More than 3,000 athletes from over 40 countries took part in the “Jewish Olympics,” held a year after the Games were postponed due to the war with Iran... .
"If you can see people, for example, with kippah on the street, with tefillin or tallit, it’s like to be inside of the synagogue, a big synagogue. It’s amazing to be here.” ....
Nearly three decades after Hella Eskenazi’s first trip from her home in Cuba to the MaccabiahGames in Israel, the journey hasn’t gotten much easier ... The Cuban delegation poses during the Maccabiah Games in Israel.
Despite falling short in the series, Team Israel celebrated a historic performance, new friendships and valuable preparation for the European Championship... .
“Our goal is to ensure that everyone can experience these events with the utmost dignity, comfort and accessibility,” says Adele Goldberg, executive director of Friends of Yad Sarah (USA) ... .
Then, five months ago, while recreationally shooting some hoops with friends, I was recruited to the Israel national women’s basketball team. | Read More Israel Insider | NOWlej ....
Then, five months ago, while recreationally shooting some hoops with friends, I was recruited to the Israel national women’s basketball team.| Read More JPost.com – Opinion | The Jerusalem Post....
“We are pleased to partner with the MaccabiahGames once again and support this remarkable celebration of sports and community,” said Pixellot CEO Doron Gerstel ....
MaccabiahIsrael Chairman AsafGoren tells JNS that memorial swims, commemorative pins and even favorite foods are helping athletes remember 18 fallen members of the Maccabi family ... .