And the Shul Goes Wild!
Tom Tugend
December 11, 2003
Six Jewish sportsmen from the United States, Britain and Canada have been elected to the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
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football
Birthright Continues Despite Setbacks
Rachel Brand
April 3, 2003
For much of his life, Lawrence Mudgett didn\’t need Judaism. He had football. But when the 6-foot-6, 250-pound sophomore was declared ineligible for the NCAA at the beginning of the school year, he began searching for another niche.
As a participant on Birthright Israel\’s 2002-2003 winter programs, Mudgett found what he was looking for.
\”Going to Israel changed me. It\’s opened up so many doors,\” said the UCSB sophomore. \”Just being part of the Jewish community and being involved in Hillel helps fill the void of not being on a team and not having that camaraderie.\”
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