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  A scene from the joint Israeli-Iranian film ‘Tatami.’

'Tatami': A history-making film raising support for Iranian women

Tatami tells a gripping, suspenseful story that could come from today’s headlines, inspired by the “Woman. Life. Freedom” protests in Iran.  

Let the games begin: Who are the Jewish athletes to watch in the 2024 Paris Olympics?

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are around the corner, running from July 26 through Aug. 11, and dozens of Jewish athletes will be among the estimated 10,500 competitors.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
11/07/2024

'May they all come home': Son of Israeli Judoka Oren Smadga killed in Gaza after father's birthday

Omer's father, Oren celebrated his 54th birthday just one day before the IDF announced that his son was killed.

Two soldiers killed, three wounded from mortar fire in southern Gaza Strip

Omer Smadja, son of Olympic medalist and current national judo team coach • Saadia Yaakov Dery, father of two small children, was studying for rabbinical exams

Israeli-Iranian movie filmed undercover to avoid suspicion

Tatami, a tense thriller centered on a world judo championship, got its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival at the weekend, receiving a standing ovation.

By REUTERS
03/09/2023

14 Days: Gaza operation

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

19/05/2023

Israeli judokas win three medals in international championship in Qatar

Israel garnered two medals on Friday at the international judo championship in Qatar followed by a third the next day.

By YANIV TOCHMAN/WALLA
14/05/2023

Oren Smadja: The story of Israel's judo trailblazer

A new book explores the stories of Smadja and his father Maurice. Moti Aksmit: "The story of Israeli judo begins with them."

By DUDI FATIMER
12/05/2023

Jewish women's org. celebrates eight women who changed Israeli history

The campaign will be integrated into existing Momentum programs like the Momentum Fellowship and the Momentum Yearlong Journey. 

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

Even though Jews are slightly overrepresented at the Olympics, the stereotype that Jews are not athletic continues to exist.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
07/01/2023
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