So much for Holocaust education

It didn’t seem to take for these two knuckleheads on the East Rochester high school lacrosse team, who “made anti-Semitic remarks” that “referenced the Holocaust” to Jewish opponents during an April 27 game. Michael Lebowitz, a Brighton father whose son plays on the lacrosse team, said he thinks hate language should be dealt with through [...]

Faith first

Here’s another of the problems of accommodation. Damned if you do (you’re accused showing favoritism, bending the rules, etc.), damned if you don’t (you’re insensitive; too cold-hearted; unwilling to accommodate; think of the the children who have worked so hard to get here, etc.). The girls basketball team at Northwest Yeshiva in Mercer Island, Washington, [...]

Hail the conquering heros

The next generation of Jewish sports stars?

Jews and pig(skin) — High school edition

No Cinderella finish for this high school football squad.

Winning isn’t the only thing

Redefining “winners.”

Persons of interest

An organization just for Jewish basketball coaches? Who knew?

Teach your children

Priorities