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Episode 300: Howard Beck joins The Sports Rabbi for the 300th Episode as we discuss the Texas school shooting, Deni Avdija & More

The Sports Rabbi had the honor and pleasure to welcome Howard Beck, Senior Writer at Sports Illustrated and Co-host of The Crossover Pod to the 300th episode of The Sports Rabbi Show. Beck is one of the great writers and podcasters of our generation and has made an impact with his fine coverage of the NBA both on and off of the court. Having worked at the New York Times, Bleacher Report and the LA Daily News, Beck has been very active with social action issues as we opened the show discussing the tragedy that unfolded in Uvalde, Texas and the brutal school shooting. We then move to the beginning of Beck’s career and how he was inspired to become a journalist while we also disusss Israeli NBA players past and present in Omri Casspi and Deni Avdija. To finish off the show we talked about some of the pressing issues in the NBA. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 299: Beer Sheva bests Maccabi Haifa in State Cup penalty shootout, Maccabi TLV coaching merry-go-round, Israel Basketball Playoffs on Episode #299

Roye Shelem came on board to kick off The Sports Rabbi Show as we looked back at the Israel State Cup Final where Hapoel Beer Sheva defeated Maccabi Haifa on penalties. From there we discussed the latest Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach news, wrapped up the league and looked ahead to both the upcoming transfer period and the Israel National team who will begin to ready for UEFA Nations League action. Dov Halickman was up next as we previewed the Israel Basketball semifinal series between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bnei Herzliya as well as Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Holon. We also discussed the off-season news that has begun with signings and coaching appointments. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 298: EFES Champs, Tel Aviv Derby QF Game 4, Jerusalem v Gilboa + Herzliya & Holon sweeps on Episode #298

The Sports Rabbi and Dov Halickman began the latest edition of The Sports Rabbi Holy Land Hoops show discussing the Euroleague Final as Anadolu Efes captured their second title in a row. We then moved on to the Israeli basketball league playoffs and the upcoming Game 4 Quarterfinal Derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv which will take place at the Drive In Arena. From there it was off to Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Gilboa Galil’s series that heads back up to Gan Ner for game 4 along with looking at Bnei Herzliya and Hapoel Holon’s respective sweeps. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 297: Haifa takes title, League & Sakhnin embarrassment, coaching carousel, Eran Zahavi and the Israelis Abroad on Episode #297

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem took a look at the latest Israeli soccer news from Maccabi Haifa’s league championship to the embarrassment that occurred with the league administration and Bnei Sakhnin which caused the last second postponement of their match with the Greens. We also looked at the various coaching carousel around the league, Eran Zahavi’s next stop and the rest of the Israelis abroad. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 296: Maccabi Euroleague wrapup, Alon Hazan Israel Nat'l team coach, TLV Derby on The Sports Rabbi Show #296

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem wrapped up Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague campaign as we looked at the highs and lows of what was a rollercoaster of a campaign. We then spoke about Alon Hazan being handed the reins of the Israel National Team and what he will need to do in order to take the Blue & White to the promised land while we also went through the latest news in the domestic league from Maccabi Haifa to Hapoel Beer Sheva. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 295: Unplugged: Ike Iroegbu talks Hapoel Galil Elyon and the Balkan League Final Four, Career & More on Episode #295

Hapoel Galil Elyon star Ike Iroegbu came on board The Sports Rabbi Show to talk about the upcoming Balkan League Final Four that gets underway on Friday afternoon in Nahariya. The guard also discusses the Galilee’s club success in their first season back in the top league while Iroegbu looked back at his career and much more! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 294: Maccabi's chances vs Real, Bayern & Barca plus the rest of the Euroleague QF series with Feldhaus on Episode #294

Lukas Feldhaus joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about the Euroleague playoffs as we broke down Maccabi Tel Aviv’s troubles with Real Madrid along with why Bayern Munich was able to knot up their series with Barcelona. We also discussed the other two quarterfinals between Olympiacos and Monaco as well as Milano and EFES. Dov Halickman then came on board to wrap up the latest Israeli league action from Hapoel Jerusalem’s big win over Hapoel Holon to the heated relegation battle and the fight for the final playoff spot. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 293: Wrapping up Maccabi's game one loss to Real + Israel State Cup football and League action roundup on Episode #293

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem talk all about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague playoff loss to Real Madrid and what went wrong in game one along with what the Yellow & Blue will need to do in game two to even up the series. We then shifted to the Israel State Cup semifinals which saw Hapoel Beer Sheva beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-1 and Maccabi Haifa defeated Hapoel Haifa in the Derby 2-0 plus we also took a look back at the league week that was and what will be going forward as we hit the stretch run of the season. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 292: Andrew Wisniewski Unplugged: The former Maccabi guard talks Even, Perkins, Playoffs on The Sports Rabbi Show #292

On this special edition of The Sports Rabbi Show, former Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Andrew Wisniewski joins the program to talk about his former assistant coach and current Yellow & Blue head coach Avi Even as well as former backcourt partner Doron Perkins who is now an assistant coach with the club. Winiewski also talks about what it’s like to play in the postseason with Maccabi Tel Aviv as we take a trip back in time to the 2010 quarterfinals against Partizan Belgrade which was a series that Avi Even spoke about during the past week’s press conference concerning how fans can influence a game. Join us for a great conversation which includes a trip down memory like no other! Right after Wisniewski, Dov Halickman came on board to take a look back at all of the Israel basketball games that took place over the last few days from the big Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion vs Hapoel Gilboa Galil game that ended in fisticuffs between the fans and the players while we also spoke Hapoel Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv and the Euroleague playoffs. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 291: MTABC vs Real Madrid Euroleague, MTAFC vs Beer Sheva & Haifa Derby State Cup on Episode #291

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem talk all about Maccabi Tel Aviv and their upcoming Euroleague quarterfinal series against Real Madrid as the Yellow & Blue finished off the regular season with a win over Fenerbahce. After that we broke down the news out of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s camp that head coach Mladen Krstajic has not heard if he will continue as the club’s bench boss for the 2022/23 season. We also breakdown the State Cup semifinals between Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Haifa as well as Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Beer Sheva. For our parting shot we spoke about Hapoel Jerusalem BC, Hapoel Holon and the Champions League. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 290: Deni Avdija's bright future, Holon to BCL Final 4, Israeli Hoops on Episode #290

