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Hapoel Jerusalem

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, right, and Jon Polin, at the memorial ceremony in Jerusalem on August 7, 2026 for their son, slain former hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
August 7, 2026, 7:23 pm
Hundreds gather to remember Hersh Goldberg-Polin on second anniversary of his murder in Gaza
Memorial event for hostage executed by his captors, held at Baka community center in Jerusalem, brings together Goldberg-Polin’s family, friends, neighbors as well as Hapoel Jerusalem fans
By Jessica Steinberg
Hapoel Jerusalem soccer club fans model new 'away' uniforms in a bomb shelter, in a sign of the times, on June 17, 2025 (Courtesy)
June 17, 2025, 7:14 pm
Hapoel fans model new uniforms, with Hersh logo, in bomb shelters
Soccer club marks 100th year with badge dedicated to murdered hostage Goldberg-Polin, during Iranian war
By Jessica Steinberg
The Hapoel Jerusalem soccer club announced May 15, 2025 that it will mark the 100th year of its establishment with a new logo featuring the image of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the Hamas hostage murdered in captivity (Courtesy)
May 16, 2025, 7:29 pm
Hapoel Jerusalem soccer club memorializes Hersh Goldberg-Polin in 100th year logo
Sports association kicks off centennial year with new image featuring devoted fan who was murdered in Hamas captivity
By Jessica Steinberg
Friends and family attend the funeral of slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin at Har HaMenuchot cemetery in Jerusalem, September 2, 2024. By the grave of the slain hostage is draped the banner of the Hapoel Jerusalem soccer team. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 6, 2024, 2:04 pm
Hapoel FC unveils jersey honoring fan Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Design features slain hostage’s face, surrounded by phrases ‘may your memory be a revolution’ and ‘a child of light, love and peace’; team was loud voice calling for his return
By jacob gurvis
Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin seen on a screen during the Israeli Premier League match between Hapoel Hadera and Hapoel Jerusalem at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, August 31, 2024. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
September 4, 2024, 6:49 am
Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s favorite soccer team mourns death of ‘our friend in the stands’
Hapoel Jerusalem’s left-leaning identity appears to have been draw for slain hostage, a California native whose mother once described as a ‘crunchy granola dreamer’
By jacob gurvis
Fans of AEK Athens burn an Israeli flag at a match against Hapoel Jerusalem, in Athens, Greece, April 12, 2023. (Twitter video screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 13, 2023, 7:41 pm
Sports minister slams violence by Greek basketball fans as ‘antisemitic attack’
FIBA launches disciplinary proceedings after Israeli flag burned and Hapoel Jerusalem supporters attacked with rocks and fireworks at game against AEK Athens
By ToI Staff
Fans of AEK Athens burn an Israeli flag at a match against Hapoel Jerusalem, in Athens, Greece, April 12, 2023. (Twitter video screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 12, 2023, 10:23 pm
Israeli flag burned; fireworks, rocks thrown at fans at basketball game in Greece
Hapoel Jerusalem calls incident ‘terrorism,’ says it feared ‘violent pogrom’ against Israelis; police said to stand by, block fans from leaving stadium during attacks
By Michael Horovitz
Emergency teams search for people in the rubble of a destroyed building in Adana, southern Turkey, February 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
February 7, 2023, 1:05 pm
Daily Briefing Feb. 7: IDF rescue forces land in Turkey for Operation Olive Branches
Military reporter Emanuel Fabian on 2 teams now on the ground and heading to quake epicenter; news editor Amy Spiro on what aid could be sent to Syria, plus Israeli women’s soccer
By ToI Staff
Members of the Hapoel Jerusalem women's soccer team at a recent game. (Berney Ardov/Hapoel Jerusalem)
February 2, 2023, 5:57 am
End goals: The Jerusalem team trying to shake up how Israel treats women’s soccer
In just its 3rd season on the field, Hapoel Jerusalem’s women’s club has made history with its speedy advance to the Premier League – with backing from the US government
By Amy Spiro
Screen capture from video of MDA paramedic Gal Trommer, left, meeting Ilan Weinstock, whose life she saved after he collapsed at a basketball match, February 2022. (Channel 12 News)
February 23, 2022, 8:42 pm
‘Ow, enough, stop!’ Photographer meets medic who saved his life at basketball game
Ilan Weinstock had minutes to live after a cardiac arrest when Gal Trommer got to him, but by using defibrillator she brought him around in 90 seconds
By ToI Staff
Amar'e Stoudemire in a yeshiva, wearing the black and white clothing associated with certain Orthodox Jews. (Amar'e Stoudemire/Instagram via JTA)
August 26, 2020, 11:21 pm
Amar’e Stoudemire completes his conversion to Judaism
Former NBA star announces end of two-year journey to join the Tribe, takes on Hebrew name ‘Yahoshafat Ben Avraham’
By Marcy Oster
Amar'e Stoudemire, left, talked about his Jewish spirituality in an interview with Ramy Youssef. (Ed Zurga/BIG3/Getty Images; Jim Spellman/WireImage/Getty Images via JTA)
June 20, 2020, 8:03 am
Ramy Youssef interviews Amar’e Stoudemire on Judaism, basketball
Player talks about Jewish spiritual practice, saying he wears tzitzit and tries to pray three times a day
By Gabe Friedman
Amar'e Stoudemire wearing the Maccabi Tel Aviv jersey in a promotion photo published by the basketball team on January 22, 2020. (Maccabi Tel Aviv)
January 22, 2020, 1:32 pm
Amar’e Stoudemire signs with Maccabi Tel Aviv, shocking fans and his former team
Former NBA All-Star, who was a beloved player for Hapoel Jerusalem and still owns a piece of it, joins its arch-rival; fans call move ‘the betrayal of the century’
By Michael Bachner
Former NBA basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire shows off his Israeli national identity card at the Interior Ministry March 13, 2019. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
March 13, 2019, 8:48 pm
Basketball star Amar’e Stoudemire granted Israeli citizenship
Interior minister hails ‘tremendous’ Hapoel Jerusalem player as ‘wonderful man and great ambassador for Israel’
By ToI Staff
Hapoel Jerusalem basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire seen during the match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem at the National Cup final game in Jerusalem, on February 16, 2017. (Flash90)
January 28, 2019, 6:23 pm
Amar’e Stoudemire given residency, may get citizenship
Interior minister hails Hapoel Jerusalem star’s contributions to Israeli sports, apparent commitment to live in the country
By ToI Staff
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