Maccabiah
The Maccabiah Games’ crucial role in shaping Zionism and aliyah
Since the quota for olim had been cut by the British, the Maccabiah offered a great opportunity to come but not leave.
Maccabi Tel Aviv rallies, downs Jerusalem in State Cup semis
Maccabi World Union hosts released hostages, families at Kfar Maccabiah
Maccabiah delay leaves teen competitors in limbo
Alan Sherman, a champion of Jewish sports and US-Israeli relations, dies at 87
“Alan was one of the pillars of the Maccabi Movement and he leaves a lasting legacy. May his memory be a blessing,” Jeff Bukantz, the president of Maccabi USA said
Pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport, is a hit at Jewish camps and sports tournaments
“The great part about pickleball is it’s so approachable, and people can pick it up so quickly,” Carr told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Jewish fencer Eli Dershwitz becomes first US man to win sabre World Championship
The 27-year-old two-time Olympian and grandson of Holocaust survivors defeated No. 1-ranked Sandro Bazadze 15-6 in the sabre final.
Assaf Goren to lead Maccabiah 2025
The upcoming Maccabiah is going to be the largest Maccabiah in history with over 70 delegations from the Diaspora
JCC Maccabi Games set for Israel return
World’s largest Jewish youth sporting event opens in 2 weeks, back in Holy Land for 1st time since 2011
Ben Helfgott, one of two Holocaust survivors to compete in the Olympics, dies at 93
Despite his athletic achievements, Helfgott’s greatest passion was his work supporting fellow survivors.
Maccabi World Union elects Michael Siegal as next president
Siegal has served as the chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel as well as the Jewish Federations of North America.
The top 8 Jewish sports moments of 2022, from Sue Bird to Sandy Koufax
Jews across sports shined on the international stage at the Maccabiah Games, the Beijing Olympics and the World Cup.
Dahan fencing brothers: Israel's masters of the blade
While fencing used to be a sport practiced only by the elite – training at a high level is very costly – there are now 19 fencing clubs in Israel, from Ma’alot in the North to Beersheba in the South.
First female IDF paratrooper Yocheved Kashi dies aged 93 - report
“She is an example and model of groundbreaking pioneering.” Brig.-Gen. Yehiel Gozel, chairman of the Paratroopers' Legacy Association, said.
