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.
OUR IMPACT
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.
Maccabi USA sent its largest delegation ever – 1,300+ people – to Israel this summer for the life-changing Maccabiah. Watch our recap video to get a feel for the athlete experience and see why this Jewish journey leaves such a positive and lasting impact on our youth.
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From water polo player to Accommodations Manager, Carmel Renas is bringing her love for Israel full circle. After a transformative gap year in Israel, she’s ready to welcome nearly 1,200 Maccabi USA athletes to the 2025 Maccabiah
Read more about Carmel’s journey to the Maccabiah in the article written by Maccabi Media student Nili Schreibman (🔗 link in bio)
Join us Sunday, May 18th for our NYC Maccabiah Send-Off, followed by marching in the Israel Day Parade!
We will be celebrating our athletes at the upcoming Maccabiah and Israel Day in style with a special Maccabi World Union float - you won’t want to miss it! (🔗 link to RSVP in bio)
From gym partners, to life partners, to Maccabiah athletes — Steve and Maya Tenenbaum are ready to make their Maccabiah debut!
Learn more about Steve and Maya’s journey to the Maccabiah in the article written by Maccabi Media student Jeannie Szomstein (🔗 link in bio)
What better way to celebrate Israel than to show your Maccabi pride by repping gear from our official Maccabiah apparel store!
Official Maccabiah apparel is now available — get yours today (🔗 link in bio)
Today is Yom Ha’atzmaut — Israel Independence Day! 🇮🇱
We celebrate the strength, resilience and hope of the Jewish people and are excited to return to the Holy Land this summer for the Maccabiah!
From a tennis lesson in Cancún to the Maccabiah Games—Todd Schwartz and Andrés Felder Rozenblum bonded through a shared love of tennis, Jewish pride, and family legacy. Now, they’re teaming up in the 2025 Maccabiah
Read more about Todd and Andrés’ journey to the Maccabiah in the article written by Maccabi Media student Nathan Shriberg (🔗 link in bio)
Today, on Yom HaZikaron, we pause to honor the brave soldiers who have lost their lives defending the State of Israel and those killed in acts of terrorism.
At Maccabi USA, we join in mourning, standing in solidarity with loved ones of the fallen. We are committed to preserving their stories and ensuring that they, and their sacrifices, are never forgotten.
Zichronam livracha — may their memory be a blessing.
From kickball leagues to global Jewish connections—Bryan Bierman’s journey with Maccabi USA is more than logistics, it’s heart, hustle, and heritage
Read more about Bryan’s journey to the Maccabiah in the article written by Maccabi Media student Brian Barth (🔗 link in bio)
From heartbreak to hope, Katherine Phillips is competing in this summer’s Maccabiah fueled by resilience after October 7th. She proves that even in grief, you can reclaim your purpose
Read more about Katherine’s journey to the Maccabiah in the article written by Maccabi Media student Ezra Cohen (🔗 link in bio)
John Kosner, the former head of ESPN’s Digital and Print Media division, graciously spoke to Maccabi Media students and gave some important advice about storytelling for our group heading to Israel this summer to cover the 2025 Maccabiah
#maccabiah #maccabiusa
Following in his parents’ footsteps, Brandon Egdes is headed to Israel this summer to compete in tennis at the 2025 Maccabiah — nearly five decades after they did the same, continuing a family legacy 🎾
Learn more about Brandon’s journey to the Maccabiah in the article written by Maccabi Media student Giorgianna Heiko (🔗 link in bio)
At 76, Larry Greenspon isn’t slowing down—shoulder surgery or not. From discovering tennis at 21 to becoming a Maccabiah legend and changemaker in Israel and Florida, his story proves it’s never too late to find your purpose.
Read more about Larry’s journey to the Maccabiah in the article written by Maccabi Media student Ethan Kopelman (🔗 link in bio)
For @jretz11 and @byufootball it’s all about culture, leading them to 11 wins in 2024
Check out the new episode of the Maccabi USA Sports Show for full interview with Jake Retzlaff available NOW (🔗 link in bio)
On Yom HaShoah, we join together to honor the memory of the six million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust, as well as the countless others who suffered under Nazi persecution.
We are committed to preserving the memory and strengthening the Jewish community. May this day inspire us to speak out against hatred and educate future generations.
We will never forget.
Zichronam livracha — may their memory be a blessing.
Carrying a legacy, chasing a dream
Ethan Wirtschafter is honoring his grandfather’s Olympic past as he competes with Maccabi USA at the Maccabiah in Israel this summer
Read about Ethan’s journey to the Maccabiah in the article written by Maccabi Media student Louis Leibowitz (🔗 link in bio)
The Alamo Bowl was a BIG TIME W for @jretz11 and @byufootball that showed the power of unity and a strong culture that was built all season
Check out our full interview with Jake Retzlaff tomorrow — you won’t want to miss it!
Elle and Sasha Hartje are reuniting on the ice — this time as teammates at the 2025 Maccabiah!
From backyard rivalries to professional and collegiate stardom, their bond runs deeper than hockey
Read about Elle and Sasha’s journey to the Maccabiah written by Maccabi Media student Charlie Ben-Ami (🔗 link in bio)
Are you ready for the NFL Draft on Thursday? 🏈
We sat down with BYU quarterback @jretz11 to talk about his incredible season, his 2026 draft day dreams and his Jewish experience on campus
Watch the exclusive interview with Jake Retzlaff this Thursday — you won’t want to miss it 🔥
From concussion to confidence — The Headband Golfer Jared Civin is bringing style, spirit, and a love for the game back to Israel
Read about Jared’s journey to the Maccabiah by in the article written by Maccabi Media student Will Hopkins (🔗 link in bio)
From nurse to legend — Marilyn Glaser’s journey with the Maccabiah Games spans nearly 50 years. At 82, she’s still making an impact as an honorary ambassador and U16 Futsal team manager
Read more about Marilyn’s journey to the Maccabiah as written by Maccabi Media student Joelle Kirsch (🔗 link in bio)