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
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Freddy Cohen Memorial
Chicago Golf Outing
August 10, 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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The Godfather of Pickleball Seymour Rifkind has Maccabiah history dating back to 1969 and he’s ready to add another chapter to his story this summer
Learn more about Seymour’s story here
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We’re excited to officially announce our U19 Fencing, Open Men’s and Women’s Weightlifting, and Open Wrestling Teams for the 2026 Maccabiah!
Show your Maccabi pride and share if you’re going to the Games! We can’t wait to compete!
Twin sisters @toryyoungvb and @alexa.youngvb are excited to share the volleyball court together as teammates at the Maccabiah, and none of it would be possible without the heroics of their grandfather Sid Turner and Priest Don Giovanni
Learn more about Tory and Alexa’s journey to the ...Maccabiah here
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Officially introducing our U19 and Open Track and Field, and U19 Boys’ Water Polo Teams for the 2026 Maccabiah!
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Proudly Jewish, since the beginning. We can’t wait to share more from the Maccabi Vault with you!
Despite facing many injury setbacks @aidenbarnea is ready to make his mark on the soccer pitch at this summer’s Maccabiah!
Learn more about Aiden’s journey to Israel here
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