Hapoel jerusalem

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
Ultra-Orthodox protesters outside of the Basimta cafe on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
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 TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic sparked a series comeback against Maccabi Rishon Lezion and now will lead the Reds in the semifinals vs Hapoel Jerusalem.

Fans evacuated as Israeli basketball playoff game halted over security concerns

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem’s semifinal opener was halted after three quarters, as fans were evacuated following updated Home Front Command restrictions.

|ByOR SHKEDI

Action heats up, fans will return to stands

Maccabi Tel Aviv holds off Sakhnin • Mac Haifa, Beitar draw • Hap Haifa edges Hap Jerusalem

DECEMBER 12, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER NOT being allowed into stadiums across Israel since the war began, an agreement was reached yesterday for the immediate return of the fans to the stands, initially 1,000 per game, with the amount to increase according to the situation.

Hap TA edges Jerusalem in battle of Reds

Teams across league still gelling as preseason tournament slate continues with Winner Cup.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV ticked off its first goal of the season by beating Hapoel Jerusalem on Tuesday night to capture the Winner League Tel Aviv Tournament title.

Taking stock of each team as season starts

Maccabi Haifa kicks off quest for 4th straight title • Keane aims to return Mac TA to glory

AUGUST 25, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI HAIFA played to a goalless draw with Young Boys in Champions League first-leg playoff action at Sammy Ofer Stadium. The tie will now move to Switzerland, where the Greens will try to come away with the win next week and punch their ticket to the group stages of the prestigious competition f

Hapoel Jerusalem expands management with Mekel, Kremer

Hapoel Jerusalem's new owner without question wants to build a solid base as he begins to build the organization in his vision.

AUGUST 22, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM owner Matan Adelson (center) poses with new team executives Gal Mekel (right) and Alon Kremer (left) at their introductory press conference this week

Pair of delectable semifinals set to tip off

Both Maccabi and Jerusalem entered their quarterfinal series against Hapoel Beersheba and Bnei Herzliya, respectively,  a bit hungover from being ousted in European play.

MAY 29, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Wade Baldwin (front) and Hapoel Holon’s Joe Ragland (back) will renew their rivalry when their teams’ semifinal series starts tonight

Hapoel Jerusalem falls to Bonn in Basketball Champions League final

Randolph and Reds can’t repeat Tenerife semifinal heroics, but are still in contention for Israeli double.

MAY 16, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
LEVI RANDOLPH scored a team-high 27 points in the Basketball Champions League final, but it wasn’t enough to keep Hapoel Jerusalem from losing 77-70 to Bonn.

Hapoel Jerusalem in opening semifinal Friday

Unsung hero Mareks Mejeris talks about how his life led him to basketball and to Hapoel Jerusalem.

MAY 11, 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.

Hapoel Jerusalem seals Final Four berth

Reds notch 40-point victory in decisive Champions League quarterfinal game vs AEK Athens

APRIL 20, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
LEVI RANDOLPH (2) and Hapoel Jerusalem players celebrate at the end of their dominant 91-51 victory over AEK Athens to advance to the Champions League semifinals

Tale of two games for pair of Israel’s Reds

Jerusalem fans attacked in Athens arena during Hapoel’s BCL loss • Hap TA advances in EuroCup

APRIL 13, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
SPEEDY SMITH and Hapoel Jerusalem were tripped up 94-78 this week by AEK Athens in a volatile Game 2 of their best-of-three Champions League playoff series.

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.