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Howard Blas

Julia and Lina Glushko at the Fed Cup in 2018. (Ofra Friedman/ITA)
August 2, 2018, 4:45 am
Israeli sisters double up to join elite group of tennis-playing sibs
Despite a decade age gap, Julia and Lina Glushko are inseparable — on and off the court
By Howard Blas
'Pan' screenwriter Jason Fuchs says he was 'TV obsessed' even as a pre-schooler. (courtesy)
October 9, 2015, 10:23 pm
‘Pan’ screenwriter looks to Exodus for blockbuster’s plot
As his movie makes its world debut, child actor turned scribe Jason Fuchs talks about his Gulf War trading card collection and how 9/11 shaped his life
By Howard Blas
Kosher Grill owner Jonathan Katz founded Kosher Sports Inc., which operates concession stands in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and elsewhere. His company has even provided kosher food at the Super Bowl. (Howard Blas/The Times of Israel)
September 12, 2015, 12:35 am
Keeping it kosher on game day is no problem for US Open fans
From the US Open to the Super Bowl, concession stands are offering avid observant Jews a place to eat — and even pray
By Howard Blas
Yishai Oliel is a two-time winner of the prestigious Junior Orange Bowl tournament in Florida, prompting soaring optimism for his future. (Courtesy of the David Squad/JTA)
May 3, 2015, 12:24 am
British benefactor grooms rising Israeli tennis talent
London businessman David Coffer’s ‘David Squad’ supports Israel’s five most promising up-and-comers, on — and off — the court
By Howard Blas
Israel’s Andy Ram sprawled on the court following his five-set doubles victory with partner Yoni Erlich, holding racket, against Argentina in a Davis Cup match in Sunrise, Fla., Sept. 13, 2014 (photo credit: Andrea Eidman/JTA)
September 19, 2014, 4:16 pm
For Israeli tennis ace Andy Ram and ‘home’ crowd in Florida, a finale to remember
After Davis cup match and in front of thousands of fans, sensational player ends 18-year-long career to focus on family
By Howard Blas
Duchess Marina of Kent presents Angela Buxton and Althea Gibson their trophy after their women's doubles win at the 1956 Wimbledon. (courtesy)
September 9, 2014, 7:18 pm
Doubles partners smash prejudice as 1956 Wimbledon champs
Film screened at UK House of Commons show how a Jewish and a black player broke through the color barrier — and anti-Semitism — on the tennis court
By Howard Blas
Israeli tennis player Dudi Sela greets Jewish fans after his victorious US Open match August 28, 2014. (Howard Blas/The Times of Israel)
August 29, 2014, 7:10 pm
Israeli tennis team upbeat as Davis Cup approaches
Dudi Sela updates on team composition and morale following his first round US Open win
By Howard Blas
Teen tennis champ Noah Rubin at a August 21, 2014 benefit. (Howard Blas/The Times of Israel)
August 26, 2014, 12:14 pm
Jewish teen tennis star set to play at US Open
After a benefit game with No. 1 ranked Serbian Novak Djokovic, Noah Rubin is ready for tourney — and college
By Howard Blas
Israeli emissaries Lior and Yakov at camp. (Howard Blas/Times of Israel)
July 15, 2014, 2:45 am
Israeli emissaries at US summer camps wonder how best to serve
Former members of elite IDF units frustrated by toasting marshmallows while cohort called up to Operation Protective Edge
By Howard Blas
Gal Mekel in his days as Dallas Mavericks #33 (photo credit: Courtesy NBA)
March 31, 2014, 7:26 pm
NBA’s Gal Mekel battles back after knee injury
Optimistic of a full recovery, the second Israeli in the league joins a record-breaking 92 international players from 39 countries
By Howard Blas
The UN exhibit's merged image of March of Death and March of the Living (photo credit: Shahar Azran)
January 31, 2014, 8:16 pm
Holocaust exhibit at UN stresses memory and hope
Survivors, liberators, diplomats and March of the Living alum gather for remembrance event
By Howard Blas
Boyd Melson delivers a left hook (photo credit: courtesy)
December 2, 2013, 6:11 am
Real men donate their purses to charity
Jewish boxer Boyd Melson is going eight rounds for Team Fight to Walk on Wednesday in NY to help those with spinal injuries
By Howard Blas
Brad Ausmus is introduced as the new Detroit Tigers manager during a news conference in Detroit Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. Ausmus replaces Jim Leyland who stepped down as manager.(photo credit: AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
November 8, 2013, 7:00 pm
Israel team post helps Ausmus to Tigers manager job
Major League Baseball veteran’s gig as coach in the Holy Land last year is one of the more important lines on his resume
By JTA and Howard Blas
Rafa Nadal, volleying away The Times of Israel's Jewish question at Flushing Meadows on Thursday (photo credit: Howard Blas)
August 31, 2013, 12:51 am
Nadal smashes away talk of Jewish roots
‘Doesn’t matter for me if I am Jewish or not. But I am not,’ tennis champ tells the Times of Israel, quashing speculation over a converso heritage
By Howard Blas
Tennis player Sharon Fichman plays at a tournament in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, May 2013 (photo credit: CC BY-SA Dacoucou, Wikimedia Commons)
August 30, 2013, 12:23 am
Jewish tennis player draws attention at the US Open
With a cadre of middle-aged Jewish male fans, feisty Sharon Fichman is hopeful for her upcoming women’s doubles match
By Howard Blas
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