Part of gold medal ‘belongs to Israel,’ Kiwi sailor Jo Aleh says

Published on August 14, 2012

Jo Aleh, the New Zealand Jewish Olympian who won gold in the sailing regatta, said part of her medal “belongs to Israel.”

37 Israeli Olympians set for London Games [SLIDESHOW]

Published on July 27, 2012

A group of 37 Olympians is ready to represent Israel in the 2012 London Games, which kicked off with Friday’s Opening Ceremony.

Ban Iranian Olympians, World Jewish Congress urges IOC

Published on July 27, 2011

The World Jewish Congress called on the International Olympic Committee to bar Iran from the 2012 Games until the country allows its athletes to compete against Israelis.

VIDEO: Virtual Rabbi David presents ‘The Jewish Olympics’

Published on August 22, 2008

Virtual Rabbi (and Olympics fan) David Paskin presents a Shabbat message based on the determination and dedication of Olympic athletes

At home in the water: Jews in the Olympic pool

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on August 18, 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

Mark Spitz: Michael Phelps is the greatest Olympic athlete ever

Published on August 17, 2008

Former record-holder is gracious as Phelps grabs the glory

Net losses for Israelis at Olympics

Published on August 14, 2008

Israel’s tennis players were eliminated from the Beijing Olympics

Southland Olympians go for the gold

Published on July 31, 2008

Perhaps the most famous Jewish competitor with ties to the Southland this year is swimmer Dara Torres, who is competing in an unprecedented fifth Olympiad at age 41