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5 days ago
Tiffany Mitchell Ramla & Indiana Fever star talks , WNBA Season at IMG Academy, Social Justice, Dawn Staley & More! Holy Land Hoops Episode #106
Tiffany Mitchell who plays for both Ramla & the Indiana Fever came on board with The Sports Rabbi to talk about the WNBA Season at the IMG Academy, the challenges of playing pro ball, her time at Ramla in Israel, social justice issues, college ball at South Carolina, Dawn Staley & more!
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6 days ago
Wrapping up the Israel Basketball League Championship with Yaron Talpaz, PBP Voice of the WINNER LEAGUE on Fubo Sports! Holy Land Hoops Show Episode #105
Yaron Talpaz who broadcasted the Israel Basketball Winner League games on FUBO Sports came on board with The Sports Rabbi to look back at the final that saw Maccabi Tel Aviv take home their 54th championship with a 86-81 win over Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion. We talk about the great storylines from Amare Stoudemire, Deni Avdija, D’Angelo Harrison and Sandy Cohen. Tune in for a great conversation on Israeli hoops.
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Jul 27, 2020
פודקאסט קו העונשין מסביר למה אדם אריאל הוא הווינר הכי גדול בכדורסל הישראלי ומנתח מכל הזוויות המרתקות את גמר הפיינל פור בין מכבי תל אביב למכב…
אתר Sportsrabbi.com מוציא לאור את הפרק הרביעי של פודקאסט הכדורסל הישראלי החדש ”קו העונשין”.
בפודקאסט מדברים מייסד האתר ג'וש הליקמן המכונה ”הספורטס רבי” וכתב האתר משה הליקמן. הפרק הרביעי של הפודקאסט זמין כאן להאזנה, ובו מנתחים המשתתפים את משחקי חצי גמר הפיינל פור, מכתירים את הגיבורים של המשחקים ומתייחסים גם לנקודות הפחות טובות, וכמובן מנחשים את תוצאת משחק גמר הפיינל פור שיתקיים בין מכבי תל אביב למכבי ראשון לציון.
אתם מוזמנים להצטרף וליהנות מדיון איכותי ומרתק על הכדורסל בארץ הקודש!
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Jul 22, 2020
קו העונשין פרק 3- פודקאסט הכדורסל הישראלי החדש של הספורטס רבי SportsRabbi.com
אתר Sportsrabbi.com מוציא לאור את הפרק השלישי של פודקאסט הכדורסל הישראלי החדש ”קו העונשין”.
בפודקאסט מדברים מייסד האתר ג'וש הליקמן המכונה ”הספורטס רבי” וכתב האתר משה הליקמן. הפרק השלישי של הפודקאסט זמין כאן להאזנה, ובו מנתחים המשתתפים את משחקי הפלייאוף שהיו לנו עד עכשיו, מכתירים את הגיבורים של המשחקים ומתייחסים גם לנקודות הפחות טובות, וכמובן מנחשים את תוצאות משחקי הפלייאוף שנותרו.
אתם מוזמנים להצטרף וליהנות מדיון איכותי ומרתק על הכדורסל בארץ הקודש!
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Jul 21, 2020
D'Angelo Harrison Unplugged: Rishon Le'Zion, Israeli League Playoffs, Career, St. John's & More! Holy Land Hoops Episode #104
D’Angelo Harrison joined The Sport Rabbi to look ahead at Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion semifinal matchup with Hapoel Jerusalem on Sunday as well as his time with the club to date. We also look back at his time at St. John’s, playing abroad including at Hapoel Gilboa Galil in 2017/18 as well as his other stops in Turkey, the VTB League and France.
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Jul 15, 2020
קו העונשין פרק 2 - פודקאסט הכדורסל הישראלי החדש של הספורטס רבי SportsRabbi.com
תר Sportsrabbi.com מוציא לאור את הפרק השני של פודקאסט הכדורסל הישראלי החדש ”קו העונשין”.
בפודקאסט מדברים מייסד האתר ג'וש הליקמן המכונה ”הספורטס רבי” וכתב האתר משה הליקמן. הפרק השני של הפודקאסט זמין כאן להאזנה, ובו מנתחים המשתתפים את משחקי המחזור האחרון, מכתירים את הגיבורים של המשחקים ומתייחסים גם לנקודות הפחות טובות, וכמובן מנחשים את תוצאות סדרות הפלייאוף המרתקות שצפויות לנו.
אתם מוזמנים להצטרף לפודקאסט החדש, המרתק והענייני על הכדורסל בארץ הקודש!
Jul 14, 2020
Tony Gaffney Unplugged: Israeli League Playoffs, NBA prospects for Deni Avdija
Tony Gaffney joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his career in basketball, the Israeli league playoffs plus the NBA prospects for Deni Avdija and Yam Madar. We also discuss his time with the Lakers and hometown Celtics along with his love for the Holy Land.
Jul 12, 2020
קו העונשין – פודקאסט הכדורסל הישראלי החדש של הספורטס רבי SportsRabbi.com
אתר Sportsrabbi.com משיק פודקאסט כדורסל ישראלי חדש בעברית בשם ”קו העונשין”.
בפודקאסט מדברים מייסד האתר ג'וש הליקמן המכונה ”הספורטס רבי” וכתב האתר משה הליקמן. הפרק הראשון של הפודקאסט זמין כאן להאזנה, ובו מנתחים המשתתפים את משחקי המחזור האחרון, מכתירים את הגיבורים של המשחקים ומתייחסים גם לנקודות הפחות טובות, וכמובן מנחשים את תוצאות המחזור הבא.
אתם מוזמנים להצטרף לפודקאסט החדש, המרתק והענייני על הכדורסל בארץ הקודש!
Jul 7, 2020
Ivan Almeida joins The Sports Rabbi to talk Hoops, Career & his homeland Cape Verde! Episode #102
The Sports Rabbi welcomed Ivan Almeida from Nahariya on board for a conversation about his time to date with the northern club, his career and his special love for his country Cape Verde. Sit back and enjoy this great conversation with one of Israeli basketball's newest stars!
Jul 3, 2020
Caleb Agada talks about Israel, his youth from Nigeria to Canada, Spain & More with The Sports Rabbi! Holy Land Hoops Episode #102
Caleb Agada from Hapoel Beer Sheva joins The Sports Rabbi on Holy Land Hoops as we discussed his arrival in Israel, his youth from Nigeria to Canada, University, Spain and what's ahead for the 25 year-old.
