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/

The Maccabi Padel Social is back and this time we’re in Boca!

Whether you’re stepping on the court or just coming for the vibe, this is your space to play, recover, and connect.

What’s in store:
• Live padel clinics, open play and mini tournaments
• Cold plunge, ...sauna & recovery rooms
• Wellness offerings with top local partners
• Giveaways + raffle prizes (including a $2,500 membership 👀)
• Social lounge + Music, Food & Bev

Two ways to join:
– Maccabi Social Pass (all access)
– Maccabi Player Pass (guaranteed time on court)

Spots are limited for Saturday, May 16. Learn more and get your pass today through the link in bio!

For years, Gary Leibowitz cheered on his daughter Dalia from the sidelines. This summer, things are different.

Maccabi Media’s @sylvia.zeltzer interviewed this father-daughter hype team to hear about their journey.

For the first time, they will not just be encouraging each ...other from opposite sides of the game. Instead, they will be living the experience together, representing Maccabi USA side by side on an international stage.

Read the full article via our bio ⤴️

GIVEAWAY ✨ What would you write if the world was watching?

Inspired by Deni Avdija and messages he’s worn on his sneakers like “Yizkor” and “Am Yisrael Chai,” we’re opening that question to all of us:

If you had your moment in sports, what would you write on your ...sneaker?

Drop your message in the comments as if this were your stage.

We’ll choose one response to receive a 1-of-1 custom artist card by @lukethecardist (valued at $350), courtesy of @maccabiusa, LITTLELIGHT, @artagainstantisemitism, @community.news, @avdijaszn, and @oyveygram.

This is less about a giveaway than a spotlight. We want to hear what our community would put in lights.

And while you’re here, let’s send Deni love heading into Game 5 🇮🇱🏀

Meet the 2026 Maccabi Media Team - curious minds, creative souls, pumped fans!

The 77-year-old’s success through six decades in the industry paved the way for Mitch Berliner to be inducted into the Specialty Food Association Hall of Fame in 2025. However, it took just one year for him to make the Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame as a decorated swimmer.

... Read Maccabi Media’s Nathan Shriberg’s article about the unexpected lane @berlinermitch took in his 70s 🏊‍♀️

https://maccabiusa.com/testing-the-waters-mitch-berliner