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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

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

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

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

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

En esta emisión de Era por Abajo se abordaron dos grandes temas. Por un lado, la industria del fútbol y el managment: las experiencias de los Clubes "Sociedad Anónima". En el marco de proyectos de dolarización en el país, Guillermo Tofoni, CEO de la firma Wold Eleven, contó su vínculo con Javier Milei. En la segunda hora, abordamos el conflicto palestino-israelí con Darío Fernández, ex futbolista argentino, que relató sus días en el Beitar Jerusalem, el equipo más popular de Israel, en el que no podía haber jugadores musulmanes. A quienes les gusta ver documentales de fútbol recordarán "For ever pure", en el que Darío tiene un rol protagónico.

The Sports Rabbi and Roy Jankelowitz broke down all of the Israeli football European matches as Maccabi Haifa gets by Sheriff Tiraspol in Champions League qualifying, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Beer Sheva go through to the 3rd qualifying round in Conference League action as well as Beitar Jerusalem's crazy, crazy game against PAOK that saw them ousted from continental play. We also talk about Israeli basketball legend Guy Pnini who will officially retire next week 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

Roy Jankelowitz joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about the latest news in Israeli soccer. From Maccabi Haifa's 1-0 loss to Sheriff Tiraspol to Beitar Jerusalem's goalless draw with PAOK along with Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Beer Sheva's wins we also take a look at the Toto Cup games as well.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

The Sports Rabbi & Roy Jankelowitz of Israel Sport looked back at the Israel Super Cup between Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem as the Greens took home the first title of the season, plus we spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv's 6-1 win over Hapoel Beer Sheva and the upcoming European clashes. Finally we touched on the latest Israel National Basketball Team news to end the show.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

Basketball coach and trainer Stacey Maragne joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about Yale University big man Danny Wolf and his showing with the Israel Under-20 National Team. Moragne has worked with Wolf for a number of years and gives us the inside look at how he has been so successful for the Blue & White.Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sport then came on board the show to take a look back at Maccabi Haifa's first round first leg UEFA Champions League qualifier win over Hamrun Spartans, the latest with Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, the U21 European Championships and Manor Solomon signing with Tottenham. We also spoke about the Israel Under-20 Basketball Team at the European Championships in Crete.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

The boys are back to discuss the important issues! - Luton town are on the brink of premier league promotion after playing non league in 2014 - Don't sleep on Inter… - Will Everton stay up? - Manchester City defend their title. When does their dominance end? - Napoli are champions of Italy and they did it on the cheap. - Barcelona win La Liga and say goodbye to a legend. - Beitar Jerusalem win the Israeli state cup.

The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask looked back at the latest in Israeli Basketball League playoffs from Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Holon and Hapoel Tel Aviv's 3-0 sweeps as well as the great Hapoel Jerusalem and Bnei Herzliya series that sees the Reds in front 2-1. Roy Jankelowitz then came on board to discuss the Beitar Jerusalem State Cup victory and the sad aftermath that included a pitch invasion which led to Israel President Isaac Herzog being escorted off by police and society apparatus as well as not having a proper trophy presentation on site at Sammy Ofer Stadium. 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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Roy Jankelowitz and The Sports Rabbi looked back at Maccabi Tel Aviv's huge win over Fenerbahce in Euroleague action to keep their hopes alive for a spot in the postseason. We then shifted gears to look at the latest news in Israeli soccer from Eran Zahavi's single room request to Yossi Benayoun's refusal and from the torching of Hapoel Tel Aviv's training facility to Manor Solomon and Beitar Jerusalem. We talk about it all!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

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi broke down all of the latest Israel football transfer news as the Winter 2023 window is about to close. From Maccabi Tel Aviv to Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Haifa we take a look at it all.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

The Sports Rabbi and Roy Jankelowitz began the show taking about Oscar Gloukh moving from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Red Bull Salzburg, the ramifications of the transfer and what the result will be for the Yellow & Blue. We also look at the rest of the Israeli football news and views from Beitar Jerusalem to Hapoel Tel Aviv.We then shifted gears to the Israeli hoops scene as Hapoel Jerusalem fell in disappointing fashion to JDA Dijon while Hapoel Holon lost to Strasbourg in Champions League play. However, Hapoel Tel Aviv downed Turk Telekom in a terrific matchup as we also spoke about Max Heidegger heading to Baskonia 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

The Sports Rabbi welcomed on Roy Jankelowitz as we wrapped up the Israel Basketball quarterfinal matchups with a special focus on Hapoel Jerusalem's win over Hapoel Tel Aviv and Noam Yaacov's debut. We also discussed the issue around the location of the Cup Final Four which will be in Jerusalem and much more!We then moved over to the football side and discussed the terrific Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem game, the ownership situation and potential buyers for Hapoel Tel Aviv along with the rest of the latest news and views. 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

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi wrapped up the first Israel football matchday back after the World Cup break. From Beitar Jerusalem to Maccabi Haifa we breakdown all of the league play as well as the latest in Israel State Cup 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