CONGRATULATIONS! Hapoel Holon has advanced to the Basketball Champions League Final Four after just getting by Strasbourg 81-80 to complete the quarterfinals series sweep 2-0. The Sports Rabbi and Moshe Halickman broke down what went right for Holon down the stretch as they made a huge comeback in the third quarter to wipe away a 14 point deficit. Next upNeil Dalal joined The Sports Rabbi to look back at the season that was for Deni Avdija with the Washington Wizards. We spoke about the final month of the campaign when the Israeli sensation started coming into his own along with what his outlook will be next campaign. Finally we discussed the roster construction as well as what Avdija’s summer will look like with the Israel National Team. Dov Halickman then came on the show to talk about the Israeli basketball league from Hapoel Jerusalem, Nes Ziona, Maccabi Tel Aviv and much more! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 289: Maccabi TLV cruises over Barca, Holon looks to BCL F4, Haifa tops in Israeli soccer Episode #289

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem begin the show by spending a moment on the horrific terrorist attack in Tel Aviv before we analyze Maccabi Tel Aviv’s beatdown of Barcelona on the road as well as touching on Holon’s BCL QF series against Strasbourg. After that at 39:50 in the program, we spoke about the Israeli soccer situation from Maccabi Haifa downing Hapoel Beer Sheva to Maccabi Tel Aviv’s future and much more as the playoffs continue on. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 288: Sznaider-Who? Sznaiderman helps Rishon stun Jerusalem, Dave Hein on Maccabi's youth on Episode #288

The Sports Rabbi and Moshe Halickman broke down all the latest news in Israeli Hoops from Rishon Le’Zion’s Yuval Sznaiderman and the club’s surprising win over Hapoel Jerusalem to not only tighten up the relegation battle but also bump the Reds down to second place. We also talk about Holon’s upcoming Champions League game against Strasbourg and Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague clash at Barcelona. Next up was Dave Hein from Taking The Charge (38:30) as we discuss the Euroleague Next Generation Tournaments and Maccabi Tel Aviv’s up and coming youth players. We also talk about some of the past participants and look at who the future stars are who may one day be the next Luka Doncic and Omri Casspi. Make sure to check out Dave’s amazing Taking The Charge Substack site! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 287: Wilbekin and Maccabi into the playoffs, Israel National Team issues on and off pitch on Episode #287

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem started off the show talking about Maccabi Tel Aviv punching their ticket to the Euroleague playoffs as we analyzed how the Yellow & Blue have come so far from a season that has seen many ups and many downs in a rollercoaster of a campaign. We also discuss Avi Even’s future, Scottie Wilbekin being a part of the Israeli fabric and we also touch on Hapoel Jerusalem’s win over Hapoel Holon. Next up we discussed the Israel National Team both on and off of the pitch with the controversy sparked by refusing to have Monas Dabbur speak to the press after his two goal performance which was followed up by Eran Zahavi’s leaked WhatsApp messages. We also spoke about the on field play as well as the Under-21 and U19 teams plus we looked ahead to this weekend’s Israeli league games. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 286: Maccabi Tel Aviv creeps closer to Playoffs, Smith chalks up 38 points in Holon win on Episode #286

The Sports Rabbi and Dov Halickman broke down Maccabi Tel Aviv’s crucial 95-83 win over Panathinaikos in Athens as the Yellow & Blue move ever so closer to clinching a Euroleague playoff spot. We discuss the how well Avi Even has his troops playing over the past couple of weeks after the Russian teams were excluded from the standings moving Maccabi way up and into a situation that a postseason berth is a possibility. We also looked back at the Israel league action as Hapoel Holon’s Adam Smith scored 38 points in a win over Hapoel Tel Aviv and much more! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 285: Maccabi's Euroleague renaissance, Ashram tribute, Israel vs Germany and the U21 squad on Episode #285

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem begin the show with a tribute to Linoy Ashram, Israel’s first female Gold Medalist that was won this past summer at the Olympic Games in Rhythmic Gymnastics. From there we broke down Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague win over Real Madrid along with the keys to the victory under interim head coach Avi Even. We also spoke about The Sports Rabbi’s interview with one of the Yellow & Blue’s owner Udi Recanati and then went on to discuss the Israel National Team’s upcoming game at Germany as well as the Under-21’s draw against Poland and much more! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 284: Maccabi's Euroleague chances, Recanati interview review and the rest of Israeli basketball action on Episode #284

The Sports Rabbi and Dov Halickman looked back at the Israeli basketball week that was from Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague win over Milano to their upcoming clash with Real Madrid along with the Yellow & Blue owner Udi Recanati’s interview which broached numerous topics surrounding the club. We also talk Hapoel Holon Champions League along with rest of Israeli league action from the last few days. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 283: Benayoun in at IFA, Balbul out as Israel coach, Israeli League Championship race own Episode #283

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi check out the latest news in Israeli soccer as we rip apart the Israel National Team’s keeper controversy with the U21 and Yossi Benayoun’s appointment as the IFA’s Technical Director along with breaking down the israeli league’ Championship and Relegation Playoffs. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 282: Beer Sheva and Haifa's big wins, Ryan Turell declares for NBA Draft on The Sports Rabbi Show #282

The Sports Rabbi and Dov Halickman took a look back at the crazy week of Israeli basketball that was from Hapoel Beer Sheva's surprise win over Maccabi Tel Aviv, Haifa's victory against Hapoel Jerusalem and Gilboa Galil's crazy comeback at Eilat. Then at the 25:30 mark we discuss Ryan Turell, Yeshiva University's star who declared for the NBA Draft and how he would fare playing professional basketball right out of D3. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 281: Maccabi TLV closes gap atop table, Ziv Arie's epic rant, Benayoun Israel Nat'l Team Sports Director on Episode #281

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi looked back at the week that was in Israeli soccer from Maccabi Tel Aviv cutting down Maccabi Haifa’s lead to Hapoel Jerusalem coach Ziv Arie’s epic postgame rant against the referees. We also spoke about where Manor Solomon may sign now that the Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder has an opportunity to move teams with the FIFA transfer window open and we touched on Yossi Benayoun joining the Israel National Team and the sports director. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 280: Inbar Orion talks Garzon, Israeli Women's Hoops plus wrapping up the Men's League on Episode #280

The Sports Rabbi welcomed on board Inbar Orion from WPBasket as we spoke about Lior Garzon starring at Villanova along with the Israeli Women’s League as well as the upcoming Final Four. Dov Halickman then joined the show to take a look at the latest in Israeli Men’s action from Hapoel Jerusalem’s win over Herzliya to Maccabi Tel Aviv’s upcoming Euroleague game at Red Star Belgrade along with Hapoel Holon’s big Champions League week. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 279: Levy out at Beer Sheva, Krstajic's Maccabi future, Xavi Pascual to Yellow & Blue Hoops? Episode #279

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.

