Israel Connect
Maccabi USA’s Israel Connect program is a 6-day immersive journey focused on building connection to one’s own Jewish Identity, the American Jewish community, Israel, and global Diaspora Jewry. It has become the cornerstone of the US delegation’s 3-week Maccabiah experience. Thank you to our sponsors and supporters for helping make this possible, including: the JNF-USA Boruchin Center, the Seed the Dream Foundation, the Paul Singer Family Foundation, the Jewish Education Project/RootOne, and Maccabi World Union/Kfar Maccabiah.
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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!