The first Israeli NASCAR driver
I reported previously that an Israeli team had joined the NASCAR racing league. On Aug 13, Alon Day became the first Israeli driver to compete in the NASCAR league, taking part in the Xfinity Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
Stoudemire to play basketball in Israel
Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire has signed to play for the Hapoel Jerusalem basketball team for two years. “My family and I are excited to start a new journey in Israel, a country I have grown to love,” he said. Stoudemire, 33, retired from the NBA after a 14-year career.
Get to know Tel Aviv
Forbes journalist Breanna Wilson recommends Tel Aviv as the destination of the year. She particularly liked the hotels, food and Neve Tzedek - one of the oldest and now trendiest districts in town.
Another rhythmic gymnastics gold
Israel won the gold medal in the ribbons event at the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) World Cup Final in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Baku, Azerbaijan. In addition, Israel won silver in the important group all-around category.
European silver in triple-jump
Israeli triple jumper Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko became only the second Israeli ever to win a medal at the European Athletics Championships, claiming a silver in Amsterdam. She fouled in five of her six attempts, but in one she leaped 14.51 meters - her best result of the season.
Israel’s swimming team
Yakov Yan Toumarkin and Amit Ivry are two of Israel’s best hopes for swimming medals at the Rio Olympics.
Running for an Olympic medal
Israel’s Donald Sanford won the bronze medal in the 400 meters’ sprint at the European Athletics Championship in 2014. He is proud to represent Israel at the Rio Olympics.
Kenyan marathon runner competes for Israel
Kenyan-born marathoner Lonah Chemtai is to compete for Israel at the Rio Olympics. Chemtai grew up a rural village in western Kenya and first came to Israel in 2009 to care for the children of her country’s ambassador to Israel.
Jerusalem of Gold
Naomi Shemer’s classic song with some outstanding video scenery.
Top 10 fashion school
Israel’s Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art was ranked 9th in Fashionista.com’s annual survey of the world’s best fashion schools. The survey gauged tuition costs, alumni success, student feedback, faculty quality, training, social life, career counseling and financial aid options.