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Who will be lighting this year's Independence Day torches?

Transportation Minister Miri Regev chose to honor eleven outstanding leaders of Israeli civil society, who will light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony.

 The 74th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem on May 04, 2022.
 Former ESPN anchor Chris Berman speaks during the Pro Football HOF Centennial Class of 2020 enshrinement ceremonies in Canton, Ohio, Aug. 7, 2021.

ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman among International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame’s 11 inductees 2022

DAVID BLATT has always held a special place in the hearts of Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball fans.

Israeli hoops icon David Blatt returns to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv coach David Blatt looks on during the match against Real Madrid in their Euroleague Final Four final basketball game in Milan May 18, 2014.

NY Knicks cut consultant David Blatt


Maccabi running on all cylinders early

TA coasts 95-60 at Gan Ner; Habika’a takes first BSL game 81-80 in OT over Haifa.

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Yellow-and-blue opens Adriatic League campaign in style

The yellow-and-blue opened an early lead and was in complete control after taking a 25-13 margin into the second period.

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NBA recruit Farmar focuses on leading Mac TA to glory

Sinai Says: New Jersey Nets guard wasn’t looking for lucrative offer or special status, he just wanted chance to play in TA, wasn’t shy about it.

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Shooting for the stars

If Maccabi Tel Aviv coach David Blatt can get his team to play at least as well as the sum of its parts, it will be one of the greatest achievements of his career.

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Mac TA brings Farmar aboard until NBA lockout is settled

MacTA agrees to take Farmer, an American-Jew with strong connections to Israel, after he approached the team in hopes of playing for it.

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Yellow-and-blue’s mediocre luck of the draw

Mac TA grouped with Real, Partizan, Istanbul, Milano and still-undetermined qualifier.

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Mac Tel Aviv brings Scheyer into the fold

Maccabi Tel Aviv added a significant piece to its roster for the 2011/12 season, signing a Jewish-American star it had coveted for over a year.

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James joins Tel Aviv from Bnei Hasharon

Local Hoops: Maccabi Tel Aviv signs it first new player.

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Yellow-and-blue wallops Gilboa to take title; Hap J’lem 3rd

Macccabi Tel Aviv adds a 49th national title to its name with 91-64 win at Nokia.

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