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Episode 367: Gloukh off to Salzburg, from Classico to Derby & they latest Holy Land Hoops news on Episode #367

The Sports Rabbi and Roy Jankelowitz began the show taking about Oscar Gloukh moving from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Red Bull Salzburg, the ramifications of the transfer and what the result will be for the Yellow & Blue. We also look at the rest of the Israeli football news and views from Beitar Jerusalem to Hapoel Tel Aviv. We then shifted gears to the Israeli hoops scene as Hapoel Jerusalem fell in disappointing fashion to JDA Dijon while Hapoel Holon lost to Strasbourg in Champions League play. However, Hapoel Tel Aviv downed Turk Telekom in a terrific matchup as we also spoke about Max Heidegger heading to Baskonia and much more! Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 366: Hapoel takes Tel Aviv Derby in front of Turk's coach Erdem Can + Israeli games recaps & Euro previews on Episode #366

The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask look back at the Tel Aviv Derby that was, what went right and what went wrong for Maccabi and Hapoel. We then looked at the rest of the Israeli league action from Hapoel Jerusalem to Hapoel Holon while we also previewed this week’s upcoming European games. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 365: Katash's Maccabi downs Alba, Baldwin's balling, Zo's Injury plus the Israeli contribution & Su signing on Episode #365

The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask broke down Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague win over Alba Berlin to move to 11-9 on the season. From Wade Baldwin’s 33 points, Lorenzo Brown’s injury, Iftach Ziv, Rafi Menco and Darrun Hilliard’s contribution as well as head coach Oded Katash’s new signing Su Braimoh as well as the upcoming Tel Aviv Derby on Sunday night! Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 364: Hirsch on playing in Israel, challenges with plenty of plusses on the Inter Aliyah Sports Rabbi Show

Inter Aliyah The Sports Rabbi Show welcomed aboard head coach AJ Mitnickas he spoke about his side’s big win as they move up to 3rd place in the standings. Elijah Hirsch who is playing with Maccabi Ramat Gan also joined the program and spoke about how he started off in the basketball world and how he has become a mainstay for his club as he continues to climb the ladder of success. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 363: State Cup hoops wrapup, Israeli football and more on The Sports Rabbi Show #363

The Sports Rabbi welcomed on Roy Jankelowitz as we wrapped up the Israel Basketball quarterfinal matchups with a special focus on Hapoel Jerusalem’s win over Hapoel Tel Aviv and Noam Yaacov’s debut. We also discussed the issue around the location of the Cup Final Four which will be in Jerusalem and much more! We then moved over to the football side and discussed the terrific Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem game, the ownership situation and potential buyers for Hapoel Tel Aviv along with the rest of the latest news and views. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 362: London Lions moving up: Neter, Bosche, Hatchard, Grant all weigh in after Hapoel TLV visit on Episode #362

The Sports Rabbi took a deep dive into the Hapoel Tel Aviv’s game at London Lions with a number of special guests that attended the contest at the Wembley Arena in order to get a sense of British basketball and how it can take the next step both in its own country as well as in the continent. First up was Sam Neter from Hoops Fix who gave us a rundown of the steps that British hoops needs to take and what can be done to expand the coverage of the sport. Kevin Hatchard from Talk Sport came on next to describe the sights and sounds from the first basketball game that he had attended. We then welcomed on DJ Deb Grant from Jazz FM and BBC Radio 6 Music as she spoke about living right around the corner from the Lions home arena the Copper Box and how her fandom for the team began. Finally Brian Boschejoined the show and spoke about moving to London from the United States and finding a way to become a part of the British Basketball fabric as he freelances for both the BBL and the London Lions! Finally, Roy Jankelowitz came on board to look back at the Israeli basketball teams in Europe from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Hapoel Holon and of course Hapoel Tel Aviv as well as the latest news from the Israeli soccer world with new coaches at both Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 361: Orender talks hooping in the Holy Land, its challenges and rewards + AJ Mitnick & the latest on Inter Aliya on Episode #361

On this episode of the Inter Aliyah show, The Sports Rabbi welcomed on Jacob Orender who is currently playing for Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin after having played his final few seasons of college ball with the California Golden Bears. We spoke about making the move to Israel a little over two years ago and the challenges that he has faced while playing the game that he loves. Plus Inter’s head coach AJ Mitnick also joins the program as we take a look at the latest news and views from the club as they are on a roster 3 game winning streak. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 360: Maccabi v Haifa barnburner, What Colson & Adams bring to the table + all the Israeli hoops action on Episode #360

