The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ice-skating/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:11:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png ice skating | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ice-skating/ 32 32 American Jewish speedskater Emery Lehman wins silver medal at Winter Olympics https://www.timesofisrael.com/american-jewish-speedskater-emery-lehman-wins-silver-medal-at-winter-olympics/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:43:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3756853 Four-time Olympian picks up second medal of his career during 2026 Games in Italy, which he has said will be his last

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]]> Minnesota synagogue builds an ice rink — and inaugurates it with a klezmer skate https://www.timesofisrael.com/minnesota-synagogue-builds-an-ice-rink-and-inaugurates-it-with-a-klezmer-skate/ Sat, 04 Feb 2023 02:51:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2942844 Temple of Aaron invites families to dress warm and enjoy the cold in what rabbi believes is the first-ever skating rink on a synagogue property

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]]> Israel wraps up Winter Olympics without medals, but with new achievements https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-wraps-up-winter-olympics-without-medals-but-with-new-achievements/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:54:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2705273&preview=true&preview_id=2705273 Skier Barnabas Szollos makes history for Israel in his Olympic debut, while figure skating veteran Evgeni Krasnopolski decides to hang up his skates following his third Games

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]]> Israeli ice skaters Kops, Krasnopolski advance to free skate at Beijing Olympics https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-ice-skaters-kops-krasnopolski-advance-to-free-skate-at-beijing-olympics/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:12:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2704693 Pairs figure skaters end short program in 15th place overall; will hit the ice again Saturday in Israel's final event at Winter Games

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]]> Israel’s small but proud Olympic delegation takes aim at the Beijing Winter Games https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-small-but-proud-olympic-delegation-takes-aim-at-the-beijing-winter-games/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 03:14:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2693759 Four ice skaters and two skiers will represent Israel, while Jewish athletes from the US and Canada will also take to the ice at the 2022 Olympics, starting Friday

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]]> Orthodox New Jersey teen is Israel’s newest Olympic skating hope https://www.timesofisrael.com/orthodox-new-jersey-teen-is-israels-newest-olympic-skating-hope/ Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:24:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2673277 Hailey Kops will team up with veteran Israeli Olympian Evgeni Krasnopolski on the ice at the 2022 Winter Games

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]]> Where are you from? Sometimes, skaters have surprise answer https://www.timesofisrael.com/where-are-you-from-sometimes-skaters-have-surprise-answer/ Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:16:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1793851 Ukrainians Alexei Bychenko and Adel Tankova on Israeli team through their Jewish heritage; four Russians represent other nations

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]]> Gliding to ‘Hava Nagila,’ Israelis land in men’s Olympic figure skating final https://www.timesofisrael.com/gliding-to-hava-nagila-israelis-land-in-mens-olympic-figure-skating-final/ Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:57:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1792676 Alexei Bychenko and Daniel Samohin in 13th and 18th place after qualifying heat, as defending champion Hanyu seems set to retain title

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]]> Israel fails to qualify for Olympic figure skating finals https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-fails-to-qualify-for-olympic-figure-skating-finals/ Sun, 11 Feb 2018 08:25:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1788887 US-born skater Aimee Buchanan scores personal best, but along with duo Tankova and Zilberberg lands country in cumulative 8th place

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]]> Olympian Aimee Buchanan is from Boston via Dallas, but she’s skating for Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/olympian-aimee-buchanan-is-from-boston-via-dallas-but-shes-skating-for-israel/ Fri, 09 Feb 2018 07:09:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1788070 Buchanan, 24, is one of seven figure skaters to compete for Israel in figure skating team event

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]]> Israeli Bychenko skates country into Olympic medal race https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-bychenko-skates-country-into-second-place-in-olympics/ Fri, 09 Feb 2018 03:08:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1788028 Figure skater gets Israel off to strong start in team event, but lackluster pairs routine leave team in middle of pack

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]]> N. Korea skaters draw applause during Olympic practice https://www.timesofisrael.com/n-korea-skaters-draw-applause-during-olympic-practice/ Sat, 03 Feb 2018 09:47:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1784328 Duo is focus of intense media attention in South amidst conciliatory mood between nations

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]]> US court sides with Olympic skater in dispute with Israeli federation https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-court-sides-with-olympic-skater-in-dispute-with-israeli-federation/ Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:07:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1767207 Judge says ice skating body cannot recover $540,000 in court fees after Andrea Davidovich sued to be able to compete for US

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]]> Russian Olympic skating champion was treated for anorexia in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-olympic-skating-champion-was-treated-for-anorexia-in-israel/ Tue, 12 Sep 2017 20:09:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1692649 Yulia Lipnitskaya won gold in 2014 games with routine danced to 'Schindler's List' theme music

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