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.”
Grapevine July 15, 2026: A tribute to her father
Netanyahu's office blasts 'fake news' over adviser Yossi Basad's exit
Reporter's notebook: At the Maccabiah, I found more than a medal
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.
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.
Grapevine: Busy city
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Ian Kinsler switches from Team Israel star player to coach for 2023 World Baseball Classic
The Jewish 14-year MLB veteran played for Team Israel in the 2020 Olympics that were held last year, telling the JTA at the time that his goal was to raise the sport’s profile in Israel.