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke to Shaul Adar, Israeli journalist about his book "On the Border: The Rise and Decline of the Most Political Club in the World." The book tells the story of Beitar Jerusalem, an infamous club both in Israel and globally. Famous for its racist fans, spearheaded by the ultra group "La Familia", the club has never fielded an Arab player. We spoke about how this club was able to court political influence in the Likud party of Netanyahu, how attempts to bring the club in a different direction have failed and what the club's story tells us about Israeli politics. We also spoke about the fallout from the documentary "Forever Pure", which shows how the fans reacted to an attempt by their former owner to bring in two Muslim players from Chechnya (spoiler alert: not good). It is a fascinating story into an area of the world's football culture that is not too often discussed, and Adar speak eloquently and thoughtfully on the subject. I really enjoyed both reading the book and discussing it with Shaul, and hope you enjoy it too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sports Rabbi spoke to Ryan Schmidt the head coach of the London Lions ahead of their EuroCup opener at Hapoel Tel Aviv on Tuesday as both teams make their debut in the competition. Schmidt who won the Canadian Summer League championship with Hamilton and had been an assistant with the Toronto Raptors G-League team for a number of seasons has worked his way up the ladder and now has the chance of a lifetime as he makes the move to European hoops. Don't miss out on a tremendous conversation that delves into some of London's players including Sam Dekker, Kosta Koufos and Vojtech Hruban plus Schmidt also discuses Maccabi Tel Aviv guards Lorenzo Brown and Wade Baldwin who he worked with at the 905's.Roye Shelem also comes on board to look at the Israeli soccer situation as we talk about Maccabi Haifa's disturbing defeat to Bnei Reineh, the upcoming Tel Aviv Derby, Beitar Jerusalem's troubles 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

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem talk all about Maccabi Haifa's heroic showing against PSG and Messi, Neymar & Mbappe in the Champions League as we break down the 3-1 defeat and the tons of positives that come out of the contest. We also discuss the latest in Israeli soccer from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Beitar Jerusalem and much more! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem began the show by breaking down Maccabi Tel Aviv's third round Conference League win over ARIS, Hapoel Beer Sheva's victory over Lugano and Maccabi Haifa's Champions League conquest of Apollon Limassol. We also take a look at what is up next for each team in Nice for Maccabi, Craiova for Beer Sheva and Red Star for Haifa. We then talked about Beitar Jerusalem changing ownership as well as Manor Solomon's knee injury and much more!Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

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Met vandaag: Covid cijfers; de Abuhav synagoge in Safed; Rusland heeft grote kritiek op premier Lapid; modernste eerste hulp ter wereld in Ichilov Tel Aviv; video van gevechten in Nablus; Arnold Grunberg heeft hulp nodig; Beitar Jerusalem te koop en heel veel meer nieuws uit Israël.  

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem begin the show by congratulating Israeli sprinter Blessing Akawasi Afrifah for running a 19.96 in the 200 meter dash to win the Gold Medal at the U20 Athletic Championships.We then looked at Maccabi Haifa's 4-0 win over Apollon Limassol in Champions League qualifying and the keys to their early success with their new import players, Eran Zahavi's return to Maccabi Tel Aviv and their 2-0 victory against Aris as well as Hapoel Beer Sheva's surprise 2-0 win over Lugano in Conference League qualifying.Also on tap was Eden Kartzev's potential move to Russia, Lior Refaelov and of course what would a show be without Beitar Jerusalem. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem talk all about the Israeli teams in European qualification action as Maccabi Haifa and Olympiacos ready for the 2nd leg of their second round Champions League tie while we also discussed Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Beer Sheva and Maccabi Netanya as they look to make it through to the 3rd round of Conference League qualifying.We then talked about the latest news concerning the Beitar Jerusalem sale and from there discussed Manor Solomon finally signing with Fulham! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

