Captivity survivor Edan Alexander speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Maccabiah Games: "This nation brought me back, and I will dedicate my life to giving back to it."
President Isaac Herzog welcomes Jewish athletes to Jerusalem for the 22nd Maccabiah Games, calling the event a display of strength against rising antisemitism.
2025 Maccabiah Games launched at a festive event at Kfar Maccabiah. A spectacular opening ceremony, diverse competitions, and special events for the whole family are planned.
A scaled-back Israeli delegation is headed to the Pan American Maccabi Games in Argentina.
Maccabiah Games gold medalist selected in first round of WNBA draft.
Stuart Weitzman has designed shoes for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Now he’s a Maccabiah Games medal winner — in table tennis.
At the ‘Jewish Olympics,’ Argentine athletes made a splash playing for their country — and for many others.
MDA team spies unusual body language in Maccabiah athlete, arrives as he collapses on the grass.
Player treated at scene with defibrillator, CPR but still required hospitalization.
How the Maccabiah Games supported a Jewish family in the face of tragedy.
Watch: We joined the participants of the 21st Maccabiah as they gathered in Jerusalem for the opening ceremony.
President Joe Biden joins President Herzog and Prime Minister Lapid at opening of 2022 Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem.
President Biden slated to attend opening of Maccabiah Games at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium.
The games that have saved the lives of Jews fleeing from Nazi-occupied Europe began today with nearly as many athletes as the Olympics.
MDA EMTs providing cover this week at the pre-training and will be on high alert throughout the Maccabiah.
Russian, Belarusian teams exit 21st Maccabiah Games, but Russians and Belarusians who made aliyah will be part of "Olim" team.
In cooperation with Pitchon-Lev, Maccabiah athletes to donate sports clothes to refugees, Jewish immigrants, and the needy.
To coincide with the Olympic Games, March of the Living, Maccabi World Union and Maccabiah launch campaign to combat antisemitism.
Jewish athlete will make history when he becomes the first competitor from GCC to participate in the Maccabiah Games.
US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman throws first pitch at final Maccabiah Baseball Tournament game between Canada and US, US wins 10-0.
President Reuven Rivlin officially opens the 20th Maccabiah Games.
Jewish and non-Jewish bike riders to travel from London to Jerusalem for Maccabiah games.
Spencer Weisz, former Maccabiah Games gold medalist, played a big role in getting his team to the NCAA Basketball Tournament starting week.
As the Maccabiah games close, a brief look at the remarkable success of the Israeli baseball team - defeating the US and Canada.
"It's very special because everybody is Jewish," says Sophie Klooster from Holland, one of the 9,500 athletes visiting Israel.
It was party time in Jerusalem Thursday night, as over 9,500 athletes from 78 countries gathered for the Maccabiah games
Over 9,500 athletes from 78 countries will gather Thursday night for the opening of the 19th Maccabiah Games.
