VIDEO: Wassup 2008

By The Web Guy
Published on October 26, 2008

Its been eight long years since the boys said wassup to each other. Even with the effects of a down economy and imminent change in the White House, the boys are still able to come together and stay true to what really matters.

McCain accepts nomination, offers little new on Israel, Iran

Published on September 5, 2008

John McCain closed out the Republican convention Thursday night with a speech in which he defended traditional GOP policy points, while criticizing his party's recent performance and pledging to work with lawmakers across the aisle.

Democratic platform sticks close to Jewish positions

By Ron Kampeas
Published on August 26, 2008

When it comes to the Middle East and Sen. Barack Obama's Democratic Party platform, things are staying pretty much the same -- which, in this case, is the kind of change pro-Israel activists can believe in.

At home in the water: Jews in the Olympic pool

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on August 17, 2008

Sunday wrapup from Beijing: U.S. swimmer Torres wins two silvers; Israelis lag

Published on August 17, 2008

U.S. swimmer Torres wins two silvers

Net losses for Israelis at Olympics

Published on August 13, 2008

Israel’s tennis players were eliminated from the Beijing Olympics

Report from Beijing: Swapping old Jewish swim records for new ones

By Alison Klayman
Published on August 11, 2008

In a strange Jewish sports irony, the gold for this half-Jewish team may come at a price to the legacy of iconic Jewish sports figure Mark Spitz

Irvine’s Jason Lezak anchors 400-meter relay swim team for the gold

Published on August 10, 2008

". . . I can't even explain it, it was unreal. I've been a part of the two teams at the last two Olympics that came out behind, and I think I wanted it more than anybody, not just for myself, but to show that we are the nation to be beat in that relay . . ."

Angelena Dara Torres helps U.S. relay swimmers to silver

Published on August 10, 2008

Record time, new record for winning medals in five different Olympiads.

VIDEO: History will be made in Beijing

Published on August 9, 2008

Director Oren Kaplan offers this 60-second 'commercial' for the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Israel comes to Beijing with its largest team, high hopes

By Alison Klayman
Published on August 7, 2008

The largest contingent in Israeli Olympic history is eyeing its biggest medal haul as the Olympics get under way here.

Olympics 2008: Swimmers lead U.S. Jewish contingent

By Marc Brodsky
Published on July 30, 2008

The athletes who make up the U.S. Jewish contingent headed to China, a mix of veterans and newcomers, have a decent chance of winning a medal or two.

2008: The contest for the Jews

By Raphael J. Sonenshein
Published on June 12, 2008

In a society that has become less and less informed about politics and government, Jews remain a deeply attentive political community. Intensely concerned about Israel and the protection of the Jewish community, but alert to so much more, Jews offer a candidate a tough audience on policy

Outstanding seniors, Class of 2008

Published on June 5, 2008

Southern California's best and brightest graduating high school seniors

What’s best for America is also best for Israel

By JewishJournal.com
Published on April 10, 2008

Welcome to JewsChoose 2008: Obama and the Jewish test

By Pol Observer
Published on February 19, 2008

Twin Triathletes Go for the Gold

By Carin Davis
Published on September 9, 2004

Ran and Dan Alterman are Israel's reigning triathlon champions. For the past four years, they have dominated the sport in their native land. Now, they look to bring their success to the international arena.