The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask took a look back at the Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Haifa game that went to 2OT, plus we spoke about Bonzie Colson and Jalen Adams and of course the Euroleague double week coming up along with the rest of the Israeli basketball action. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 359: Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps rolling, Holon readies for BCL Play In & More on Episode #359

The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask look back at Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague endeavors as well as Israeli league action. We talk about Lorenzo Brown, some of the challenges facing head coach Oded Katash as well as the rest of the teams in Israeli basketball. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 358: Haifa tops in Israel, Ivic on his way out, IFA Chairman, Beitar's on the upswing on Episode #358

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem get back together for the new year and get right down to business looking at the latest news in the Israel soccer world from Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Vladen Ivic on his way out to Maccabi Haifa looking stronger than ever as they continue to lead the league. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 357: Maccabi Tel Aviv downs Alba + Israelis in Europe on The Sports Rabbi Show #357

Maccabi Tel Aviv downed Alba Berlin 83-70 and The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pasklook back at the victory while breaking down how the Yellow & Blue took the win. Plus we also talk about all of the Israeli teams in European play with Hapoel Jerusalem punching their ticket to the Champions League’s Round of 16 and more. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 356: Working for free: Making it as Olim in Israeli sports with Barak Swarttz & AJ Mitnick on the Inter Aliyah Sports Rabbi Show #356

On the Inter Aliyah Show, head coach AJ Mitnick joined The Sports Rabbi to discuss the latest news from the club’s basketball team while Barak Swarttz also came on board the program to talk about not only playing for Inter Aliyah but also working in Israel’s top basketball division as a strength and conditioning coach with Nes Ziona and his time in the Holy Land so far. Swarttz gives us a look into what someone needs to do when they are considering Aliyah and want to work in sports while also discussing the concept of working for free. Check out Barakswarttz.com for more information about Bark’s G.R.I.T. program and much more! Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 355: Israel football is back! Maccabi Haifa, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem goals and more on Episode #355

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi wrapped up the first Israel football matchday back after the World Cup break. From Beitar Jerusalem to Maccabi Haifa we breakdown all of the league play as well as the latest in Israel State Cup play. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 354: Argentina & Messi, Maccabi & Italy Wrapup, Israelis in Europe on Episode #354

Before we got into the basketball action, The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask began the show wrapping up Argentina’s World Cup win over France as we spoke about what the title means to the country as well as to the greatest player of all-time, Leo Messi. Then it was onto The Sports Rabbi’s trip to Italy for Maccabi Tel Aviv’s win over Milano followed up by heading to Varese and a post with Luis Scola’s club along with head coach Matt Brase and GM Michael Arcieri. We then talk about my time at the Bologna vs Alba Berlin game along with meeting up with Israelis Tamir Blatt and Yovel Zoosman. We concluded the program by discussing the latest in Israeli hoops action plus the upcoming pivotal European clashes for Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Holon and Bnei Herzliya. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 353: Maccabi picks up home conquest with Italian Double Week ahead on Episode #353

The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask looked back at Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 84-68 victory over Valencia as Lorenzo Brown and Darrun Hilliard who returned to the fold after being out due to a suspended starred in the win that saw the Yellow & Blue move their record to 6-6 in Euroleague play. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 352: Maccabi looks to get back on track, Valencia's Xabi Lopez-Arostegui, Israeli league action on Episode #352

The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask took a deep dive into the issues surrounding Maccabi Tel Aviv from their defense, the Darrun Hilliard suspension and what they need to do in order to get back onto the winning track. We also hear from Xabi Lopez-Arostegui from Valencia as he talks about his growth as a player as well as his time with Spain and Yellow & Blue point guard Lorenzo Brown who was teammates with him at this summer’s Eurobakset. To wrap up the show we discussed Hapoel Tel Aviv’s EuroCup loss as well as the rest of the domestic action. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 351: Simcha Halpert unplugged: From LA to YU and now Maale Adumim in Israel + Inter Aliyah update on The Sports Rabbi Show #351