In December 2020, an Israeli football club made worldwide headlines. The news that a UAE royal had bought 50 per cent of Beitar's shares shook Israel and the football world. Beitar, proclaimed by some of its own fans as 'the most racist club in the country', is a club like no other in Israel. While Israeli football as a whole is a space where Israelis of all ethnicities and foreigners can co-exist, Beitar won't even sign a Muslim player for fear of its own far-right supporters' group, La Familia. In this episode I talk to Shaul Adar the author of On the Border a the fascinating tale of a club that began as a sports movement of a liberal national Zionism party and became an overt symbol of right-wing views, Mizrahi identity and eventually hardcore racism and nationalism. With the author we explored explored the radicalisation of Beitar and the fight for the soul of the club between the racists and open-minded fans. Founded in 1936, the club took its name from a Zionist organization set up in 1923 by students in the capital of Latvia, Riga, following a visit by Ze'ev Jabotinsky, the Zionist Revisionist and founder of the para­military group Irgun. For thirty years, under the British Mandate, impoverished young Mizrahim (Jews from Arab countries) had kicked a ball around Jerusalem's Musrara neighbourhood with Arab friends. The war of 1948 radically changed that. Subsequent events sharpened the divide, leading to the unrepentant racism of La Familia, Beitar “ultras” who began by making monkey noises at a player from Cameroon and graduated to chants threatening death to Arabs. Employing violence and intimi­dation, they ensured no Muslim could play for Beitar.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/jerusalemunplugged. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Religions and Diaspora Affairs correspondent Judah Ari Gross and news editor Amy Spiro join host Anne Gordon, in for Amanda Borschel-Dan, on today's episode. Gross updates us on reactions to the Western Wall conflict regarding the harassment of several bar and bat mitzvah celebrations a few weeks ago. Where the State of Israel has been lukewarm in its response, the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency is seeking a hard line against the disruptive conduct. Gross also sets the scene for the 21st Maccabiah Games, which are now going on in Israel. These so-called Jewish Olympics are a kind of ingathering of the exiles, bringing Jewish athletes from all over the world to compete. But will they drum up support on the local front? Sticking with the sports theme, Spiro elaborates on the most recent woes of the Beitar Jerusalem soccer club, from the team's need for a budget to the furious fans who fear their team will be disbanded. She also explains why Israel has already chosen its Eurovision 2023 contestant. But will pop star Noa Kirel go the distance to compete? Discussed articles include: Jewish Agency demands boosted security at Western Wall after ‘despicable' protest Rainbow of flags as largest-ever Maccabiah kicks off in Jerusalem with Biden on hand Paying the penalties: The stranger-than-fiction rise and fall of Beitar Jerusalem Chart-topper Noa Kirel chosen to represent Israel at Eurovision 2023 Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. Image credit: US President Joe Biden poses for a picture with US athletes competing in the Maccabiah Games at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem on July 14, 2022. (Mandel Ngan/AFP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem start off the show by talking about Maccabi Tel Aviv's Euroleague schedule and how there are 10(!) games slated for Friday night on the road as Shabbat observers will miss out on a huge number of contests. We then shift over to the Beitar Jerusalem ownership saga, what is going on from a financial standpoint, who the potential owners are, what will happen with the budget control authorities, the police and much more. Next cup was the Champions Cup and Toto Cup action as we also preview the European clashes scheduled for next week. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem began the show talking a bit about the NHL Draft and the Montreal Canadiens and the value of the North American draft style which would be quite interesting to see occur in Israel. We then wrapped up the Under-19's campaign in the European Championships and the future of the young stars such as Oscar Gloukh. From there we spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv and Tal Ben Chaim leaving the club, Maccabi Haifa, the latest on Manor Solomon and Fulham as well as Beitar Jerusalem's murky future.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Roye Shelem joins The Sports Rabbi Show as we begin the program by taking a look at Roni Levy's departure from Hapoel Beer Sheva as well as Maccabi Tel Aviv's surprise visit by the Owner's Representative Jack Angelides and head coach Mladen Krstajic's status with the club. We also looked at the latest news from the rest of the soccer league from Beitar Jerusalem to Maccabi Haifa and beyond.Maccabi Tel Aviv and the Euroleague was up next as we looked at what the latest news is concerning the rumors of Xavi Pascual's possibility to come on board as the head coach while we also checked out what will happen if the 3 Russian teams will be suspended for the rest of the continental season and the potential to advance to the postseason.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi wrapped up Maccabi Tel Aviv's Euroleague week that was which ended with a disappointing loss at Bayern Munich while we also spoke about the German club's head coach Andrea Trinchieri one day landing in Israel with the Yellow & Blue.We then broke down the entire transfer window activity in the Israel Football League from Maccabi Haifa to Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Beer Sheva and Beitar Jerusalem we talk all about the moves that were made to strengthen the various squads. We also discuss the latest Israel National Team news and Liel Abada as well.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem look back at the week that was in Israeli soccer as we talk all about the Beitar Jerusalem's ownership issues, Maccabi Tel Aviv's head coach Mladen Krstajic's player conundrum, Maor Buzaglo's retirement and much more! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Roye Shelem comes on board with The Sports Rabbi to look back at the week that was in Israeli sports. First we discuss Maccabi Tel Aviv's big Euroleague win over Olympiacos that breaks an 8 game losing streak. From there we also talk about Hapoel Holon and Guy Goodes's masterful job of navigating through 3 knockout games which helps them advance to the Champions League Round of 16 Group Stage. Finally we check out where Deni Avdija stands with his future at the Washington Wizards. Will he be shipped out for a second star to play alongside Bradley Beal or will he stay.Next up was Football Israeli action with Maccabi Haifa signing head coach Barak Bachar through 2024 and widening the gap atop the table in an away victory at Hapoel Beer Sheva. We also break down Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem's cloudy futures and we make our picks for the upcoming week of action. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi looked back at all of the Israel league and State Cup action from the past week whether its as Maccabi Haifa winning their two games by the same 4-0 scoreline while also discussin Hapole Beer Sheva, Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv and more.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Roy Jankelowitz joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about Maccabi Tel Aviv's continued struggles in Euroleague play as they dropped their 8th game in a row while we also ran down the latest in Israeli soccer news from Beitar Jerusalem's technical Derby win to Maccabi Tel Aviv, Haifa and the best of the rest.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem break down Maccabi Tel Aviv's 7th Euroleague loss in a row, this time to Zenit St. Petersburg in dramatic fashion. What will the Yellow & Blue do now? We have the answers.After talking about the basketball we discuss the latest in Israeli soccer from Maccabi Tel Aviv's troubles to Beitar Jerusalem's struggles plus Beer Sheva and Maccabi Haifa's fine play at the top of the table.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Author, critic, screenwriter and former Bethlehem resident, Nicholas Blincoe takes us through an amazing journey in history and sport. In the first part of the episode Nicholas laid out for us a short history of football in Palestine and how both Palestinians and Zionists understood sport as part of the emerging national conflict, particularly under British rule. Jumping decades ahead, in the second part of the episode we discussed the infamous ultras group known as 'La Familia', while supporting Beitar Jerusalem, this group promoted racism and criminal activities, making it one of the most controversial football teams in the world of football. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/jerusalemunplugged. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Sports Rabbi along with Dov and Moshe Halickman broke down the Israel National Team's World Cup Qualifying win over Estonia as they moved to a perfect 2-0 in the first window of games. We discuss the highs and the one low as well as Guy Goodes's performance on the sidelines to Gal Mekel's MVP play over the pair of games. Roye Shelem also joined the program to breakdown the latest news and views in the Israeli soccer scene from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem went through a smorgasbord of Israeli sports as we played the Good, the Bad, the Ugly. We begin with the Good and the Israel National Basketball who scored an opening World Cup Qualifying win over Poland. We then go to the Bad as Maccabi Tel Aviv fell to ALBA Berlin and former Yellow & Blue swingman Yovel Zoosman. Finally we get to the Ugly of Israeli soccer with Maccabi Tel Aviv losing 1-0 to LASK, Maccabi Haifa falling to Union Berlin 1-0 and Beitar Jerusalem owner who finds himself in jail on some very serious charges.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Editor in chief David Horovitz and Arab affairs correspondent Aaron Boxerman join Raoul Wootliff on today's podcast. On today's show, we look at Israel's tentative agreement to permit Palestinian cellular companies to set up fourth-generation mobile networks, as part of a series of steps meant to strengthen the Palestinian Authority. Boxerman also fills us in on the takeaways from the PA's donor conference last week in Oslo. We then assess the proposal to enable thousands of illegally constructed homes in Arab Israeli communities to be hooked up to the electricity grid, which passed a vote in a key Knesset committee Tuesday. We look at the mountain of travails facing Moshe Hogeg, the owner of the Beitar Jerusalem soccer club and an at-times celebrated Israeli entrepreneur, who has been arrested over a slew of damming fraud and sexual harassment allegations. And finally, we hear about the rise, fall, and imminent repurposing of Atarot's Jerusalem Airport. Discussed articles include: Israel pledges to finally permit long-restricted Palestinian 4G cell service Israel will push states to boost aid to Palestinians at donor confab, minister says Proposal to hook illegally built homes to power grid advances after compromise Long deprived of power in illegally built homes, Arabs hope change finally near Alleged crypto scams, sex offenses, unpaid bills: The claims against Moshe Hogeg Ex-model agency worker details Hogeg's alleged assault on model, says he paid others Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts.   PHOTO: A vendor offers mobile phone contracts from a booth on a street in Nablus in the West Bank on November 15, 2016. (Sebi Berens/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv's Euroleague win over Monaco and Scottie Wilbekin's 37 points while we also look ahead to Friday night's game against Olympiacos. We also discussed the latest with Beitar Jerusalem's opener Moshe Hogeg who has been arrested along with Maccabi Tel Aviv FC not being able to fill the coaching role.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi give you instant analysis of Maccabi Tel Aviv's 74-73 loss to CSKA in Moscow as the Yellow & Blue couldn't hit their last shot to take the road win. We also breakdown Hapoel Jerusalem's Champions league victory over STAL Ostrow and look at their chances to make it into the Play-In round.Right after hoops we get into the Israeli soccer scene as the national team readies to face Austria and Faroe Islands as they look for a minor miracle to advance to the playoff round. From there we take all about the Tel Aviv Derby, Beer Sheva coach Roni Levy and Beitar Jerusalem.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi & Roye Shelem talk all about Holy Land Hoops and Maccabi Tel Aviv's stunning blowout victory over Barcelona along with their win over Zalgiris as things have begun to come together for Ioannis Sfairopoulos in Euroleague play. We then talk about what hasn't worked out for Hapoel Jerusalem as they parted ways with coach Oren Amiel after a brutal loss in Champions League action where they are now 0-3.We then switch gears to the Football Israel where Maccabi Tel Aviv dismissed coach Patrick van Leeuwen following a disastrous start of the season. Uo next was Beitar Jerusalem and their win over Hapoel Haifa and of course we made our picks for this weekend's slate of games.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi & Roye Shelem looked back at the Israeli soccer week that was from Beitar Jerusalem's Derby win to Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa in continental action while we also looked ahead to the weekend matches which will feature the Israeli Classico. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi & Roye Shelem ran down the latest in Israeli soccer news as we begin the program with the imminent departure of Beitar Jerusalem owner Moshe Hogeg as has handed the keys to the club to a trustee. We then breakdown the Israel National Team's trio World Cup qualifiers as well as the Israeli league games coming up this weekend. Finally, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa play in UEFA Conference League as we talk about the teams heading into European action! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi breakdown all of the Israeli teams in Conference League qualifying as the four clubs come away with a pair if wins and a pair of goalless draws. From Maccabi Tel Aviv to Ashdod and Maccabi Tel Aviv to Hapoel Beer Sheva we talk all about the games that were. Then we discussed Beitar Jerusalem, Liel Abada's debut with Celtic and Eran Zahavi's magnificent hat-trick for PSV.The scores in first leg, second round Conference League qualifying – All 2nd leg matches to be played Thursday July 29th in Israel:Arda 0-2 Hapoel Beer ShevaSutjeska 0-0 Maccabi Tel AvivQarabag 0-0 AshdodDinamo Tblisi 1-2 Maccabi HaifaSubscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

