Penn State’s Jewish community weighs how to move forward

Published on July 24, 2012

One unlikely venue for fallout from the Penn State University sex abuse scandal is the campus Hillel, for which now ousted university president Graham Spanier -- the school’s first Jewish leader -- was a fundraiser and vocal supporter.

Following basketball controversy, press is on Texas school group to be more inclusive

Published on April 3, 2012

Comments by the head of a Texas school association at the center of a controversy over Sabbath accommodations is fueling a drive by its members to be more open to the needs of Jewish and Muslim schools.

Pa.’s Jake Cohen aims to lead Davidson to upset of Louisville

Published on March 15, 2012

Jake Cohen, a junior forward, will lead his Davidson College squad into the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in its upset bid against Louisville.

Political March Madness

By Marty Kaplan
Published on February 13, 2012

Will Hillary be Obama’s running mate, with Biden going to State if they win? Will Romney wrap things up on Super Tuesday, or will there be a brokered Republican convention, with Ron Paul as kingmaker? Will Democrats take back the House but lose the Senate?

Alabama’s secret Jewish weapon celebrates grid title

Published on January 10, 2012

After the University of Alabama won the Bowl Championship Series football crown by dominating top-ranked Louisiana State University, much of the attention and credit has gone to Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban. But what about Robert Levin?

Jews reeling in wake of Penn State scandal

Published on November 16, 2011

Rabbi David Ostrich, who leads the lone congregation in State College, Pa., couldn’t bring himself to sermonize last Shabbat on the scandal that’s on everyone’s mind.

Tennessee reportedly sends Bruce Pearl packing

Published on March 21, 2011

Bruce Pearl, who guided the University of Tennessee men's basketball team to unprecedented success and the U.S. men's squad to the Maccabiah Games gold medal, has been fired by the university, according to ESPN.com. Pearl, 51, was informed of his dismissal on Monday, sources said. The Knoxville school must reach a financial settlement with the coach and his assistants.

College Finals Test Gymnasts’ Mettle

By Carin Davis
Published on April 15, 2004

Two Jewish gymnasts, University of Denver's Ashley Shible and University of Florida's Orley Szmuch, are tumbling toward success at the NCAA's National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics Championships, held April 15-17 at UCLA's legendary Pauley Pavilion.