Israel, Summer 2026
Maccabiah – Israel
June 30 – July 20, 2026
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Freddy Cohen Memorial
Chicago Golf Outing
August 10, 2026
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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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We’re excited to take the pitch with our soccer leadership, U15, and U17 Girls’ Soccer Teams at the Maccabiah in TWO WEEKS!
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*Rosters as of 6/12/2026
Coach @karentwain has persevered through many challenges, including winning a battle against breast cancer, but she is ready to take to the hardwood at the Maccabiah
🎥 @zach_karpf, Maccabi Media
It was an amazing day at Radnor Valley Country Club where we held our Annual Bob Spivak Philadelphia Golf Tournament, helping support the Maccabi Media Program.
Maccabi Media provides career development to young Jewish media professionals, giving them experience in covering global sports ...competitions that they can take with them into the industry.
Thank you to everyone who participated and we look forward to providing our Maccabi Media coverage of this summer’s Maccabiah!
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Some arrive as athletes.
They leave with a deeper connection to their heritage, their people, and themselves.
The medals matter. The memories last. But often, the most meaningful victory is discovering what being Jewish means to you in the place where so much of our story began.
We’re ready to cheer on our U19, Masters 45+ and Masters 55+ Basketball Teams at this summer’s Maccabiah!
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#maccabiah #m25 #morethanever
*Rosters as of 6/12/2026
For athletic trainer @summertrainer, her Jewish sports journey began at the 1996 JCC Maccabi Games and we’re excited she will be part of our delegation at this summer’s Maccabiah in Israel!
🎥 @nathanshri, Maccabi Media