Of all the places Mitch Glasser could’ve imagined himself playing baseball, countries like Bulgaria, Italy, and Tokyo were quite far down on the list. Reflecting on his travels and Olympic experiences, there was one thought that guided all the ones to follow:...
Leaving behind friends, family, and familiarity in his hometown of Jerusalem, Israel, Michael Moshkovitz made a big leap to pursue his basketball and academic dreams overseas. Fortunately, the accomplished junior forward for the University of Pennsylvania’s men’s...
The banners decorating the pavilions throughout the park read “1973 Israel Day at Yankee Stadium.” They dance in the wind as they mark the celebration of the unique and historic event. Beaming as he steps out of the dugout, Ron Blomberg hustles over to home plate to...
Arriving at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida on a momentous Sunday in early 2021, Carly Helfand couldn’t help but smile. Walking onto a field that very few women in her position had stepped onto before, Helfand was thrilled to have contributed to her team’s...
No stranger to the Israeli record books, Tomer Frankel is one of Israel’s most dominant swimmers to date. Born and raised in Jerusalem, Frankel followed the path of numerous children in Israel, learning to swim at a young age at the many beaches and pools throughout...
Growing up in Huntsville, JJ Kaplan originally had no intention of attending college in his hometown. Born and raised in the second largest city in Alabama, he was prepared to begin his college search elsewhere, in pursuit of exploration and new opportunities....
Quickly making headlines as a women’s basketball powerhouse, the University of Maine Blackbears have been cruising through this exciting albeit unusual 2021 season. Led by senior guard Dor Saar, UMaine is already deep into the playoffs and beginning to prepare for...
Stepping off the plane after his arrival in Austin on an unusually warm February day for the native Tennessean, the excitement that lingered following Aaron Schoenfeld’s recent signing with Austin FC was unmatched. Taking a look back however, through the upright seats...