Episode 278: Israel National Team Special: Max Heidegger joins The Sports Rabbi plus wrapping up the 71-67 loss to Germany

The Sports Rabbi and Moshe Halickman looked back at Israel’s 71-67 loss to Germany in FIBA World Cup qualifying as we broke down what went wrong from coach Guy Goodes’s rotation and substitutions to the players who performed well and those who didn’t, along with the ones who should have played more and those who should have played less. We then looked ahead to Monday’s back end of the home and home qualifiers which will take place in Heidelberg. Max Heidegger then came on board the program to talk about joining the Israel National Team, what led to his decision to represent the Blue & White and not join Austria while we also took a look at his season to date in the German BBL league. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 277: Maccabi out of Europe to Zahavi & PSV, Maccabi hoops disaster zone and the rest of Israeli soccer new on Episode #277

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi looked back at Eran Zahavi’s return to Israel with PSV as they knocked Maccabi Tel Aviv out of Conference League action in what was a valiant try by the Yellow & Blue. We spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball’s huge issues going froward after getting slammed in Turkey while we also checked out the latest in Israeli soccer action across the league. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 276: Israel National team vs Germany, Maccabi TLV, Jerusalem signs Rivers on Episode #276

The Sports Rabbi and Dov Halickman previewed the Israel National Team’s World Cup games coming up against Germany in a home and home series beginning on Friday in Tel Aviv and Monday in Germany. We then spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv and the latest with their coaching situation as Avi Even continues on the sidelines in the interim and we also discussed Hapoel Jerusalem signing KC Rivers for the balance of the season. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 275: Harvey Araton, Basketball Hall of Fame writer joins The Sports Rabbi to talk "Our Last Season" on The Sports Rabbi Show #275

The Sports Rabbi welcomed a vey special guest to the show as Basketball Hall of Fame scribe Harvey Araton joined the program to talk about his book “Our Last Season: A Writer, A Fan, A friendship” where he looks back at the life of Michelle Musler through the lens of the New York Knicks throughout the past three decades. Araton talks about Musler’s influence on his career as she sat right behind the Knicks bench and saw the highs and lows of the franchise. We also talk about a terrific piece that Araton wrote about his parents and they best friends which is something that can not be missed. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 274: State Cup Wrapup, What's wrong at Maccabi, Zahavi faces Yellow & Blue and the latest Israeli soccer news on Episode #274

Roye Shelem came on board The Sports Rabbi show as we broke down the Israel State Cup final that saw Bnei Herzliya down Hapoel Tel Aviv 87-82 in a great battle on the court that also was influenced by some very poor officiating. We also discussed the latest situation at Maccabi Tel Aviv after Ioannis Sfairopoulos was fired and where the future lies within the squad as well. We then moved over to the soccer side of the program as we talked about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s minimal 1-0 defeat to PSV in Conference League action as well as their Derby win over Hapoel. Maccabi Haifa and Kiryat Shemona was up next and then we finished off with Hapoel Beer Sheva and the rest of the latest Israeli football news. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 273: Maccabi and Sfairopoulos are no more, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Bnei Herzliya in State Cup Final on Episode #273

The Sports Rabbi and Dov Halickman broke down the Ioannis Sfairopoulos firing by Maccabi Tel Aviv along with the reasons was to why and what the Yellow & Blue’s next steps are. We also spoke about the two State Cup semifinal games while discussing the final between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Bnei Herzliya! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 272: Maccabi whack CSKA, Avdija takes over, Ruttensteiner departs Israel, Haifa in top derby on tap on Episode #272

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi talked all about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s big win over CSKA Moscow while also breaking down the Israeli contingent’s contributions along with newcomer Khyri Thomas ahead of the State Cup semifinal Derby. We then spoke about Deni Avdija’s performance against the Brooklyn Nets and what is expected from the Israeli sensation over the final third of the season. Finally we finished the Holy Land Hoops portion of the show going over the National Team’s expanded roster. In the second half we talked about Willi Ruttensteiner departing the Israel National Team and the legacy that he leaves behind while we also examine what will be next for the IFA. We also spoke about Omer Atzily and Maccabi Haifa, the upcoming Tel Aviv Derby and we make out picks! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 271: Ludwigsburg on deck for Holon with Feldhaus, Tel Aviv Derby on tap for State Cup semis on Episode #271

The Sports Rabbi and Dov Halickman looked at the latest news in Israel basketball from Maccabi Tel Aviv’s win over Hapoel Galil Elyon and Hapoel Tel Aviv’s victory against Hapoel Jerusalem setting up a State Cup Semifinal Derby. We also discuss Hapoel Holon’s Champions League game coming up and the Yellow & Blue’s Euroleague contest against CSKA Moscow. Lukas Feldhaus then joined The Sports Rabbi Show to breakdown Ludwigsburg as they tip-off against Hapoel Holon in BCL play. Feldhaus analyzes the German club and what can be expected from their coach John Patrick and their squad. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 270: Israel's Transfer Window Breakdown plus Maccabi Tel Aviv falls at Bayern on The Sports Rabbi Show #270

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.

Episode 269: Maccabi Tel Aviv and Holon ready for European tests on The Sports Rabbi Show #269

The Sports Rabbi welcomed aboard Dov Halickman to take a look at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Holon and Hapoel Jerusalem’s European campaigns while Lukas Feldhaus also joins the program to discuss Bayern Munich ahead of the Euroleague game against the Yellow & Blue. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 268: Beitar in crisis, Maccabi's Krstajic's conundrum, Maor Bozaglo retires on The Sports Rabbi Show #268

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.

Episode 267: Maccabi readies for Zoosman & Blatt after Derby disaster with Shelem and Feldhaus on Episode #267

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem breakdown all that went wrong for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the second league Derby of the season. Hapoel Tel Aviv took it right to the Yellow & Blue once again and took a well deserved 78-77 win. We look at the last timeout of the game in which Maccabi looked quite lost, why Scottie Wilbekin always gets the last shot, the drive of JP Tokoto and James Young as well as the fans who willed the Reds on to the Double Derby win. Next up was Lukas Feldhaus from Germany as The Sports Rabbi’s European basketball expert spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s next opponents in Euroleague action in ALBA Berlin and Fenerbahce. We talk about Berlin’s two Israelis Yovel Zoosman and Tamir Blatt as to how they are playing in Germany as well as the expectations were placed on them. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 266: Maccabi Tel Aviv stops the skid, Avdija's cloudy future, Haifa's Bachar locked up & the latest at Beitar on Episode #266

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.