Jun 30, 2020
Maccabi Rishon Le'Zion big man Zach Hankins visits The Sports Rabbi on Holy Land Hoops Episode #101
Maccabi Rishon Le'Zion's new center Zach Hankins joined The Sports Rabbi to talk hoops as we looked ahead to his squad's clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv. We also discuss his career from playing at DII Ferris State to DI Xavier, his rookie season in Nymburk, how he arrived in Israel and his future goals and aspirations.
Jun 28, 2020
Marc Stein, NYTIMES joins The Sports Rabbi to talk all things basketball on the 100th Holy Land Hoops Show!
Marc Stein, the NYTIMES Basketball scribe joined The Sports Rabbi on the 100th Holy Land Hoops Show as we talk NBA returning to action, Deni Avdija, his family roots in Romania and Israel, the effect that Luka Doncic has had in North America, the differences between working at ESPN and The New York Times. Plus Marc gives some tips to aspiring writers who want to make it in today’s world covering sports!
Jun 22, 2020
The Galilee's new star guard - Joe Thomasson in conversation with The Sports Rabbi. Find out how the Dayton native landed up in Israel to finish the season & more on Episode 99 of the Sports Rabbi Show
The Galilee's new star guard - Joe Thomasson in conversation with The Sports Rabbi. Find out how the Dayton native landed up in Israel to finish the season & more on Episode 99 of the Sports Rabbi Show
Jun 17, 2020
Why is Deni Avdija going to play as Israel Basketball returns on Sunday! The WINNER League resumes play & here's all you need to know! Special Sports Rabbi 2019/20 Season Resumption Show!
The Israel Basketball WINNER League returns in Sunday as The Sports Rabbi and Moshe Halickman breakdown all you need to know about the contenders and pretenders, the new players and the old. Plus why is Deni Avdija going to play and what does he have to gain ahead of the NBA Draft? Listen and find out what we think on this special edition!
Jun 11, 2020
Hapoel Eilat is here! Milton Doyle & Jordan Caroline ready for Israel Basketball's Return with The Sports Rabbi! Episode 98
The Sports Rabbi welcomed two brand new players from Hapoel Eilat, Milton Doyle & Jordan Caroline as they both talk about signing with the Red Sea squad. The pair also discussed their careers to date, playing in college, the G-League, dreams and goals.
Jun 7, 2020
Lindell Wigginton talks coming to Israel, Hoops Dreams & Canada Basketball! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 97
Nes Ziona's new star guard Lindell Wigginton comes on board with The Sports Rabbi to discuss his young career to date, growing up in Nova Scotia, playing at Iowa State and then for the G-League Wolves, what it means to represent his province and country of Canada. Make sure to watch Lindell as he graces the courts in Israel during the months of June and July!
Jun 4, 2020
Beer Sheva’s Amir Bell talks Princeton & career, plus Lukas Feldhaus breaks down the German Basketball League’s Tourney! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 96
Hapoel Beer Sheva’s new guard Amir Bell joins The Sports Rabbi to talk about his career to date including his time at Princeton with HBS captain Spencer Weisz, former NBA star Kerry Kittles influence as well as his time in Italy and Malaysia.
Lukas Feldhaus also comes on board to give us the rundown on the German Basketball League as they return to action on Saturday. We check out who are the teams to watch and which players may have an impact on the championship that will go until the end of June.
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Jun 2, 2020
Cor-J Cox Joins The Sports Rabbi Show - Episode 95
Cor-J Cox joins The Sports Rabbi to talk about not being able to play professional basketball in Israel due to his citizenship situation. Cox is married to his Israeli wife Meital and the couple have a child but the interior ministry won't grant the North Carolina native citizenship in order to work and support his family in the Holy Land.
We also talk about his time playing in Austria, Finland and of course in college.
May 24, 2020
Hapoel Eilat's Ben Carter joins The Sports Rabbi to talk hoops! Episode 94
Ben Carter who just signed with Hapoel Eilat joined The Sports Rabbi as we look at his career to date. Growing up in Las Vegas with his parents which included Israeli league great Mike Carter and after attending a trio of universities with the last being the Michigan State Spartans, Carter signed with Hapoel Jerusalem. Following the 2017/18 season, Carter spent two seasons in the Leumit League, Israel's second division with Hapoel Afula and has now made the leap back to the Winner League as he inked a deal with the Red Sea City squad. Sit back and enjoy a terrific basketball conversation with one of Israel's up and coming stars!
May 21, 2020
"It’s a chance for the league to make their mark and show off the talent that we have in Israel" Spencer Weisz, Hapoel Beer Sheva captain talks about returning to the hardwood! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 93
Hapoel Beer Sheva captain Spencer Weisz joins The Sports Rabbi to discuss the resumption of the 2019/20 Israel Basketball Season just days after returning from the United States. The Princeton product left the Holy Land back in March at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic not knowing what the future would be, but now Weisz is back and ready to go as the league ramps up to restart in June.
May 8, 2020
Trent Tucker, legendary Knicks sharpshooter and member of the '93 World Champion Chicago Bulls talks ball, Jordan & more! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 90
Trent Tucker, the legendary New York Knicks sharpshooter joined The Sports Rabbi to talk hoops and more! We spoke about the emergence of the 3-pointer over the past decade, the rivalry with the Chicago Bulls and then joining Michael Jordan and earning the team's trust during the 1993 season which ended with a World Championship.
May 7, 2020
Gene Banks talks Israel, Michael Jordan & More with The Sports Rabbi! Episode 87
Gene Banks is part of a very select group of players who both featured in Israel and played with Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls. The Sports Rabbi had the privilege to speak with Banks who looked back at his career from growing up in Philadelphia, rejuvenating Duke University, his time with the Spurs and what its as like to practice and play with MJ between 1985-1987.
One of Israel's greatest foreign players, Banks also delves into his wonderful time at Maccabi Rishon Le'Zion in the early 1900's as well as Herzliya while sharing his love of the Holy Land while starring across the country.
May 5, 2020
Brock Motum Unplugged! The Australian big man talks hoops with The Sports Rabbi! Episode 89
The Sports Rabbi welcomed Brock Motum who is playing with Valencia in Spain onto the show as we spoke about the Euroleague and ACB seasons to date and what some of his teammates bring to the table. We also delve into why there seems to be more successful Australians in the NBA compared to their counterparts in Spain, his role models growing up, learning under Saras at Zalgiris and Ergin Ataman at EFES as well as the his time trying to crack an NBA roster and The Last Dance. Join us for a fun hoops conversation!
