of the 21st Maccabiah
Sunday, October 30, 11 AM – 2 PM
Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles
Cocktails, brunch, and an amazing program emceed by Andrew “McLovin” Perloff of CBS Sports Radio
Join us to honor our newest Legends inductees:
- Dave Blackburn (z”l) – Fastpitch Softball
- Benny Feilhaber – Soccer
- Chelsey Goldberg – Ice Hockey
- Doug Gottlieb – Basketball
- Shawn Lipman – Rugby
- Eli Marmur – Soccer
- Andi Murez – Swimming
MACCABIAH IN NUMBERS
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.
Stuart Weitzman, three-time Maccabi USA Table Tennis alum and founder of the eponymous shoe company, has challenged us to a match. Not at table tennis, but to endow scholarships for athletes in financial need. If we raise $3 million by June 2022, Stuart will match us with $5 million!
with JNF-USA
Maccabi USA has announced a new partnership with Jewish National Fund USA’s (JNF-USA) Boruchin Center to enhance the Israel Connect experience for the 2022 Maccabiah. Working together, Maccabi USA will bring its under-18 athletes to JNF-USA supported sites in Israel and expose them to additional opportunities to connect with the Jewish land and people.
Maccabi USA envisions a world where sports serve as a galvanizing force in strengthening Jewish pride, connection, and community.
OUR IMPACT
Elyssa Rosenbaum
My dream of competing as a member of Maccabi USA came true this past summer at the 14th Pan American Maccabi Games. While my original talent was as a gymnast, my most recent talent is as a triathlete. As I was surfing the web, I stumbled upon a Maccabi USA Facebook ad seeking Jewish triathletes. The post seemed too good to be true, so I had to find out more. After solidifying that Maccabi USA was in fact fielding a triathlon team, I applied, was appointed to the team, and about 6 months later was boarding a flight to Mexico City to compete as a member of Team Maccabi USA!
Calling all winter sports athletes! Here’s your chance to compete in the inaugural Maccabi Germany Winter Games in Ruhpolding, Bavaria! Mark your calendars for January 2-9, 2023. What better way to start 2023 than by competing in the sport you love surrounded by the beautiful Bavarian Alps! Official registration will be available shortly. To learn more, check out our website for FAQs or submit your interest by following the link in our bio. #MaccabiGermanyWinterGames #MaccabiUSA
Shana Tova from Maccabi USA! 🍎🍯
Please join us Oct. 30 in LA to celebrate our newest honorees at the Legends of the Maccabiah Gala! Mazel Tov to our next class of inductees on this wonderful achievement:
Dave Blackburn (z"l) - Fastpitch Softball
Benny Feilhaber - Soccer
Chelsey Goldberg - Ice Hockey
Doug Gottlieb - Basketball
Shawn Lipman - Rugby
Eli Marmur - Soccer
Andi Murez - Swimming
Click the link in our bio to register or make a donation even if you can't attend.
Mazel Tov to Maccabi USA Alum Sam Beskind for his leadership in the creation of All Vote No Play and the upcoming AVNP Engaged Athlete All-Star meeting on September 13th at 5pm PST/ 7pm CT/ 8pm EST with Condoleezza Rice, Steph Curry, and more! Are you a college athlete or do you know one? For more information or to register, visit the link in our bio
Maccabi USA remembers the 50th Anniversary of the hostage taking and murder of 11 members of the Israeli Olympic Team including Maccabi USA Alum David Berger. May their memory be a blessing
#NeverForget #JewishSports #JewishPride #Maccabi #Olympics #Munich1972 #WeRemember
The Maccabi Vision Project changed lives for a small Bedouin community during the Maccabiah. Our Maccabi Media student @griffinepstein reported on how this project gifted not only vision, but a greater sense of community.
So many memories that will continue to last a lifetime. Take another look back at the accomplishments of our athletes at the 21st Maccabiah!
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The 21st Maccabiah has come to an end, but the memories and images will last a lifetime!
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Maccabi Media, led by executive producer @simonrose24, streamed 13 games in 11 days across 3 cities at the 21st Maccabiah in Israel. Hundreds of pounds of gear. Hundreds more feet of cable. 3 cameras. 3 on-air announcers, including @brianw.barth and @logan.schiciano.
Here's a quick look at what it's like behind the scenes!
What an incredible experience for all involved. Enjoy some of the great images from the final days of the 21st Maccabiah!
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The Golden celebration for Open Women's soccer after a 2-1 victory over Israel.
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Some special moments from Open Women's Soccer taking Gold vs Israel. @snyder.jordann of @oregonsoccer bends it in & @racheldallet with the game winning goal.
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Maccabi USA gold medalist Devin Ibanez is the first openly gay player to play in the Major League Rugby. His experiences in the Maccabiah helped shape his journey.
The U18 Boys’ 3x3 2 team had a little extra motivation heading into its final game of pool play.
After the players purposefully left behind one of their jerseys at the hotel, it was the gold medal game or bust.
It paid off.
@alex_burstein has more on how they “burned their boats.”
A GOLDEN night at Romema Arena.
3 games. 3 wins. 3 golds.
Congratulations to our U16 boys, U18 girls and U18 boys basketball teams.
Two rising tennis stars faced off on Sunday in the U18 girls singles final. Then, Alexis Blokhina and Vivian Ovrootsky teamed up to win gold in doubles.
@logan.schiciano has more on the duo’s success at the Maccabiah.
Although team Colombia takes home the gold in 55+ soccer, there is a framiliar face from America on the team also flaunting the shiny hardware. 🥇
Check out the story here and at www.MaccabiUSA.com/maccabimedia
@thedaniellegrossman reports.
#maccabiusa #maccabigames #judaism #goldmedal #soccer #usa
Gold Medal Game 2 🚨🚨🚨
United States takes on France in the open mens gold medal game! Our @zgershman4 and @griffinepstein have more with tip off just over 30 minutes away!
Gold Medal Game Alert 🚨🚨🚨
The United States takes on Israel in the women’s open gold medal game. Our @noam_watt and Noah Friedman have the preview on what should be a fantastic night of basketball!
Stars, Stripes, and ‘Staches. As the #MaccabiUSA Open Men’s Football Team prepares for their gold medal game, @zgershman4 shows you how mustaches have strengthen their chemistry.
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