Simcha Halpert from Maale Adumim in the Leumit League joined The Sports Rabbi Show along with AJ Mitnick the head coach of Inter Aliyah as we spoke about the Halpert’s journey from Los Angeles to Yeshiva University to Israel. We also get an update on Inter Aliyah’s latest game against Yehud, what it takes to make it as a Jewish basketball player from North America in Israel and Ryan Turell’s potential to make it to the NBA. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 350: EPISODE #350 with Tyler Dunne from Go Long TD & author of The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football

The Sports Rabbi celebrated his 350th show with a very special guest as Tyler Dunne, NFL expert journalist, author and all around great guy joined the program to talk about his brand new book “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football”. Dunne who has been covering the NFL for well over a decade is also the founder of an incredible website Go Long TD which has some of the best writing, analysis and podcasts around. In Blood and Guts, Tyler Dunne interviews the greatest tight ends ever, whose stories reveal why they were uniquely qualified to serve as the blood and the guts of football—the players keeping this sport alive and well. There’s a reason Mike Ditka epitomized true toughness in pro football through the 1960s. Ben Coates, the son of a World War II vet, put an entire childhood spent building roofs to use by smashing defenders in the open field. His entire life, Jeremy Shockey has been hellbent on sticking it to anyone who doubts him. And from afar, a young “Gro…

Episode 349: Inter Aliyah's basketball team makes mark for Olim in Israel with AJ Mitnick & Sam Roche on The Sports Rabbi Show #349

The Sports Rabbi presented a brand new weekly Inter Aliyah show to break down the latest news from the only club dedicated to not only being a basketball team but also a place for Olim, immigrants to Israel can ply their trade on the hardwood and play the game that they love while building a foundation for the future. Joining The Sports Rabbi on the debut edition of the Inter Aliyah program is head coach AJ Mitnick and Sam Roche who is in his second season playing for the club. We talk about the goals of Inter Aliyah as well as both Mitnick’s and Roche’s experiences as well as two former Israeli internationals in Meir Taipiro and Yaniv Green and what their presence means to the club. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 348: What's the truth about Israelis in Qatar w/Jankelowitz + Holy Land Hoops Classico w/Pask on Episode #348

Roy Jankelowitz joined The Sports Rabbi Show from Qatar as he broke down what is really going on on the ground for Israelis and Jews from Kosher food to anti-semitism. We also talk about the fans, media contingents, teams and much more! Ben Pask then came on board rot talk about Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv’s ups and downs from the Israeli Classico plus the rest of the Holy Land Hoops news! Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 347: Maccabi's devastating defeat to Red Star, Israeli Hoops Action, Israel Nat'l Football Team update on Episode #347

The Sports Rabbi welcomed on Ben Pask as we looked back at Maccabi Tel Aviv’s brutal 69-68 loss at Red Star Belgrade. We also discuss the Yellow & Blue’s other games this week along with Hapoel Tel Aviv, Holon and then rest of the Israeli basketball news. Up next was Roye Shelem who came on board to look at the Israel National Team’s two friendlies against Zambia and Cyprus and what we learned from them as many youngsters including Tai Baribo and Oscar Glouch had a chance to shine. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 346: Israel Women's National Basketball Team preps for 2023 Eurobasket + Who are the Garzon sisters on Episode #346

The Sports Rabbi hosted a trio of guests to talk about the Israel Women’s National Basketball Team as they ready for a pair of games at Sweden and Latvia as they continue to get ready for the 2023 European championships. First up was scout and assistant coach Netanel Dahan who gave us a rundown about the players who will be featuring for Sharon Drucker’s squad from Eden Rotberg to Alex Cohen and Jennie Simms. Matt Press then came on board the show from IDS Sports to talk about Yarden Garzon and her stellar season to date in her freshman year. Press gave us the inside scoop as to what Yarden had to say at her first press amiability while also giving us a sense as to what type of surprise she has been to date. Davis Cordova from The O’Colly also joined the program to discuss Israel National Team player Lior Garzon who is playing for Oklahoma State as we also spoke about the team and the program’s goals for the upcoming season and beyond. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Ra…

Episode 345: Haifa on top after 1st round, Israel Nat'l team readies for friendlies, Blue & White Hoops bounced from World Cup Qualifiers on Episode #345

Roye Shelem joined The Sports Rabbi to look back at the Israel football season to date, from Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Beer Sheva to Maccabi Tel Aviv and the rest of the league as we head into the World Cup break. We also speak about the Israel National Team friendlies coming up against Zambia and Cyprus. Ben Pask also came on board to discuss the Israel National Team’s poor performance against Slovenia and Sweden as we analyze what the Blue & White need to do going forward to become relevant once again. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 344: Avdija unpacked by Neil Dalal + Tremaine Dalton talks Mathias Lessort & more on The Sports Rabbi Show #344