Episode 265: Pete Croatto talks Hang Time to Prime Time and the birth of the modern day NBA on Episode #265

The Sports Rabbi welcomed aboard Pete Croatto to discuss his fantastic book “From Hang Time to Prime Time: Business, Entertainment, and the Birth of the Modern-Day NBA” as we delve into how the National Basketball Association has become the greatest and most influential sports league in the world. Make to pick up Pete’s great book below! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 264: Israel State Cup review and league action with Roye Shelem on The Sports Rabbi Show #264

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.

Episode 263: Maccabi's new recruit Khyri Thomas & Rishon's Maurice Watson under the microscope with Nyatawa + Jerusalem & Holon in BCL Play In Action on Episode #263

Jon Nyatawa out of Omaha joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s new signing Khyri Thomas as he comes to Israel from Bilbao via the NBA and Creighton University. We look at what Thomas offers the Yellow & Blue and where he can make an impact in his upcoming debut. Another former Creighton standout Maurice Watson who just joined Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion was next up for us to talk about as the guard will be needed to be the top of the top to help his team over the second half of the Israeli league season. Next up was Dov Halickman as we looked ahead to Hapoel Jerusalem’s big Champions League Play In series with Prometey as well as Hapoel Holon’s second game at Besiktas with new head coach Guy Goodes on the sidelines. We also spoke about how COVID is causing havoc on the Israel State Cup Quarterfinals as well as the women’s basketball league. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 262: JOHN WILLKOM, THE WALK-ON WARRIOR TALKS ABOUT HIS DRIVE, DISCIPLINE AND WILL TO WIN ON EPISODE #262

The Sports Rabbi welcomed aboard John Willkom to talk about his fantastic book “Walk-On Warrior: Drive, Discipline, and the Will to Win”, which is a basketball journey like no other. The incredible autobiography of a college season at Marquette, a summer with Hall of Fame coach Rick Majerus and a court-side seat with the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks is quite the tale and the Red Shirt Walk-On tells us all about it! Join us for an incredible talk and make sure you pick up Willkom’s great book! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 261: Haifa tops Maccabi TLV as Beer Sheva awaits + Oded Katash GM of Gilboa on Episode #261

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem bring you the latest in Israeli soccer news from Maccabi Haifa’s big win over Maccabi Tel Aviv to Hapoel Beer Sheva’s fine play along with their matchup at the Yellow & Blue this weekend. We also look at Nof HaGalil’s coaching change plus the situation at Beitar along with Beer Sheva’s Ramzi Safouri’s fine play of late. At the 40:00 minute mark and before we made our picks we discussed the Israeli hoops news, from Maccabi Tel Aviv not having a Euroleague game this week, Holon’s decision to part ways with Maurizio Buscaglia and Oded Katash becoming the Sports Director at Hapoel Gilboa Galil and what that can mean for coach Guy Kaplan’s future. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 260: Avdija ahead of curve in 2nd season with Wizards + Latest news at Maccabi Tel Aviv & Israeli Hoops on Episode #260

Neil Dalal, The Sports Rabbi‘s Washington Wizards correspondent came on board the show to give us the latest news on Deni Avdija who just celebrated his 21st Birthday with yet another impressive defensive performance. We take a look at how the Israeli sensation has been developing while also checking out his play over the last month and what to look forward to coming up. Then Dov Halickman joined the program to discuss Maccabi Tel Aviv’s continued frustrating play while also talking about all of the other big Israeli basketball stories. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 259: Quinton Hooker Unplugged: Herzliya star talks hoops, success, NFL brother Amani & More with the Sports Rabbi on Episode #259

The Sports Rabbi was joined by Bnei Herzliya star Quinton Hooker to talk about the club’s success to date as they had into a pivotal matchup with Maccabi Tel Aviv. The University of North Dakota product also spoke about his time at college, developing as a player in High School and being named Minnesota Mr. Basketball. Of course we spent some time discussing his brother Amani Hooker from the Tennessee Titans while also talking about his other stops as a pro along the way. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 258: Maccabi's Euroleague woes continue, Jerusalem Technical Derby, Israeli soccer news & more on Episode #258

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.

Episode 257: Breaking down Jerusalem's Egbunu with Eric Fawcett + Maccabi TLV & the rest of Israeli Hoops on Episode #257

The Sports Rabbi welcomed Eric Fawcett from Gator Country to the show to talk all about Hapoel Jerusalem’s new big man John Egbunu. Fawcett breaks down what the Nigerian brings to the table and if he really is the missing piece in interim head coach Yotam Halperin’s arsenal. We also talk about other former Gators including Maccabi Tel Aviv’s star guard Scottie Wilbekin, Egor Koulechov and many others who graced the courts around the Holy Land. Dov Halickman then came on board to look back at the Israeli week of basketball that was from Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Derby win to Maccabi Tel Aviv’s upcoming Euroleague game against Monaco win which James Nunnally was left out of the squad and will remain in the country. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 256: Maccabi Tel Aviv hoops crisis worsens, Mladen no magician and the rest of the Israeli soccer news on Episode #256

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.

Episode 255: Israeli in Qatar ahead of the World Cup, Holy Land Hoops news on The Sports Rabbi Show #255

Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sport joins The Sports Rabbi to talk about the Qatar 2022 World Cup after just returning from the Arab Cup where he was able to visit the stadiums, enjoy the atmosphere, check out the facilities, transportation as well as the Kosher food options that will be available! Jankelowitz also talked about how an Israeli can attend the World Cup in Qatar due to the countries not ghping official diplomatic relations along with the procedures and much more. Dov Halickman then came on board to discuss the latest in Israeli basketball news from Guy Goodes being relieved of his duties at Rishon Le’Zion to Maccabi Tel Aviv’s trials and tribulations. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 254: Hapoel TLV stunned & Klinger departs, Krstajic makes successful debut & more State Cup action on Episode #254

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem ran down the Israel State Cup Round of 16 action while also discussing the latest news and views from around the soccer world in the Holy Land. Nir Klinger is out at Hapoel Tel Aviv and Kobi Refuah is in for what seems to be the 100th time while Mladen Krstajić makes his debut on the Maccabi Tel Aviv sidelines. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 253: Fenerbahce leaves Maccabi in the dust, how much more time does Sfairopoulos have? Episode #253

The Sports Rabbi and Dov Halickman talked all about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 90-79 loss at Fenerbahce, the club’s future and their upcoming Euroleague clash at home on Thursday against Anadolu EFES as well as the Israeli league games that took place this week. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 252: Sfairopoulos and Maccabi under fire, Krstajić is Maccabi's strange coaching hire on The Sports Rabbi Show #252