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Beitar Jerusalem Vs Hapoel Kfar Saba |Israel Premier League | Monday 5.4.21 19:15 CETIn this episode, I picked one match from tomorrow’s matches and shows how I use the bet builder to place a good bet on this match.The method that I am using for this Bet builder bet combined from picking the correct match result winner and number of goals that will be in this match.I always use 2 or 3 combinations in my bet builder bets. NEVER more.In this match, I know that both teams have tons of problems. Both teams sacked their coaches 2 weeks ago. But, with one big difference. While the home team decided to give the position to Yossi Mizrachi – Big name in Beitar Jerusalem. Former head coach and former Capitan of Beitar as a player. In the away team’s side, the situation is different. The owner sacked his 10th coach in the last 3 years. No one wants to come and coaching Hapoel Kfar Saba. From two main reasons:1) The are the worst team in Israel. Their squad is weak – 75% that they will be relegated this season2) The owner of the club is not OK with coaches – he thinks that he knows it allSo, Hapoel Kfar Saba, the away team are training with their young coach assistant, Ravid Gazal. Following this reason, and the fact that the squad of the home team is better. The home team will win this match. Moreover, both teams played the same match 2 weeks ago. It was in the regular season. The home team Beitar Jerusalem beat Hapoel Kfar Saba 2-1. For a home win the odds are 2.00. So, I decided to combine it with the bet builder bet.I know that both have major problems with their defense. They both conceded 1.25 goals per `match from the beginning of the season (only 2 clubs are worse than them in this parameter). Now, both teams don’t play with their best CBs following injuries. The home team, Beitar Jerusalem conceded at least a one goal in their last 6 matches and the away team Hapoel Kfar Saba concede at least on goal in 9 from their 11 last matches. With this fact, I will add this bet for the bet builder combination: both teams to score in full match – YES. Now the bet is looking like this:- Match result: Home Win- Both teams to score in the Full Match – YESThis bet builder combination provides odds of 4.754.75 – it means that the bookmakers give 21% chance for this probability to happen. I don’t think that it will happen for 100%. From my calculation. This can happen in a probability of 40% (it happened 2 weeks ago as I mentioned before). 19% difference is an amazing difference for odds of 4.75 To summarize the combination Method of Match result + goals:You pick the team that you think will win and the add to it the most likely situation that can happen from goals aspect.

