Maccabiah
Editor's Notes: Countries didn't ban athletes from flying to Israel, they let the paperwork do it
A movement that began because Jews were shut out of a gym in Constantinople built games so Jews could always get in. This year, Jews who wanted in were kept out by paperwork of friendly governments.
WATCH: Maccabiah opening ceremony kicks off in Jerusalem, thousands of athletes in attendance
Social media star Montana Tucker to host Maccabiah Games delegation parade - interview
Maccabiah 2026 launched in Tel Aviv under theme 'More Than Ever'
A scaled-back Israeli delegation is headed to the Pan American Maccabi Games in Argentina
Delegation of 74 Israeli athletes will head to Argentina, 45 live in communities close to the Gaza Strip, the area attacked on Oct. 7, according to a press release from the Maccabi World Union.
World Jewish Sports Museum offers Hanukkah specials
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.
