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Captaincy Curse Under Katash: Bar Timor becomes 3rd captain in 3 years to depart Hapoel Jerusalem as the experts weigh in

August 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

“I am beginning my sixth season here with Hapoel Jerusalem, but this is the most special one of them all. I am very excited because I know how important the role of being captain is.” This is what Bar Timor, the newly minted Hapoel Jerusalem captain said at the opening press conference held at [Read More]

Nimrod Levi & James Feldeine Star for Jerusalem in 84-69 win over Ashdod

December 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

Hapoel Jerusalem easily got by Maccabi Ashdod 84-69 at the Port City. The Reds used strong minutes from Nimrod Levi at the beginning of the game as well as a nice offensive burst from James Feldeine at the start of the second half to pull away for the 15 point win. Feldeine led the way for [Read More]

Bar Timor – He wasn’t gifted the captaincy, he’s earned it

October 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Hapoel Jerusalem is a good team, actually they are a very good team. The Reds are well balanced from top to bottom whether it’s their guards, forwards or centers, coach Oded Katash and general manager Guy Harel did a spectacular job in finding the missing pieces to the puzzle that was left [Read More]

Jerusalem Dunks Nahariya, Maccabi slams Nes Ziona, Gilboa shocks Holon, Beer Sheva + Ashdod + Rishon all win – Israel Basketball Gameday 3 Highlights & Recaps

October 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Hapoel Jerusalem opened up their home slate with an easy 85-55 win over Ironi Nahariya. After a close first quarter, the Reds began to pull away right before halftime thanks to J’Covan Brown coming on to jumpstart the offense. The same Brown continued his hot hand in the third quarter to help [Read More]

Israel Preseason Basketball Week 2 – Michael Brisker Interview, Maccabi & Hapoel Tel Aviv update, Lior Eliyahu is back, Scores, Schedule & More!

September 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

There was plenty of Israel basketball action in week 2 of the preseason and a number of interesting things that The Sports Rabbi learnt along the way. 1) Maccabi Tel Aviv lost their first two games and the alarm bells began going off around the country. What’s wrong with Maccabi? Casspi looks [Read More]

“Tamir looks to make his teammates better” – Jerusalem downs Beer Sheva 99-75, take 2-0 series lead

May 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Beer Sheva 99-75 to take a stranglehold 2-0 lead in their best of 5 Israel Basketball League quarterfinal series. The Reds will look to wrap up the series on Wednesday night when they host Rami Hadar’s squad at the PAIS Arena in the capital city. Tashawn Thomas [Read More]

Israel Basketball Round 28 Review – Sports Rabbi Show Episode 32

April 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

Roy Jankelowitz of IsraelSport.co.il joined The Sports Rabbi as we ran down the latest news around the Israel basketball world. Make sure to subscribe on [Read More]

Maccabi Euroleague, Lior Eliyahu vs Oded Katash at Jerusalem & More! Sports Rabbi Show Episode 18

January 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Sports Rabbi & Roye Shelem from One.co.il break down Maccabi Tel Aviv’s upcoming Euroleague game against Buducnost and look back at their win over Eilat. We also analyze the Lior Eliyahu vs Oded Katash situation at Hapoel Jerusalem and review the rest of the Israel Basketball League [Read More]

Jerusalem dumps Hapoel Tel Aviv 87-75

December 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 87-75 in Israel Basketball Winner League action following the international break. James Feldeine scored 24 points, Josh Owens added 14 points and 10 rebounds while Bar Timor added 13 points for Jerusalem. Rich Howell dropped 22 points and pulled down 14 [Read More]

James Feldeine Leads by Example: Sports Rabbi Show – Hapoel Jerusalem Season Opener Special

October 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Sports Rabbi Show Hapoel Jerusalem Season Opener Special features a ton of interviews with players, coaches and some very special guests! Da’Sean Butler, James Feldeine, Chris Johnson and J’Covan Brown open up the show and then Tom Moore, Feldeine’s coach at Quinnipiac and [Read More]

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