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German Jewish leader slams IOC at memorial for Munich 11
The head of Germany's Jewish community at a memorial ceremony for the Munich 11 lamented the "icy coldness" of the International Olympic Committee in refusing to mark the 40th anniversary of the massacre.
Beyond silence
One of the most moving letters you’ll read this year was written by Irwin Cotler, a Canadian member of parliament, to the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Jacques Rogge, imploring him to hold a minute of silence for the 11 Israeli athletes murdered by Palestinian terrorists 40 years ago at the Munich Olympics.
Israel’s State Archive releases Munich Olympics massacre documents
Israel's State Archive released 45 formerly classified documents related to the murder of 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Aly Raisman, Munich 11’s David Berger to be inducted into Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Aly Raisman will be inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
Munich 11 remembered at Budapest exhibit opening
One minute of silence was observed in memory of the Munich 11 during the opening of an exhibit at the Hungarian Jewish Museum in Budapest.
Jewish glory, frustration mark London Games
The London Olympics may have “lit up the world,” as organizing committee head Sebastian Coe put it, but for Jews the 2 1/2 weeks offered healthy doses of frustration and glory.
Ankie Spitzer leads worldwide minute of silence for Munich 11
Ankie Spitzer led a minute of silence to honor the Munich 11 that was streamed live around the world.
Ankie Spitzer to lead worldwide minute of silence for ‘Munich 11’
A moment of silence to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the massacre at the Munich Olympics will be livestreamed from a suburban New York JCC on Sunday at 8 p.m. EDT.
Aly Raisman Is More Than An Olympic Champion
IOC’s Rogge hears sharp criticism at London memorial for Munich 11
The president of the International Olympic Committee came under attack from successive speakers at a London memorial for the Munich 11.
London memorial remembers Israelis killed at Munich Olympics
British Prime Minister David Cameron at a memorial event said the world should "stop and remember" the 11 Israelis killed 40 years ago at the Munich Olympics.
Some see Alex Gilady, the IOC’s Israeli, as villain in minute of silence defeat
Was the only Israeli on the International Olympic Committee instrumental in stopping a tribute to the Munich 11 at the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Games?
Rogge expected to get heat at Munich 11 Jewish memorial service
Jewish speakers are expected to criticize International Olympics Committee president when he attends a memorial ceremony for Israeli coaches and athletes murdered at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Editorial Cartoon: Obvious politics — Minute of silence
Editorial cartoon by Steve Greenberg.
Son of murdered Israeli Olympian speaks out [VIDEO]
Moment of silence in memory of Munich 11 to be livestreamed
A moment of silence to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the massacre at the Munich Olympics will be livestreamed on Aug. 12.
Costas recalls Munich 11 during Olympic opening ceremony
Sportscaster Bob Costas remembered the 11 Israelis killed in the 1972 Munich Olympics on air as the Israeli delegation entered the Olympic stadium in London.
Italians join Israelis for Olympic minute of silence
Italian officials joined Israelis at the Olympics in London for a minute of silence to honor the 11 Israeli athletes killed by terrorists at the Munich Olympics in 1972.
The Names and Stories of the 11 Slain Israeli Olympians
L.A. leaders denounce IOC at Munich 11 commemoration [VIDEO+SLIDESHOW]
Community leaders gathered at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum today to observe a moment of silence for the 11 Israelis killed during the 1972 Olympics in Munich. The leaders also denounced the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for its refusal to hold a similar commemoration during the opening ceremonies of the London Olympic Games.
Italy commemorates Munich 11 victims
Events in Italy marking the massacre of 11 Israeli athletes and coaches at the 1972 Munich Olympics ranged from a minute of silence in Parliament to Jewish community commemorations.
Italy commemorates Munich 11 victims
Events in Italy marking the massacre of 11 Israeli athletes and coaches at the 1972 Munich Olympics ranged from a minute of silence in Parliament to Jewish community commemorations.
Lebanese judo team refuses to practice next to Israelis at Olympics training facility
The Lebanese judo team at the 2012 London Olympics refused to practice next to the Israeli team.
Arab Israeli MK Zoabi blames Israeli policy for terror attack in Bulgaria
An Israeli Arab Knesset member said that Israeli policy led to the deadly recent terrorist attack against Israeli tourists in Bulgaria.
All eyes on Bob Costas
More than 20,000 Londoners hold Munich moment of silence
More than 20,000 people in various venues in London attended the British Zionist Federation’s “Minute for Munich” program that was promoted via social media.
House leadership, following ban on commemorative resolutions, blocks Munich 11 vote
The House Republican leadership blocked a vote calling for a moment of silence to memorialize Israeli athletes and coaches slain at the 1972 Olympics.
