Beitar Jerusalem

Beitar Jerusalem finding rhythm as Weissman ignites revival

Beitar may sit seventh with six points, while Maccabi Tel Aviv remains perfect at 4-0 with 12 points, but the capital club now has momentum – and, perhaps more importantly, belief.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM'S Shon Weissman celebrates during the 3-1 victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva, as the yellow-and-black is starting to find its footing early in the season.
Lior Raz and Mélanie Laurent in season five of Fauda.

Fauda returns to Netflix with season shaped by October 7 massacre

Season five of Fauda tackles October 7 and its aftermath, while Playlist looks back at Israeli counterterrorism cinema and a new crime drama finding viewers abroad.

|ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate their third goal in the yellow-and-blue’s 3-1 home Premier League victory over Maccabi Haifa at Bloomfield Stadium.

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s beats Maccabi Haifa 3-1 in Clasico, Maccabi Netanya crushes Beitar Jerusalem

"We could have pressed more and been more aggressive, we could have done a better job against a team like Maccabi Tel Aviv who were coming off a tough loss," Haifa coach Barak Bachar said.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
REIGNING CHAMPION Hapoel Beersheba (in red) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) battle for possession as the two Israeli giants prepare for another season of Premier League competition, which begins this weekend.

Israeli soccer set for another thrilling season

Defending champion Hapoel Beersheba leads a crowded field of contenders, with Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and the country’s traditional powerhouses all eyeing the title.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Greens head into WCup break atop table

Beersheba, Maccabi TA close behind after victories • Beitar rallies to edge Sakhnin • Hapoel Jerusalem wins.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM teammates celebrate after Danilo Asprilla (70) scored his second goal of the match to give the club a 2-1 victory over Bnei Sakhnin in the capital

Leader Maccabi Haifa bowls over Beitar

Ness Ziona holds Mac TA to Bloomfield draw • Lam out at Netanya after defeat to Hadera

NOVEMBER 8, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Haifa (in white) dominated the second half on the road in the capital on Sunday night, beating Beitar Jerusalem 4-1 in Israel Premier League action.

Maccabi Haifa goes from Ness Ziona to PSG

Messi & Co. visit Greens in Champions League • Hapoel beats Beitar for Jerusalem bragging rights.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM (in red) was the better squad all around on Monday night against Beitar Jerusalem, winning the Israel Premier League derby 1-0 at Teddy Stadium

Can Barak Abramov save Israel's Beitar Jerusalem soccer club?

Is Beitar Jerusalem's new owner a messiah that can save the ailing team? Or will this be another false messiah for the legendary Israeli soccer club?

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022ByDAVID ASSAYAG
Beitar Jerusalem fans cheer their team during a match against Maccabi Umm el-Fahm at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.

Beitar Jerusalem: The tumultuous sage of the Israeli team's ownership

Japanika restaurant chain owner Barak Abramov's purchase of the Beitar jerusalem team ended a long saga since Moshe Hogeg bought it in 2018.

AUGUST 19, 2022ByJOSH HALICKMAN
WAVING THE yellow and black at Teddy Stadium.

More continental momentum for Israeli soccer clubs

Zahavi, Mac TA oust Aris in Conference League • Beersheba beats Lugano • Beitar drops opener

AUGUST 14, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV striker Eran Zahavi scored the club’s lone second-leg goal against Aris Thessaloniki in a 2-1 road loss for the yellow-and-blue in Greece. The result saw the Israeli side advance in Conference League qualifying with a 3-2 aggregate win.

Behind the scenes of Beitar Jerusalem bid

Mission-based investor Josh Jacoby discusses ongoing attempt to lead purchase of premier Israeli club.

JULY 17, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
The Israeli Premier League match between Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Jerusalem at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem on April 23, 2022.

Beitar Jerusalem to become fan-owned, deal struck with troubled owner

Beiter Jerusalem owner Moshe Hogeg and the soccer club's supporters' trust have reached an agreement for the sale of the club in crisis.

JUNE 26, 2022ByTAL SPUNGIN
Fans of Beitar Jerusalem shout slogans during a match against Bnei Sakhnin as part of the Israeli Premier League, at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem February 10, 2013

Yellow-and-blue dominates Tel Aviv derby

Beitar tops Hapoel for Jerusalem bragging rights • Netanya upsets leader Maccabi Haifa

APRIL 26, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV midfielder Avi Rikan scored two goals and assisted on another in the yellow-and-blue’s 5-0 derby victory over Hapoel at Bloomfield.

Maccabi Haifa widens gap atop standings

Greens shut out Beersheba as Mac TA, Netanya draw • Hap TA stuns Sakhnin • Beitar beats Ashdod

APRIL 5, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Beersheba clashed on Monday night at Sammy Ofer Stadium, with the league-leading Greens emerging with a 2-0 home victory