Roye Shelem joined The Sports Rabbi to take a look at the latest Israel football action as we head into the final week of the regular season. We speak about Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa battling it out for the league title as 5 teams vie for the remaining Championship Playoff spots including Beitar Jerusalem who hosted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Moshe Halickman then came on board to talk about the Holy Land Hoops action from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Hapoel Holon and one rising star prospect Noam Dovrat.

Host Simon Spungin is joined by Haaretz’s West Bank correspondent Hagar Shezaf, to discuss a change in policy at the Jewish National Fund, which will now openly purchase land in the occupied West Bank for the purpose of expanding Israeli settlements. Haaretz’s Ben Samuels contributes from Washington, while chief sports writer Uzi Dann joins to discuss the failed takeover of the Beitar Jerusalem soccer club by an Emirati sheikh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi breakdown Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Europa League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk that saw the Yellow & Blue fall 2-0. We also talk about the amazing games that Eran Zahavi, Monas Dabbur and Lior Refaelov each had plus we go over the latest Israeli football news from Beitar Jerusalem to Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Beer Sheva. Plus The Sports Rabbi reminisces about State Cup games of the past and an exciting trip he took around the Holy Land just for the love of the game!

Roye Shelem joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about the latest news in Israeli football. We breakdown the big brawl between Maccabi and Hapoel in the Haifa Derby, the ownership situation at Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv and more! Moshe Halickman then came on board with The Sports Rabbi as we looked back at an incredible evening of Israeli hoops as the State Cup games between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Holon along with Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion and Hapoel Jerusalem didn’t disappoint!

A very special episode as we spoke to the brilliant Israeli journalist Uri Levy about a fascinating story. Uri is the founder of the Middle Eastern football website babagol.net. He was the perfect person to talk to about a remarkable story of the takeover of Beitar Jerusalem by a UAE Sheikh, who's fan group La  Familia are regularly viewed as having some of the world's most racist fans. (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/07/world/middleeast/israel-soccer-uae-beitar-jerusalem.html)  The club has never had an Arab player and the vicious reaction of the fans to the purchase in 2013 of 2 Muslim Chechens was documented in the documentary forever pure. Uri told us how this incredible takeover story has gone down, how everything does not appear to be as it seems, as well as gave his insights on the view on the controversial Qatar World Cup from the region. It was a fascinating discussion bringing together culture, racism and society.If you have enjoyed the podcast please leave a rating or review,  follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on our coming releases and tell a friend about the show. If you have any feedback on the show also we would also love to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi run down the incredible Israeli Classico between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa while we take a deep dive into the COVID-19 situation at Beitar Jerusalem. Plus we also look at Liel Abada from Maccabi Petah Tikva, the Israel National Team and much more!

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi breakdown all of the latest Israel Football stories from the lockdown, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Maccabi Haifa, Omer Atzili returning to Israel plus the latest on Beitar Jerusalem. Then Moshe Halickman of SportsRabbi.com the Hebrew website joins The Sports Rabbi to wrap up Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague victory over Alba Berlin, Oded Katash’s imminent arrival at Panathinaikos to take over the coaching duties plus Hapoel Holon’s Champions League win over AEK.

In dieser Woche beginnen wir mit dem zweiteiligen Interview der Harlekins Berlin, welches im Podcastformat "Plumpe Träume" erschienen ist und einen interessante Einblick in das Leben der Gruppe gewährt. Im Groundhopping-Podcast DWIDS geht es u.a. um den Einstieg eines arabischen Investors bei Beitar Jerusalem, der für Wirbel innerhalb der Fanszene sorgt. Abschließend stellen wir das Interview mit Lukas vor, der seit einigen Jahren mit San Lorenzo unterwegs ist. Viel Spaß beim Reinhören.

