@AmySpiro

Journalist at @TimesofIsrael | Previously @Jerusalem_Post, @NYJewishWeek

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How ‘Jewish Jet’ Jared Firestone slid his way into the 2026 Winter Olympics timesofisrael.com/how-jewish…

How ‘Jewish Jet’ Jared Firestone slid his way into the 2026 Winter Olympics

After pursuing the dream for more than a decade, the skeleton athlete and Florida native will represent Israel on the Olympic stage: 'I always wanted to try to do something different'

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Miracle on ice: Israel’s bobsleigh team clinches spot at 2026 Winter Olympics timesofisrael.com/miracle-on…

Israel’s bobsleigh team clinches spot at 2026 Winter Olympics

After championing the cause for the past eight years, team pilot AJ Edelman leads four-man squad to Milano Cortina: 'Let's go make more history'

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Funding for original Israeli TV projects is about to dry up, warn industry insiders timesofisrael.com/funding-fo…

Funding for original Israeli TV projects is about to dry up, warn industry insiders

At the Jerusalem Film Festival, producers of hits such as 'Tehran' say outdated legislation coupled with wariness of international companies means Israeli productions may soon say 'the end'

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Singers from 37 countries are descending on Basel for the annual Eurovision Song Contest this week, and for the second year running, Israel’s participation is threatening to overshadow the glitzy and campy affair. / @AmySpiro timesofisrael.com/eurovision…

Eurovision kicking off in Basel with glitz, schmaltz and little love for Israel

Yuval Raphael expected to face boos and protests during competition's second semifinal Thursday, though organizers have steadfastly resisted calls for Nova survivor's ouster

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Live update: Swimmer Ami Dadaon speeds to second Paralympic gold with 200m freestyle win dlvr.it/TCmQJH

Swimmer Ami Dadaon speeds to second Paralympic gold with 200m freestyle win

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Live update: Paralympics: Tunisian boccia player Achraf Tayahi boycotts match against Israel’s Nadav Levi dlvr.it/TCYhxV

Paralympics: Tunisian boccia player Achraf Tayahi boycotts match against Israel’s Nadav Levi

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Live update: Israeli Paralympic gold medalist says ‘this is the minimum I can do for my country’ dlvr.it/TCXbBb

Israeli Paralympic gold medalist says ‘this is the minimum I can do for my country’

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Live update: Taekwondo Paralympian Asaf Yasur wins semifinal, securing silver or gold medal for Israel dlvr.it/TCXDvP

Taekwondo Paralympian Asaf Yasur wins semifinal, securing silver or gold medal for Israel

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Live update: Israeli taekwondo athlete advances to Paralympic semifinal; boccia player also scores win dlvr.it/TCWZdM
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Facing threats, Israeli Paralympians aim for gold in swimming, tennis, taekwondo in Paris timesofisrael.com/facing-thr…

Facing threats, Israeli Paralympians aim for gold in swimming, tennis, taekwondo in Paris

27 athletes in delegation competing in 10 different sports, with 'extra motivation' while hearing echoes of the boycott calls which surrounded their Olympic counterparts

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In the 70s and 80s, most Israeli Paralympians were wounded IDF soldiers. Aiming to provide motivation to soldiers facing grueling rehab, sporting officials are already looking at those injured in the current war as LA 2028 Paralympic hopefuls. My latest: timesofisrael.com/from-gaza-…

From Gaza to LA: Can Paralympics dream help wounded soldiers get back their fighting spirit?

Aiming to provide motivation and spirit to soldiers facing grueling rehab, sporting officials are already looking at those injured in current fighting as 2028 Paralympic hopefuls

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From Gaza to LA: Can Paralympics dream help wounded soldiers get back their fighting spirit? timesofisrael.com/from-gaza-…

From Gaza to LA: Can Paralympics dream help wounded soldiers get back their fighting spirit?

Aiming to provide motivation and spirit to soldiers facing grueling rehab, sporting officials are already looking at those injured in current fighting as 2028 Paralympic hopefuls

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Brushing off threats and boos, Israel’s 7 medals mark its best-ever Olympic showing timesofisrael.com/brushing-o…

Brushing off threats and boos, Israel’s 7 medals mark its best-ever Olympic showing

With only muted anti-Israel sentiment despite heightened tensions, athletes bring home 1 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze medal from Paris Games and notch a number of other achievements

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Live update: Taekwondo medalist Avishag Semberg set to face Saudi athlete at Olympics dlvr.it/TBWhYP
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Live update: Israel’s flagbearers at Paralympics are Lihi Ben David and Oct. 7 survivor Adam Berdichevsky dlvr.it/TBWDpD

Israel’s flagbearers at Paralympics are Lihi Ben David and Oct. 7 survivor Adam Berdichevsky

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Judo Olympic medalists return home: ‘Our goal was to raise the flag of Israel high’ timesofisrael.com/judo-olymp…

Judo Olympic medalists return home: ‘Our goal was to raise the flag of Israel high’

Raz Hershko, Peter Paltchik and Inbar Lanir greeted as heroes at Ben Gurion Airport, say they were honored to represent Israel in such challenging times

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Live update: Israel’s equestrian team finishes 9th overall in team jumping qualification, advancing to final dlvr.it/TBM3fc

Israel’s equestrian team finishes 9th overall in team jumping qualification, advancing to final

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Live update: Israeli windsurfers maintain good rankings after more than half of races dlvr.it/TBKCRZ

Israeli windsurfers maintain good rankings after more than half of races

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Sailing frustrations, surfing triumphs and tough judo battles for Israel in Paris timesofisrael.com/sailing-fr…

Sailing frustrations, surfing triumphs and tough judo battles for Israel in Paris

Low winds again delay iQFoil contest, where Sharon Kantor is heavy favorite; in Tahiti, Anat Lelior advances to round 3; judokas Timna Nelson-Levy, Tohar Butbul knocked out early

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Live update: Olympic Committee of Israel says team refuses to be cowed by threats against athletes dlvr.it/TBC92J

Olympic Committee of Israel says team refuses to be cowed by threats against athletes

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