Extensive Coverage of the 21st Maccabiah

Sport is the starting point, connection is the goal 🇮🇱

A new feature in @ejewishphilanthropy highlights how the Israel Connect Program at this summer’s Maccabiah created meaningful connections to Israel and Jewish identity beyond sports competition

Read the full story to ...learn more about the impact of Israel Connect by clicking the link in our bio

This Maccabiah, our Open Men’s 3v3 Basketball held a clinic with high level players across Israel with @tamirgoodmanbasketball to bring the community together on the hardwood

The clinic connected our players to Jews from Israel and around the world and we were so glad to be a part of it!

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Skip Bertman z’l, who served as the head coach of the first-ever Maccabi USA Baseball team at the 1999 Pan American Games.

A legendary coach, leader, and builder of championship programs, Skip led LSU baseball to five national championships and 11... College World Series appearances during his tenure.

His impact extended far beyond LSU, including his time representing Maccabi USA at the 1999 Pan American Games. We are grateful for the lasting legacy he leaves on the game of baseball, Maccabi USA, and the countless athletes and people he inspired.

Skip was also a guest in 2021 on our Maccabi USA Sports Show, where he discussed his career in Baton Rouge and coaching with Maccabi USA (link in bio).

Our thoughts are with Skip’s family, friends, former players, and all those who knew him. May his memory be a blessing.

Throwback to incredible World Cup Final watch party on the final day of the Maccabiah experience! We can’t wait to reunite soon!

B’nei Mitzvah…and with that, Israel Connect comes to a close. #foryou #israel #maccabiusa #jewishlife #hebrewuniversity

Visiting the Nova site was an emotional and powerful experience where our delegation connected with those lost through their stories. We carry them with us today and everyday. #israel #maccabiah #jewish