Simon Griver
Simon Griver is a journalist based in Jerusalem and has been writing about Israel for nearly 40 years.He is currently managing editor of the English website of Globes - Israel's financial newspaper. He has been the JC's Israel sports correspondent since 1995 and also regularly contributes on all topics about Israel. His articles about Israel have been published in almost all of the UK's national newspapers and he has authored travel books about Israel for Insight Guides and the AA.
Israel on course to banning football matches on Shabbat
A court orders the government to rule on players’ right to rest on Saturday afternoons
Maccabi Tel Aviv collect precious point against Villareal
Maccabi Tel Aviv picked up a first Europa League point with a 0-0 draw at home to Villareal in Group A
Ran resigns after Davis Cup debacle
Eyal Ran has stepped down as Israel’s Davis Cup captain following the 5-0 defeat against Ukraine.
Hemed scores his first Premier League goal in Brighton win
Tomer Hemed opened his account for the season in Brighton’s 3-1 triumph over West Bromich Albion.
Levy recalls big guns for qualifiers
Elisha Levy will be fighting to keep his job ahead of Israel’s World Cup double-header over the next few days.
Schwartzman ready to impress at US Open
Diego Schwartzman goes into next week's US Open at a career high 33 ranking and he may be seeded if players above him withdraw.
Maccabi new boys in for tough test in Europa League
Having secured the services of Steve McClaren and Nick Blackman, Maccabi Tel Aviv were drawn into a relatively tough Europa League group this afternoon, while Hapoel Beer Sheva were handed an easier task.
Champions League heartbreak again for Hapoel
Hapoel Beer Sheva tasted heartbreak in the playoff round of the Champions League for the second consecutive season after losing on away goals against Maribor.
"I can lead Maccabi Tel Aviv to glory," says McClaren
Steve McClaren is confident he can help Maccabi Tel Aviv achieve success this season.
Maccabi Tel Aviv snap up former England manager and Derby winger
Israel's top company Teva in a tailspin
The pharmaceutical giant is in meltdown after a huge drop in its share price.
Hanna ready for London challenge
Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko is the top medal hope of the six athletes representing Israel in the World Athletic Championships.
Maccabiah 2017: Israel's greatest games ever
Simon Griver reports from the closing ceremony of the biggest and best Maccabiah yet
Maccabiah Games opens in style in Jerusalem
A record 10,000 athletes danced and sang in a lavish ceremony in front of 30,000 spectators
Maccabiah : On track for Israel
What do the Maccabiah Games mean for us as a global community?
Stars of David: The history of Maccabiah
The Games began in 1932, as a way to create “a new kind of physically fit Jew”. Simon Griver tells the dramatic story of their growth
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