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Jeanne P. Dreyfoos
September 13, 2023, 3:11 pm
Obituary: Jeanne P. Dreyfoos
Jeanne P. Dreyfoos, a long-time resident of Atlanta, Ga., passed away at her home on Aug. 19, 2023, at the age of 101.
The Ukraine delegation, including athletes, coaches, and delegation head, preparing to enter the FLA Live Arena, as they joined more than 2,000 teen athletes from 64 delegations and eight countries for the opening ceremony // Photo Credit: Jason Edelstein
August 30, 2023, 12:02 pm
North American JCC Maccabi Games Unite the World
The JCC Association of North America’s 41st JCC Maccabi Gams were held from Aug. 7-11 in Ft. Lauderdale.
By David Ostrowsky
On Sunday, June 11, Atlanta’s Jewish community continued its proud tradition of supporting the Israel ParaSport Center when the Marcus Jewish Community Center hosted Paralympic table tennis athlete Caroline Tabib (right) in conjunction with its pickleball tournament // Photo Credit: Israel ParaSport Center
June 28, 2023, 10:45 am
Paralympian Tabib and the Importance of Pickleball
The MJCCA and Israel ParaSport Center recently hosted a pickleball tournament that supported the Israeli organization’s efforts in assisting children and adults living with physical disabilities.
By David Ostrowsky
While the 2022-23 Sacramento Kings were busy making history this NBA season, Domantas Sabonis was undergoing a spiritual transformation. 
May 24, 2023, 12:02 pm
NBA Star Sabonis Preps for Jewish Conversion
The All-Star plans to follow his wife, who is Jewish, into Judaism at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles.
By David Ostrowsky
The mountains outside Asheville, N.C., provide the setting for 6 Points Sports Academy.
April 12, 2023, 1:11 pm
Reform Judaism Builds World Class Sports Camp
The 6 Points Sports Camp in Asheville attracts campers from a cross section of Jewish life.
By Bob Bahr
Landon Denker, founder of FiveStar Comeback, and a junior at The Lovett School.
March 2, 2023, 4:06 pm
Denker Tackles Mental Health With FiveStar Comeback
Landon Denker, a junior at The Lovett School, has created a website that provides mental health resources for student-athletes.
By Debbie Diamond
Sarah Golsen has a doctorate in psychology and urges young athletes to believe in themselves.
January 25, 2023, 1:36 pm
Golsen’s Team Up as Coaches
Operating as Primitive Athlete, Sarah and Alan Golsen offer sports advice on college, Jewish Day schools, giving feedback, home schooling and more.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
There should be quite a few post-high school playing options for The Weber School’s Harry Kitey, who is on pace to lead the team in scoring for a second consecutive season // Photo Courtesy of Harry Kitey
January 11, 2023, 11:39 am
Weber School Hoops Star Weighs Options
The standout basketball player, still just a junior, sets his sights on potentially playing NCAA Division I basketball.
By David Ostrowsky
October 13, 2022, 10:55 am
Tamir Goodman, NBA Vets Lead Hoops Clinic in Israel
The original “Jewish Jordan,” Tamir Goodman, recruits former NBA players Michael Sweetney and Eddy Curry to help lead basketball clinic in Israel.
By David Ostrowsky
Atlanta’s 14U Boys Soccer Team made the city proud by taking home gold in this summer’s JCC Maccabi Games in San Diego. Top row, L-R: Ethan Peck, Samuel Kessler, Ryan Katz (Captain), Brady Traub, Matthew Grant, Dean Katz, Glenn Frank (Coach). Bottom row, L-R: Brandon Frank, Tal Elkounovitch, Lawson Sher (GK), Lucas Federico, Ari Elkounovitch (V-Captain) (GK).
September 15, 2022, 10:36 am
Atlanta 14U Soccer Team Triumphs at JCC Maccabi Games
Atlanta blanked Los Angeles 2-0 in the championship match at San Diego Jewish Academy en route to the top prize.
By David Ostrowsky
Enes Kanter Freedom and Ryan Turell enjoy a moment with campers during the multifaith hoops clinic held at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles earlier this month. // Photo courtesy of Jennifer Dekel
August 31, 2022, 3:54 pm
Faiths Unite at Enes Kanter Freedom’s Basketball Camp
The Aug. 10 clinic brought together over 100 student-athletes of various faiths from first through eighth grades.
By David Ostrowsky
On June 18, University of North Carolina and Philadelphia Warriors basketball legend Lennie Rosenbluth passed away at the age of 89.
July 13, 2022, 10:22 am
Basketball Legend Lennie Rosenbluth Dies at 89
Before Sandy Koufax emerged on the scene, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency referred to the hoops star as arguably the “preeminent Jewish athlete in the United States.”
By David Ostrowsky
Owen Ross had emerged as one of the top high school goalies in the country and is primed to be a key contributor to the U18 boy’s soccer team at this summer’s Maccabiah Games.
July 6, 2022, 12:51 pm
For Ross Siblings, Maccabiah Games are Family Affair
Three of the four Ross siblings of Sandy Springs will be representing Maccabi USA in this summer’s World Maccabiah Games in Israel
By David Ostrowsky
Rabbi Lauren Cohn encourages Jake as parents Jill and Jason Kaplan look on. // Credit: Kenneth Theysen
June 22, 2022, 1:20 pm
Kaplans Celebrate Jake with Beachside Bar Mitzvah
Jill and Jason Kaplan joined 56 of their friends and family members in Aruba for a beachside celebration of their son, Jake’s, sports-themed bar mitzvah.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Carl Richard Zwerner
June 3, 2022, 11:42 am
Obituary: Carl Richard Zwerner
Carl Richard Zwerner, banker, businessman and family leader, died peacefully on May 9 with family and friends beside him.
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