Neil Dalal joined The Sports Rabbi to talk all about Deni Avdija and the Washington Wizards as the Israeli sensation has been having a good run of late with three straight games in double figures. We discuss how Bradley Beal’s return may impact Avdija’s play, his shooting technique his place on the team and much more. Make sure you to check out Neil’s latest article: Deni Avdija matches NBA career-high in scoring as Wizards have won four straight Next up was Tremaine Dalton from The Process Basketball as we take a look at some of the players he has worked with including former Maccabi Tel Aviv and current Partizan Belgrade big man Mathias Lessort along with Tidjan Keita who is with Hapoel Beer Sheva. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 343: Unwrapping Maccabi's loss to Barca, Nikola Vujcic resignation, Israel Nat'l Team on Episode #343

The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask unwrapped Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 86-79 loss to Barcelona and how the Yellow & Blue were stymied and forced to play the visitors style of ball. We also take a look at GM Nikola Vujcic’s surprise resignation as well as the Israel National team’s upcoming games against Slovenia and Sweden. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 342: Baskonia blasts Maccabi, Haifa's UCL campaign, Beer Sheva's Conf. League showing on Episode #342

The Sports Rabbi welcomed on Roy Jankelowitz to the show as we wrapped up the Israel week in sports. We began the program breaking down Maccabi Tel Aviv’s disastrous loss to Baskonia as well as the troubles that Hapoel Jerusalem has had while Hapoel Tel Aviv moves on up. We then talked about Maccabi Haifa’s Champions League campaign as well as Hapoel Beer Sheva’s Conference League performance and Maccabi Tel Aviv’s troubles. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 341: Haifa goes for European glory as UCL campaign hits summit, Beer Sheva, Maccabi Tel Aviv Hoops on Episode #341

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi took a look at Maccabi Haifa’s upcoming Champions League match at home against Benfica as they try to secure third place and a trip to the Europa League knockout stages. We also talk about Hapoel Beer Sheva and Maccabi Tel Aviv, plus the rest of the latest in Israeli soccer news. Last but not least (59:52) we took a deep dive into Maccabi Tel Aviv BC and their head coach as they opened the season 4-1 in the Euroleague and 3-0 domestically. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 340: Maccabi keeps winning, Israeli hoopsters, continental action and Gal Mekel's retirement all on Episode #340

Maccabi Tel Aviv moved to 4-1 in Euroleague action with a 85-74 win over Panathinaikos as The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask take a look back at the victory. We also hear from Wade Baldwin from the Yellow & Blue lockerroom while we discuss the latest in Israeli teams playing in Europe, the local domestic league and Gal Mekel’s retirement. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 339: Nate Sestina talks hoops: Emporium to Europe with pitstop in Israel + the latest on Blatt & Zoosman on Episode #339

The Sports Rabbi welcomed Turk Telekom big man Nate Sestina to the program as his club gets ready to welcome Hapoel Tel Aviv for a EuroCup clash in Turkey. Sestina, who played for Hapoel Holon back in 2020 after having played for Kentucky as a graduate transfer following his time at Bucknell. The Pennsylvania native tells some great stories about his home town of Emporium and tells us about his biggest dream. Lukas Feldhaus then joined the show as we take a look at the Israelis who are plying their trade in Germany including Tamir Blatt and Yovel Zoosman at Alba Berlin as well as coach Oren Ariel and big man Gaby Chachashvili at Bamberg. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 338: Lorenzo Brown, Maccabi Tel Aviv Euroleague wrapup & the latest in Israeli soccer all on Episode #338

Maccabi Tel Aviv swept the French Double Week with wins over Monaco and Villeurbanne and The Sports Rabbi broke down all of the action with Ben Paskas we look at the ups and downs from those two victories and how the Yellow & Blue continues to build early on in the season. Just before we come own board listen to what MVP Lorenzo Brown had to say immediately after the game in the lockerroom to The Sports Rabbi plus he talks about the upcoming Winner Cup Derby Final on Sunday. Roye Shelem then joined the program as we took a look at the latest Israel soccer news from a potential Hapoel Tel Aviv sale, Haifa’s great escape, Maccabi Tel Aviv and the 2023 Under-21 European Championship draw. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 337: Maccabi falls to Fener but sign Adams, Jerusalem's worrying loss to Herzliya, Hapoel TLV's EC debut on Episode #337

