a match against Italy coming up. Next up was Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball, their loss at Monaco and the departure of Jordan Loyd plus we discussed Hapoel Jerusalem, Holon, Deni Avdija not playing on Yom Kippur for the Portland Trail Blazers and more.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 482: Lukas Feldhaus & The Sports Rabbi Preview the Euroleague on Episode of #482

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 70:30


    The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman welcomed on board Lukas Feldhaus for the annual Euroleague Preview as we broke down the entire 18 teams starting of course with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Who will be in the Final Four? Who will surprise? Join us to find out !Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 481: All about Avdija in Portland with Danny Marang on The Sports Rabbi Show #481

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 36:12


    The Sports Rabbi welcomed Danny Marang from 1080 The Fan and the JackedRamsays Podcast out of Portland Oregon to the show to talk about Deni Avdija who joined the Trail Blazers on draft night via a trade with the Washington Wizards. We discuss what type of impact that the Israeli will have, what type of role he'll have with the team while we also spoke about the club as a whole, its rich history and much, much more!Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 480: Lazetic's imprint on Maccabi TLV, UCL League format & more on The Sports Rabbi Show Episode #480

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 31:21


    The Sports Rabbi & Roy Jankelowitz took a good look back at Maccabi Tel Aviv's pair of wins this past week and ahead to their Champions League clash at Braga as we talk about how head coach Zarko Lazetic seems to be the right man for the job as he develops young players while managing a deep squad. We also check out the games from the previous matchday as well as the Champions League format, Israeli hoops and more!Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 479: Maccabi Tel Aviv heads to the Europa League, Israeli League update, Israel Nat'l Team on Episode #479

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 33:51


    The Sports Rabbi and Roy Jankelowitz spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv having advanced to the Europa League regular season phase and who their opponents will be as well as the latest in Israeli soccer league action. We also ran down the Israel National Team's squad for their upcoming Nations League games against Belgium and Italy. Finally we gave a short basketball update afetr having seen Hapoel Jerusalem tipoff against Ramat Gan in preseason action as well as talking about Hapoel Tel Aviv's new signing Bruno Caboclo as well as Maccabi Tel Aviv's squad.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 478: Maccabi Tel Aviv closes in on Europa League regular season, Israeli league preview & more on Episode #478

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 35:27


    The Sports Rabbi and Roy Jankelowitz looked back at Maccabi Tel Aviv's Europa League playoff win as they approach the regular season stage of the competition. We also preview the upcoming Israeli league season as we talk Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Beer Sheva and Beitar Jerusalem along with the rest of the teams who will vie for the top spot.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 477: On the ground in Paris: Roy Jankelowitz on Israel at the Olympics, security, soccer & more on Episode #477

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 30:38


    The Sports Rabbi welcomed abroad Roy Jankelowitz who is in Paris, France as the veteran journalist gave us a behind the scenes look at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the Israeli continegent as well as the security precautions that are in place for the upcoming two weeks. We spoke about the Israel soccer team who drew with Mali 1-1 and what their chances are going forward as well as the other Israeli athletes that will be participating in the Olympics.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 476: Patrick Beverley's on his way to Israel to play with Hapoel Tel Aviv & the Israel U20's fall to Greece on Episode #476

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 35:01


    Patrick Beverley is the talk of the town as The Sports Rabbi and Ben Paskspoke all about Hapoel Tel Aviv's brand new signing as Ofer Yannay has made yet another huge splash with cash. We also spoke about the Israel Under-20 Men's team and their loss to Greece in the Round of 16 which knocked them out of contention to win the European Championship. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 475: All the Israel basketball moves, Avdija in Portland & U20's ready for action on Episode #475

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 41:20


    The Sports Rabbi and Moshe Halickman took a look at all of the Israel basketball moves so far this summer while we also spoke about Deni Avdija heading to Portland afetr 4 years with the Wizards and we previewed the Israel Under-20 Team who tipoff at the European Championships this weekend. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 474: Maccabi Tel Aviv takes league title, what's next & more on Episode #474

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 35:04


    The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask look back at how Maccabi Tel Aviv downed Hapoel Tel Aviv in the big Derby Championship series. We talk about the on court play and unfortunately the extracurricular activities that led to brutal violence throughout the series. We also discuss nest year's Yellow & Blue as well as some of the other league transactions. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 473: The Last Rodeo: Wade Baldwin's return, Championship Tel Aviv Derby Series Game 3 preview on Episode #473

