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Jewish Sports Quiz

Test your knowledge of athletics in Judaism.

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While sports have never been a major focus of Jewish life, Jews have risen to fame in professional baseball, basketball, and boxing. Sports have also reflected greater social and political conflicts in Jewish life. How much do you know about Jews and sports?

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Question 1 of 10
Who was the first Jewish designated hitter in the major leagues for the New York Yankees?
Question 2 of 10
Which current or former Los Angeles Laker is Jewish?
Question 3 of 10
At which sporting event location was the first kosher food stand opened in 2003?
Question 4 of 10
Which talmudic sage was famous for both his Torah scholarship and his strength as a gladiator?
Question 5 of 10
What year was Israel absent from the Olympic Summer Games in support of the U.S. boycott of the Soviet Union?
Question 6 of 10
What is the name of the youth movement that was established in the 1920s to improve the physical and mental fitness of young Jews across the world?
Question 7 of 10
Mah-jongg orginated in what country?
Question 8 of 10
Which Jewish swimmer won 7 gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics?
Question 9 of 10
The name of which historical book is now associated with Jewish athletes?
Question 10 of 10
Hank Greenberg played for what team?
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