The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask take a look back at Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague loss to Fenerbahce and their former star guard Scottie Wilbekin along with what their new signing Jalen Adams brings to the table. We also discuss Hapoel Jerusalem’s loss to Bnei Herzliya as well as Hapoel Tel Aviv’s EuroCup debut and much more! Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 336: Fenerbahce's Dyshawn Pierre talks Wilbekin, Hoops ahead of Maccabi clash + Haifa's stunner over Juventus on Episode #336

The Sports Rabbi welcomed on Fenerbahce forward Dyshawn Pierre to the program as we get ready for Maccabi Tel Aviv’s visit to Istanbul and a date with their former star guard Scottie Wilbekin. Pierre talks about the club’s roster overhaul after having been with the team over the past few seasons while w also talked about his hoops history and how he began in the game. Roye Shelem also joined the show to talk about Maccabi Haifa’s shocking UEFA Champions League win over Juventus plus we looked at the Tel Aviv Derby that was quite a disgrace to Israeli football as a whole. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 335: London Lions coach Ryan Schmidt readies for trial by fire & Hapoel Tel Aviv + Haifa's disturbing defeat on Episode #335

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

Episode 334: Maccabi opens Euroleague campaign with win, what went right + what went wrong on Episode #334

The Sports Rabbi and Ben Pask look back at Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 84-83 Euroleague win over Zalgiris at Yad Eliyahu. We break down how the Yellow & Blue found a way to dispose of the Lithuanian club as we discussed many debuts from Bonzie Colson, Lorenzo Brown and Rafi Menco to some of the players who will need to earn their time in the Israeli league. Join us as we have fun talking about Oded Katash’s first win on the Maccabi sidelines in 15 years and what the club will need to work on going forward. RELATED ARTICLES: Firsts and debuts: Maccabi Tel Aviv newcomers reflect on Euroleague opener Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Great Escape – Euroleague Round 1 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Maccabi wins Euroleague opener as Colson and Brown shine “Big thank you to Maccabi fans” Keenan Evans is back in Tel Aviv to lead Zalgiris to European success Austin Hollins Unplugged: Maccabi swingman readies to give Tel Aviv some hard nosed, old school hoops Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rab…

Episode 333: Austin Hollins Unplugged: Maccabi Tel Aviv swingman readies to give Tel Aviv some hard nosed, old school hoops

The Sports Rabbi had the honor and privilege to talk to Maccabi Tel Aviv swingman Austin Hollins just ahead of the start of the brand new 2022/23 season. We sat down at Yad Eliyahu and discussed a myriad of topics from his professional career, college, his father NBA Champion and former head coach Lionel Hollins and much, much more. Below is a transcript of the interview which I hope that you will enjoy! Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone App Click here for the Android App

Episode 332: U21's head to Euros, Erlich retires with Djokovic by his side, Brown's Maccabi debut, Israeli Classico on Episode #332

The Sports Rabbi & Roye Shelem start the show off by talking about the ATP 250 Tennis Tournament that is going on in Tel Aviv as famed doubles player Yoni Erlich retires with superstar Novak Djokovic by his side. We then move to some hoops with Ranaana playing NBA teams on their preseason tour of the USA as well as Lorenzo Brown’s importance to Maccabi Tel Aviv as the point guard made a stellar debut in the club’s win over Hapoel Holon. Finally we get deep into the latest soccer news as we talk about the Israel Under-21 team advancing to the 2023 Euros, head coach Guy Luzon’s infamous player slap and the Classico coming up between Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 331: Israel takes top spot in Nations League Group, Playoffs + higher 2024 Euros seeding on tap on Episode #331

The Sports Rabbi ate humble pie as Roye Shelem came on board to talk about Israel’s 2-1 win over Albania in Nations League action which vaulted them into the playoffs and also League A plus a higher seed when the regular 2024 Euro qualifying group are drawn. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts

Episode 330: Israel National Team, who's in and who's out for the Albania Nations League, U21 v Ireland & More on Episode #330

