Maccabiah

Cuban delegation to Maccabiah Games overcomes significant hurdles to reach Israel

"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.”

Gymnasts compete during the Israeli Gymnastics Championships and the Maccabiah Gymnastics Championships at Pais Arena in Jerusalem, July 10, 2026.
Sir Joshua Hassan CBE, MVO, QC, JP, Chief Minister of Gibraltar at his desk.

Grapevine July 15, 2026: A tribute to her father

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara at a state ceremony marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7 of last year which sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024.

Netanyahu's office blasts 'fake news' over adviser Yossi Basad's exit

Maccabiah team sports photo July 8, 2026.

Reporter's notebook: At the Maccabiah, I found more than a medal


The last line of defense: How one Jewish goalkeeper refused to let injury end his story

For goalkeeper Ben Levav, the road to the Maccabiah is a story of resilience, belonging, and embracing Jewish identity at a difficult time

Goalkeeper Ben Levav, 18, has overcome some major obstacles and hopes to compete in the soccer tournament in this summer’s Maccabiah Games.
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From running tracks to Iran's regime: a marathon edition of hope - from the editor

After years of war, disruption, and rising antisemitism, Jewish athletes are still choosing to come together in Israel through sport

The Maccabiah Games are back.

Argentine President Milei hosts Argentine Maccabiah delegation

According to FACCMA, Milei reaffirmed his support for Israel and democracy in the Middle East while expressing interest in the various sports in which Argentine athletes will compete.

Argentine Maccabiah delegation visiting President Javier Milei

Maccabiah launches five-day sports festival at Expo Tel Aviv

Organized by Maccabi World Union, the festival is designed to bring Israelis closer to the Maccabiah experience while providing a family-friendly destination during the school break.

EXPO TEL AVIV will be the venue for the 'Maccabiah City' sports festival ahead of this summer's Games, which open on July 1. (Maccabiah/Courtesy)

Montana Tucker, Netta Barzilai to headline Maccabiah Games opening

The ceremony will combine music, sports, and Jewish unity, featuring thousands of athletes from dozens of countries marching into Teddy Stadium.

MONTANA TUCKER will perform and help lead the athletes’ parade during July’s Maccabiah Opening Ceremony at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.

The Maccabiah Games’ crucial role in shaping Zionism and aliyah

Since the quota for olim had been cut by the British, the Maccabiah offered a great opportunity to come but not leave.

No. 38: Larry Frank playing for Vanderbilt University.

Maccabi Tel Aviv rallies, downs Jerusalem in State Cup semis

With a 94-85 win, Maccabi Tel Aviv advanced to the State Cup final, which will take place on Thursday night. The yellow-and-blue will meet the winner of the Bnei Herzliya and Hapoel HaEmek clash.

Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrating.

Maccabi World Union hosts released hostages, families at Kfar Maccabiah

Maccabi World Union has opened its Kfar Maccabiah facilities to hostages recently released from captivity in Gaza and their families, providing them with a place to recover and readjust to daily life

MAXIM HERKIN'S family watches his release from Gaza this week at Kfar Maccabiah.

Maccabiah delay leaves teen competitors in limbo

The Maccabiah – often dubbed the “Jewish Olympics” – was set to be the largest in its 93-year history, with over 8,000 Jewish athletes from 55 countries slated to compete.

FIREWORKS ON display at the opening ceremony of the 20th Maccabiah Games – the quadrennial Jewish sports extravaganza which takes place in Israel – at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem in July 2017.

Time out: Israeli athletes, sports in limbo

The country declared a state of emergency, closing skies for air travel, affecting Israel’s top athletes and sports teams for upcoming competitions.

  ISRAELI JUDOKA Raz Hershko – a silver medalist at the 2024 Olympics – is unable to get to the World Championships in Budapest this week to compete.