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'
At the ‘Jewish Olympics,’ Argentine athletes made a splash playing for their country
The Maccabiah Games, often nicknamed the Jewish Olympics, takes place every four years in Israel, bringing together many of the best amateur Jewish athletes from dozens of countries.
21st Maccabiah Games opening: A sparkling ceremony
Our minds were preoccupied with being in the presence of three impressive figures: Joe Biden, Isaac Herzog and Yair Lapid.
Marching at the opening of the Maccabiah
It makes sense that we cheered before even competing in any events. Every single member of every single delegation was a winner just for being there.
Letters to the Editor July 27, 2022: Major blunder
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
21st Maccabiah Games come to an end with athletes coming closer
This year’s Games, which featured approximately 10,000 athletes from over 60 countries, were the largest ever, seeing athletes participate in 38 different branches of sports.
Assaf Cohen wins the Maccabiah Open gold medal for second time
The silver medal was won by Jeremy Fuchs, a member of the Australian delegation – the largest non-Israeli delegation at the 21st Maccabiah Games.
Young Team Israel elevates to snatch basketball bronze
Next up for this Israel National Team is a date with Auburn and its Jewish head coach, Bruce Pearl which will be quite the challenge.
The closing event of the 21st Maccabiah
Watch the LIVE broadcast with top Israeli singers and more than 10,000 amazing worldwide Jewish athletes.
Swimming pool sinkhole: Safety is not a luxury - editorial
Being responsible is doing your best to ensure disasters don’t happen. Did that happen in Meron, Nahal Tzafit or at the pool in Karmei Yosef?
Women’s hockey a hit in Maccabiah games debut
Host Israel joins gold-medalist Canada and America for the inaugural tournament that will only grow.