The Sports Rabbi went wild on the Israel National Team while Roye Shelem stayed level headed as we talk Eran Zahavi being left out of the squad, the politics behind it ahead of their Nations League game against Albania, the U21 two-legged tie plus the latest with Hapoel Jerusalem’s shock win over Maccabi Haifa, Maccabi Tel Aviv and more. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 329: Haifa's superb performance against PSG, Bachar's future, shirt swapping & the rest of Israeli football on Episode #329

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

Episode 328: Prague Podcast: Israel eliminated after devastating loss to Czechia

The Israel National Team will be heading home after crashing out of the Eurobasket

Episode 327: Prague Podcast: Serbia stops Israel 89-78, Czechia Thursday for trip to Berlin

Israel fell to Serbia and Nikola Jokic 89-78 setting up a do or die matchup on Thursday vs Czechia

Episode 326: Prague Podcast! Israel falls to Poland 85-76

Israel’s record drops to 2-1 with Serbia and Czechia coming up

Episode 325: Prague Podcast! Israel downs Holland 74-67

Israel moves to 2-0 in Eurobasket group play after gutsy win

Episode 324: Israel downs Finland 89-87 in OT to open Eurobasket in style

Deni Avdija helped pace Israel to the victory over Lauri Markkanen and Finland

Episode 323: PRAGUE EUROBASKET SPECIAL!

The Sports Rabbi breaks down the latest at the Eurobasket tourney!

Episode 322: Haifa into Champions League, Beer Sheva heads to Europe, Israel & Avdija falls to Finland on Episode #322

Roy Jankelowitz joins The Sports Rabbi to take a look at Maccabi Haifa’s Champions League Group draw while also looking back to their stunning win over Red Star Belgrade to head to the prestigious tournament. We also talk about Hapoel Beer Sheva advancing to the Conference League and Maccabi Tel Aviv falling to Nice and what the future holds for the Yellow & Blue. Finally we look back at the week that was on the pitch in Israeli football action and tiger full slate that is coming up. Moshe Halickman then came on board to discuss the Israel National Team’s defeat at Finland 79-73 and the disappointing performance by the Blue & White along with Deni Avdija. We also talk about the upcoming Eurobasket and what Israel needs to do in order to advance to the knockout stages of the competition. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 321: Maccabi Haifa, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Beer Sheva battle for European glory + Season Preview on Episode #321

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem broke down Maccabi Haifa’s 3-2 win over Red Star Belgrade in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Playoff Round, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 1-0 victory over Nice in Conference League Playoff round action and hapoel Beer Sheva’s 1-1 draw at Craiova in the same competition. We also talk about Mitch Goldhar’s press conference as well as Beer Sheva’s big Russian signing as Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov joins the southern reds. We then walk through all of the Israel Football League’s teams as we preview the 2022/23 season! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 320: Zahavi leads Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beer Sheva & Haifa ease into playoff rounds of European competitions on Episode #320

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

Episode 319: Blessing, Haifa, Maccabi TLV, Beer Sheva all winners on The Sports Rabbi Show #319

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

Episode 318: ESPN's Roxy Bernstein talks Auburn, Hoops, Judaism & Israel + Feldhaus breaks down Maccabi TLV's signings on Episode #318

The Sports Rabbi welcomes abroad ESPN announcer Roxy Bernstein who is in Israel with the Auburn Men’s Basketball Program as they play a number of exhibition games in the Holy Land while touring the historical sites. Bernstein talks about being a Jewish announcer, some of Jews in baseball, hockey and other sports alon with what this trip means to Bruce Pearl’s squad and what he will take back from his second visit to Israel. Next up Lukas Feldhaus joined the show as we broke down all of the Maccabi Tel Aviv’s summer signings, what their impact will be on Oded Katash’s team along with a few other moves and transactions. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 317: Haifa's success, Maccabi TLV & Beer Sheva have work to do, Atzily & Micha + Dabbur on Episode #317

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem talk all about Maccabi Haifa’s terrific UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign to date as they move into the 3rd round. We also discuss Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Beer Sheva and Netanya along with the latest on the Omer Atzily and Dor Micha as well as Monas Dabbur who has stepped away from the Israel National Team. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 316: Pearl's Auburn heads to Israel with Justin Hokanson + the latest in Holy Land Hoops on Episode #316

