Israel, Summer 2026
Medal of Honor
Annual Bob Spivak Maccabi USA
Philadelphia Golf Tournament
June 15, 2026
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Maccabiah – Israel
June 30 – July 20, 2026
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.
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.
Maccabi USA envisions a world where sports serve as a galvanizing force in strengthening Jewish pride, connection, and community.
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.
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!
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We’re excited to cheer on @sheinavaspi during the Paralympic Winter Games representing Israel!
We’re proud to see her carrying the Israeli flag and representing the Jewish people on the global stage
As the @mls season gets underway, Jewish and Israeli pride is on full display!
From rising stars to established vets, we celebrate all of the Jewish and Israeli players taking the pitch this season for their strength, determination, and for representing the Jewish community
...We’ll be cheering you on all season long!
Join us as we cheer on Team Israel at the World Baseball Classic on March 8 in their game against Nicaragua!
We’ll be cheering on Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher and Maccabi USA alum Dean Kremer as he represents Israel in this incredible moment
Meet at the West Plaza 1 hour ...before first pitch for pregame festivities, food, entertainment with the Maccabi USA community
Exclusive discounted tickets in the Maccabi USA section are on sale now! Click the link in our bio to secure your seat today!
Jewish and Israeli athletes had a great showing at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with 8 athletes winning medals!
Mazel Tov to all of the medal winners and Kol Hakavod to all of the Jewish and Israeli athletes who competed! Your drive and determination was infectious and we are proud to cheer ...you on now and in the future!
GOLD MEDAL GOALIE 🥇
Mazel tov to Jewish hockey superstar @aerin.frankel on winning the Gold Medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics with a 30 SAVE PERFORMANCE, securing the USA’s third women’s ice hockey gold medal!
GOLD MEDAL GOLDEN GOAL🥇
Mazel tov to Jewish hockey superstar @jackhughes on scoring the golden goal in overtime in the Gold Medal game vs. Canada, securing the USA’s first men’s hockey gold in 46 years!