May 3, 2020
Ben Pickman from Sports Illustrated on Deni Avdija, the NBA Draft & More! Sports Rabbi Show 86
Ben Pickman of Sports Illustrated Magazine joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his great piece about Deni Avdija, the Israeli phenom that will be heading to the NBA and is excepted to be a lottery pick in the 2020 Draft. We discuss what dans can expect from Avdija along with his background while also looking at Pickman’s career to date as well!
Apr 30, 2020
Oh Canada! Jay Triano, Hornets assistant talks Maple Leaf Hoops & More!
Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Jay Triano joins the The Sports Rabbi as we discuss his book “Open Look – Canadian Basketball and Me”. We talk about the current crop of young Hornets and Canadian ballers as well as his distinguished career representing Canada in this unique and privileged conversation.
Make sure to pick up his book “Open Look – Canadian Basketball and Me” to find out more about Triano’s incredible story!
Apr 30, 2020
Shaquielle McKissic on his career, making his Euroleague debut and more!
The Sports Rabbi welcomed Shaquielle McKissic to the show as the Seattle native spoke about his career to date and his late debut to the Euroleague where he impressed after joining Olympiacos in February. Shaq also tells some stories about his time in college and his various other stops along his basketball journey.
Apr 30, 2020
“Jump Shot – The Kenny Sailors Story” Producer Jake Hamilton talks about the brand new movie with The Sports Rabbi!
Jake Hamilton, one of the producers of “Jump Shot – The Kenny Sailors Story” joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about the brand new movie that his taking the world by storm. Kenny Sailors is attributed with creating the jump shot and NBA Stars, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Dirk Nowitzki along with Nancy Lieberman take part in this great movie which tells the legend’s story. From Wyoming, Madison Square Garden, Alaska and being a pioneer in coaching women’s basketball, Sailors has still not been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and following this movie there’s no question that you’ll believe he belongs amongst the greats.
Make sure to check out “Jump Shot – The Kenny Sailors Story” which is now available to watch by clicking on the following link.
Apr 30, 2020
John Petrucelli talks about playing basketball in Israel and everything in between with The Sports Rabbi!
Guard John Petrucelli from Hapoel Beer Sheva joins The Sports Rabbi to look back at his first season in Israel. We spoke about some of the challenges os playing basketball in a “foreign” country and at the highlights of living and plying his trade in the Holy Land.
Apr 27, 2020
TJ Cline talks Israel, Holon, Richmond, his mom and more - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 84
TJ Cline joins The Sports Rabbi on this year's Yom Haatzmaut Special as the up and coming forward talks about the past three years with Hapoel Holon, representing the Israel National Team, his time in college with the Richmond Spiders and of course his mother Nancy Lieberman! Sit back and enjoy and fabulous conversation with one of the Blue & White's stars!
Apr 19, 2020
Roberto Iezzi, Hapoel Jerusalem's Strength & Conditioning Coach joins The Sports Rabbi! Episode 83
Roberto Iezzi, Hapoel Jerusalem's Strength & Fitness Coach joins The Sports Rabbi as we look back at the season that was. Iezzi also talks about his love for baseball and his encounter with Kobe Bryant in a must listen to story! You can check out his terrific podcast Sports Vitamins and make sure to follow him on Instagram as well!
Apr 12, 2020
Guard Grant Greenberg of Ramat Gan & Daniel Sokolovsky Assistant Coach of Maccabi Rishon Le'Zion talk about their first season in Israel! The Sports Rabbi Show Episode 82
Grant Greenberg from Ramat Gan joins The Sports Rabbi to talk about his first season in Israel after starring in Kansas and wining Gold with the US Maccabiah.
Daniel Sokolovsky also came on board to discuss his debut season in Israel as an assistant coach with Maccabi Rishon Le'Zion after spending time in the VTB League.
Apr 6, 2020
Liam Flynn Jerusalem Assistant Coach talks Red & Aussie Hoops! Plus Moshe Barda looks at the state of the Euroleague & Deni Avdija! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 81
Liam Flynn, Hapoel Jerusalem Assistant Coach joined The Sports Rabbi to look back at the season to date, great Australian basketball players and his love for coaching hoops!
Moshe Barda of One.co.il, Team Scout and the Sweet 16 Podcast to discuss where the Euroleague stands after suspending the season, plus we talk about NBA Draft Lottery Prospect Deni Avdija!
Mar 31, 2020
Home » Holyland Hoops » Madhav Trivedi’s impact on Israel’s youth basketball programs & Canadian Universities and Sportando’s Emiliano Carchia talks European hoops, COVID-19 & More! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 80 Madhav Trivedi’s impact on Israel…
Canadian basketball coach Madhav Trivedi joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his time his career to date including his time with the Israel Youth Basketball Programs as well as the Canadian Maccabiah team. We also look at his time as a player at Ryerson University as well as being an assistant coach with the school along with McGill, Brock and University of Toronto. Check out to hear what this rising star in the coaching ranks has to say!
Emiliano Carchia also comes on board the program from Milan, Italy as the CEO of Sportando tells The Sports Rabbi how he began the international basketball website. We also talk about the affect of the Coronavirus on basketball, the Euroleague, Deni Avdija, Milano and much more!
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Mar 24, 2020
Peyton Siva, Alba Berlin guard and Louisville National Champion talks hoops! Plus Ben Eisenhardt & The Sports Rabbi shoot the breeze on all the latest sports news on Episode 79!
Peyton Siva of Alba Berlin came on board with The Sports Rabbi to talk about the current Coronavirus situation, his time at Louisville and learning from Rick Pitino, being drafted by the Detroit Pistons and of course his time in Germany with one of the up and coming Euroleague teams.
Benny Eisenhardt of Hapoel Beer Sheva also joined the show to talk about the season thats as and one that may continue, the current Coronoavirus situation and how it effects the NBA, EPL, NFL and other major sports while we also talk about Deni Avdija and the NBA Draft. It’s a fun conversation as we shoot the breeze while on home lockdown.
Mar 17, 2020
David Hein talks Hoops in face of COVID-19 + Israel basketball update! The Sports Rabbi Show Episode 78!
David Hein, freelance basketball journalist for FIBA, Champions League, Euroleague and more comes on board with The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman as we look at how COVID-19 affecting European hoops and beyond. We talk about the need to find a way to protect the players during these uncertain times and what the collateral effect may be over the coming months to domestic and continental leagues.
