Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

Sylvan Adams

Protesters wave Palestinian flags as Team Israel Premier Tech's British cyclist Jake Stewart competes during the 18th stage of the Vuelta a Espana, a race against the clock between Valladolid and Valladolid in Spain, on September 11, 2025. (Miguel RIOPA / AFP)
November 21, 2025, 5:12 pm
Israel-Premier Tech to rebrand after being barred from cycling race, targeted by protesters
Team sponsored by Israeli Canadian billionaire Sylvan Adams to be taken over next year by company founded by Spanish soccer great Iniesta
By AP and ToI Staff
Dr. Ira Savetsky, volunteering at Soroka University Medical Center, takes a break outside an operating room on October 22, 2024. (Courtesy)
November 14, 2025, 4:52 pm
Soroka hospital gala honors NY plastic surgeon for pro bono work during Israel-Hamas war
The Gaza-adjacent medical center, which has treated thousands since Oct. 7, will recognize Dr. Ira Savetsky on Monday as it seeks an additional $50 million to rebuild after Iranian missile strike
By Diana Bletter
Protesters wave Palestinian flags as Team Israel Premier Tech's British cyclist Jake Stewart competes during the 18th stage of the Vuelta a Espana, a race against the clock between Valladolid and Valladolid in Spain, on September 11, 2025. (Miguel RIOPA / AFP)
November 7, 2025, 11:40 pm
Canada’s Premier Tech breaks off sponsorship of Israel cycling team
‘Core reason’ for sponsorship ‘overshadowed to a point where it has become untenable,’ company says after anti-Israel protesters targeted cyclists at major races in recent months
By AFP
Soroka Medical Center damaged by an Iranian ballistic missile attack on June 19, 2025. (Courtesy, Soroka Medical Center Spokesperson's Office)
November 2, 2025, 10:08 pm
Soroka to receive over $300 million to rebuild after Iran missile strike in June
Sum includes $100 million contribution from Israeli-Canadian businessman Sylvan Adams, in largest donation ever to southern Israel’s premier medical center
By Diana Bletter and ToI Staff
Team Israel Premier Tech's rider Matthew Riccitello competes during the 18th stage of the Vuelta a Espana, a 26 kilometer race against the clock between Valladolid and Valladolid, Spain, on September 11, 2025. (Miguel RIOPA / AFP)
October 6, 2025, 8:01 pm
Israel PT cycling team to drop ‘Israeli identity’ from brand after mass protests
Lamenting ‘very painful moment,’ private team’s owner Sylvan Adams says he will ‘step back,’ can’t play active role in team no longer named for Israel
By AFP and ToI Staff
Team Israel-Premier Tech's riders compete during the fifth stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling tour on August 27, 2025. (Josep LAGO / AFP)
August 27, 2025, 10:39 pm
Anti-Israel protesters block Israeli cycling team in major Vuelta a España race
Israel-Premier Tech forced to slow down to ride around banner urging a boycott of Israel; team says it ‘absolutely condemns the dangerous acts of the protesters’
By AFP and ToI Staff
Philanthropist Sylvan Adams announcing a $100 million donation to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, at an event in Toronto, Canada, on December 3, 2023. (Liora Kogan/Courtesy)
December 4, 2023, 12:06 pm
Ben-Gurion University gets $100m donation to ‘rebuild and strengthen the south’
Gift by philanthropist Sylvan Adams designated for ‘future of the Negev and Israel, technologies for the future, climate change, sustainability and the environment and global health’
By Gavriel Fiske
Sylvan Adams at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland, August 4, 2023. (SWpix via JTA)
August 8, 2023, 12:52 pm
Israeli billionaire Sylvan Adams wins cycling world championship in Scotland
Philanthropist comes first in 65-69 age group, says victory significant as it’s his first world event representing Israel, after previously competing under Canadian flag
By jacob gurvis
The Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem. (Shai Gil, for the MOTJ)
May 2, 2023, 12:07 pm
Tolerance Museum and Jerusalem Municipality turn new page, agree to work together
With court case behind them, mayor meets with museum co-chair Larry Mizel and will soon tour facility; city culture official to work directly with museum
By Sue Surkes
Maccabi Tel Aviv's former head coach David Blatt poses for photographers with the Israeli cup, European club champions cup and the Israeli club champions trophy after a news conference in Tel Aviv, Israel,Thursday, June 12, 2014. (photo credit: AP/Ariel Schalit)
April 17, 2023, 5:53 am
Basketball coach Blatt, ex-general Kahalani tapped to light Independence Day torches
After delay, minister names honorees chosen to ignite beacons at annual ceremony, including philanthropist Sylvan Adams, comedian Shalom Assayag and head of Duvdevan commando unit
By ToI Staff
Canadian-Israeli philanthropist Sylvan Adams is partnering with media company Time to bring its Time100 Awards to Jerusalem in May 2023. (Courtesy Sylvan Adams)
December 9, 2022, 8:00 am
Time100 Impact Awards to be held in Jerusalem in May
Philanthropist Sylvan Adams partners with media brand Time to bring awards event to Israel
By ToI Staff
Afghanistan's national cycling champion Fariba Hashimi (2R) and her sister Yulduz (2L) receive their contracts from the owner of Women’s WorldTour team Israel – Premier Tech Roland, Sylvan Adams, in Aigle, Switzerland, October 23, 2022. (Noa Arnon/courtesy)
October 25, 2022, 2:54 am
Exiled Afghan women’s cycling champ to ride for Israeli team
Fariba Hashimi, who fled with her sister days before the Taliban takeover, vows to ‘race for all the women in Afghanistan’ after joining Israel – Premier Tech Roland
By ToI Staff
Paris Saint-Germain soccer club's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi plays at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on December 7, 2021. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
July 17, 2022, 11:05 am
Israel to host Messi and PSG for French soccer league curtain-raiser
Legends Neymar and Sergio Ramos to join game after being excluded from 2021 competition; match against Nantes will be second Super Cup hosted by Jewish state
By Michael Horovitz
Afghan refugees meet Alexander Machkevitch, honorary president of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress (EAJC), and EAJC Chairman Aaron G. Frenkel. (IsraAID)
January 18, 2022, 12:48 pm
Afghan refugees saved by Israelis finally meet their rescuers
87 Afghanis, part of larger group rescued in October in an effort led by IsraAID, reside in Albania as they await resettlement in Canada
By ToI Staff
Lille's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the French Champions' Trophy (Trophee des Champions) final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Lille (LOSC) at the Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 1, 2021. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP)
August 2, 2021, 5:01 am
Israel hosts French soccer league curtain raiser: Lille beats PSG
Paris club are without key superstars like Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Angel di Maria; game brought to Tel Aviv by Israeli billionaire Sylvan Adams
By AFP
Load More

Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community

Sign in or Register

Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Sign in or Register
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.