Robert Kraft

From Jerusalem to LA28: American Football is flourishing in Israel at the Kraft Stadium

For American football in Israel, the Kraft name is not simply written on a stadium. It is part of the story of how the sport was built.

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Kraft Stadium in Jerusalem, seen from above.
ISRAEL CAPTAIN Dani Eastman hopes to lead the blue-and-white to a podium finish and an Olympic berth at the IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Germany.

Team Israel eyes LA 2028 Olympic berth at Flag Football World Championships

The top two teams in both the men’s and women’s competitions, excluding the already-qualified United States as host nation, will earn direct Olympic berths.

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Dr. Clarence B. Jones.

When Jews need a Super Bowl ad to say 'enough,' America should pay attention - opinion

We must act with far more sophistication and assertion right now, as this "age-old hatred" is now inextricably linked to the denial of the Jewish state’s right to exist.

|ByYOAV HELLER
FOUNDER OF the Genesis Prize Stan Polovets, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, and Morris Kahn in 2019.

'When I grow up, I want to be like you': remembering Morris Kahn's most productive years - opinion

Founder of the Genesis Prize Stan Polovets on why your seventies and eighties – and even nineties – can be your most impactful years.

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5 fun Jewish facts about the 53rd Super Bowl

From Robert Kradft to Adam Levine, this is your definiative top 5 list of Jewish fun facts for the 2019 Super Bowl.

FEBRUARY 2, 2019ByAMY SPIRO
Julian Edelman at NFL: Super Bowl LIII-New England Patriots Press Conference

Robert Kraft's New England Patriots beat Chiefs, advance to Super Bowl

Earlier this month, Kraft was named the winner of the $1 million Genesis Prize, the so-called Jewish Nobel.

JANUARY 21, 2019ByMARCY OSTER/JTA
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) greets owner Robert Kraft in the locker room as they celebrate their win over the Kansas City Chiefs during overtime in the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium

Robert Kraft, New England Patriots owner, wins 2019 Genesis Prize

Kraft has chosen to forgo the $1 million award so that funds can be granted, in his honor, to initiatives combating antisemitism.

JANUARY 9, 2019ByALAN ROSENBAUM

Patriots owner Robert Kraft attends Tree of Life services before game

Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman on Sunday morning posted a photograph of the cleats he planned to wear during Sunday’s game against the Steelers.

DECEMBER 17, 2018ByMARCY OSTER/JTA
A detailed view of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's cleats during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, November 2018

Julian Edelman pays tribute to Pittsburgh shooting victims with Israel hat

Julian Edelman wears hat with Israel baseball team logo, while Ben Roethlisberger has special cleats made.

NOVEMBER 5, 2018ByURI BOLLAG
Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Gillette Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts

Lions, Troopers to face off in Israel Bowl XI

The Lions will face off against the Troopers in the 11th Israel Bowl

MARCH 20, 2018ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Robert Kraft poses on the 30-yard-line of the regulation-size football field at the newly inaugurated Kraft Family Sports Campus in Jerusalem. The New England Patriots owner wrapped up his star-studded Touchdown Israel II trip yesterday.

Troopers, Rebels pull out tight victories in IFL

NOVEMBER 28, 2017ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Picture of IFL team with ex-NFL quarterback Jay Fieder

Jewish NFL owner's emotional response to controversial Trump statements

Trump also drew reactions from NBA stars.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017ByJTA
Donald Trump with Patriots owner Robert Kraft.