Moshe Halickman also joins me as we talk about the Israeli league suspending play due to the Coronavirus. We also rundown Hapoel Jerusalem’s Champions League action from last week!
Mar 10, 2020
NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock talks Deni Avdija & the upcoming NBA Draft! Plus the latest on the Coronavirus affect on Israeli Hoops domestically and in Europe! The Sports Rabbi Show Episode 77!
NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock of Babcock Hoops comes on board to talk about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Deni Avdija with the June Draft coming up. We also discuss some of the other prospects that are slated to be selected by NBA teams in June!
Moshe Halickman also joins me as we talk about how the Coronavirus has affected Israeli Hoops action both domestically and in Europe as Hapoel Jerusalem plays in the Champions League playoffs and Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Euroleague. We also rundown the latest game action!
Mar 2, 2020
Barak Swarttz – Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Maccabi Tel Aviv BC talks about living his dream! Plus all of the latest in Israeli Hoops action! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 76
Barak Swarttz, the Assistant Strength And Conditioning Coach at Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club comes on the Sports Rabbi Show to talk about his position with the Yellow & Blue and what type of honor and privilege it is to work for the premier professional sports franchise in Israel. Swarttz is living his dream in the Holy Land as we also delve into his upbringing in the United States along with his love for the game of basketball!
Moshe Halickman also joins me as we talk about Hapoel Jerusalem’s upcoming Champions League playoff game against Peristeri while we also spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv in Euroleague action as well as all of the Israeli basketball action from across the Holy Land.
Feb 25, 2020
The Man Who Told the NBA ‘No’ – Matt Foley talks about his Bleacher Report piece on Sergio Llull’s decision to stay in Europe! Plus the Israel National Team, Deni Avdija, Maccabi Tel Aviv & More! – The Sports Rabbi Show Episode 75
Matt Foley came on board to talk about his superb article about Real Madrid’s Serio Llull “THE MAN WHO TOLD THE NBA ‘NO'” for Bleacher Report. We spoke about Llull’s decision to stay in Spain and not make a career in the NBA as Foley speaks to the likes of Ricky Rubio, Jose Calderon, Joe Arlauckas and Fran Fraschilla in the piece.
Make sure to also check out The Sports Rabbi’s interview with Sergio Llull!
Moshe Halickman also joins me as we talk about the Israel National Team’s wins over Romania and Poland plus we delved into Maccabi Tel Aviv Euroleague action as well as all of the Israeli basketball action from across the Holy Land.
Feb 12, 2020
Euroleague review at the Cup break, the best, the surprises & more with Lukas Feldhaus! Plus Israel Hoops Action! The Sports Rabbi Show Episode 74
Lukas Feldhaus joined The Sports Rabbi to take a look at all of the Euroleague action as we hit the 2/3 mark break of the season with 24 games in the book and 10 to go. We take a look at every team from EFES all the way down to Bayern.
Moshe Halickman also joins me as we talk about the Israel State Cup Final coming up between Hapoel Jerusalem and Nahariya plus Maccabi Tel Aviv and all of the Israeli basketball action from across the Holy Land.
Feb 3, 2020
EXCLUSIVE! An intimate basketball conversation with Coach Neven Spahija – Maccabi Tel Aviv, Memphis Grizzlies, Drazen Petrovic & More! The Sports Rabbi Show Episode 73
Coach Neven Spahija was The Sports Rabbi’s guest this week as the current Memphis Grizzlies Assistant talks about a myriad of topics over the course of an hour including:
Memphis Grizzlies season to date, Young phenom Ja Morant, Bright Basketball mind Taylor Jenkins, Kobe Bryant Tragedy, Friendship with the late Drazen Petrovic, Petrovic’s influence on basketball, Spahija’s decision to become a coach, The NBA & Petrovic, Cultivating European players for the NBA, Conditions comparison between the NBA & Europe, Putting Maccabi Tel Aviv back on the map, The current edition of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Relationship with David Blatt, About Dan Sela, the IDF soldier who tragically passed away
Moshe Halickman also joins me as we talk about the latest news from Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem and all of the Israeli basketball action from across the Holy Land.
Jan 27, 2020
Geoff Gray talks about making the move from US College Ball to the Pros in Israel! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 72
Geoff Gray who immigrated to Israel this past summer to play for Hapoel Eilat joins The Sports Rabbi from the Red Sea city. The guard captained the Emerson College Lions and is now playing pro ball in Israel as he talks about his journey thus far!
Moshe Halickman also joins me as we talk about the Kobe Bryant tragedy, Amare Stoudemire joining Maccabi Tel Aviv and all of the Israeli basketball action from across the Holy Land.
Jan 21, 2020
Sports Rabbi Show Episode 71
Bayern Munich guard TJ Bray joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his return from injury after being out for the first part of the season plus what he views as the keys for his club being able to turn around their 2019/20 campaign.
We also talk about his career, growing up in Wisconsin, playing college ball at Princeton and almost coming to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Jan 13, 2020
Trust The Process! Tony Wroten joins The Sports Rabbi Show to talk about the NBA, Poland & More! Plus Victor Claver of Barcelona! Episode 70
Tony Wroten also joined the program as the Anwil guard came on board to talk about his time in Poland ahead of the huge Champions League clash versus Hapoel Jerusalem. The Washington State native discussed his time in the NBA along with the famous phrase that he came up with “Trust The Process”.
Barcelona veteran forward Victor Claver spoke to The Sports Rabbi about his club’s upcoming game against Maccabi Tel Aviv. The Valencia native also looked back at his career from growing up through they Valencia Basketball system, his time in the NBA with the Portland Trailblazers as well as winning the World Cup this past summer with the Spanish National Team in China!
Moshe Halickman also joins me to rundown the Israeli teams in continental and domestic play as we analyze Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem and the other teams from across the Holy Land.
Jan 13, 2020
Barcelona's Victor Claver looks ahead to Maccabi & back at the World Cup & his illustrious career
Barcelona veteran forward Victor Claver spoke to The Sports Rabbi about his club's upcoming game against Maccabi Tel Aviv. The Valencia native also looked back at his career from growing up through they Valencia Basketball system, his time in the NBA with the Portland Trailblazers as well as winning the World Cup this past summer with the Spanish National Team in China!
