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The Jewish Sports Heritage Association released its summer journal that focuses on Jews succeeding in sports and aims to deflate anti-Semitism between athletes.

Last year in New York City there were 428 felony level hate crimes and more than half of that number – 242 – targeted Jewish people, according to NYPD official crime statistics. … more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/20/20

Lawrence resident Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph will start his duties as executive vice president and chief operating officer for Orthodox Union on Sept. 1.

Lawrence resident Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph named new EVP and COO of Orthodox Union

The Orthodox Union announced that Lawrence resident Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph has been appointed as the organization's executive vice president and chief operating officer. Starting on Sept. 1, … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 7/2/20

Lawrence native Harvey Sheff was a star basketball player for the now closed Hebrew Institute of Long Island and at Yeshiva University.

Lawrence native Harvey Sheff dies at 59

Lawrence native Harvey Jay Sheff was known as a mensch, a Yiddish word that encapsulates a person’s capacity for being all the things we admire: smart, athletic, considerate and polite. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/1/20

Yeshiva University senior guard Simcha Halpert headed to the basket for two of his 20 points in the 102-83 victory over Worcester Polytechnic Institute on March. 6.

How sweet 16 it is for Yeshiva University hoops

After winning their 28th and 29th consecutive games of what has become a truly magical season, the No. 13 nationally ranked Yeshiva University Maccabees advanced to the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 for the first time ever in school history. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/12/20

Lawrence resident Gabriel Leifer, voted the Skyline Conference tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, was interviewed by WNBC sports reporter Bruce Beck after the Maccabees claimed the conference title.

Yeshiva University Basketball captures the Skyline championship

The No. 13 nationally ranked NCAA Division III Yeshiva University Maccabees (27-1) captured their second Skyline Conference championship in three years on Sunday by defeating the SUNY Purchase Panthers 86-74. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/5/20

Yeshiva University’s suffocating defense keys an offense that averages nearly 87 points a game. From left, Maccabees Eitan Halpert, Bar Alluf, Gabriel Leifer and Caleb Milobsky surrounded a SUNY Old Westbury player in the Feb. 18 win.

Five Towners lead Yeshiva University basketball

The Yeshiva University men’s basketball team dropped its first game of the season, but since that 72-60 loss to Occidental College in California on Nov. 9, the Maccabees have reeled off 25 consecutive wins. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/26/20

Yeshiva University senior forward Gabriel Leifer, a Lawrence resident, has scored nearly 18 points and pulled down roughly 12 rebounds a game to help lead the Maccabees to a 17-1 record.

Lawrence resident Gabriel Leifer part of strong Yeshiva University basketball team

Lawrence resident Gabriel Leifer, a 6-5 senior forward on the Yeshiva University men’s basketball team, is averaging nearly 18 points and almost 13 rebounds per game as of Feb. 4 for a 18-1 Maccabee squad, which leads the Skyline Conference’s South Division with an 10-0 mark. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/6/20

The National Association of Basketball Coaches recognized a half dozen Yeshiva University basketball players for their academic achievement, including Gabriel Leifer, of Lawrence.

Lawrence hoopster receives scholastic honors

Gabriel Leifer, a Lawrence resident and a 6-5 junior forward on Yeshiva University’s men’s basketball team, was one of six teammates honored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches on July 17 for his academic achievement during the 2018-2019 school year. more

Compiled by Frank Gargano | 8/1/19

Five Towners obtain perfect scores, receive degrees and are named to the dean’s list

Hewlett High School senior Brianna Kovit received a special commendation from the College Board for her paper in Advanced Placement Research that she completed last year. more

Compiled by Jeffrey Bessen, Shira Frankel and Nava Yastrab | 6/13/19

Yeshiva University graduates will hear from Woodsburgh resident and United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman at the May 30 commencement. At left, President Donald Trump.

Ambassador to Israel David Friedman to be keynote speaker at Yeshiva University graduation

Woodsburgh resident and United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman will be Yeshiva University’s keynote speaker for the school’s 88th commencement at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on May 30. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/2/19

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