2025 Maccabiah All-In-One Answers
CONTACT INFO DURING MACCABIAH
– In a true emergency contact Moked (24-7 Command Center):
+972-559979806
03-6715800
– For all other concerns:
From the USA 215-561-6900 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM Eastern
Non Emergency Hotline (Google Doc)
EMERGENCY & SECURITY LINKS
Please click on the above links to access 2025 Maccabiah general security instructions and emergency measures to be taken during a rocket/missile attack.
MEDICAL LINKS
Please click on the above links to access 2025 Maccabiah general medical instructions and important information about “beating the heat” and handling the hot Israel weather.
M25 REGISTRATION
All members of the MUSA delegation must officially register for the Maccabiah 2025 with the Games Organizers in Israel in order to secure credentials, accommodations, transportation and many other important items. This step is in addition to your previous registration with Maccabi USA and is crucial for your participation in the Games this summer. You should have received a registration link so be sure to look in your inbox for an email from m25support@maccabi.org with the subject line: “Welcome to the Maccabiah 2025” but you can also use the link above. We recommend having your passport and a headshot ready to upload before starting the process.
e-SIM CARDS
All Maccabi USA Participants are required to have a mobile phone with data (not just hotel WiFi) while in Israel. Maccabi USA has partnered with 019 Mobile as our preferred provider for international E-SIMs. Before ordering please be sure that your phone is unlocked for international use and and will support an e-SIM. Participants may use the international calling plan with their USA provider or choose any provider for international mobile data of their choosing.
THIS IS FOR ATHLETES & TRAVELING FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY. Coaches & Staff should contact Shane Carr to order their e-SIM cards.
CAMPDOC
Please log onto CampDoc to complete the following forms:
– Medical
– Family Travel to Israel
– Magerman B’nai Mitzvah
Please reach out to our Registrar Sara Lemma with any questions.
VISA
Except for Israeli citizens, travelers from select nations (including the USA) must obtain an ETA-IL (Visa) before arriving in Israel. The current price for the ETA-IL is 25 NIS and is valid for two years. If you renewed or made changes to your passport after completing the ETA-IL application, you need to submit a new application.
SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT PROGRAM
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service that allows American citizens and nationals to enroll their trip abroad so that the Department of State can accurately and quickly contact those who register in case of an emergency. We recommend you enroll in the STEP Program before your travel to Israel this summer to receive:
– Live updates about health, safety, weather and security in their travel country
– Plan ahead with information from the U.S. Embassy
– Help the embassy or consulate contact you in case of emergency
2025 MACCABIAH EVENT INFORMATION
HOTELS
Maccabi USA athletes and staff will be staying in 4 hotels during Israel Connect and 13 during the Maccabiah.
Click on the link above to view the hotel assignments by team.
(Please note: Hotels for Israel Connect & the Games are listed on separate pages which you can access by clicking on the appropriate “sheet” at the bottom left corner of the document. You will need a PASSWORD to access this spreadsheet so check your email, the most recent newsletter, or contact the MUSA staff.)
OPENING CEREMONY
Tickets for the Opening Ceremony at Teddy Stadium are now available! Click on the link above to read the Opening Ceremony FAQ and to purchase tickets for the event. If you are currently signed up for any of the Maccabiah Supporters Travel Packages, you will not need to purchase Opening Ceremony tickets as they are included in the package.
U16/U18 SHABBAT SIGN-OUT
U16 & U18 athletes may be checked out by a pre-approved individual on Shabbat (7/11-12 and 7/18-19) only if a parent or guardian completes this form in advance. The individual checking the athlete out must be 21 years of age or older.
Click on the link above to fill out the form and read the check-in/out procedures and times.
SUPPORTERS TRAVEL PACKAGES
Maccabi USA is offering 3 travel package options to help family and friends get to Israel this summer to watch their loved ones compete in the 2025 Maccabiah. The experiences are crafted to:
– Reduce your trip planning stress
– Put you in the best hotels
– Get you high-level access to unique Israeli experiences and people
– Transport you to/from competitions, events, and the airport (with security)
– Connect you to other Maccabi USA families
Click on the link above for travel itineraries, pricing & FAQ.
SEND-OFF EVENTS
We are organizing send-off parties around the country, where Maccabiah athletes, families, and volunteers can get to know their teammates, listen to alumni share their experiences, and build bonds and excitement for an incredibly meaningful summer. RSVP to your regional send-off party by clicking on the link above.
MEDIA
MACCABI MEDIA COVERAGE
The Maccabi Media Program will take a team of 18 students and 7 mentors to Israel to provide comprehensive coverage of the 2025 Maccabiah through live game streams, video features, written articles and extensive social media. Click on the link above to follow our daily coverage.
STREAMING INFORMATION
Maccabi Media students will produce 10-15 live game streams featuring play-by-play announcers, color analysts, sideline reporters and a full production crew as part of their career-development program. Maccabi World Union organizers also intend to stream games (likely video only) and these games will be announced shortly after the entire M25 game schedule is revealed in June.
Unfortunately, not every MUSA team games will be streamed given there are 96 Maccabi USA teams competing in nearly 35 sports and the logistics and venues involved. Coaches and families are encouraged to arrange their own streaming or game records, but please use the above link for streaming tips & suggestions or you can reach out to Maccabi USA Digital Media Director Neal Slotkin for additional assistance.
M25 PLAYER CARDS
It’s time to celebrate your upcoming trip to Israel for the 2025 Maccabiah by making your own M25 Player Card. Just clink the link above and use our template to build your own MUSA collectible by adding your name, photo and level/category/sport. After creating a free Canva account, you can download the player card and post it on your social media accounts. Just be sure to tag @maccabiusa so we can share it too.
Some tips after inserting your photo and name:
FIRST write your competition level: U16, U18, Open or Masters
(For Masters, feel free to include your age group 35+, 45+, 55+, 60+ if it applies)
NEXT add your category: Men’s, Women’s, Boys’ or Girls’
(Some sports like Golf, Tennis, Chess, Pickleball, and Padel are co-ed so just skip this step. BUT take notice of the ‘s for Men’s/Women’s or s’ for Boys’/Girls’)
FINALLY add your Sport or Position (Ex. Soccer, Baseball, Volleyball, Rugby, Accommodations Manager, Nurse, etc.)
Examples:
U18 Boys’ Futsal, U18 Boys’ Baseball, U18 Track & Field
U16 Girls’ Volleyball, U16 Girls’ Gymnastics, U16 Tennis
Masters Men’s 45+ Soccer, Masters Swimming, Masters Ice Hockey
Open Women’s Basketball, Open Men’s Water Polo, Open Fencing
APPAREL & WHAT TO PACK
SUGGESTED PACKING LIST
Click on the link above for a list of items to pack for Israel this summer.
M25 APPAREL STORE & PERSONALIZED KEEPSAKES
The official M25 Maccabi USA Apparel Store is now open so whether you’re cheering on the team this summer from the sidelines Israel or your living room back home, show your Maccabi pride and represent in style with the latest Maccabi USA gear!
Note: this is in addition to the apparel that every delegation member will receive. Apparel must be ordered by Sunday, June 1 to be delivered by Sunday, June 15. The store will be open past June 1, but delivery before the Games cannot be guaranteed for orders placed after this date.
Maccabi USA is partnering with Hampden Sports to offer personalized keepsakes that celebrate participation in this summer’s Maccabiah. Athletes, teams, parents, and supporters can personalize pendants, tags, and other items. A portion of every purchase is donated to Maccabi USA! Orders should ship within 10 days of purchase.
