Hapoel jerusalem

Hapoel Jerusalem adds NBA talent and Chinese League MVP to its lineup

former NBA forward David Roddy and Chinese Basketball League MVP Kenneth “Kenny” Lofton Jr. are the clubs latest ambitious roster additions.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
DAVID RODDY brings four seasons of NBA experience, physicality and versatility to Hapoel Jerusalem as the club continues to assemble an ambitious roster for the upcoming season.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters outside of the Basimta cafe on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Jerusalem cafe became symbol of secular defiance, until Israelis learned it's run by Jews for Jesus

“Everyone accuses us of that,” Ben David, the cafe owner, said about proselytizing. “The Jesus goal is not completely out, but it’s not front and center.”

|ByTHEIA CHATELLE/JTA
Hapoel Jerusalem's new coach Sasa Obradovic eing introduced with the Hapoel Jerusalem owners, July 10, 2026.

Sasa Obradovic takes the reins in Hapoel Jerusalem’s quest for glory as new head coach

Throughout his coaching career, Obradovic has won numerous titles, including two French championships, the French Cup, the German championship, four German Cups and a Russian Cup.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic (right) shoots the game-winning three-pointer in the Reds’ 88-84 semifinal Game 2 victory over host Hapoel Jerusalem

Israeli basketball controversy continues as Hapoel Tel Aviv barely beat Jerusalem in Game 2

"I love this country to death. I grew up in the United States. I choose to be here. I’m a Zionist. I love this country. I love our people, but not everyone feels the same way," said Adelson.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Hapoel Jerusalem not feeling respected

Playing with a chip on their shoulder fuels Reds’ Game 1 victory in Champions League quarterfinals

APRIL 7, 2023ByJOSH HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM coach Aleksandar Dzikic (left) shows some love to guard Or Cornelius during the Reds’ 64-55 Champions League victory over AEK Athens.

Mac TA snaps Hapoel Jerusalem’s streak

Minor blip as Reds head into best-of-3 Champions League quarterfinal series vs AEK

APRIL 3, 2023ByJOSH HALICKMAN
JOSH NEBO (center) and Maccabi Tel Aviv were too strong for host Hapoel Jerusalem on Sunday night, handing the Reds an 88-74 defeat in local league action.

Grapevine: Uncomfortable abode

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 26, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM players celebrate on the court following their 67-61 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the State Cup final last Thursday.

Hapoel Jerusalem’s teamwork shines through

Reds embody their coach's hard-nosed, all-for-one approach to topple Maccabi Tel Aviv in State Cup final conquest.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM players celebrate on the court following their 67-61 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the State Cup final last Thursday.

Fond State Cup memories from former Hapoel Jerusalem player James Feldeine - interview

Ahead of the final clash between Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv, a former Reds star reflects.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JAMES FELDEINE enjoyed many highlights in his stint with Hapoel Jerusalem, including a pair of State Cups wearing his favorite black jerseys, as in this 2020 picture.

Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv reach Basketball State Cup final

Reds prevailed over Hapoel Haifa in the semis • Yellow-and-blue proved too much for Ness Ziona

FEBRUARY 15, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ITAY SEGEV (left picture, 6) and Hapoel Jerusalem overcame Hapoel Haifa 77-73 in their State Cup semifinal.

Familiar and fresh faces in State Cup Final Four

Jerusalem ousts Hapoel TA, to face Hapoel Haifa in Final Four • Mac TA, Ness Ziona set to duel

JANUARY 18, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV guard Lorenzo Brown goes to the basket for two of his 17 points in the yellow-and-blue’s 105-89 State Cup quarterfinal win over Bnei Herzliya.

An 11-year-old Israeli soccer player with a bright future

Costs threatened to keep a promising young soccer player off the field. Degel Menashe stepped in and paid for the travel expenses.

DECEMBER 31, 2022ByISAAC THANGJOM
Soccer practice never stops: Dan Haokip in his bedroom.

Hapoel Tel Aviv outduels Jerusalem in capital

Maccabi Tel-Aviv tops Galil Elyon • Lubin has Beersheba on a roll • Holon back to winning ways.

DECEMBER 28, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV’s Chinanu Onuaku (left) and Hapoel Jerusalem’s Zach Hankins battle under the basket during Tel Aviv’s 80-77 tight road victory on Monday

Dzikic displaying Midas touch in Jerusalem of gold - comment

The Reds, who began their campaign with an 0-2 start in Israeli league play, rattled off six straight wins to not only move their record to 6-2, but have punched their ticket to the Cup quarterfinals

DECEMBER 8, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ALEKSANDAR DZIKIC has his Hapoel Jerusalem players on the same page and each taking turns to shine when needed.