Israelis Tackle ... American Football

In Israel, there are two main sports: soccer and basketball.  Over the past years, groups of American

(immigrants) have made attempts - some more successful than others - to bring baseball to the Holy Land. 

Recently, Israelis are flirting with football - American tackle football.  And, under the auspices of the Israel Football League, it looks like American football just might catch on.  The Tel Aviv-Yafo Sabras, Jerusalem Lions, Herzliya Hammers, the Beer Sheva Black Swarm and others scrimmage, run, pass and tackle.  As the New York Times video reports: