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: 21st Maccabiah Stories
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.
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!
It’s a debate as old as the American Maccabi movement. While the proper pronunciation for the global movement using sports to engage the Jewish People is officially “Muh-cah-bee,” many people say it differently. Take a look as our most recent ‘Legends of the Maccabiah’ inductees go back-and-forth on the friendly controversy.
Maccabi USA sent its largest delegation ever – 1,300+ people – to Israel this summer for the life-changing Maccabiah. Watch our recap video to get a feel for the athlete experience and see why this Jewish journey leaves such a positive and lasting impact on our youth.
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Hot off the press from the Maccabi World Union Congress taking place this week in Israel: the brand new Maccabiah 2025 logo! #M25 #Maccabiah2025 😲🔥🥵
Mazel Tov to Mitch Gaylord on his upcoming induction into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame! Mitch won a whopping seven gold medals at the 1981 Maccabiah and went on to win four medals (one gold, two silver, one bronze) at the 1984 Olympics. Not surprisingly, Mitch was named a Maccabi USA Legend of the Maccabiah in 2011 (video below). Mazel Tov on this well-deserved recognition, Mitch!
https://www.ighof.com/news/2023.php
https://youtu.be/hxvtv8t8u7Q
The Israel Basketball Experience is a unique gap year program where you can feel what it is like to be a professional basketball player in Israel. You will compete in the official Israel Basketball League, train in elite-level basketball venues, and meet & interact with athletes and leaders from Israel`s most reputable sports and basketball programs. The program is open for men and women ages 18-23 and runs from October 10, 2023, to May 30, 2024.
For more information, please go to the link: https://www.yachadmaccabi.org/basketballexperience or contact Shahar Frank (Shaliach@maccabiusa.com)
Jewish American Heritage Month kicks off today! Maccabi USA celebrates the vibrant history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans throughout our nation`s history, both on and off the playing field! #MyJAHM #OurSharedHeritage #JewishPrideThroughSports
https://jewishamericanheritage.org/
Maccabi USA celebrates 75 years of partnership with & support for our Jewish homeland Israel
It`s the final week to apply for Maccabi Media`s winter program in Argentina. Jewish media students will cover an international Olympic-style competition & develop their skills in PxP, videography, editing, sports reporting & social media. More info here: https://maccabiusa.com/maccabi-media/
Today and tomorrow, we honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to insure the independence of Israel #yomhazikaron
Today...we remember and we will never forget #yomhashoah
Only 2 weeks left to apply for Maccabi Media`s winter program in Argentina. Jewish media students will cover an international Olympic-style competition & develop their skills in PxP, videography, editing, sports reporting & social media. More info: https://maccabiusa.com/maccabi-media/
Chag Sameach from all of us at Maccabi USA!
It`s Major League Baseball Opening Day!
Best of luck to Maccabi USA alumni Max Fried and Dean Kremer plus the entire group of Jewish Major Leaguers, including Alex Bregman, Harrison Bader, Joc Pederson, Rowdy Tellez, and Garrett Stubbs, among others. An amazing 17 Jewish players appeared in MLB last season and that number could easily rise this year.
In that spirit, let`s revisit Maccabi USA`s gold medal effort in U18 boys baseball at this past summer’s Maccabiah in Israel. #Jewish #Baseball #Israel #OpeningDay #Maccabiah
Only 1 month left to apply to our Maccabi Media student program in Argentina this winter. Enhance your PxP, video production, sports writing, & social media skills at an Olympic-style event. More info: https://maccabiusa.com/maccabi-media/
#MaccabiMedia #Jewishjournalists #careerdevelopment
Antisemitism is not just the Jewish community’s issue. It’s everybody’s. Stand up to Jewish hate with Maccabi USA #🟦
Three of our Maccabi USA basketball alumni are still dancing in March Madness! Congrats to Blake Peters and Princeton Men`s Basketball for reaching the Sweet 16 (hopefully elite 8 after tonight) following a Gold Medal performance with Maccabi USA in Israel this summer. Enjoy these highlights courtesy of Maccabi Media!
#collegebasketball #Israel #ncaatournament
Three of our Maccabi USA basketball alumni are still dancing in March Madness! Congrats to Maryland`s Abby Meyers for reaching the Sweet 16 following a Gold Medal performance with Maccabi USA in Israel this summer. Enjoy these highlights from last summer courtesy of our own Maccabi Media and stay tuned for one more leading into this weekend`s matchups!
#maccabimedia #ncaabasketball #jewishsports
Three of our Maccabi USA basketball alum are still dancing in March Madness. Congrats to Colorado`s Sophie Gerber for reaching the Sweet 16 following a Gold Medal performance with Maccabi USA in Israel this summer
Happy Purim from Maccabi USA!
Join Maccabi Media in Argentina this winter.
The Maccabi Media Program (MMP) is recruiting a team of aspiring sports media professionals to cover the Pan American Maccabi Games in Argentina this winter. Jewish students ages 18-25 will perform a variety of broadcast roles including PxP, video production, shooting, editing, streaming, and sports reporting for web/social. For more info, eligibility & registration: https://maccabiusa.com/maccabi-media/
While all the talk this weekend will be about the Eagles and Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, Maccabi Media corespondent Zach Gershman caught up with Doug Gottlieb on Radio Row. Doug talked about his favorite moments from the Maccabiah and covering the big game.