Olympics

February 24, 2026, 6:37 pm

Swiss broadcaster removes footage of host criticizing Israeli bobsled team during its first Milan runs

“Anyone can say anything about us, but you know what? They can only say it because we’re here,” said the team’s founder, A.J. Edelman.

By Philissa Cramer

(L-R) Ethan Cepuran, Casey Dawson and Emery Lehman of Team United States celebrate after winning silver in the Speed Skating Men’s Team Pursuit on day eleven of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Speed Skating Stadium on Feb. 17, 2026 in Milan. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

February 24, 2026, 6:32 pm

American Jewish speedskater Emery Lehman wins silver in final Winter Olympics

Lehman started skating at the urging of his mother, who has worked for Jewish organizations.

By Jacob Gurvis

AJ Edelman, Menachem Chen, Uri Zisman and Omer Katz after completing the second run of the four-man bobsled competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2026, in Cortina, Italy. (Robert Michael/picture alliance via Getty Images)

February 23, 2026, 6:31 pm

Israeli bobsled squad is disqualified from Olympics after trying to swap in Druze teammate

The Israeli Olympic committee withdrew the team for lying to officials about an athlete’s health.

By Jacob Gurvis

Jack Hughes #86 and Quinn Hughes #43 of Team United States celebrate winning the gold medals after the team’s 2-1 overtime victory in the Men’s Gold Medal match between Canada and the United States of the 2026 Winter Olympic games in Milan, Feb. 22, 2026. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

February 22, 2026, 5:26 pm

Jewish hockey star Jack Hughes’ overtime goal propels US to historic gold medal in Olympic hockey

Jack Hughes’ brother Quinn also played during United States’ first hockey gold since the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” squad.

By Jacob Gurvis

AJ Edelman (Photo by Eric Schramm photography)

February 17, 2026, 7:59 pm

Jubilant Israeli team celebrates last-place finish in Olympic 2-man bobsleigh event

With eyes already on upcoming four-man race, team pilot AJ Edelman says after wrapping up first event that ‘we’re very proud — Israel is in the Olympics, baby!’

By Amy Spiro

(L-R): AJ Edelman, Alex Edelman and Austin Edelman pose at the opening night of the new one man show "Alex Edelman Just for Us" at The Hudson Theatre on June 26, 2023 in New York City. (Bruce Glikas/WireImage)

February 13, 2026, 12:49 pm

Israel’s bobsled team is chasing more than medals in its first Olympic outing in Milan

Founder AJ Edelman wants to change Israeli sports culture

By Jacob Gurvis

Adam “AJ” Edelman (right) and other members of Israel's Winter Olympics bobsleigh team. (Credit: Courtesy of Adam “AJ” Edelman)

February 9, 2026, 1:32 pm

Israeli bobsled team robbed of ‘thousands of dollars of stuff, passports’

"Such a gross violation — suitcases, shoes, equipment, passports stolen, and the boys headed right back to training today," AJ Edelman wrote.

By JNS Staff

Some of the Jewish and Israeli 2026 Winter Olympians, from left: Noa Szollos, Quinn Hughes, A.J. Edelman, Attila Mihály Kertész and Mariia Seniuk. (Getty Images, X)

January 30, 2026, 12:01 pm

16 Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympics

Israel’s bobsled team is making its Olympic debut in Milan.

By Jacob Gurvis

Israeli skier Attila Mihaly Kertesz takes a selfie following a cross-country race. (Courtesy photo via The Times of Israel)

December 24, 2025, 10:08 am

Israeli skier’s journey to Winter Olympic slopes was an up- and downhill battle

Attila Mihaly Kertesz, a Hungarian native who took up cross-country skiing in 2018, says representing Israel on sport’s biggest global stage is "something I can give back to my nation"

By Amy Spiro

Coach Al Rose stands near the Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool at the JCC’s Henry Kaufmann Family Park in Monroeville during one of his final practices with the Sailfish. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)

November 10, 2025, 10:22 pm

At the edge of the pool Coach Al Rose delivers perspective

After nearly seven decades helping athletes, Al Rose says there's only one question every coach should ask: ‘Is that really good for my kids?’

By Adam Reinherz

August 11, 2025, 9:03 pm

Olympic medalist Ori Sasson on focus, fear and moments that matter

Standing on a podium isn't the only way to demonstrate power; the most forceful way young Jews can exhibit strength is to “keep going”

By Adam Reinherz

September 24, 2024, 9:29 am

Israeli Olympic athlete trades his bobsled for the bimah during the High Holidays

“It takes extensive practice,” Edelman noted, “but eventually practice makes perfect. Or at least, practice makes better.”

By David Rullo

Israel's rhythmic gymnastics team celebrates on the podium during the rhythmic gymnastics group all-around medal ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

August 11, 2024, 8:39 am

Israel’s rhythmic gymnastics team wins silver, Israel’s 7th medal in Paris

Israel now has 20 Olympic medals and four in gymnastics.

By Jacob Gurvis

Amit Elor celebrates during the bronze medal match of the Wrestling Senior World Championships, Sept. 21, 2023, in Belgrade, Serbia. (Kadir Caliskan - United World Wrestling/Getty Images)

August 6, 2024, 7:33 pm

Jewish wrestler Amit Elor wins gold for US in Paris Olympics

The win makes Elor, 20, the all-time youngest U.S. gold medalist in wrestling.

By Philissa Cramer

Tom Reuveny celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men's windsurfing iQFoil final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Aug. 3, 2024, in Marseille, France. (Clive Mason/Getty Images)

August 4, 2024, 4:54 pm

Israel wins 3 medals — including a gold — in historic day at Paris Olympics

The three medals bring Israel’s total count in Paris to six, surpassing Israel’s previous record of four at a single Olympics.

By Jacob Gurvis