Jan 6, 2020
Steve Vasturia Rasta Vechta SG talks upcoming Champions League game vs Jerusalem, his career & More! Plus Holy Land Hoops Roundup! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 68
Rasta Vechta shooting guard Steve Vasturia joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his team’s upcoming Champions League contest against Hapoel Jerusalem. We also spoke about Vasturia’s career, Notre Dame & Much More!
Moshe Halickman also joins me to rundown the Israeli teams in continental and domestic play as we analyze Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem and the other teams from across the Holy Land.
Dec 31, 2019
Jarmar Gulley Unplugged! The Gilboa Galil Star Joins The Sports Rabbi Show! Episode 67
Jarmar Gulley from Hapoel Gilboa Galil joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his season to date with the Galilee squad as well as his career from college to Luxembourg and now in Israel. Join us for a terrific discussion & more!
Moshe Halickman also joins me to rundown the Israeli teams in continental and domestic play as we analyze Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem and the other teams from across the Holy Land.
Dec 16, 2019
Tim Abromaitis of Zenit St Petersburg looks ahead to Maccabi, his career, Notre Dame & More! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 66
Tim Abromaitis of Zenit St. Petersburg joined The Sports Rabbi to look ahead at their clash against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Tuesday night at 19:00 Israel time. Not only do we talk about the seaosn so far but we look back at his career, Notre Dame, Bronny James and much more!
Moshe Halickman also joins me to rundown the Israeli teams in continental and domestic play as we analyze Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem and the other teams from across the Holy Land.
Dec 11, 2019
Kosta Koufos Unplugged! The CSKA big man joins The Sports Rabbi to talk ball & Much More!
Kosta Koufos of CSKA Moscow came on board The Sports Rabbi show to talk all about his career to date, the NBA, his time with the Greek National Team, which player he looked up to and much, much more! The transcript of the interview is below as well.
Dec 9, 2019
365 Sports Days in Europe! Jeff Greer of The Athletic talks Euro Ball, Gasol's Girona, Barcelona Hoops, NBA Prospects Galore & More! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 64
Jeff Greer of The Athletic joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his time so far traveling throughout Europe and covering of course sports and a lot of it! From Greer’s great piece about Marc Gasol and Girona, to interviews with Kyle Kuric and Malcom Delaney, Greer definitely doesn’t disappoint. There will also be a number of great articles coming out about European draft prospects so make sure you listen in and then follow Jeff! If you plan on traveling just like Jeff, make sure to check out his wife Elizabeth’s great blog, Anchored Adventure Blog for some terrific tips about what you can see across Europe!
Moshe Halickman also joins me to rundown the Israeli teams in continental and domestic play as we analyze Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem and the other teams from across the Holy Land.
Dec 2, 2019
Owen Klassen Antwerp & Canada Star! Hear from FIBA World Cup veteran! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 63
Antwerp Giants and Team Canada star Owen Klassen comes on board to talk ball with The Sports Rabbi. We look at the big man’s time in Belgium to date, the FIBA World Cup experience and much more!
Moshe Halickman also joins me to rundown the Israeli teams in continental and domestic play as we analyze Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem and the other teams from across the Holy Land.
Nov 17, 2019
Earl Clark of San Pablo Burgos Unplugged! Plus Dee Bost of Monaco! The Sports Rabbi Show Episode 62
Earl Clark of San Pablo Burgos comes on board to talk to The Sports Rabbi ahead of their big Champions League clash versus Hapoel Jerusalem in Spain. Clark looks back at his NBA career as well as his time in college with Rick Pitino, Europe & More! Dee Bost of AS Monaco also joins the program as the guard looked ahead to their EuroCup game against Maccabi Rishon Le'Zion!
Nov 5, 2019
Jerai Grant from Strasbourg looks ahead to Holon & More! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 60
Jerai Grant from Strasbourg joins The Sports Rabbi ahead of their Champions League game against Hapoel Holon on Wednesday night in France. We talk about the Grant family, his father Harvey and uncle Horace who starred in the NBA along with his brothers Jerami who is playing for the Denver Nuggets, Clemson, March Madness and much more!
Moshe Halickman also joins me to rundown the Israeli teams in continental and domestic play as we analyze Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem and the other teams from across the Holy Land.
Oct 29, 2019
Philipp Herkenhoff Interview Preview ahead of Hapoel Jerusalem vs Rasta Vechta - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 59
Rasta Vechta forward Philipp Herkenhoff joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his team's upcoming Champions League game against Hapoel Jerusalem, the Under-20 European Championship Tournament where Germany finished third thanks to his performance, Dirk Nowitzki and much more!
Moshe Halickman also came on board to look back at the Israeli basketball teams in Europe and domestic league action form this past week. We also hear from Tashawn Thomas as he looks ahead to Rasta Vechta.
Oct 22, 2019
Jordan Loyd NBA Champ & Valencia Star - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 58
Valencia star and NBA Champion Jordan Loyd joins The Sports Rabbi to talk about his new club in Spain, his time with the Toronto Raptors and his plans to come!
Moshe Halickman also comes on board to talk about the latest in Israeli Hoop action.
Oct 15, 2019
Tyler Kalinoski Bandirma guard talks ahead of Champions League clash with Jerusalem! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 57
Tyler Kalinoski, Bandirma’s starting point guard joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his squad’s upcoming Basketball Champions League clash against Hapoel Jerusalem as the Reds open up their continental campaign. We talk about his college career at Davidson, his time with Antwerp and his friendship with Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Jake Cohen.
Moshe Halickman also joins the program to look back at the week that was in Israeli basketball along with previewing what’s in store coming up. We also discuss Deni Avdija and the beginning of the NBA scouts arriving in Israel to see him play.
Sep 27, 2019
SPECIAL SHOW! Maccabi Tel Aviv Euroleague Program Featuring Nate Wolters, Tarik Black, Othello Hunter, Quincy Acy, John DiBartolomeo, Tyler Dorsey & Sandy Cohen! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 55
Maccabi Tel Aviv opens up their Euroleague campaign on Thursday night when they visit Khimki Moscow. Just ahead of the new continental season, The Sports Rabbi had the opportunity to speak with a number of Yellow & Blue player. Our first interview is with guard Nate Wolters who just arrived from Zalgiris. The conversation runs about 20 minutes as we talk all about his career, basketball and a whole lot more. Following Wolters are roughly three minute interviews with Tarik Black who returns for his second season at Maccabi, Othello Hunter who comes over from Euroleague champs CSKA, Maccabi Captain John DiBartolomeo, new power forward Quincy Acy, Tyler Dorsey who played in the NBA and the up and coming Sandy Cohen.
