Maccabiah
Pamela Laufer-Ukeles returns to tennis after 20 years and a battle with breast cancer
The lessons she received from playing tennis and from surviving breast cancer now intersect on the courts of Ra’anana, where the 50-year-old law professor and competitive tennis player trains.
Maccabiah milestone: Taiwan’s official 2026 delegation embodies growing ties with Israel - opinion
Cuban delegation to Maccabiah Games overcomes significant hurdles to reach Israel
Grapevine July 15, 2026: A tribute to her father
Netanyahu's office blasts 'fake news' over adviser Yossi Basad's exit
Rejecting reports of a dismissal, the Prime Minister's Office said Basad's departure was unrelated to any specific incident and stemmed from personal reasons.
Reporter's notebook: At the Maccabiah, I found more than a medal
Then, five months ago, while recreationally shooting some hoops with friends, I was recruited to the Israel national women’s basketball team.
Pixellot expands Maccabiah coverage to bring Games to global Jewish communities
“We are pleased to partner with the Maccabiah Games once again and support this remarkable celebration of sports and community,” said Pixellot CEO Doron Gerstel.
Annual Maccabiah Night Run to see roads closed to traffic, Jerusalem Municipality announces
The roads will be closed beginning at 5:00 p.m., and will remain closed until around 11:00 p.m. when the event is set to end.
Maccabiah 2026: Where Jews from all over the world kvell with pride - opinion
People from more than 40 countries flew thousands of miles across continents to be in Israel, at a time when this can’t be taken for granted.
Editor's Notes: Countries didn't ban athletes from flying to Israel, they let the paperwork do it
A movement that began because Jews were shut out of a gym in Constantinople built games so Jews could always get in. This year, Jews who wanted in were kept out by paperwork of friendly governments.
WATCH: Maccabiah opening ceremony kicks off in Jerusalem, thousands of athletes in attendance
Both President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the crowd during the ceremony, bidding the Jews who had come from around the world a warm “welcome home.”
Social media star Montana Tucker to host Maccabiah Games delegation parade - interview
"This is Israel. This is what being Jewish means,” social media star Montana Tucker said of the Maccabiah Games.
Maccabiah 2026 launched in Tel Aviv under theme 'More Than Ever'
The road to Maccabiah 2026 began in Tel Aviv this week with a launch ceremony that unveiled the “More Than Ever” theme and announced the torchbearers for the opening event.
'I'm going there either way': Why Jewish athletes still choose Israel for Maccabiah
After war, delays, and uncertainty, thousands of Jewish athletes are still choosing to come to Israel for the 22nd Maccabiah Games
