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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Maccabi Media’s Josh Markowitz sat down with Shane Carr to uncover the heartfelt journey of bringing the close-knit spirit of camp to the global stage as Senior Director of Programs for Maccabi USA and the lead professional for the 2026 Maccabiah.
Long before joining Maccabi USA, Shane ...Carr’s sense of purpose was deeply shaped by his Jewish summer camp experience, his nearly decade-long tenure with the Union for Reform Judaism, and a transformative semester at Tel Aviv University. Drawing from this foundation, he decided to move from URJ to Maccabi USA, where these influences became central to his role.
The countdown begins. 2 months til the Opening Ceremony. Who’s ready?
Register now for our 4th Annual Bob Spivak Philadelphia Golf Tournament in memory of Maccabi's Past Board President Bob Spivak.
Bob's incredible spirit and unwavering dedication to this organization shines through all of our volunteers and staff. May his memory continue to be a ...blessing!
Sponsorship and ticket information can be found here: https://maccabiusa.com/philadelphia-golf-tournament-sponsorship-opportunities-2026/
THANKS TO OUR MACCABI USA GOLF COMMITTEE!
- Bruce Apple
- Larry Burns
- Peter Lesser
- Marc Zumoff – Chairman
Maccabi Media’s @mimiplaskow interviews 16-year-old rockstar @rennarubenstein about her return to Maccabi, eyes on the gold, and Renna’s connection to Israel and the people she’s met. 🏃♀️
Read the article via our link in bio ⤴️
In a post–October 7th world, showing up means more. Standing together means more. Being proud means more.
The Maccabiah Games remind us that no matter where we come from, we are one people, connected by history, identity, and a shared future.
More Than Ever, we show up with ...pride.
More Than Ever, we build community.
More Than Ever, we stand with Israel.
One of the beautiful things about the Maccabi experience is that “aha” moment when people come together with a new lens, a Jewish perspective that they may not have previously had.
Maccabi Media’s Ethan Kerstine interviews Doug Homer about this very subject and how one Shabbat ...dinner opened him up to more than an emotional connection, but a personal connection to the host family as well.
Read more: https://maccabiusa.com/discovering-the-maccabi-tapestry-doug-homer/