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Having recently faced antisemitism in France, the Eurovision contestant seeks to boost the morale of her country’s special athletes.
“It is war by other means to demonize Israel,” said CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin.
The four-day Flag Football World Championships in Lahti, Finland, will feature a gathering of the top-ranked teams from around the globe.
An interview with Israeli Olympic gold medalist windsurfer Tom Reuveny.
“Camp Timberline! Hello! Shalom! I just wanted to give you guys a shout out and let you know I love you,” said the basketball legend.
Ariel Elkin hopes to compete in Formula 1, is getting ready to serve in the IDF.
Silver medalist Ofir Shaham, 19, wanted to give the nation “something to be a little happy about.”
“My entire training team always gave me the feeling that I could break the glass ceiling,” said Raz Hershko.
Of the top 50 medaling countries, Israelis were more than four times likelier to medal than average, and nearly twice as likely to earn gold.
“I would like to congratulate you. I am proud of you—the entire country is proud of you,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the team.
“Seeing the smiles on the children’s faces as they interacted with a sports legend was truly heartwarming,” said Rabbi Simcha Scholar, CEO of Chai Lifeline.
The Jewish athlete at 20 became the youngest American to win a gold medal in wrestling.