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem look back at Maccabi Tel Aviv’s disastrous loss to UNICS Kazan in a must win game and talk about Ioannis Sfairopoulos’s future. Can the Yellow & Blue bench boss pull his team out of this mega slump or will the upcoming weeks be his last on the job? We then move onto Maccabi Tel Aviv FC’s new coach Mladen Krstajić (33:15) and what he brings and doesn’t bring to the table while looking back at the past week’s results and ahead to what is in store coming up. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 251: Jerusalem wins, Holon loses in BCL action, Maccabi struggles, Rishon's coaching conundrum on Episode #251

The Sports Rabbi and Dov Halickman broke down the latest in Holy Land Hoops as we talk about Hapoel Jerusalem’s huge victory over Karsiayka in Champions League play while we analyzed Hapoel Holon’s disappointing loss to Darussafaka. Maccabi Tel Aviv’s struggled was up next as was the coaching situation at Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion and much, much more. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 250: Dan Grunfeld joins The Sports Rabbi to discuss his new book, “By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream” on Episode #250

Dan Grunfeld joins The Sports Rabbi to talk about his brand new book, “By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream” highlights his father Ernie’s unique journey to the United States after being born in communist Romania following his parents survival from the horrors of the Holocaust. But it’s not just his father’s story that makes this so special but that of his grandmother’s the matriarch of the Grunfeld family who lives at the age of 96 to this day in California. Join us on The Sports Rabbi Show #250 for a special discussion about Hoops, Holocaust and one family’s very special story that will surely leave you looking for more. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 249: INTERVIEW: Alex Hamilton Unplugged + Maccabi falls in Madrid, Israeli Football review on Episode #249

Alex Hamilton who recently signed with Hapoel Eilat joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his return to Israel, why he is down by the Red Sea and not with his former club Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion, the ups and downs of his career and his goals going forward just as his new team readies for Hapoel Jerusalem in a Hanukah Friday matinee. Roye Shelem then came on board to look back at Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 72-70 crushing defeat to Realm Madrid. We also look back at the latest in Israeli soccer and what we have on tap this weekend. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 248: Israel's perfect World Cup qualifying start thanks to Gal Mekel's MVP performance + Israeli soccer action on Episode #248

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.

Episode 247: The Good, Bad, Ugly: Israel stops Poland, Maccabi falls to Zoosman in Berlin, MTAFC/Haifa/Hogeg on Episode #247

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.

Episode 246: Athletes and Mental Health with Daniel Zilberstein, Feldhaus on ALBA and Maccabi, Israel Nat'l Team on Episode #246

The Sports Rabbi welcomed aboard Daniel Zilberstein to the program as we spoke about his special 4-part series about athletes and mental health entitled, “Alone on the Field”. Join us for a very important discussion on a timely topic that is far reaching and one that effects many sportspeople in our society today. You can watch the shows by clicking on this link. Lukas Feldhaus then joined the show to talk about Alba Berlin who welcome Maccabi Tel Aviv for a Euroleague date on Thursday night. We took a deep dive into Israelis Yovel Zoosman and Tamir Blatt who feature for the German club and also spoke about the club’s ups and downs this season. Finally, Dov Halickman came on board to talk about the latest in Israeli basketball news from the National Team games coming up to the action on and off of the floor! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 245: Maccabi faces Olympiacos and their former guard Tyler Dorsey on The Sports Rabbi Show #245

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.

Episode 244: Natan Levy UFC Debut, Holyland Hoops, Wrapping up Israel's World Cup Qualifying Campaign on Episode #244

Israeli UFC Star Natan Levy kicks off The Sports Rabbi show as the MMA fighter readies to make his debut in the Octagon this Saturday night at 10pm Israel Time. Levy will take on Rafa Garcia in his first lightweight bout in the UFC as he looks to blaze a path to an eventual championship! Read our interview from this past year after he had earned his pace to fight in the UFC! Next up (14:30)The Sports Rabbi & Dov Halickman took a look back at the Gameday that was in Israeli basketball action as Hapoel Eilat had Maccabi Tel Aviv on they ropes in a game that went to 2OTs but the Yellow & Blue pulled it out. We also talk about the upcoming Euroleague clashes while discussing Jerusalem, Herzliya and the rest of the clubs. Finally, (47:00)Roye Shelem joins the show to wrap up Israel’s World Cup Qualifying campaign which saw them lose to Austria and beat Faroe Islands to finish in 3rd place in Group F just ahead of Austria but behind Denmark and Scotland. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Sh…

Episode 243: Maccabi falls in close Euroleague contest, Jerusalem wins in BCL, Israel Nat'l Team readies for Austria on Episode #243

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.

Episode 242: Avdija's Defense, Holon's win over Maccabi, Jerusalem readies for STAL - The Sports Rabbi Show #242

The Sports Rabbi welcomed on board Neil Dalal our Washington Wizards correspondent who covers Deni Avdija for the website as we talked about the Israeli sensation’s terrific defense and maturation over the past few weeks since age opening of the season. Dov Halickman the joined the program to talk about Israeli basketball league action from Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Holon to Hapoel Jerusalem and Nes Ziona along with the Yellow & Blue’s upcoming Euroleague game at CSKA Moscow and Hapoel Jerusalem’s critical Champions League clash versus STAL Ostrow. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 241: National Team, Israeli League, Derby on Deck on The Sports Show #241

The Sports Rabbi & Roye Shelem talk all about the Israel National Team which was named today ahead of the final two World Cup qualifiers beginning next weekend. We also breakdown the latest in Israeli league news among with the upcoming Tel Aviv Derby! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 240: Maccabi TLV continues to roll, Jerusalem stuns Holon, Galil Elyon with another win on Episode #240

The Sports Rabbi and Dov Halickman take a look back at the Israeli Basketball week that was as we breakdown Maccabi Tel Aviv’s win over Bnei Herzliya along with Jerusalem’s victory, Galil Elyon and much more. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 239: Herzliya's Chris Babb in conversation with The Sports Rabbi ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv on Episode #239

The Sports Rabbi welcomed Bnei Herzliya’s Chris Babb to the show as the Israel Winner League newcomer has been a key piece to coach Oren Aharoni’s squad that has begun the season with a perfect 3-0 record as they ready for Maccabi Tel Aviv on Monday night. Babb spoke about his time so far in the Holy Land, playing in college as well as a being a pro and also shares some interesting stories about some of the decisions he has made throughout his career. Don’t miss out of this wonderful conversation with a true star both on and off of the court. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 238: Maccabi keeps on rolling with stunning win over Barca, Amiel out at Jerusalem & PVL gone from MTAFC on Episode #238

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.