Munich's indelible stains
Under the headline "Indelible Stains," the Los Angeles Times listed “10 Olympic controversies that forever leave their mark on the Summer Games.”
Congressmen to hold moment of silence for Munich 11
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives will hold a moment of silence for the 11 Israeli athletes and coaches slain by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
PA opposes moment of silence for slain Israelis
The Palestinian Authority opposed a moment of silence at the London Olympics for the 40th anniversary of the Palestinian “Black September” terrorist group’s killing of 11 Israeli team members in Munich, Palestinian Media Watch reported.
IOC denies in-person appeal for minute of silence
The International Olympic Committee rejected an in-person appeal for a minute of silence at the opening ceremonies of the London Games by the widows of two of the 11 Israelis slain at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
L.A.‘s little-known plaque and grove of trees honor ‘Munich 11’
In the summer of 1984, when Los Angeles hosted the Olympics, then-Mayor Tom Bradley and the local organizers of the Olympic Games unveiled a large bronze plaque honoring the 11 Israeli athletes murdered by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Summer Games in Munich. The Israeli Olympic delegation was present for the unveiling, as were Jewish community leaders, according to a Los Angeles Times report.
Where are the Munich elegies?
This year, Tisha b'Av marks not only the destruction of both Temples, but with the opening ceremony of the London Olympics just a night earlier, the 40th anniversary of the Munich massacre.
How the Munich 11 petition went viral
It began two years ago as an idea by volunteers at a suburban Jewish community center and turned into a major international campaign, galvanizing everyone from President Obama to the mayor of London.
July 20, 2012
In ’84, sans IOC, L.A. remembered Israeli athletes slain at Munich Olympics
Obama backs moment of silence at Olympics
President Obama has joined the campaign for a moment of silence at the upcoming London Olympics to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Palestinian terrorists murdering Israeli athletes at the Munich games.
In personal letter, Australia’s PM urges Olympic moment of silence
Australia's Prime Minister wrote a personal letter to the president of the International Olympic Committee, urging him to hold a moment of silence in memory of the 11 Israelis killed at the Munich Games in 1972.
Italian lawmakers join Olympics moment of silence push
Some 140 Italian members of the Parliament of Italy have added their voices to calls for a minute of silence during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London to honor the Israeli athletes murdered by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Israel’s Olympians heading to London thinking medals, remembering slain countrymen
Israelis and their Summer Olympics athletes are eyeing the upcoming London Games with excitement and disappointment.
Israeli thanks Australia for backing Olympics moment of silence
Israel's deputy foreign minister thanked Australia for supporting the campaign to urge the International Olympic Committee to hold a minute's silence at the London Games in honor of the 11 Israelis murdered in Munich in 1972.
As London’s Jews prepare for Olympics, Munich 11 on their minds
For the British Jewish community, the most memorable moment of the London Olympics may be a somber one.
Jeremy Hunt, Britain’s secretary for sports, will not call for a moment of silence at Olympics
Great Britain’s secretary of state for culture, media and sport will not join the growing international campaign for a moment of silence at the upcoming London Summer Olympics for the 11 Israeli athletes murdered at the 1972 Munich Games.
German foreign minister joins call for Olympics tribute to Munich 11
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle has joined the effort to urge the International Olympic Committee to hold a moment of silence at the London Olympics for the Munich 11.
Senate passes Munich 11 moment of silence resolution
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution urging the International Olympic Committee to observe a moment of silence at the 2012 London Olympics for the Munich 11.
House panel urges IOC to honor Munich 11
The House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed a resolution urging the International Olympic Committee to honor the Munich 11 with a moment of silence at the 2012 London Olympics.
One-minute video calls for moment of silence at Olympics [VIDEO]
Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon has created a one-minute video in the campaign to have the Munich 11 remembered at this summer's Olympic Games in London
Lowey, Engel introduce resolution on Olympics commemoration
U.S. Reps. Nita Lowey and Eliot Engel introduced a resolution calling on the International Olympic Committee to honor the Munich 11 with a moment of silence at the London Games this summer.
IOC officially rejects moment of silence for Munich 11
The International Olympic Committee officially rejected a request to hold a moment of silence for the Munich 11 at the London Olympics this summer.
IOC rejects moment of silence for Munich 11
The International Olympic Committee apparently has rejected an online petition seeking a moment of silence for the Munich 11 at the 2012 London Olympics.
Munich 11 petition garners nearly 20,000 signatures
An online petition urging the International Olympic Committee to honor the Munich 11 at the Olympic Games this summer has garnered more than 19,600 signatures.
Honor Munich 11, International Olympic Committee urged
An online petition urging the International Olympic Committee to honor the Munich 11 at the Olympic Games this summer has garnered thousands of signatures.
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