Israel, Summer 2026
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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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads who inspire the next generation
As a Maccabi Media mentor, Geoffrey Klein is helping guide the next generation of storytellers, all while watching his son Ethan compete on the U17 Basketball Team.
Their family’s impact extends even further as... they open their home by welcoming a ShinShin from Israel
Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible fathers in our Maccabi USA Family!
🎥 @devin.chernin, Maccabi Media
We’re so excited to cheer on our 3v3 Basketball Teams and our Open Men’s Softball Team at the Maccabiah in just over ONE WEEK!
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#maccabiah #m25 #morethanever
*Rosters as of 6/12/2026
The Maccabiah is a multigenerational experience for Lisa and Emanuel Chajet, and now Emanuel is paying it forward with his mitzvah project raising money for Maccabiah scholarships
🎥 @jeannieszomstein, Maccabi Media
The @lavinebrothers take us along for a day in the life leading up to Maccabiah 2026! 🎾 What are you doing to mentally, physically and emotionally prepare? 📣 ⤵️
To all athletes on their pursuit to your highest potential - what motivates you?
(How fun is it to see how the sports categories have evolved over the years?)
Our U17 Boys’, U19 Boys’ and Open Men’s Soccer teams are gearing up to compete at the 2026 Maccabiah!
Share if you’re going to the Games in TEN DAYS
#maccabiah #m25 #morethanever
*Rosters as of 6/12/2026