Hebrew Name/Nickname: ג׳וני

Position: Middie

How did you get involved with Israel Lacrosse?  Back in the day, when I was an eighth’s grade student ,a person named Amit who is now my coach came to my school and introduced us to the sport.

At first I wasn’t a big fan but let’s say after a while the game grew on me and after some time I completely fell in love with everything about it, it is called “the medicine game” for a reason.

What does being Jewish/playing for Team Israel mean to you?

I think it’s goes beyond the game, the responsibility of representing the Jewish people in any field is a big deal and an immense honor that I’m grateful to have the chance to do so too, and I hope I’ll do that well.

What are you most looking forward to in representing Team Israel this summer?

For Me it’s one thing, bring home gold medal and represent my Jewish brothers and sisters with respect and honor.

Imagine “Hatikvah” playing on Polish soil with the Israeli flag on our chest.

What is your favorite Israel Lacrosse memory or moment?  

My favorite memory from Israel lacrosse is definitely the 2022 hanukah tournament.

It was my first time playing with Jewish people from the us and that experience was so fun, making friendships, playing together, hanging together I think at the end of the day this is what this place is really about - making connections, growing the sport and unifying Jewish Americans and Israeli people under the same umbrella.

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