Sep 20, 2019
James Feldeine Unplugged in Conversation with The Sports Rabbi - Episode 54
The Sports Rabbi had the privilege and honor to speak with Hapoel Jerusalem’s James Feldeine as we tackled a slew of topics. From re-signing so early last season, his thoughts on Jerusalem, playing high school ball in New York City, a trip through college and his professional career, as well as those who influenced him, James and I have an intimate conversation about sports, life and more!
Sep 12, 2019
Keith Dambrot talks ball, LeBron James & More + Rodney Purvis of Hapoel Tel Aviv – Sports Rabbi Show Episode 53
The Sports Rabbi had the great honor to host Keith Dambrot, the head coach of Duquesne Dukes men’s basketball team who also was LeBron James first coach at Akron JCC and then at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. We talk about college ball, his career, Akron, his current challenge and of course arguably the greatest player since Michael Jordan.
Hapoel Tel Aviv’s shooting guard Rodney Purvis also joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his move to Israel after playing in the G-League and with the Orlando Magic as well as Maccabi Tel Aviv legend Anthony Parker. We also look back at his college days with NC State and UCONN and also his love for football and Michael Vick.
Sep 4, 2019
AJ Mitnick talks Coaching in Israel, Solari on Nick Ward & Jeff Greer looks at Jaylen Johnson – Sports Rabbi Show Episode 52
AJ Mitnick, assistant coach with Ironi Ness Tziona joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his career to date. From moving to Israel after graduating Yeshiva High School in New Jersey, to being an assistant coach with Rishon Le’Zion, Bnei Herzliya and now Ness Tziona, Mitnick takes us on a great Israeli basketball journey.
Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press came on board to look at forward Nick Ward who just signed with Hapoel Gilboa/Galil after playing at Michigan State while Jeff Greer of The Athletic also joined the program to talk about Hapoel Holon’s newest recruit Jaylen Johnson who played his college ball at Louisville.
Aug 8, 2019
Sports Rabbi Episode 48
Corey Fisher, Nes Ziona’s latest signing joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his career in which has spanned roughly 10 countries and after attending Villanova University. Adam Zagoria of Zagsblog also came on board to gives us the rundown on Desi Rodriguez who recently joined Hapoel Tel Aviv. Also on tap was Alan Rubenstein who spoke about Hapoel Beer Sheva’s forward Anthony Lawrence.
Aug 5, 2019
John Petrucelli - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 47
John Petrucelli who recently joined Hapoel Beer Sheva spoke The Sports Rabbi about his career to date, growing up on Long Island, going to the Division II program at Molloy College, his G-League experience and what he’s looking forward to in Israel.
Jon Nyatawa of the Omaha World Herald also came on board to talk about Hapoel Holon’s new shooting guard Marcus Foster who played his college ball at Creighton (and before that at Kansas State).
Dom Amore from the Hartford Courant also joined the program to discuss Rodney Purvis who just signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv after spending time in the G-League after playing for UCONN in the NCAA.
Jul 23, 2019
Sports Rabbi Show Episode 44
Elijah Bryant, the brand new Maccabi Tel Aviv shooting guard spoke to The Sports Rabbi this past season while he was playing with Eilat. We talked about his career to date, goals and his time in Israel. Let's revisit this great conversation.
Jul 22, 2019
Mike Schmitz ESPN Draft Analyst - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 43
Mike Schmitz who is a draft analyst for ESPN spoke to The Sports Rabbi about the process of finding a basketball star, what it's like to follow a young and up coming baller from a very early age along with the prospects for Deni Avdija, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Israel's prodigy and the FIBA U20 Tournament that just ended in Tel Aviv.
Jul 14, 2019
Sports Rabbi Show Episode 42
Josh Owens who played with Hapoel Jerusalem this past season joined The Sports Rabbi to look back at the season that was. We touched on the highlights as well as the tough moments in a campaign with many ups and downs.
Jul 1, 2019
Who is Nate Wolters? Find out from his college coach Scott Nagy and confidant Austin Miller
Maccabi Tel Aviv signed Nate Wolters and it's time to find out who the St. Cloud native really is. To do that The Sports Rabbi spoke to his college coach from South Dakota State University Scott Nagy and former team assistant and confidant Austin Miller.
Jun 18, 2019
Mark Tollefsen on Israel, College, the VTB & More! Sports Rabbi Episode 39
Mark Tollefsen joins The Sports Rabbi to talk about this past season with Maccabi Ashdod where he led the league in scoring. We also looked back at his college days and his time playing in Estonia as well as the VTB.
Jun 18, 2019
Willy Workman Back On Top - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 38
Willy Workman joins The Sports Rabbi to talk about his season with Maccabi Haifa in the Leumit League, Israel's 2nd division and how the Greens made their way back up to the Super League! We also schmooze about shoes, NBA and a lot more!
Jun 12, 2019
"I want to kick their ass" - Jake Cohen Finals Talk! Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Rishon Le'Zion - Episode 37
The Israel Basketball Winner League Championship Game is here as Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Rishon Le'Zion will duke it out for the Holy Land Hoops supremacy! The Sports Rabbi Squad, Josh Halickman, Dov Halickman and Moshe Halickman look back at the semifinals and analyze the big title contest.
We also hear from Jake Cohen, and Tarik Black of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Darryl Monroe of Maccabi Rishon Le'Zion so join us for a fun ride as we ready for 40 minutes of battle.
Jun 7, 2019
JP Tokoto Unplugged! Final Four Preview - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 36
The Sports Rabbi sat down with Hapoel Eilat's JP Tokoto at the Israel Basketball Winner League Final Four event for an extensive conversation about his season in Israel to date, along with his time at North Carolina and much more!
Jake Cohen from Maccabi Tel Aviv, Josh Owens of Hapoel Jerusalem and Oz Blayzer from Maccabi Rishon Le'Zion also joined The Sports Rabbi to look ahead to the Final Four semifinals slated for Monday night at Yad Eliyahu in Tel Aviv.
Jun 6, 2019
Spencer Weisz on his season, Israel Final 4 action, latest rumors & more! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 35
Spencer Weisz joined The Sports Rabbi to look back at his second season in Israel where he played with Maccabi Ashdod along with the upcoming Final Four. We also talk about the National Team which will be playing at the University Games under Oded Katash.
The Sports Rabbi & Roye Shelem also take a look at the Israel Basketball Winner League Final Four matchups and how Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Eilat, Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion all earned the right to battle for Holy Land Hoops supremacy!
