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'
This week in Jerusalem: Let’s build
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
How the Maccabiah Games supported a Jewish family in the face of tragedy
Adam Henry, now a 20-year-old goalie playing Division I soccer at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, faced a terrible loss during a 2017 trip to Israel.
Israel advances to U18 baseball gold-medal game in thriller over Canada
Israel and Canada in action in Thursday’s Maccabiah under-18 semifinal at Ra’anana’s Ezra Schwartz Memorial Field
Maccabiah athletes roll with the punches
Wheelchair Basketball competitors discuss the Games’ uniqueness and Israel’s role as perpetual host.
Much more than sports: Maccabi Europe’s dedication to helping Ukrainian refugees
“To this day, Maccabi is still helping people get out of Ukraine and getting them situated," Renberg said.
USA men’s hoops maintains Maccabiah dominance
Time and again, the buzzer went off on the Australians’ shot clock due to the Americans’ crippling pressure and intense backcourt defense.
Time to show the world a united Jewish front with Maccabiah Games - editorial
About 5% of Maccabiah athletes choose to immigrate to Israel in the months after the Games.
Maccabi Media opening doors for young Jewish journalists
The specialized program features 14 highly skilled students and aspiring sports media professionals.
Lights-out opening of 21st Maccabiah
Coined as “The Jewish Olympics,” performances and appearances from US President Joe Biden and Israel’s biggest stars were overshadowed by the captivating sense of Jewish, Zionistic pride.
21st Maccabiah Games kick off amid much fanfare
This year's Games are expected to be the world's largest sporting event for the year 2022.
