Famous jews

How Jewish soccer legends forced to flee the Holocaust built modern football

Béla Guttmann changed the shape of modern Brazilian soccer - and changed the sport forever - when he imported the revolutionary 4-2-4 system from Hungary to São Paulo in 1957.

Benfica coach and manager Bela Guttmann (1900-1981), blowing a whistle, during a training session at White City Stadium in London, England, 5th April 1962.
HAYM SALOMON played a pivotal role in financing the revolution.  Pictured: Salomon statue in Pan-Pacific Park, Los Angeles.

Answering the call: The overlooked Jewish role in America’s revolution - opinion

18 notable Jews who died in 2025.

Actors, leaders, Holocaust survivors among 18 notable Jews who died in 2025

Odessa A'zion at A24's "Marty Supreme" New York Premiere on Dec. 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

Jewish actress Odessa A’zion pushes back after IDF T-shirt controversy: ‘Not a zio!’


A tale of 2 Jewish Super Bowl linemen: Ali Marpet and Mitchell Schwartz

Both are standout players, but only one — Ali Marpet, a sixth-year pro for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — is expected to suit up for the NFL championship game on Sunday in his home stadium.

Ali Marpet of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates as he leaves the field after a win against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Oct. 18, 2020.

Chuck Schumer is now the highest-ranking elected Jewish official ever

Georgia’s new senators, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, were sworn in on Wednesday, making Schumer the new Senate majority leader — the first-ever Jew in that powerful role.

Sen. Chuck Schumer at a news briefing with new Democratic senators at the US Capitol, Jan. 21, 2021.

How Jews change the world

It comes as no surprise that two Jews, Bourla and Zaks, are spearheading two COVID-19 vaccines to which many may one day soon owe their lives.

British author Norman Lebrecht faces the media holding his Whitbread Book of the Year Award entry, ‘The Song of Names,’ in London in 2003.

Honoring Kurt Rothschild at 100

The president of the World Mizrachi movement is one of the most indefatigable and loyal soldiers the Jewish People has been blessed with over the past century.

KURT ROTHSCHILD

Noa Kirel, Israeli singer and IDF soldier, signs historic deal

The contract signed by the Israeli singer and the American record company is historic in terms of the Israeli music industry.

WATCH: Israeli singer Noa Kirel acts as US soldier in Yes+ promotional video

Idina Menzel, Ilana Glazer and more to lead charity ‘Saturday Night Seder’

The full list includes names such as Idina Menzel, Mayim Bialik, Ben Platt, Ilana Glazer, Josh Groban, Debra Messing, Henry Winkler, Billy Eichner, Andy Cohen, Harvey Fierstein and Michael Solomonov.

Idina Menzel

Orthodox mother of 5 asks Olympic Committee to keep marathon off Shabbat

The marathon is usually scheduled for a Sunday, but was changed for this summer to a Saturday when a venue outside of Tokyo was chosen for the race.

Beatie Deutsch

Former Israel Super League Coach of the Year moves to NY Knicks

David Blatt will take up a role as basketball operations coach with the New York team.

Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv coach David Blatt looks on during the match against Real Madrid in their Euroleague Final Four final basketball game in Milan May 18, 2014.

A famous Jerusalem grandfather: Reb Aryeh Levin

Fifty years after the famed ‘Tzadik of Jerusalem’ passed away, his grandson continues in his ways and perpetuates his ideals.

RABBI BINYAMIN BEINISH LEVENE: Legend in his own right.

Letters to the editor

On the legacy of Isaac Ochberg.

Letters