Of course we run down the latest in coaching changes and rumors swirling about!
May 22, 2019
What's it like to be in the NBA with Jimmy McDonnell, Israel Playoff, Holy Land Hoops Awards - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 35
Jimmy McDonnell joined the show after spending this past season with the NBA's Phoenix Suns. McDonnell was the team's video coordinator and we delved into what it's like to be part of an NBA staff after spending the prior season with Maccabi Ashdod in Israel.
Also on the program, The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem rundown the Israel Basketball Winner League Playoffs as they begin on Thursday while also handing out The Sports Rabbi Holy Land Hoops Basketball Awards! Tune in to see who won!
Apr 30, 2019
“We’re a team” – Colton Iverson, Tenerife center - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 33
Colton Iverson from Iberostar Tenerife of the Liga ACB and former Maccabi Tel Aviv center joins the program to talk about the upcoming Basketball Champions League Final Four this weekend in Antwerp, Belgium. Tenerife will play the host’s in the second game on Friday while the opener will pit Bologna and Bamberg. The Sports Rabbi will be onsite for the competition so make sure to keep abreast of all of the action from Belgium!
Roye Shelem also came on board to take a look at the latest news from around the Israel basketball league, Hapoel Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Eilat and more!
Apr 16, 2019
Dave Dudzinski - Antwerp Giants Captain looks ahead to the Champions League Final Four - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 31
The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman welcomed on board Dave Dudzinski, captain of the Antwerp Giants who will be playing in the Champions League Final Four in a semifinal clash against Tenerife. Dudzinski talks about playing in Belgium, the great joy of being able to advance to the Final Four and host the tournament, his college years at Holy Cross, NBA and European basketball and much, much more!
Roy Jankelowitz of IsraelSport.co.il also joined the program as we ran down the latest news around the Israel basketball world.
Mar 12, 2019
Dwight Walton talks Israel, Canada & Roundball + Jerusalem & Maccabi European Previews - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 27
The Sports Rabbi was joined by Canadian basketball great Dwight Walton who today is a basketball analyst on TSN 690 in Montreal and an assistant coach with the Concordia Stingers as we spoke about his playing career in the Holy Land and beyond.
Roy Jankelowitz came on board to look ahead to the HUGE Maccabi Tel Aviv vs EFES Euroleague game on Thursday night as well as Hapoel Jerusalem’s 2nd Round of 16 contest against Neptunas on Wednesday as they hold a 12 point lead while also running down all of the Israeli league action including Maccabi’s win at Jerusalem this past Sunday night.
We also hear from Jerusalem forward Da’Sean Butler as he looks forward to the game versus Neptunas as well.
Feb 13, 2019
Brad Greenberg Interview - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 23
Brad Greenberg joins me on this week’s episode of The Sports Rabbi Show as we take a look back at his phenomenal career to date. We disusss Greenberg’s youth, his time in the NBA, working with Bill Walton, Patrick Ewing and the late Drazen Petrovic. The coach also talks about the 1996 draft when he took Allen Iverson as the General Manager of Philadelphia 76ers with the first pick. Of course, we also speak about Greenberg’s championship with Maccabi Haifa and his current team Maccabi Ashdod.
The Sports Rabbi then welcomed Roy Jankelowitz of Israel Sport as we spoke about Thursday’s Israel State Cup Final between Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion. We also talked Maccabi Tel Aviv and the latest news from the Israeli league.
Feb 6, 2019
Jordan Crawford NBA Star playing with Nahariya joins The Sports Rabbi Show - Episode 22
NBA Star Jordan Crawford who is now playing with Nahariya joined The Sports Rabbi to discuss his career to date and his time so far in Israel! Maccabi Tel Aviv hosts Olympiacos on Thursday at 21:00 Israel time in Euroleague action and we hear from Johnny O’Bryant and captain John Dibartolomeo about the contest while Roye Shelem of One.co.il also comes on board to look at the Israeli basketball scene.
Jan 29, 2019
INTERVIEW! Ricky Hickman Unplugged! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 21
The Sports Rabbi welcomes Maccabi Tel Aviv Euroleague champion Ricky Hickman to the show as he returns to Israel with Brose Bamberg to face Hapoel Jerusalem in Champions League action on Wednesday at 21:00 Israel time. Roye Shelem also joins the program as we talk about the latest in Israel hoops and Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague campaign to date.
Jan 16, 2019
Former Pro Baller Tyler Smith on his book Called For Traveling, Maccabi Tel Aviv & More! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 19
Tyler Smith joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about his fantastic book, "Called for Traveling - My Nomadic Life Playing For Basketball Around the World" as he tells us all about his career from Holland to Uruguay and from Japan to his time with the Utah Jazz and playing with Joe Jelly Bean Bryant aka Kobe Bryant's father. You can pick up the book by clicking on the link below.
Roy Jankelowitz also comes on board to look back at Maccabi Tel Aviv's historic win over CSKA in Moscow alon with looking ahead to their game against Barcelona on Thursday night January 17th at 21:00 Israel time. We hear from Maccabi center Alex Tyus and Coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos. So enjoy the show!
Dec 17, 2018
Charles Jenkins Khimki Moscow ahead of Maccabi, The life & times of Noah Klieger & more! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 15
Charles Jenkins from Khimki Moscow joined The Sports Rabbi to discuss his team's upcoming clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv on Wednesday at 21:00 Israel time in Euroleague action while Roye Shelem from One.co.il came on board to talk about the latest in Israeli hoops. Finally, Pete Kessel spoke about the life and times of Noah Klieger, a Holocaust survivor that passed away last week who was instrumental in the world of Israeli basketball. Klieger served as the Chairman of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Maccabi Ramat Gan and Maccabi World Union along with being a journalist at Yediot Achronot and L'Equipe in France as well as a FIBA Hall of Fame member.
Dec 10, 2018
Ryan Pannone Hapoel Jerusalem Assistant Coach - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 14
The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman welcomed Hapoel Jerusalem assistant coach Ryan Pannone to the latest episode of The Sports Rabbi Show. We looked back at his career as an assistant coach with the Reds both this year and the season he helped Jerusalem win the league title under Simone Pianigiani, his time as a head coach in Slovakia, moving up the ranks in high school, college and around the world. Plus we discuss his time training NBA players! Enjoy!
