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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Broadcasting has taken @jakebaum_ all across the country and we’re pumped he’s part of our Maccabi Media team covering the Maccabiah in Israel this summer
Check out Jake’s journey to the Maccabiah 🎥
From his first camera at nine years old to now, @ethankerstine has been honing his craft in all things video production and we’re hyped he’s part of the Maccabi Media Team going to Israel to cover the Maccabiah this summer!
Broadcasting has taken @will_hopkins325 from Anchorage, Alaska to Israel and we’re excited to have him on the Maccabi Media Team covering this summer’s Maccabiah!
Watch to learn more about Will’s journey to the Maccabiah
History made for Team Israel! ⚾️
Congratulations to @israel_baseball on finishing third in their group with a 2–2 record at the World Baseball Classic, their best finish in the WBC since 2017! Your grit, pride, and passion on the global stage continue to inspire Jewish athletes and ...fans around the world.
From all of us at Maccabi USA, we’re proud of you!
#TeamIsrael #WorldBaseballClassic #JewishPride
The Maccabiah is a family affair for @sylvia.zeltzer and we’re super excited she is part of our Maccabi Media Team covering the games through live streams, video features, written articles, and social media this summer in Israel!
Check out this video showcasing Sylvia’s path to the ...Maccabiah!
Maccabi Media is excited to provide comprehensive coverage of the 2026 Maccabiah in Israel this summer through live game streams, video features, written articles and social media. But before our student media team begins profiling the delegation, our aspiring journalists want to introduce ...themselves. Let’s now meet @a.wohl1