Delegation of 74 Israeli athletes will head to Argentina, 45 live in communities close to the Gaza Strip, the area attacked on Oct. 7, according to a press release from the Maccabi World Union.
“Alan was one of the pillars of the Maccabi Movement and he leaves a lasting legacy. May his memory be a blessing,” Jeff Bukantz, the president of Maccabi USA said
“The great part about pickleball is it’s so approachable, and people can pick it up so quickly,” Carr told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
The 27-year-old two-time Olympian and grandson of Holocaust survivors defeated No. 1-ranked Sandro Bazadze 15-6 in the sabre final.
The upcoming Maccabiah is going to be the largest Maccabiah in history with over 70 delegations from the Diaspora
World’s largest Jewish youth sporting event opens in 2 weeks, back in Holy Land for 1st time since 2011
Despite his athletic achievements, Helfgott’s greatest passion was his work supporting fellow survivors.
Siegal has served as the chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel as well as the Jewish Federations of North America.
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