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'
My Word: The winning game
Along with the Biden visit, another festive event is causing traffic congestion in Jerusalem this week – the 21st Maccabiah.
1,300 US Maccabiah members pampered at Kfar Maccabiah
Members of the American delegation enjoyed dozens of facilities and sports fields in Kfar Maccabiah for training ahead of the games.
2022 Maccabiah - the biggest Israeli, Jewish sports event
The 21st Maccabiah is scheduled for July 12-26, 2022. Some 10,000 athletes from 80 countries will compete in more than 40 sports.
Panamanian ping-pong star Jacobo Vahnish to compete in the Maccabiah
Vahnish plans to play in the upcoming Maccabiah Games, representing Panama in the international sports tournament held in Israel that starts on July 14.
Israel to offer special benefits for Maccabiah athletes that decide to make aliyah
Among the benefits offered to them is assistance with scholarships for university studies and a special 150-hour course for learning professional Hebrew.
Ezer Mizion and the ‘Jewish Olympics’ join together for the first time
Win a medal at the Maccabiah Games and give a sample of your bone marrow to save lives.
Australia's ambassador discovers Israel before Maccabiah
Come on out and support the Aussies while they’re in town, and celebrate the incredible athletes from Down Under.
Ahead of Maccabiah, Israeli tech and sports steal the spotlight
Blockchain-based platform LEAP leverages NFTs to help disadvantaged youth athletes gain recognition
Israel prepares for Maccabiah, 2022's largest world sporting event - interview
About 10,000 athletes from dozens of countries competing in the 21st Maccabiah Games will participate in 42 sporting events watched by tens of thousands of spectators. Here's how.
Ahead of the 21st Maccabiah Games, explore photos from ‘Jewish Olympics’ history
Every four years, 10,000 or so athletes — mostly Jews, plus Israelis — descend upon Israel for the Maccabiah Games, the world’s largest Jewish athletic competition, called the Jewish Olympics.
