Maccabiah Postponed to Summer 2026
Following this morning’s meeting with Maccabi World Union, we unfortunately need to notify the USA delegation that the 2025 Maccabiah has been postponed to the summer of 2026. In making this painful but prudent decision, Maccabi World Union has shown that the safety and well-being of everyone associated with the Maccabiah – athletes, volunteers, and spectators – is paramount. Maccabi USA understands and supports Maccabi World Union’s decision, despite the many layers of sadness about its necessity.
We know that this news will be disappointing to receive, especially with so much already invested. Chairs and coaches have been volunteering their time for months and years in preparation for this summer. Athletes have been preparing physically and mentally for the 2025 Maccabiah for years – including some since the COVID-delayed 2022 Maccabiah – devoting hours of training and foregoing other athletic, academic, or professional opportunities this summer. And all members of the delegation have been looking forward to being together in Israel this summer and proudly marching into Teddy Stadium for the Opening Ceremony, shoulder to shoulder with one another, with Israelis, and with Jews from around the world.
We anticipate many questions and are working as quickly as possible to get answers from our partners at Maccabi World Union and our travel providers. It was a priority to get the postponement announcement to you immediately so you can begin adjusting your summer accordingly. We will be back in touch as we gain more clarity on the pathways forward.
Given the existential situation in which Israel continues to find itself, we appreciate your patience and generosity of spirit for the time it may take for answers to emerge. We commit to providing that information as soon as it becomes available to us.
In the meantime, please join Maccabi USA in continuing to focus our energy on the safety of the brave women and men defending Israel and all who are in harm’s way. May we gather together next summer in Israel as a global Jewish sports community amid a lasting and secure peace and with the remaining hostages all reunited with their families.
Chazak Ve-ematz – Be Courageous and Strong!
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Debbie Adams and Tonja Magerman, 2025 Maccabi USA Maccabiah Co-Chairs
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Jeff Bukantz, Maccabi USA President
Marshall Einhorn, Maccabi USA CEO
June 16, 2025
Israel, Summer 2026
Maccabiah – Israel
Postponed until summer 2026
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August 18, 2025
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October 12, 2025
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Despite the Maccabiah’s postponement, we will continue to post our roster announcements to recognize the members of our 95 teams as well as the staff and leadership of our Maccabi USA Delegation
Today, we’ll unveil our U18 Boys’ Baseball Blue, U18 Boys’ Baseball White, Open and U18... Chess, Open Surfing and Para Cycling teams
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Sara Golden is strengthening her connection to Judaism and her mind while competing in Judo at the Maccabiah, getting closer to her ...Olympic goals
🎥 Maccabi Media student @n.schreibman
A message from Maccabi World Union regarding the upcoming Maccabiah.
We will return to Israel in 2026 stronger, united and proud to showcase our Jewish pride.
We stand in solidarity with Israel and continue to hold all those in harm’s way in our hearts.
We stand firmly with Israel in its fight against those that seek its destruction.
Chazak V’ematz — Be courageous and strong
Leeber Cohen is ready to win his first Gold Medal at the Maccabiah, taking care of his unfinished business
🎥 Maccabi Media student @louleibo
