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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We’re excited to partner with @maccabiworld and @cjpboston to bring 9th and 10th grade boys and girls basketball players from the Boston area to Israel for an unforgettable 12-day experience!
From training with high-level coaches and competing against Israeli teams to exploring the Holy Read moreLand, athletes will have the opportunity to grow their tamed connect with Israeli teens, and experience Israel firsthand
The deadline to apply is October 31 - learn more and apply at the link in our bio!
The @nba season starts today and we can’t wait to cheer on these amazing Jewish basketball players as they take the hardwood!
Who’s your favorite Jewish basketball star for this season?
The Maccabi USA community is ready to show out for Gotham FC’s final match of the regular season as they take on the Utah Royals on November 1!
Every ticket comes with a special meet-and-greet with Israeli Gotham FC star Talia Sommer, as well as meeting the team’s General Manager YaelRead more Averbuch West.
TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST - Secure your spot today for great soccer action and an incredible pre and postgame experience with the Maccabi USA family! (link in bio)
The Dead Sea is one of Israel’s most remarkable natural wonders, but it’s also facing an uncertain future.
Meet the @deadseaguardians, a group working to raise awareness and protect this unique part of Israel for generations to come.
Watch their story and learn more about the Read moreeffort to preserve the Dead Sea
🎥 @ezzy_reports, Maccabi Media
Three years ago today, on October 7th, 1,200 people were murdered and 251 taken hostage. Today we remember every life lost, we hold the families in our hearts, and tell their stories.
This summer, our Maccabiah delegation had the chance to bear witness as part of Israel Connect, visiting Read moreSderot, Tkuma, and the Nova festival site. We walked these places, heard stories from survivors and community members, and saw the resilience of a people who refuse to be broken.
We came to Israel to compete, but we left with something bigger: a deeper connection to the land, the people, and each other.
Never forget. Am Yisrael Chai. 🇮🇱
The @nhl season is underway and we’re proud to root for these incredible Jewish hockey players as they take the ice!
Who’s your favorite Jewish hockey star this season?