We look at the historic co-ownership of Beitar Jerusalem by an Arab and a Jew. Beitar have never had an Arab player but now they have an Arabic co-owner. Moshe Hogeg, who signed a partnership with Sheikh Hamad of Abu Dhabi, tells us that he had to consult the most important religious and political figures in Israel first. Picture: Fans of Israeli Beitar Jerusalem football club show their support during the team's training in Jerusalem (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi are excited to talk about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 1-0 win over Sivasspor in Europa League action to send the Yellow & Blue into the Round of 32 of the competition. Enric Saborit’s 2nd half goal helped coach Georgios Donis’s squad punch their ticket to the knockout stages as the club will find out who’ll they’ll face on Monday’s draw. We also talk about Beer Sheva’s 1-0 win as they finish in 3rd place on group play with 6 points and two wins in a very admirable and respectable showing while we look at the Israeli league as well and the new part owner of Beitar Jerusalem, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Nahyan from the United Arab Emirates. Moshe Halickman joins The Sports Rabbi to rundown Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague win over Baskonia in Spain as well as all of the Israeli league action form Holon all the way to Nes Ziona, we cover it all! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Jess & Jamal discuss the recent purchase of Beitar Jerusalem, known as the “most racist soccer team in the world,” by Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Nahyan, a first cousin of the de facto Emirati ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed. They also discuss Israel’s systematic targeting of Palestinian children.

An Arab woman to run for Israel's presidency, is Israel getting a Hannukah curfew or not? And will the Beitar Jerusalem soccer club get a revamp from the UAE? Support the show $ - https://anchor.fm/israeldailynews/support Follow me on Instagram & Facebook @shannafuld See my work @ shannafuld.com Send me a note & subscribe to our newsletter: https://israeldaily.news/ Music - Nakul C., ft. Erika Krall Trippy Code - Not yet released to the public. Israel Daily News exclusive. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/israeldailynews/support

The Sports Rabbi & Roye Shelem ran down Maccabi Tel Aviv’s performance so far in the Europa League with two wins in two games after beating Sivasspor 2-1 while we also looked ahead to their league clash against Maccabi Haifa. We also look at Hapoel Beer Sheva’s form in continental play plus we tall about Beitar Jerusalem’s new recruit, the enigma called Yarden Shua. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

My guest is Sophia Solomon, a PhD student in political science at Ben Gurion University of the Negev in Beer-Sheva, Israel. Her current research focuses on civil-military relations in Britain, Canada and Israel, with a particular focus on so-called “shooting soldiers”, i.e. soldiers who killed suspected terrorists after they were captured. However, Sophia and I talk about her previous research, for her MA thesis, which focuses on the Israeli football club Beitar Jerusalem, its infamous ultras/hooligans La Familia, and the connections to and significance for the far right in Israel.

The matches of the podcast:Hapoel Kfar Saba – Hapoel Tel Aviv | Premier league | Saturday (29.8) 19:30 CETThis is the first match of the season. Hapoel Kfar Saba the home team kept most of their squad from last year. While, Hapoel Tel Aviv the away team changed most of their squad. They have new goalkeeper and new central back. In the Pre-season tournament, The Toto Cup. The home team finished 8th and the Away ream finished 10th. Both team did not performed well. The away team scored one goal in four games. Both teams won only one time against bottom league teams. This year both teams will fight against relegation. They will not win a lot. It feels like they do not know how to win. From the odds that the bookmakers give to this match, it looks like Hapoel Tel-Aviv, the away team has an advantage. However, it is a fiction. I believe that both teams prefer not to lose this match. It will end with a Draw. If the odds for under goals were good. I would suggest going on under goals too. But, the Odds are low.Hapoel Haifa – Beitar Jerusalem | Premier league | Sunday (30.8) 19:15 CETUntil yesterday, the away team Beitar Jerusalem was total favorite to win this match. In my option. They had a good Pre Season tournament. They finished third with 2 wins and 2 draws in four matches. They did not concede any goal in this 4 matches. While the Home team, Hapoel Haifa finished in the last place in the Pre-Season tournament. With 1 draw and three loses. The bookies gave high odds (2.10) for an Away win. This is a very good odd. If you take in your mind that there is no effect to the Home venue when there is no crowd on the stands. But!! , two days ago, Beitar Jerusalem lost in the first round of the Europa League to a small club from Albania. The owner got crazy and fired the coach. Following this act, the general manager decided to finish his part in the club. With no coach and general manager. There is a big chaos in the club. I believe that even the chaos that the away team have. They still will win this match. The player will want to comfort their fanatic crowed and their Boss. The away team is a crazy club and this kind of incident can give them the power to win. Not with a great football, but they will win it. Hapoel Nof Hagalil – Beitar Tel Aviv | National league | Monday (31.8) 18:00 CETThis is the match to put your high stakes in this episode. The home team Hapoel Nof Hagalil finished first in the second division Pre-Season tournament with four wins from four matches with 11-0 goals difference. They won 3-0 in the finals last week. The home have a crazy squad and the really believe they can win the league and play next year in the Israeli Premier league. The away team Beitar Tel Aviv has a brand new squad, young squad. They finished 4th in the Pre-Season tournament with 2-1-1 The bookmakers give 2.13 to a Home win. Very high odds. 2.13 it means that the bookmakers give 47% probability for a Home team. I believe that the probability is closer to 65%-70% for a Home win.