Episode 237: Conversation with Hapoel TLV's James Young, Classico blowout, Maccabi & Jerusalem in critical continental clashes on Episode #237

The Sports Rabbi and Dov Halickman breakdown all of this week’s Israel basketball league action from Maccabi Tel Aviv’s blowout win over Hapoel Jerusalem to Hapoel Holon’s victory over Hapoel Gilboa Galil. We also look ahead to Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Double Euroleague week with Zalgiris and Barcelona coming to town on Tuesday and Thursday respectively plus Jerusalem’s huge Champions League clash in Poland. James Young (32:10) who starred for Hapoel Tel Aviv in their big win over Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion also joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his career, his time in Israel, goals, the NBA and much more! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 236: European wins for Israeli teams in footy and hoops plus all you need to know about the Classico on Episode #236

The Sports Rabbi & Roye Shelem talk all about Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa’s Conference League wins along with the rest of the Israeli soccer action both on and unfortunately off of the field. We then moved over to the Holy Land Hoops portion of the program (37:50 mark) where we broke down Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague win over Panathinaikos as well as previewing the Yellow & Blue’s game against Hapoel Jerusalem in the Israeli Classico. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 235: Deni Avdija readies for the new NBA season, Israeli hoops breakdown on Sports Rabbi Show #235

The Sports Rabbi Show Holy Land Hoops is back with another episode as we welcome on a pair of guests! First up Neil Dalal, our DC correspondent covering the Washington Wizards comes on board to talk about the Israeli sensation Deni Avdija as he returns to the lineup just in time for the brand new NBA season that kicks off with the Wizards in Toronto on Wednesday night. We breakdown Avdija’s press conference while also talking about the off-season moves and more. Dov Halickman then joined the program to look back at the Israel Basketball WINNER League Gameday 2 with all of the excitement, from Gilboa Galil’s win over Maccabi Tel Aviv to their upcoming Euroleague game against Panathinaikos as well as Herzliya’s second win in a row, Jerusalem and the rest of action! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 234: Israel Nat'l soccer team wrap, Maccabi TLV Euroleague plus Jerusalem and league play on Episode #234

The Sports Rabbi & Roye Shelem looked back at the Israel National team’s games against Scotland and Moldova and also discussed the latest in Israeli league news as we looked ahead to Matchday 6 this coming weekend. We then switched gears to the Holy Land Hoops portion of the podcast as we talked about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s win over ASVEL and defeat to Milano while also diving into Jerusalem’s issues and listener questions. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 233: Mark Ogden looks to spread his wings with Holon as the big man arrives in Israel on The Sports Rabbi Show

Mark Ogden came on board The Sports Rabbi Show to talk about his arrival in Israel and making his Holy Land debut with Hapoel Holon. The Dixie State big man spoke about his basketball journey, his late start in the sport and his upward trend as he looks to continue to spread his wings and grow in the land of milk and honey.

Episode 232: Israel/Scotland WCQ Breakdown, Maccabi Tel Aviv BC's abysmal loss on The Sports Rabbi Show #232

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem give you the latest out of the Israel National Team camp as they ready for a massive World Cup qualifier against Scotland at a packed Hampden Park. We talk about what Willi Ruttensteiner’s expected plans in order to take on the Tartan Army, which players are expected to start and the importance of the game for the Blue & White. We also breakdown the latest news in the Israeli league and take a deep dive into the Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 win at Maccabi Haifa. Maccabi Tel Aviv Euroleague basketball was up next as we discussed the Yellow & Blue’s abysmal performance against Red Star Belgrade as the Serbian squad manhandled Ioannis Sfairopoulos’s squad raising tons of questions surrounding the team as they head into a double week with Milano and ASVEL on deck. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 231: Akil Mitchell looks back to his time in Israel and ahead to Pinar Karsiyaka's BCL game with Jerusalem on The Sports Rabbi Show #231

Akil Mitchell joined The Sports Rabbi just ahead of his return to Israel with Pinar Karsiyaka as they ready to do battle with Hapoel Jerusalem in Champions League action. Mitchell spent last season with Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion as we looked back on the campaign that was, his staying in Israel when all of the other imports left during the war, Noam Dovrat, the State Cup Final along with his new team in Turkey. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 230: Israeli teams in Europe, at home, National team + Maccabi Tel Aviv Euroleague win wrapup on The Sports Rabbi Show #230

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem get down and dirty as we breakdown the latest in Israeli soccer news from Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv in UEFA Conference League play to Israeli league competition and National Team action coming up against Scotland and Moldova we dive head first into all the details. Then at the 47:35 park of the show we talked about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s big Euroleague opener win 69-68 over Bayern Munich as Scottie Wilbekin starred in the victory plus we also answered listener questions! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 229: Maccabi center Jalen Reynolds returns to the Yellow & Blue and looks ahead to the 21/22 season on The Sports Rabbi Show

Maccabi Tel Aviv center Jalen Reynolds joined The Sports Rabbi to look ahead at the new 21/22 season and his return to the Yellow & Blue. We also spoke about his time at Bayern Munich where he spread his wings as a player and a person, the NCAA tourney with Xavier along with his time at Barcelona, Zenit and much more. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 228: TJ Bray reflects on career, finishing on top in Greece with Israeli coach Oded Katash on The Sports Rabbi Show #228

Recently retired hoopster TJ Bray joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his career including going out on top as a Greek Champion at Panathinaikos, his time with Bayern Munich, Princeton and more! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 227: Classico breakdown, Brandley Kuwas, lack of goals, finances of Israeli football on The Sports Rabbi Show #227

The Sports Rabbi & Roye Shelem talk about the Israeli Classico that was between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa, the lack of goals in league play, Roni Levy’s troubles at Beer Sheva and fans running onto the field during the course of play. We also answer some listener questions! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 1: גיא גודס בראיון בלעדי: האזינו לפודקאסט עם המאמן הלאומי החדש

גיא גודס הוא אחד המאמנים הבכירים ביותר בכדורסל הישראלי. כעת, בפתיחת עונה חדשה, מאמן מכבי ראשון לציון והמאמן הלאומי החדש של נבחרת ישראל מדבר אל משה וג'וש הליקמן בפודקאסט מיוחד של אתר "ספורטס רבי" על הדרך הארוכה שעבר עד שהגיע לתפקיד הנחשק: השנים כשחקן, המעבר לאימון קבוצות ונבחרות, מכבי תל אביב, החוויות הרבות שעבר עם המאמנים והשחקנים הטובים ביותר, ההתקרבות לדת, הסגל החדש שבנה בראשל"צ, נועם דוברת ועוד. בקרוב הראיון הבלעדי יתפרסם גם בכתב. תיהנו מההאזנה לשיחה המרתקת.

