The Sports Rabbi and Dov Halickman previewed the Israel National Team’s World Cup games coming up against Germany in a home and home series beginning on Friday in Tel Aviv and Monday in Germany. We then spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv and the latest with their coaching situation as Avi Even continues on the sidelines in the interim and we also discussed Hapoel Jerusalem signing KC Rivers for the balance of the season.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi welcomed a vey special guest to the show as Basketball Hall of Fame scribe Harvey Araton joined the program to talk about his book “Our Last Season: A Writer, A Fan, A friendship” where he looks back at the life of Michelle Musler through the lens of the New York Knicks throughout the past three decades. Araton talks about Musler’s influence on his career as she sat right behind the Knicks bench and saw the highs and lows of the franchise. We also talk about a terrific piece that Araton wrote about his parents and they best friends which is something that can not be missed.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Roye Shelem came on board The Sports Rabbi show as we broke down the Israel State Cup final that saw Bnei Herzliya down Hapoel Tel Aviv 87-82 in a great battle on the court that also was influenced by some very poor officiating. We also discussed the latest situation at Maccabi Tel Aviv after Ioannis Sfairopoulos was fired and where the future lies within the squad as well.We then moved over to the soccer side of the program as we talked about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s minimal 1-0 defeat to PSV in Conference League action as well as their Derby win over Hapoel. Maccabi Haifa and Kiryat Shemona was up next and then we finished off with Hapoel Beer Sheva and the rest of the latest Israeli football news.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi and Dov Halickman broke down the Ioannis Sfairopoulos firing by Maccabi Tel Aviv along with the reasons was to why and what the Yellow & Blue’s next steps are. We also spoke about the two State Cup semifinal games while discussing the final between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Bnei Herzliya!Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi talked all about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s big win over CSKA Moscow while also breaking down the Israeli contingent’s contributions along with newcomer Khyri Thomas ahead of the State Cup semifinal Derby. We then spoke about Deni Avdija’s performance against the Brooklyn Nets and what is expected from the Israeli sensation over the final third of the season. Finally we finished the Holy Land Hoops portion of the show going over the National Team’s expanded roster.In the second half we talked about Willi Ruttensteiner departing the Israel National Team and the legacy that he leaves behind while we also examine what will be next for the IFA. We also spoke about Omer Atzily and Maccabi Haifa, the upcoming Tel Aviv Derby and we make out picks!Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi and Dov Halickman looked at the latest news in Israel basketball from Maccabi Tel Aviv’s win over Hapoel Galil Elyon and Hapoel Tel Aviv’s victory against Hapoel Jerusalem setting up a State Cup Semifinal Derby. We also discuss Hapoel Holon’s Champions League game coming up and the Yellow & Blue’s Euroleague contest against CSKA Moscow.Lukas Feldhaus then joined The Sports Rabbi Show to breakdown Ludwigsburg as they tip-off against Hapoel Holon in BCL play. Feldhaus analyzes the German club and what can be expected from their coach John Patrick and their squad. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Roye Shelem and The Sports Rabbi wrapped up Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague week that was which ended with a disappointing loss at Bayern Munich while we also spoke about the German club’s head coach Andrea Trinchieri one day landing in Israel with the Yellow & Blue.We then broke down the entire transfer window activity in the Israel Football League from Maccabi Haifa to Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Beer Sheva and Beitar Jerusalem we talk all about the moves that were made to strengthen the various squads. We also discuss the latest Israel National Team news and Liel Abada as well.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi welcomed aboard Dov Halickman to take a look at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Holon and Hapoel Jerusalem’s European campaigns while Lukas Feldhaus also joins the program to discuss Bayern Munich ahead of the Euroleague game against the Yellow & Blue. Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem look back at the week that was in Israeli soccer as we talk all about the Beitar Jerusalem’s ownership issues, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s head coach Mladen Krstajic’s player conundrum, Maor Buzaglo’s retirement and much more! Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

The Sports Rabbi and Roye Shelem breakdown all that went wrong for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the second league Derby of the season. Hapoel Tel Aviv took it right to the Yellow & Blue once again and took a well deserved 78-77 win. We look at the last timeout of the game in which Maccabi looked quite lost, why Scottie Wilbekin always gets the last shot, the drive of JP Tokoto and James Young as well as the fans who willed the Reds on to the Double Derby win. Next up was Lukas Feldhaus from Germany as The Sports Rabbi’s European basketball expert spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s next opponents in Euroleague action in ALBA Berlin and Fenerbahce. We talk about Berlin’s two Israelis Yovel Zoosman and Tamir Blatt as to how they are playing in Germany as well as the expectations were placed on them.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.