Maccabiah

Maccabiah milestone: Taiwan’s official 2026 delegation embodies growing ties with Israel - opinion

Taiwan and Israel are separated by thousands of kilometers, yet our societies recognize something in each other. Both are energetic democracies with innovative economies.

Jewish Taiwan Cultural Association (JTCA).
Gymnasts compete during the Israeli Gymnastics Championships and the Maccabiah Gymnastics Championships at Pais Arena in Jerusalem, July 10, 2026.

Cuban delegation to Maccabiah Games overcomes significant hurdles to reach Israel

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


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.

DELEGATIONS FROM 85 countries gather at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem for the opening ceremony of the 2017 Maccabiah Games

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.

 Jacobo Vahnish is expected to shine at the 2022 Maccabiah Games.

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.

 Entrance to the Kfar Maccabiah.

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.

 A swimming venue at Kfar Maccabiah.

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.

 THE AMBASSADOR meets at the final stage of his bike trek with Prime Minister Yair Lapid outside the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, before Lapid became premier.

Ahead of Maccabiah, Israeli tech and sports steal the spotlight

Blockchain-based platform LEAP leverages NFTs to help disadvantaged youth athletes gain recognition

DELEGATIONS FROM 85 countries gather at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem for the opening ceremony of the 2017 Maccabiah Games

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.

 Young athletes arrive at Kfar Maccabiah.

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.

 AN ISRAELI cyclist aims for Maccabiah glory.

Maccabi World, LEAP to find Jewish athletes in new deal

The Web 3.0-based sports gaming platform, available through a collaboration with Maccabi World an LEAP aims to find, expose and boost Jewish athletes worldwide.

 (L-R) Omri Lachman, CEO and parter of LEAP and Amir Gissin, deputy CEO of Maccabi World Union.

Grapevine: Busy city

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 TRAFFIC SLOWS on Begin Road.