With Bruce Pearl’s Auburn coming to town, The Sports Rabbi welcomed Justin Hokanson from Auburn Live to the show as we discussed the Tigers upcoming trip to Israel as they will tour the Holy Land along with playing three exhibition games against the Israel Maccabiah Team, an Israeli All Star squad and the Senior National Team featuring Deni Avdija. We also look at the Auburn roster which includes a mix of returning players and new recruits as they will use this trip as a chance to bond with one another with the hope of getting their chemistry going early on. Moshe Halickman then joined the show to take a look at all of the Israel Youth National Teams from the Under-20, U18 and the Maccabiah squad. We also touched on the senior Blue & White team as well as some of the signings throughout the league. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 315: Israel's European Nights, Beitar Update, Manor Solomon finally inks with Fulham on Episode #315

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

Episode 314: Adaptive Sports at the Maccabiah with Wheelchair basketball coach Michael Rosenkrantz on Episode #314

Michael Rosenkrantz the founder of SoCal Adaptive Sports joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about the Maccabiah and the team of Wheelchair Athletes he is coaching in Israel. Rosenkrantz has been working in the field of adaptive sports for over a decade and talks about his experiences from around the world, his time in Israel so far and how we all can bring adaptive sports to the forefront of the Maccabiah experience. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 313: Beitar Jerusalem's quandary, Israel's Football season opens up, Haifa readies for Olympiacos on Episode #313

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

Episode 312: Noah Friedman gives us the lowdown on Maccabi Media at the 2022 Maccabiah on Episode #312

Noah Friedman who is participating in the Maccabi Media program at this year’s Macacbiah joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about worlds second largest sporting event just behind the Olympics! Friedman, who also works for FOX spoke about the special media program that is changing the way the Maccabiah will be covered around the globe and especially for the US contingent. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 311: NHL Draft in Israel? Solomon at Fulham, Beitar Jerusalem's murky future & more on Episode #311

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

Episode 310: David Bassan former Hapoel Jerusalem team manager and press officer + Israel Nat'l Team wrap-up on Episode #310

The Sports Rabbi welcomes former Hapoel Jerusalem team manager and press officer David Bassan on board the program as we talk all about what it’s like working for a professional basketball franchise in Israel. Bassan had been with Jerusalem for close to a decade and saw the club move from the old Malha Arena to the brand new 11K seat Pais Arena, has worked under former owner Ori Allon as well as current management Eyal Homsky and Guy Harel and was a part of a club that saw the likes of Amare Stoudemire and many other imports walk through the door. Dov Halickman then joined the show to talk about Israel’s World Cup qualifying win over Estonia, the challenges coming up for the Blue & White as well as Maccabi Tel Aviv’s moves and much more. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 309: Israel U19 v England for European Glory, Zahavi + Bitton at Maccabi, Israel Nat'l Team Hoops, MTABC moves on Episode #309

Roye Shelem came on board The Sports Rabbi Show as we spoke about the Israel Under-19 squad who face England on Friday in the European Championship Final. We had broken down the entire roster last week and we also did a Live Space after their victory over France in the semifinals. After that we moved onto Maccabi Tel Aviv’s signings from Eran Zahavi and Nir Bitton while also debating where Eli Dasa will go. We also spoke about the other transfers at Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Beer Sheva. At the 39:34 mark we shifted gears to discuss hoops as the Israel National team fell to Poland 90-85 in overtime in World Cup qualifying and then talked about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s roster construction as they ready for the 2022/23 season. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 308: Maccabi's new forward Bonzie Colson, Israel Nat'l Team, Signings, Rumors & More on Episode #308

The Sports Rabbi welcomed on board Tom Noie from NDINSIDER.COM as we spoke all about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s new forward Bonzie Colson and what he brings to the table. The Notre Dame product took home the Basketball Champions League MVP award in 2021 and we broke down what the Yellow & Blue can expect from Colson as he takes a step up to the Eurolegaue after spending last season with Pinar Karsiyaka. Moshe Halickman then joined the program to talk all about the latest in Israeli hoops from the National Team World Cup qualifiers at Poland and against Estonia as well as all of the Maccabi Tel Aviv signings and the rest of the rumors and moves throughout the league. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 307: Israel U19 Special! All about Oscar Gloukh, Ariel Lugassy and many more on Episode #307

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi breakdown all of the stars on the Israel U-19 team that is tearing up the European Championships as they are on the cusp of qualifying for the 2023 Under-20 World Cup in Indonesia. We discuss Oscar Gloukh, Ahmad Ibrahim (Salman), Ariel Lugassy, Tay Abed Kassus and many more! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 306: Poythress, Katash, Ginat, Maccabi & much more on The Sports Rabbi Show #306

