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Israel, Summer 2026

Medal of Honor

Dan Kurtz

Click below to visit “Kurtz’s Corner” – a weekly journal entry started by Dan Kurtz, Maccabi USA’s Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, immediately after the October 7th terrorist attack in Israel.

Be sure to check out “Shlicha Stories” featuring weekly insights, perspectives and heartfelt thoughts from Maccabi USA’s Shlicha (“Emissary”) Lior Witlin. 

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OUR MISSION

Maccabi USA builds Jewish pride through sports and promotes support for Israel, Zionism, and Jewish continuity through athletic, educational, and cultural experiences for participants of all ages.

OUR VISION

Maccabi USA envisions a world where sports serve as a galvanizing force in strengthening Jewish pride, connection, and community.

OUR VALUES
OUR IMPACT

In Their Own Words

Maccabi USA strengthens connections to Jewish identity, community, and Israel. But don’t just take our word for it. Let our athletes, coaches, and staff tell you how the Maccabiah impacted their journeys.

2025 YEAR IN REVIEW

Enjoy a look back at the impactful events, programming and celebrations enjoyed by Maccabi USA members in 2025.

STUART WEITZMAN
SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Generations of young Jewish athletes in financial need can now enjoy a life-changing Maccabiah experience thanks to iconic shoe designer and 4-time Maccabi USA Table Tennis alum, Stuart Weitzman. Maccabi USA’s flag bearer at the 21st Maccabiah provided a matching gift of $4.5M that spurred $2.5M in additional donations and is the largest gift in the organization’s history. Please enjoy our tribute to Stuart!

Stay Up To Date With Our Social Media

Three time National Champion gymnast @arun_chhetri_ is making his return to the Maccabiah this summer and is looking forward to an incredible experience alongside his brother

Learn more about Arun here

🎥 @a.wohl1, Maccabi Media

Officially introducing our U19, Open, and Masters Judo, U19 and Open Karate, and our Open and Masters Maccabi Run Teams for the 2026 Maccabiah!

Be sure to share if you’re going to the Games this summer!

The Godfather of Pickleball Seymour Rifkind has Maccabiah history dating back to 1969 and he’s ready to add another chapter to his story this summer

Learn more about Seymour’s story here

🎥 @ethankerstine, Maccabi Media

We’re excited to officially announce our U19 Fencing, Open Men’s and Women’s Weightlifting, and Open Wrestling Teams for the 2026 Maccabiah!

Show your Maccabi pride and share if you’re going to the Games! We can’t wait to compete!

Twin sisters @toryyoungvb and @alexa.youngvb are excited to share the volleyball court together as teammates at the Maccabiah, and none of it would be possible without the heroics of their grandfather Sid Turner and Priest Don Giovanni

Learn more about Tory and Alexa’s journey to the ...Maccabiah here

🎥 @elliot.pototsky , Maccabi Media

Officially introducing our U19 and Open Track and Field, and U19 Boys’ Water Polo Teams for the 2026 Maccabiah!

#maccabiah #m25 #morethanever

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