Maccabiah

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.
 THEN US PRESIDENT Joe Biden poses with athletes at the opening ceremony of the 21st Maccabiah in Jerusalem in July 2022. On Monday, this year's edition of the Games was officially postponed until next summer due to the war with Iran.

Maccabiah Games postponed to 2026 in shadow of Israel's war with Iran

  ISRAELI OLYMPIC silver medalist Raz Hershko (left) and Paralympic gold medalist Asaf Yasur (right) pose together with the torch at the Maccabiah launch event this week at Kfar Maccabiah ahead of July’s upcoming Games.

Maccabiah 2025 officially launches with festive kickoff in Ramat Gan

 ISRAELI JUDOKA Peter Paltchik will participate in this weekend's 'Israel Day on the Fifth' parade in New York City.

Maccabiah stars to shine at NYC’s Israel Day parade


How Jewish athletes are preparing for the first Maccabiah since October 7

This summer’s Maccabiah Games mark Israel’s first major international event since Oct. 7, 2023, spotlighting Jewish unity, Israeli resilience, and the power of sport.

 OPENING CEREMONY, Maccabiah 2022

‘Excitement in the air!’ Team sports live draw held for Maccabiah

The draw included football, basketball, 3x3 basketball, and futsal, in addition to other group ball sports such as ice hockey, rugby, and baseball.

In preparation for the Maccabiah, which will open on July 8, a live draw for team sports was held for ball sports with more than one group. Maccabiah CEO Roy Hessing stated: ‘We are working around the clock to ensure a top-notch sports experience.’

Maccabi World Union commemorates 93rd anniversary of first Maccabiah Games

The inaugural Maccabiah Games were organized to provide Jewish athletes, often excluded from international competition, with a platform to showcase their talents.

 FRIDAY MARKS the 93rd anniversary of the inaugural Maccabiah Games, which will take place once again this summer.

Maccabi World Union Congress kicks off celebration of sport, unity, Jewish identity

For the first time, “Maccabiah City” will be established – a massive sports festival in the heart of Tel Aviv, bringing the Maccabiah experience to all in Israel.

  MACCABI WORLD UNION – which is gearing up for its quadrennial flagship event, the Maccabiah, this summer – spans six continents, with 450 clubs in over 70 countries.

Nonprofits should be at the front line of forming a functioning society - opinion

When the political space is frequently divided, and at times even toxic and dysfunctional, nonprofits become even more integral to a functioning society.

 KFAR MACCABIAH HOTEL has swimming pools, a fitness club, a spa and tennis courts.

Kfar Maccabiah Hotel: A look at the 'ultimate Zionist hotel' - review

You won’t find a jazzy, up-to-the-minute hotel here. The decorative style is retro, and the wooden furniture could use a touch-up, but what’s missing in sleek design is compensated for in space.

 Retro, spacious room.

Maccabiah 2025 celebrates continued commitment to advancing women in sports

Over 3,200 women are expected to participate in this year’s Maccabiah, with the goal of full gender equality by 2029.

 OVER 3,200 women are expected to participate in this year’s Maccabiah, with the goal of full gender equality by 2029.

The Maccabiah: The ultimate meeting place between Israel and the diaspora

This summer’s Maccabiah Games may be the most meaningful ever.

 SOCCER MATCH during 2022 Maccabiah Games.

8 candles, 80 opinions: The many meanings of an American Hanukkah - opinion

After October 7, Jews in America are more divided than ever.

 The "National Menorah" in Washington, D.C.,  Dec. 6, 2023.

'This year’s Maccabiah Games will be the largest gathering of Jews to Israel post-October 7'

Maccabi World Union President, Michael Siegal spoke at the Gala event on Monday evening launching the 2024 Jerusalem Post Summit in Miami.

 Michael Siegal, president of Maccabi World Union

From the Maccabiah to Eilat: Two must-try luxurious vacations

Two special winter packages – pampering spa treatments at Kfar Maccabiah and the Piano Festival in Eilat – for an unforgettable experience of culture, music, and relaxation.

 Calma Spa, Kfar Maccabiah