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Simcha Raz

Sports reporter

Simcha Raz is a sportswriter with a passion for Jewish history. A longtime contributor to Srugim, he brings a unique voice to the intersection of faith, heritage, and competition. His signature column, Between Holy and Sports, explores the surprising links between ancient history and the modern playing field — from Olympic arenas to Talmudic debates. On Jfeed, Simcha continues his mission to tell stories that move the Jewish soul through the drama of sports and the lens of tradition.


Hapoel Tel Aviv celebrates against Beitar Jerusalem
Incredible

10 penalties and 32 goals:  Israeli Premier League Sees Most Prolific Round in 20 Years

One of the most productive seasons in the Premier League ended with no less than 32 goals, an average of 4.57 goals per game, and dramatic games at Bloomfield: the full data

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The Manchester derby

Fascinating

The bombings of the Nazis and noisy neighbors: Ten things you didn't know about the Manchester derby

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leo messi

Unprecedented

The Israeli who single-handedly defeated Messi and his friends

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Sunderland A.F.C.

Until Death!

From Netflix Relegations to 34-Year Comebacks: Meet Europe’s Newest Top-Flight Teams

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Weissman Shon, player of Salernitana, during the match with Empoli.

Following Fan Backlash

German Club Bows to Anti-Israel Pressure, Cancels Signing of Striker Shon Weissman

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Owens salutes the American flag after winning the long jump at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

From Berlin to Barcelona and Beyond

As Antisemitism Surges in Sports, Berlin 1936 Still Haunts the Field

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José Santamaria

A Football Legend’s Journey

Uruguayan Soccer Legend "The Wall" Celebrates 96th Birthday

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The first World Cup final

A Trophy, a Nation, a Dream

Where Nations Dream: 95 Years Since the 1st World Cup

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Parkinson’s stole his future

Remembering Ray Kennedy: From the Candy Factory to the Crash

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 Oscar Gloukh of Salzburg in action during the UEFA Champions League

A New Era of Value

Israel's Most Expensive Footballers: The Top 10 Record-Breaking Transfers

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Oscar Gloukh of Salzburg and Carlos Augusto of Inter in action during the UEFA Champions League

The Next Israeli Superstar?

Oscar Gloukh Set to Join Ajax  – Poised to Become Most Expensive Israeli Footballer Ever

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Game.

To The Moon!

Israel Basketball Team Stuns Poland With 24-0 Run to Top EuroBasket 2025 Group

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Donald Trump

 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Amusing: Trump's reaction to Chelsea winning the World Cup

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wheelchair tennis

“Am Yisrael Chai”: Israeli Hero Guy Sasson Wins Wimbledon Quad Doubles Title

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Dean David

New Beginnings

Official: Maccabi Haifa star Dean David leaves the team

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gadi kinda

A Nation Says Goodbye

Gadi Kinda z”l: The Soccer Star Who Lit Up the Field and Our Hearts

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Exciting 

The NBA regular season is over: We're preparing you for the playoffs

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Illustration

Was it a mistake?

Israeli football legend's home targeted in grenade attack

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"Artem Dolgopyat, Asaf Yasur, and Moran Samuel

Summer games

With freed hostages: Maccabi Congress opens with emotional ceremony ahead of the Maccabiah"

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Champions League

Goalkeeper performances: Another evening's recap of the Champions League round of 16

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