Episode 226: Hooker, Gates, Adams: What do the new Israeli players bring to the table for Herzilya & Jerusalem? Sports Rabbi Show #226

The Sports Rabbi spoke to a trio of guests about a number of brand new players in the Israel Winner Basketball League. First up Tom Miller from the Grand Forks Herald came on board to talk about Quinton Hooker who is playing the point for Bnei Herzliya while we also discussed the University of North Dakota sports. Next up was Dave Clark from the Cincinnati Enquirer who joined the show to discuss new Hapoel Jerusalem recruit Kaiser Gates who played at Xavier while Dom Amore from the Hartford Courant spoke about another new player with the Reds Jalen Adams. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 225: Jerusalem Derby Wrap-up, Israeli Classico on deck this weekend on The Sports Rabbi Show #225

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.

Episode 224: Patton, Harrell, Wesson, James & Hamlet - Israeli League newcomers analyzed on The Sports Rabbi Show #224

The Sports Rabbi welcomed on a board a number of guests to talk about some of the new players in the Israel Basketball League. First up was Jon Nyatawafrom The Omaha World-Herald who spoke about a pair of newcomers in Ronnie Harrell who joined Hapoel Gilboa Galil and Juston Patton who signed with Hapoel Eilat. Next up was Adam Jardy from The Columbus Dispatch who talked about another Gilboa player in big man Kaleb Wesson. Jon Manson from A Sea of Red joined the program to talk about Hapoel Haifa’s new recruit Scottie James who has impressed so far in preseason while Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle came on board to discuss Javion Hamlet who signed with Bnei Herzliya. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 223: Beitar Jerusalem where to now, Nat'l team, League action + Israelis in European play on Sports Rabbi Show #223

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.

Episode 222: Cody Demps Unplugged - Beer Sheva's new desert star talks hoops on The Sports Rabbi Show #222

Cody Demps, Hapoel Beer Sheva’s new star joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about making the move to Israel to continue his professional career after playing with the G-League Ignite team this past season. We also discuss growing up in the Sacramento area, playing for the Sac State Hornets, draft picks Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga and his time with USA Basketball! Join us for a great hoops conversation! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 221: Israel National Team wrapup, listener questions, league play and more on the Sports Rabbi Show #221

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem talk all about the Israel National Team’s 4-0 win at the Faroe Islands as we also looked ahead to the Blue & White’s matchups against Austria and Denmark along with the greatness of Eran Zahavi. We then took listener questions where we discussed merchandise and marketing of Israeli teams abroad as well as the addition of one Nikita Rukavytsya to Hapoel Beer Sheva. Finally we got to the domestic league results where we spoke about Beni Sakhnin’s win over Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hadera’s draw with Maccabi Haifa as well as the Yellow & Blues new singings. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 220: Perrantes, Van Vliet, Wooten, Killeya-Jones & Kilpatrick under the microscope on The Sports Rabbi Show #220

The Sports Rabbi welcomed a cast of guests to discuss some of the new hoops signings across the Israeli League. First up was Caroline Darney from Streaking The Lawn as we broke down Virginia product London Perrantes who recently signed with Hapoel Gilboa Galil. Next was Davey Chadwick from William & Mary Sports Blog to talk about Bnei Herzliya’s new big man Andy van Vliet who was followed by Arden Cravalho who came on board to discuss Nes Ziona’s Kenny Wooten. Finally, Jerry Tipton from the Lexington Herald Leader came on the show to discuss Sacha Killeya-Jones who signed with Hapoel Gilboa Galil while Dave Clark from The Enquirer Cincinnati.com also joined the program to give us the lowdown on Hapoel Jerusalem’s guard Sean Kilpatrick. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 219: Jon Finkel talks new book "1996: A Biography - Reliving the legend packed, dynasty stacked most iconic sports year ever" Episode #219

Jon Finkel came on board The Sports Rabbi show to talk about his brand new book “1996: A Biography – Reliving the legend packed, dynasty stacked most iconic sports year ever.” We look back at some of the great events of the year from Allen Iverson being the #1 draft pick by the 76ers to the New York Yankees World Series Win, Wayne Gretzky coming to Broadway and the beginning of The Rock. Find out more on Jon Finkel by visiting his website JonFinkel.com. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts

Episode 218: Israeli Soccer Extravaganza - Conference League, National Team, Season Preview! Sports Rabbi Show Episode #218

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi hosted an Israeli soccer extravaganza as we looked at Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv heading into the Conference League Group Stages, the Israelis aboard who will also feature in Europe and the Israel National team squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifying games as well as the inclusion of Omer Atzily and Monas Dabbur. Plus we preview the Israeli season which gets underway this weekend! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 217: SPECIAL! Thon Maker & Anthony Bennett unpacked by Treske, Beard & Gilinsky on Sports Rabbi Show #217

Hapoel Jerusalem made a big splash today with a trio of singings as Thon Maker, Anthony Bennett and Sean Kilpatrick joined the Reds for the 21/22 season. To help The Sports Rabbi breakdown Thon Maker who was selected 10th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, Jordan Treske from the Bucks Win in 6 Podcast, Rod Beard from The Detroit News and Dan Gilinsky of King James Gospel all joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about the high flying big man as he arrives in the Capital City. Gilinsky also talks about Anthony Bennett and his trials and tribulations with the Cleveland Cavaliers after being selected 1st overall in the 2013 NBA Draft. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 216: Nes Ziona's new PG Matt Farrell, Digger Phelps + Notre Dame Hoops with Ton Noie & Lukas Feldhaus on a trio of new recruits on The Sports Rabbi Show #216

Tom Noie from NDInsider.com joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about Nes Ziona’s brand new point guard Matt Farrell who played at Notre Dame. We also schmooze about the mystique of Notre Dame University as well as one of the great coaches turned television analyst the legendary Digger Phelps. Lukas Feldhaus also came on board to talk about a trio of new players in the Israeli league including Will Cherry, Mark Ogden and Ike Iroegbu. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 215: What purpose does the Toto Cup serve and all of the European action on The Sports Rabbi Show #215

