Athletics
Eitan Levine. (Photo courtesy of Eitan Levine)
April 23, 2025, 3:41 pm
Laughs, legacy and Jewish pride: Eitan Levine to headline Jewish Sports Hall of Fame dinner
Comedian ready to remind Pittsburghers about 'Jewish joy'
By Adam Reinherz
A Maccabi Campus Games kickoff event featured dedicated local residents and a familiar color scheme. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
January 2, 2025, 12:29 pm
With new Maccabi Campus Games coming to Pittsburgh, JCC issues ‘call to action’
For teens and adults alike, being part of these games means contributing to the 'very foundation of identity'
By Adam Reinherz
Alexander Shabalov, center, raises a trophy after winning the World Senior Chess Championship Open 50+ section. (Photo courtesy of FIDE and Federacao Portuguesa de Xadrez via Flickr)
December 17, 2024, 11:54 am
After international win, grandmaster Alexander Shabalov quietly moves along
'Being that humble — being just like an absolutely normal person in everyday conversations — it's really what I was brought up with, and something that I really appreciate'
By Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh represents at the Maccabi Games. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Bluman)
August 12, 2024, 4:13 pm
Pittsburgh youth make Maccabi memories in Detroit
Olympic-style sporting event promotes competition, camaraderie and Jewish values
By Adam Reinherz
Zoe Skirboll celebrates after she and her team become NCAA Division 1 National Champions in swimming again. (Photo courtesy of Jim Skirboll)
June 10, 2024, 4:00 pm
Zoe Skirboll heads for another swim at the Olympic trials
With days remaining until nation's best swimmers arrive in Indianapolis, Aspinwall native is ready
By Adam Reinherz
Special Olympics athletes. Photo by Ellen McBride-Valizadeh
April 3, 2023, 10:59 am
Bouncing balls, stomping feet, create ‘magic’ at JCC
Special Olympics training offers window into athletic life, community involvement
By Adam Reinherz
Tanner Jacobson. Photo courtesy of Queens Athletics Communications
August 11, 2022, 12:50 pm
MLB life begins for Allderdice grad Tanner Jacobson
After long dominating the diamonds of western Pennsylvania, road to The Show takes giant step forward
By Adam Reinherz
Jimmy Goldman, right, and Sherree Hall, second to right, at the 1994 JCC Indoor Triathlon. Photo courtesy of Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives
July 9, 2020, 1:17 pm
Clear the way for the Goldmans because they’re not slowing down
With no races in sight, Jimmy and Susie Goldman still have their eyes set on training
By Adam Reinherz
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