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Sheriff’s call: Answering the ZAKA alarm for emergency training

A ceremony marking the agreement was held last week in Washington, DC, with 150 sheriffs from across the United States and senior ZAKA officials, led by CEO Dubi Weissensetrn.

ZAKA and the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) sign a memorandum of understanding
 DENI AVDIJA (left) is greeted by new Portland Trail Blazers teammate Scoot Henderson (right) this week in the locker room.

Israel’s Deni Avdija embraces new challenge with Portland

  IN HIS fourth NBA season with the Washington Wizards, Israeli Deni Avdija is averaging career highs of 14.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists.

Deni Avdija is a must-see DC attraction

 DENI AVDIJA will have many new teammates next season on the Washington Wizards, and the team looks like it will have a new minority owner as well.

Israeli star Deni Avdija is poised for a big year as new NBA season begins


Avdija continues to make strides in DC

The 22-year-old Avdija has taken steps to expand his game especially when some of the Wizards top players are out due to injury.

 ISRAELI FORWARD Deni Avdija (left) is third on the Washington Wizards in defensive win shares (1.3), behind only Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma

Basketball: Deni Avdija relishing opportunity to propel Israel

As for bringing home a medal in the Eurobasket, Avdija is certain that this version of the Israel National Team has a chance to do just that.

 WHILE STILL only 21, Deni Avdija has the presence of a grizzled veteran on the Israel National Team, which tips off its Eurobasket campaign this weekend

What’s in the cards for Deni Avdija?

With fluctuating minutes and a trade deadline near, the Washington Wizards may have an Israeli sophomore on the market.

 THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS face a roster crunch with players back from injury and there are several teams said to covet second-year Israeli Deni Avdija.

Wizards' Deni Avdija reportedly out for season with broken ankle

Avdija will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday but is not believed to need surgery, according to the report.

Apr 21, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) is assisted by Wizards center Jordan Bell (7) after being injured against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at Capital One Arena.

Deni Avdija navigating the learning curve

Israeli rookie exhibits positive perspective on highs and lows of 1st season with Washington Wizards

DENI AVDIJA is averaging 6.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 23.5 minutes in 50 games played so far in his NBA rookie season with the Washington Wizards.

Avdija wears special message on sneakers for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Avdija came in to the court wearing black and wrote the word "Yizkor" - which means "remember" - on his sneakers.

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija

Avdija and Wizards fall to Knicks at MSG

Israeli rookie scores 14 points in first performance at iconic New York arena, but fouls out

WASHINGTON WIZARDS Israeli rookie Deni Avdija (right) defends New York Knicks forward Julius Randle, who scored a game-high 37 points for the host Knicks in a 131-113 victory over the Wizards on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Washington Wizards to host Jewish Heritage night

Former NBA player Omri Casspi will also play a part in the event.

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija

Washington Wizards launch Hebrew Instagram for Deni Avdija's Israeli fans

Yaron Talpaz, formerly the chief marketing officer for the Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club, will lead the Wizards’ Hebrew coverage, the team said in a news release.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) at Barclays Center.

Israeli NBA phenom Deni Avdija posts career-high night vs. Miami Heat

Washington was led by Avdija and Garrison Mathews, who scored 20 and 22 points, respectively.

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija

Avdija scores 11 points, Wizards snatch their first win of the season

Washington saw its robust 16-point lead with 8:53 to play in the second whittled to three at halftime after Minnesota went on a 27-14 run to end the quarter.

Washington Wizards at Minnesota Timberwolves