Interview: Ron Rabinovitz “Letters from Jackie”

A few years ago I got introduced to a man by the name of Ron Rabinovtiz. Ron’s story befriending Jackie Robinson is something everyone should hear. Here is an interview I just conducted with Ron. You can book Ron at The Great Rabbino for an event. He spoke at my synagogue and did a fabulous…

OyChicago: 10 Up-and-Coming Jewish Sports Stars

Let’s take a look at the future of Jewish sports. I have searched high and low for the next great Jewish or Israeli sports sensations. These are the athletes on the cusp of making it to next level and becoming household names. 10) Dragan Bender Bender is not Jewish, but he is a star in…

Interview: WWE’s First Israeli Wrestler Noam Dar

My Inbox filled up when people got word that WWE would finally have an Israeli wrestler. Welcome to WWE’s “New Era” which features the top independent wrestlers from all over the world. Some have gone to NXT and others straight to the main roster. But Noam Dar and a slew of cruiserweights are getting their…

Interview: Lenny Krayzelburg – Olympian and Gold Medalist

What an awesome two weeks at TGR. Last week we caught up with Jason Lezak and now fellow Olympic Gold Medal swimmer Lenny Krayzelburg. Both are a part of TheGreatRabbino.com new experience. A little background on Krayzelburg “Lenny Krayzelburg was born in Odessa, the Soviet Union. After spending his boyhood years in what is now…

Interview: Olympian and Swimming Great Jason Lezak

We have all seen him swim. Glued to our televisions over the past few Olympics, Jason Lezak has become one of the most decorated swimmers, Olympians, and Jewish athletes of all time. His participation in the Maccabi Games over the World Championships was a historic Jewish sports moment. We are really excited that Jason is…