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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Kol Hakavod to Maccabi USA alum @maxfried for being the @mlb Opening Night Starter for the @yankees in their game against the @sfgiants!
We’re rooting for you tonight and throughout the season with Maccabi pride!
From little league dreams to covering sports at Syracuse, and now the Maccabiah, we’re so excited @ethankopelman is part of the Maccabi Media Team this summer!
Learn more about Ethan here 🎥
It’s been an amazing journey to to the Maccabiah for @ezra_cohen_04 and we’re excited he’s on the Maccabi Media Team covering the 2026 Maccabiah!
Learn all about Ezra from his friends and family here 🎥
100 days until we make our return to Israel
100 days until Jewish athletes from around the world unite
100 days until the 2026 Maccabiah
#maccabiah #morethanever
All the way from the UK, @mimiplaskow is ready to cover the 2026 Maccabiah as part of the Maccabi Media Team
Check out her journey to the Maccabiah here 🎥
For @matthewgoodmann he’s ready to bring his Central NY broadcast experience to Israel for this summer’s Maccabiah as part of the Maccabi Media Team!
Learn more about Matthew’s journey to the Maccabiah here 🎥