The Sports Rabbi welcomed aboard Jerry Tipton from the Lexington Herald-Leader who covered the brand new Maccabi Tel Aviv big man Alex Poythress when he was with the Kentucky Wildcats. Tipton broke down his strengths and weaknesses along with the attributes he brings to the table and what the fans can expect of him in Tel Aviv. Roye Shelem then joins The Sports Rabbi and we break down the hiring of Oded Katash as the Yellow & Blue’s new/old head coach along with all of the rumored players to be signing with the club. We also spoke about Tomer Ginat’s decision to choose Hapoel Tel Aviv over Maccabi and also Hapoel Jerusalem’s new coach Aleksandar Džikić as well as the latest out of the Israel National Team camp. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 305: Israel Nat'l Team, Manor Solomon & Fulham, Blatt back at Maccabi, latest on Katash on Episode #305

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem got together and broke down the Israel National Team’s UEFA Nations League matches as they defeat Albania 2-1 and draw at Iceland 2-2. We also discuss Manor Solomon (11:00) and what the Israeli will be able to offer Fulham as well as what happens when Eran Zahavi, Bibras Natcho and Nir Bitton are back and ready to play for the Blue & White. Maccabi Tel Aviv’s new/old coach Vladimir Ivic is back and we talked about what he will be able to do as he returns to Kiryat Shalom along with the other singings and rumors from around the league. At the 58:25 mark of the show, we headed over to the basketball scene and Maccabi Tel Aviv bringing back David Blatt to the fold as the Chairman of the Professional Committee and what he has to offer the Yellow & Blue as well as the imminent hiring of Oded Katash as the new/old head coach of the club. Who will Maccabi want to bring in? Find out the latest names and rumors later on in the show. Subscribe to The Sports…

Episode 304: Israel Nat'l team readies for Albania, Holon takes Hoops league title on Episode #304

Roye Shelem joined The Sports Rabbi to talk about the Israel National Team’s matches coming up against Albania and Iceland as they look to find their way to the playoffs in the UEFA Nations League. We also checked out the latest rumors as the transfer period heats up around the Holy Land. Dov Halickman was up next (35:30) as we wrapped up Hapoel Holon’s Israel League Championship as they swept Bnei Herzliya 2-0 in the finals. We then discuss the possibility of Xavi Pascual becoming the next head coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 303: Wrapping up Holon's game one win over Herzliya + all of the latest coaching moves on Episode #303

The Sports Rabbi welcomes abroad Moshe Halickman to wrap up Hapoel Holon’s game one win over Bnei Herzliya in their best of 3 Israel League Finals series as we looked at the keys to the purple victory and what Oren Aharoni’s team needs to do better in game two. We then went around the league and talked about all of the coaching moves as well as the latest news from Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv as the summer transfer rumors begin to heat up. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 302: Plusses and Minuses of Israel's 2-2 draw with Iceland, Hoops Final Preview on Episode #302

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem broke down the Israel National Team’s 2-2 draw with Iceland to open up their UEFA Nations League campaign as they will now ready for their second match next Friday at Albania. We talked about the team’s strengths and weaknesses, the plusses and minuses as well as all of the key players including Liel Abada, Manor Solomon, Shon Weissman and Miguel Vitor’s debut in the Blue & White. We also spoke about the Israel basketball finals that will see Hapoel Holon pitted against Bnei Herzliya in what will be a stellar best of 3 game series. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Episode 301: Israel Nat'l Team Preview, Hoops Semifinal Decisive Game 3's on tap on Episode #301

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem begin the show by discussing the passing of Israeli broadcasting legend Modi Bar On who departed this world at the tender age of 59. He was always a man of the people and totally reinvigorated the sports broadcasting industry at Sport 5 and he will be missed dearly by the millions who knew him and were touched by his special and unique style. We also spoke about the Israel National Team who have three upcoming UEFA Nations League matches coming up against Iceland and Albania as well as all of the latest transfer news from around the domestic league. Next up was Dov Halickman as we looked at the pair of upcoming pivotal, do or die game 3’s in Israel basketball action between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bnei Herzliya along with Hapoel Holon and Hapoel Jerusalem. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

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, Mac…

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.

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