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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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 🎥
It’s all about family for @elliot.pototsky and we’re excited he’s a part of the Maccabi Media Team covering the Maccabiah this summer in Israel!
Check out Elliot’s journey to the Maccabiah here 🎥
The madness is in full swing and we’re super excited to cheer on three amazing Maccabi USA athletes in the DIII NCAA Tournament Elite 8!
#MaccabiProud #MarchMadness
This summer, @giorgianna_heiko is looking to make an impact in her return to Israel as part of the Maccabi Media Team for the 2026 Maccabiah!
Learn more about Giorgianna’s journey to the Maccabiah here!
The Sweet 16 matchup between Wesleyan and Tufts this past weekend in the NCAA DIII Men’s Basketball Tournament featured an amazing four Maccabi USA current and former players. Tufts won the NESCAC rematch, 75-61, and advanced to the Elite 8 for another in-conference tilt with top-ranked Trinity ...tomorrow in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Pictured (L-to-R): Oscar Edelman (M25 Open Men’s Basketball), Sam Pohlman (Open Men’s 3v3 Basketball, named All-District and All-Region) and Michael Astorino (Open Men’s 3v3 Basletball) for Wesleyan (23-7) and Joshua Bernstein (Open Men’s Basketball) for Tufts (23-5).
For @the_samweiss he began his sports media journey in his freshman year of high school and has taken it all the way to Elon University and Israel as part of the Maccabi Media Team for this summer’s Maccabiah!
Check out Sam’s background here