Hapoel Beer Sheva – Maccabi Tel Aviv | Israeli Premier League | Tuesday (7.7) 19:00 CETMaccabi Tel Aviv won the championship 3 matches ago. They beat Maccabi Haifa in an away game with half the squad not dressed up. A day before this match, their coach announced that he would leave the team after this match. However, it is something that all knew for weeks.The achievement "Full Season with No Lose" is one match ahead. Only one club in Israel made it. Maccabi wants to get it too. To make this season historical.Everybody in Hapoel Beer Sheva are thinking only on the Cup Final that will be played in six days. They have not win the Israeli Cup since 1997. In this match, they will keep their legs and will not want to receive a red card. That a player will not miss the Cup Final.I have seen that the bookmakers give 2.00 for an Away win. 50% chance that Maccabi will win is very low. I think is closer to 75%.I would go on an average stake on an away win.Beitar Jerusalem – Maccabi Haifa | Israeli Premier League | Tuesday (7.7) 19:00 CETMaccabi Haifa come to this match after losing the fourth time this season to Maccabi Tel Aviv, that played with almost their 2nd team.In the last days, they are talking and thinking about only 2 two things:1) The distance that they have from Maccabi Tel Aviv in a perspective of the next season.2) When the management will declare on Barak Bachar as the new coach.I think that they just wait to play this match and finish the season. They will not come with a focus in this match. Adinionaly, they come with no without any motivation.This is a classic combination to lose this match.While in Beitar Jerusalem. They won 3-0 against their nemesis. Therefore, they will come with a good mood for this match. This match is important for many entities in the club. and to beat Maccabi Haifa will give a good push for next season.Because of the reason that I am no 100% sure, that Beitar will win. I will go on Double chance bet 1X - home win or a draw. The odds for that bit low. Therefore, I will make the odds higher with the Bet Builder (2.05)- Match result - Double chance 1X - home win or a draw +- Over 0 goals in the match for both teams combined+ - Over 6 corners in the match for both teams combined.I believe this match will be open. There will be goals in this match. I truly believe that seven corners for this match is under the average.

Wie ist eigentlich das Fan- oder Fanclub-Leben, wenn der eigene Verein einige tausend Kilometer entfernt ist? Das wollte ich schon länger wissen, bis ich dann kürzlich mit den Israelischen Borussen in Kontakt kam, einem Fanclub von Borussia Dortmund. Auf jeden Fall ist bei denen deutlich mehr los, als ich dachte, und die Aufnahmekriterien sind härter als in vielen anderen Fanclubs. Außerdem sprachen wir am Rande noch über Fußballfans in Israel, u.a. Hapoel Haifa, Maccabi Haifa, Beitar Jerusalem.

Peter Vermes has added another piece to his midfield ahead of the 2020 season with the arrival of Gadi Kinda. In this episode Cody, Robert, and Thad cover all your questions about the 25-year-old out of Beitar Jerusalem. As it often goes, there has been some confusion around the terms of the deal. Is Kinda here on loan or is it just a straight transfer? His agent and former coach have referred to the deal as a transfer, while Sporting Kansas City says it is a loan. We also talk about the money and whether he is a Designated Player or not. But how important are those labels anymore anyway? Vermes sees Kinda as a box-to-box, #8 midfielder who possesses the strict defensive standards he requires from his players, while being dangerous going forward as well. So where will he play? Will he fight Roger Espinoza for playing time? Robert wonders what this means for the plethora of young talent with SKC and if it will be another year where the likes of Felipe Hernandez & Gianluca Busio aren't able to get enough first team minutes. The move gives Vermes options on all lines now. They can be adaptable as is required by the league now. We look at different ways Kinda can be used and who he might play with. The question that will always be asked.... is he worth the money? The league has changed and what it takes to get a younger player with potential costs a pretty penny. SKCII have also added a key piece. Kaveh Rad featured heavily last year and now the 18-year-old academy kid got a professional contract. Thad explains that his path could set the example needed to keep prospects from going to play in the NCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Storied and crowned soccer club Beitar Jerusalem was for decades a pillar of the Israeli right-wing and an often-extreme symbol of Israel’s lurch towards the right as well as its`` ever more uncompromising attitude towards an equitable peace with the Palestinians and approach towards its Israeli Palestinian minority. Today, in an anti-cyclical development, Beitar Jerusalem, with its acquisition by technology entrepreneur Moshe Hogeg, is at the forefront of the fight against racism, including anti-Arab sentiment and Islamophobia.

On this week's Sportshour we hear from one of the world's most recognizable footballers - Megan Rapinoe. In July she captained the US team to another World Cup victory and won the golden boot as the tournaments top scorer. She also picked up the two most prestigious individual awards the game has to offer; the FIFA best and the Ballon D'Or. She tells us about how she has used her new found profile to lead the fight for equality in sport in terms of racism, gender and sexuality. It is the final of the Club World Cup and Flamengo of Brazil take on Liverpool of the English Premier League to find out who will be crowned the best club football side in the World. We go live to Qatar to preview the match. Beitar Jerusalem is one of the biggest football clubs in Israel but it is infamous for the behaviour of some of its fans towards Muslims. They've been repeatedly sanctioned for it's abuse of Muslim opponents but we hear how thanks to a new owner, the club is determined to change their reputation. Who is better? Brady or Brees? A team of journalists and fans discuss who they think is a better quarterback. Is it Tom Brady who has won six Super Bowl titles or do they think Drew Brees has overtaken him due to his NFL touchdown record breaking passes? Photo: Megan Rapinoe of United States poses for photos with the Golden Boot during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup (Credit: Getty Images)

Rob Walker is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and a recent graduate of Kenyon College in Ohio. He is also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where he joins Jeremy Beren to reflect one last time on an Atlético Madrid match from the 2018/19 season. Rob and Jeremy touch on Atlético’s friendly loss to Israeli Premier League side Beitar Jerusalem and how surprisingly unsurprising it was to see Diego Costa sustain another injury in the match. The podders then turn to Saturday’s events at the Ciutat de València, which saw 10-man Atleti fight back from a 2-0 deficit to grab a draw against Levante thanks to 18-year-old B team striker Sergio Camello. The guys talk about Juanfran’s final game and his legacy, plus the patented “Cholo consistency” in addition to what to do with Ángel Correa. Finally, they start the discussion on Antoine Griezmann’s impending transfer and how he will be remembered.