Roye Shelem came on board The Sports Rabbi show to take a look back at all of the UEFA Conference League action as three teams are attempting to advance to the group stages of the competition. But before we did that we spoke about the Toto Cup semifinals and the preseason tourney in general and what purpose it serves. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 214: Eilat's White & Evans along with Gilboa's Chealey unpacked on The Sports Rabbi Show #214

Michelle Gardner from the Arizona Republic joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about Hapoel Eilat’s brand new big man Romello White who played at ASU and Ole Miss. Andrew Miller from the Post and Courier also cam on board to talk about Hapoel Gilboa Galil’s new point guard Joe Chealey who was a part of the Charlotte Hornets organization and attended the College of Charleston. Finally, Dave Clark from The Enquirer Cincinnati.com also joined the program to discuss Jacob Evans signing with Hapoel Eilat. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 213: Is the Conference League the best place for Israeli teams? Thoughts on Aztily and the Nat'l team & more on Episode #213

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi breakdown the three Israeli soccer teams, Hapoel Beer Sheva, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa in European action having advanced to the Playoff Round. We also discuss if the UEFA Conference League is the right place for the Blue & White teams to be playing, Omer Atzily coming back to the Israel National Team and of course what would a show as well as Beitar Jerusalem Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 212: Analyzing the new Holy Land Hoops signings with Lukas Feldhaus on Sports Rabbi Show #212

Lukas Feldhaus, The Sports Rabbi‘s European basketball expert coming out of Germany came on board Holy Land Hoops and analyzed some of the Israel Winner League’s foreign signings as we took a look at Hapoel Haifa’s James Thompson and Will Rayman, Hapoel Beer Sheva’s big men Junior Etou and Dererk Pardon as well as Sham Kennedy from Bnei Herzliya and Bryon Allenwho signed with Hapoel Eilat. We also spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s new signings that Feldhaus had analyzed for Sports Rabbi including James Nunnally, Derrick Williams, Jalen Reynolds and Kameron Taylor. Finally we also talked about Israeli Max Heidegger heading to Germany as well as Yovel Zoosman and Tamir Blatt who will be playing with Alba Berlin this coming season. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 211: Israeli Clubs Conference League Roundup: Haifa wins, Maccabi TLV draws, Beer Sheva loses - Sports Rabbi Show #211

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi talk all about the Israeli teams in UEFA Conference League action while also taking a look at how the Israelis playing abroad did as well. Conference League 1st leg, 3rd round Maccabi Haifa 7-2 Torshvan – Dean David x2, Dolev Haziza, Rami Gershon, Omer Atzily, Yuval Ashkenazi Spartak Trnava 0-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv Slask 2-2 Hapoel Beer Sheva – Mariano Bareiro Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 210: Mirin Fader talks new book "GIANNIS: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP" with The Sports Rabbi on Episode #210

Mirin Fader joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about her brand new book GIANNIS: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP which will be published by Hachette Books and is set to be released on August 10th while available now on pre-order wherever fine books are sold. Mirin discusses Giannis’s upbringing, arriving in Milwaukee along with how he became the player he is today. We also talk about some of Fader’s pieces which can be found at MirinFader.com along with her favorite author Toni Morrison. Join us for an enlightening and exciting conversation! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 209: How did the Israeli clubs do in Conference league action? Find our on The Sports Rabbi Show #209

Roye Shelem joined The Sports Rabbi to talk a bit about the Olympics and then we broke down all of the Israeli soccer action as the Blue & White clubs continued European Conference League qualification play.

Episode 208: Veteran Israeli Hoops Coach Sharon Drucker talks Basketball, Olympics, Career with The Sports Rabbi on Episode #208

Veteran Israeli coach Sharon Drucker joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about a myriad of topics from Olympic Basketball and the USA team to this past season coaching Herzliya and Max Heidegger. We also discuss some of the great players he has helped develop including PJ Tucker and Elijah Bryant who both won the NBA Championship with the Milwaukee Bucks. Drucker tells some great stories about his time abroad and in Israel as we have a delightful conversation about the game of basketball!

Episode 207: NBA Draft Preview with Alex Speers of The Athletic + Jordan Treske on the Bucks title run - Sports Rabbi Show #207

Alex Speers joined The Sports Rabbi to talk NBA Draft as we broke down does of the top prospects from Cade Cunningham, Jalen Suggs and Evan Mobley to Jalen Green, Scottie Barnes and Moses Moody. We also discuss some of the Oklahoma City Thunder European players as well as those who entered this year’s draft along with the trade rumors from the Warriors to the Wizards. The Sports Rabbi was also joined by Jordan Treske from the Gyro Step Podcast Network to talk about the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA Championship and former Israeli league player Elijah Bryant. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 206: Israeli clubs open Conference League qualifying, Abada Celtic debut and one Eran Zahavi - Sports Rabbi Show is #206

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 Sheva Sutjeska 0-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv Qarabag 0-0 Ashdod Dinamo Tblisi 1-2 Maccabi Haifa Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 205: Jonathan Macri of Knicks Film School talks to The Sports Rabbi on Episode #205

Jonathan Macri of Knicks Film School joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about the amazing work he does covering the New York Knicks through various multi-media platforms. Macri also breakdowns the Knicks season that was and what the future looks like for the club. Make sure to check out Macri’s Daily Knicks Film School Newsletter, YouTube Channel, Podcasts, Patreon and much more! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 204: "He was ahead of the curve" former NBA teammate Jason Thompson looks back on Omri Casspi's career

Jason Thompson came on board The Sports Rabbi Show to talk about Omri Casspi after Israel’s first NBA player announced his retirement from the game of basketball after more than a decade in the world’s greatest league. Thompson, a former teammate of Casspi’s with the Sacramento Kings looked back at the Sabra’s career along with also discing his own both in the NBA and abroad. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 203: Jonathan Mayo on Israel Baseball & Orthodox Jewish duo in the MLB Draft - Sports Rabbi Show #203

Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about the Israel Baseball Team who will be heading to the Tokyo Olympics. We look back at Mayo’s history with Israel Baseball including the wonderful documentary Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel as well as the pair of Orthodox Jewish baseball players who were selected in the MLB Draft, Jacob Steinmetz and Elie Kligman. Join us for a fun and enlightening conversation! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 202: Tom Ballato of The Next Prospect focusses on Americans hooping abroad - Sports Rabbi Show #202

Tom Ballato of The Next Prospect joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about Americans playing basketball abroad. Ballato has interviewed many hoopsters who are plying their trade in Europe including Israel and other places around the world as he brings their stories to life of what it’s like to play the game they love outside of their home country. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

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