Maccabiah Games

Despite war:

Israeli delegation heads to Argentina for Maccabi games

A scaled-back Israeli delegation is headed to the Pan American Maccabi Games in Argentina.

Jewish basketball star Abby Meyers selected in WNBA draft

Maccabiah Games gold medalist selected in first round of WNBA draft.

Shoe designer Stuart Weitzman is a Maccabiah pingpong medalist

Stuart Weitzman has designed shoes for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Now he’s a Maccabiah Games medal winner — in table tennis.

Argentina:

New record for number of athletes sent to Maccabiah

At the ‘Jewish Olympics,’ Argentine athletes made a splash playing for their country — and for many others.

MDA saves athlete who collapses at Maccabiah Games

MDA team spies unusual body language in Maccabiah athlete, arrives as he collapses on the grass.

Maccabiah Games:

Soccer player hospitalized after passing out

Player treated at scene with defibrillator, CPR but still required hospitalization.

Jewish athlete: 'Judaism is an extended large family'

How the Maccabiah Games supported a Jewish family in the face of tragedy.

Opening of the 21st Maccabiah

Excitement and emotions "Much more than sport"

Watch: We joined the participants of the 21st Maccabiah as they gathered in Jerusalem for the opening ceremony.

Watch: Biden attends opening of Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem

President Joe Biden joins President Herzog and Prime Minister Lapid at opening of 2022 Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem.

Watch Live: 2022 Maccabiah Games open in Jerusalem

President Biden slated to attend opening of Maccabiah Games at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium.

21st Maccabiah Games kick off with 10,000 athletes participating

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 gearing up for 21st Maccabiah Games

MDA EMTs providing cover this week at the pre-training and will be on high alert throughout the Maccabiah.

Team Russia will not compete in Tel Aviv Maccabiah Games

Russian, Belarusian teams exit 21st Maccabiah Games, but Russians and Belarusians who made aliyah will be part of "Olim" team.

Humanitarian aid

Over 10,000 athletes & officials to donate sports clothes

In cooperation with Pitchon-Lev, Maccabiah athletes to donate sports clothes to refugees, Jewish immigrants, and the needy.

'Athletes say no to anti-Semitism'

To coincide with the Olympic Games, March of the Living, Maccabi World Union and Maccabiah launch campaign to combat antisemitism.

Jewish man makes history as first UAE athlete in Maccabiah Games

Jewish athlete will make history when he becomes the first competitor from GCC to participate in the Maccabiah Games.

US Ambassador to Israel pitches at Maccabiah baseball tournament

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman throws first pitch at final Maccabiah Baseball Tournament game between Canada and US, US wins 10-0.

Rivlin:

'Zionism and Maccabiah come from the same spirit'

President Reuven Rivlin officially opens the 20th Maccabiah Games.

Cyclist group leader: We're all Zionists

Jewish and non-Jewish bike riders to travel from London to Jerusalem for Maccabiah games.

Jewish MVP leading Princeton to NCAA tournament

Spencer Weisz, former Maccabiah Games gold medalist, played a big role in getting his team to the NCAA Basketball Tournament starting week.

Israelis Connect to Baseball, Visiting Players Connect to Israel

As the Maccabiah games close, a brief look at the remarkable success of the Israeli baseball team - defeating the US and Canada.

The Face of the Maccabiah Games Expresses Jewish Pride

"It's very special because everybody is Jewish," says Sophie Klooster from Holland, one of the 9,500 athletes visiting Israel.

30,000 Cheer Netanyahu, Obama at Maccabiah Opening

It was party time in Jerusalem Thursday night, as over 9,500 athletes from 78 countries gathered for the Maccabiah games

Nearly 10,000 Athletes to Participate in Maccabiah Games

Over 9,500 athletes from 78 countries will gather Thursday night for the opening of the 19th Maccabiah Games.