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How did a Columbia econ professor become the most powerful American in world soccer? Noah Davis discusses his profile of Sunil Gulati from the new issue of Howler. Then, La Familia is possibly the most hateful and violent ultras group in the world. They have been known to attack fans and even members of their own club, Beitar Jerusalem, and they are proud to call their team Israel’s “most racist.” And in July of last year, 64 members were arrested in a massive sting operation by Israeli police. Sam Patters joins to discuss his feature on La Familia. Please consider supporting the magazine by becoming a subscriber. Right now, save 15% on a subscription with the code PODSUB15 at fifa.wtf/gethowler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Israeli journalist Maya Zinshtein took on a four-day assignment to cover the arrival of two foreign players to a local soccer club, she had no idea that it would turn into a year-long making of a feature documentary that dramatically reveals the skeletons in her own country’s closet. But this was no ordinary soccer team—and this is certainly not your average sports documentary. The team at the center of the film is Beitar Jerusalem, which had been historically known for the right wing politics and even racist tendencies of its fan base. In fact, It was the only team in Israel’s premier league never to sign an Arab player. When two Muslim players from Chechnya were brought onto the team, the resulting backlash exposed the ugliest parts of Israeli society, and threatened to tear the team and country apart. Rarely does a documentary—especially about something as apparently innocuous as soccer—expose so many layers of one society, from race to class to politics to economics. But it didn’t come without Zinshtein’s own battles. In her conversation with No Film School's Liz Nord, she is very candid about how she overcame the challenges she faced making the film, especially in trying to convince people to let her turn vérité cameras on them in the midst of personal and national crises.

The year is 2012 and Beitar Jerusalem, the favored soccer team of Israel's right wing, is on its way to its first national title in years. Quickly climbing the rankings from week to week, the team can almost taste the sweet flavor of victory and national pride. However, Beitar's owner, Arkady Gaydamak, has other plans for the team - plans that will shock the players, the fans, the entire Israeli soccer community and the nation as a whole. Stretched to its limits along racial lines, the story of Beitar Jerusalem is a sort of microcosm of Israeli society. The team prides itself on its racially pure past and present roster and its right-wing Zionist political alignment. Maya Zinshtein, director of the film “Forever Pure” which follows the team through its most dramatic crisis, joins 2NJB to talk Israeli soccer, politics and filmmaking. Plus great music by Quarter to Africa!

We look at the sexual abuse scandal that has engulfed gymnastics in the USA. We hear from former gymnast Rachael Denhollander on waiving her right to anonymity to accuse former USA national team doctor Dr Larry Nassar of sexual abuse. We also hear from John Manley the lawyer representing two gymnasts, including an Olympian, who are suing Gymnastics USA for their failure to act on allegations brought to them about Dr Nasser. Mark Alesia one of the investigators from the Indianapolis Star, the paper that broke the story, also joins us. "I feared for my own safety" The documentary 'Forever Pure' centres on Israel's most notorious football club, Beitar Jerusalem. The film follows the team, its fans and owners after signing two Muslim players from Chechnya. The first Muslims to play for the team... The angry reaction of fans shocked the country with director Maya Zinshtein receiving death threats. Acting the part of captain Ed Rolston had two dreams growing up, to play international rugby and to be a star of the big screen. There was a time when neither seemed attainable. He left professional rugby before his career ever really got going, but now he is the captain of the Hong Kong national side and the first half of his ambitious double is complete. So what happened to his attempt to conquer Hollywood? Sporting Witness: It is 60 years since a love affair between a Czechoslovak discus thrower and an American hammer thrower made the headlines at the Olympic Games in Melbourne. The discus thrower was Olga Fikotova, who won gold in her event but was then ostracised by Czech officials for starting a relationship with a westerner. At the height of the Cold War, Fikotova was treated as a potential defector and virtually ignored on her return to Prague despite winning Czechoslovakia’s only gold of the Olympics. Photo: Gymnasts practice Credit Guang Niu/Getty Images

James Dorsey joins to discuss the ways that soccer fans and administrators play a role in Turkey’s complex and tumultuous political realm. Then Sam Patterson explains why roughly 50 members of La Familia, Beitar Jerusalem’s ultra right-wing hooligan group, were taken off the streets in a recent sting operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An exclusive interview with FIFA's Secretary General Fatma Samoura. Following a crackdown in Israel, we find out about Beitar Jerusalem's ultra-nationalist fan group called La Familia. And we look back at Antonio Conte's first managerial job at Arezzo. Picture: FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura looks on at a news conference following a meeting of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Local Organising Committee (Sergei FadeichevTASS via Getty Images)

In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Holy City Soccer, Nehemia Gordon attends a “football match” between Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Beitar Jerusalem. Between the cheers of goals and shots on net, Gordon chats with Ari Louis, an Israeli sports blogger. … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #19 – Holy City Soccer appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this week's Assignment David Goldblatt travels to Israel to meet the fans of Beitar Jerusalem football club. As you'll hear in this programme the fans pride themselves on their extreme nationalist views and anti-arab chanting at matches. Beitar fans boast that an Arab never has and never will play for the club. Now under the ownership of flamboyant Russian Billionaire Arkadi Gaydamak Beitar is top of the Israeli league, but the behaviour of its hard-core fans continues to cause trouble. Since this programme was recorded, Beitar fans have been punished for a pitch invasion, and are now banned from their own stadium for the rest of the season. Beitar remain top of the Israeli league.