Dec 5, 2018
Sports Rabbi Show Episode 13 - Jon Diebler
The Sports Rabbi welcomes Jon Diebler of Darüşşafaka the program as Maccabi Tel Aviv heads up to Istanbul to face last season's Eurocup Champions in an important Euroleague contest. Diebler looks ahead to Thursday night's clash and also looks back at his illustrious career in Ohio both at Upper Sandusky High School and at Ohio State. We also discuss his time abroad, Coach Matta and much, much more! Also on tap is Roye Shelem of One.co.il as we talk about the Israel National Basketball Team, Maccabi Tel Aviv and the latest in Israeli basketball.
Nov 27, 2018
Derrick Williams: “I’m getting more efficient every single game" - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 12
The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman spoke to Derrick Williams from Bayern Munich as he readies to play Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday night at 21:00 in Israel. Williams, an NBA veteran is spending his first season in Europe which so far has been a smashing success. Lukas Feldhaus joins the program from Germany to talk about Bayern and their season to date while Roy Jankelowitz also comes on board to discuss the latest in Israel basketball news.
Nov 19, 2018
"It's definitely a shock to see where Maccabi Tel Aviv is now" - James Anderson
The Sports Rabbi welcomed on board James Anderson of Anadolou Efes as they prepare to host Maccabi Tel Aviv on Euroleague Gameday 8, Tuesday at 19:00 Israel time. Anderson is in his first season with the Istanbul based club and has played for Khimki and Darüşşafaka over the past few seasons while prior to that he was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs and also played for the Houston Rockets, the Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings of the NBA. We talk about the current Anadolou team and its early success, his NBA and European career while also talking about coach David Blatt, Omri Casspi and more!
Nov 15, 2018
DJ Strawberry - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 11
DJ Strawberry from Gran Canaria joined the Sports Rabbi show as we looked at the forward's career to date, from his days in Jerusalem, the NBA and now with the Euroleague's newest team. Of course we also discuss his father, Darryl Strawberry, the 4 time World Series Champion for the New York Mets and Yankees. Listen to DJ as he talks about what he learned growing up around the great Yankee teams of the 1990's, the challenges of the playing in Spain, what he misses from Israel and much more! ENJOY!
Nov 13, 2018
Spencer Weisz: "I approach every day looking to get better" - Sports Rabbi Show Episode 10
The Sports Rabbi welcomes Spencer Weisz of Maccabi Ashdod onto Episode 10 of the Sports Rabbi show to talk about his time in Israel so far, his college career in Princeton and I also asked him what the best part of living in Israel has been. Lukas Feldhaus from Germany joined me to preview Hapoel Jerusalem and Brose Bamberg as we analyze the German roster, coach Ainars Bagatskis and how they match up with the Reds. Roye Shelem from one.co.il came on board to discuss Maccabi Tel Aviv’s situation both in Euroleague and domestic league action as well as all of the games on and off of the court, including Rim-Gate at the Ashdod and Jerusalem game that wasn’t.
Oct 6, 2018
Sports Rabbi Show Episode 7 – Hapoel Jerusalem Season Opener Special
The Sports Rabbi Show Hapoel Jerusalem Season Opener Special features a ton of interviews with players, coaches and some very special guests!
Da’Sean Butler, James Feldeine, Chris Johnson and J’Covan Brown open up the show and then Tom Moore, Feldeine’s coach at Quinnipiac and current UCONN Assistant joins The Sports Rabbi. Kels Dayton from NBC Sports Digital and Round Ball Daily who covered Feldeine in college comes on board while we finish up with Jerusalem Coach Oded Katash, Tamir Blatt (son of David Blatt) and Reds Captain Lior Eliyahu. So sit back and enjoy the ride!
Sep 25, 2018
The Sports Rabbi Show Episode 5
The Sports Rabbi welcomes on board a very special guest in Adrian Banks who is now playing in Brindisi Italy after starring for Hapoel Tel Aviv over the past two seasons winning the 6th Man Award last year for the Reds. Also on tap is Darnell Dickson from the Daily Herald in Provost, Utah who talks to me all about Hapoel Eilat’s budding star Elijah Bryant while Gene Frenette of the Florida Times Union out of Jacksonville discusses Hapoel Tel Aviv’s new point guard Dallas Moore. So sit back and enjoy The Sports Rabbi Show Episode 5!
Sep 13, 2018
The Sports Rabbi Show Episode 4
The Sports Rabbi welcomed Travis Warech who’s playing with Hapoel Beer Sheva this season after spending last campaign at Maccabi Ashdod and coach Brad Greenberg. Sal Interdonato from the Times Herald Record comes on board to tell us about Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Kendrick Ray while I also welcome Dakota Schmidt who is the lead writer for SB Nation’s The Ridiculous Upside which focuses on the G-League to talk about Dequan Jones who’ll be playing with Hapoel Holon and Jordan Loyd who was with Hapoel Eilat last season and is now heading to the Toronto Raptors on a two way contract.
Aug 14, 2018
The Sports Rabbi Show Episode 2
The Sports Rabbi welcomed Michael Roll of Maccabi Tel Aviv BC to talk about basketball and life. Kendall Kaut of the Our Daily Bears Website which covers Baylor Basketball also joined the program to discuss Hapoel Jerusalem's signing of Jo Lual Acuil, Mike Jensen of Philly News looked at Holon's JayVaughn Pinkston who played for Villanova and Nick Denning of At The Hive stopped by to talk about Maccabi Tel Aviv's new forward Johnny O'Bryant III who played with Charlotte last season.
Aug 7, 2018
Sports Rabbi Podcast - Deshaun Thomas Unplugged & More!
The Sports Rabbi welcomed in Brian Sciaretta of American Soccer Now to discuss the appointment of Austrian Andi Herzog as Head Coach of the Israel National Team and some of his comments will surprise you. Also on board is Paul Zeise of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to talk about Bnei Herzliya’s new point guard James Robinson and Aliyah Funschelle, Wichita State Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter for The Sunflower joined The Sports Rabbi to discuss Herzliya’s new big man Shaquille Morris.
Last but definitely not least, Deshaun Thomas of Panathinaikos and formerly of Maccabi Tel Aviv BC spoke about his time with the Yellow & Blue, the ups and downs and his move to one of the great European Basketball Clubs.
Enjoy!
Jul 15, 2012
Episode 1 Vin Scully joins The Sports Rabbi!
Legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully joined The Sports Rabbi to discuss his 62 years in the baseball broadcast booth! We talked about the Dodgers, past and present, his trip to Israel and to the Knesset, Jackie Robinson, and much much more!