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 38:15


    The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask talk all about the Israel Basketball Championship series as Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Avi duke it out for Holyland Hoops supremacy with the do or die game 3 coming up on Monday night. We discuss Wade Baldwin's return, the extracurricular activities and much more! Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 472: Maccabi takes game one over Hapoel of Tel Aviv Derby Championship series on Episode #472

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 35:28


    The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask looked back at Maccabi Tel Aviv's game one win over Hapoel Tel Aviv championship series as the Yellow & Blue had a tough time dealing with a very short handed Reds team. We discuss if the series will be over at the Drive In Saturday night in game two where Maccabi lost by close to 40 points last season in a game two and we also spoke about the fans and their rights and plenty of wrongs.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 471: Israel basketball league finals preview + the latest news and views on Episode #471

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 36:44


    The Sports Rabbi and Moshe Halickman looked ahead to the Israel Basketball League Finals between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv while we also checked out the action from the semifinal series as well. We also spoke about the latest rumors, news, views and awards at the league's annual ceremony.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 470: Holyland Hoops semis on tap: Maccabi TLV vs Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel TLV vs Kiryat Ata on Episode #470

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 40:36


    The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask looked ahead to the upcoming Israel basketball semifinal series between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem as well as Hapoel Tel Aviv and Kiryat Ata. We broke one the teams, the surprises that could occur as well as the other top stories in Holy Land Hoops.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 469: Jerusalem takes Israel State Cup, Israel & FIFA, Maccabi TLV FC on verge of title, Hapoel TLV FC relegated on Episode #469

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 35:18


    Roy Jankelowitz and The Sports Rabbi looked back at Hapoel Jerusalem's Israel State Cup win over Maccabi Tel Aviv as we analyzed what went right for the Reds and what went wrong for the yellow-and-blue. We also spoke about FIFA not bringing the bill to ban Israel to a vote as well as the rest of the latest in Israeli soccer, basketball and much more! Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 468: Euroleague Final 4 matchups, quarterfinal review & awards on The Sports Rabbi Show #468

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 37:54


    Lukas Feldhaus joined The Sports Rabbi to take a look back at the Euroleague quarterfinal series while also looking ahead to the Final Four matchups which will pit Fenerbahce vs Panathinaikos and Real Madrid vs Olympiacos. We also spoke about the MVP award to Mike James as well as the 1st and 2nd Euroleague teams.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 467: Maccabi Tel Aviv come up short in Final 4 bid as they fall to Panathinaikos on Episode #467

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 33:50


    The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask looked back at Maccabi Tel Aviv's game 5 loss to Panathinaikos that sent them home after a successful Euroleague season. PAO will now head to the Final Four in Berlin while the yellow-and-blue will return back to Israeli league action with the State Cup and domestic league title up for grabs. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 466: Breaking down Maccabi Tel Aviv's game 4 loss to Panathinaikos sending series back to Athens for game 5 on Episode #466

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 30:45


    The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask looked back at Maccabi Tel Aviv's game four loss to Panathinaikos to send their Euroleague quarterfinal series back to Athens for a decisive game five at the OAKA Arena. We spoke about Wade Baldwin's short lived return, how the Greens upended the yellow-and-blueת how close Oded Katash's team came to winning the game and what they will now have to do in order to punch their ticket to Berlin for the Final Four.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 465: The ups and downs of games 1 & 2 between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Panathinaikos on Episode #465

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 34:22


    The Sports Rabbi and Roy Jankelowitz looked back at Maccabi Tel Aviv's opening two games against Panathinaikos as the series now shifts to Belgrade all knotted up at 1-1. We spoke about what went right and what went wrong for the Yellow & Blue as well as how Wade Baldwin's injury will impact the team and the series as a whole. Will Oded Katash find a way to sent the series back to Athens tied up at 2-2? We'll find out next week!Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

    Episode 464: Euroleague Playoff Preview with Lukas Feldhaus on The Sports Rabbi Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 36:58


    Lukas Feldhaus joined The Sports Rabbi to take a look at all four Euroleague quarterfinal series as we broke down the terrific matchups that are about to tipoff on Tuesday night.Maccabi Tel Aviv at PanathinaikosFenerbahce at MonacoOlympiacos at BarcelonaBaskonia at Real MadridWe analyze each series and look at what the keys will be as we both pick our winners!Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

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