Maccabiah

Cuban delegation to Maccabiah Games overcomes significant hurdles to reach Israel

"If you can see people, for example, with kippah on the street, with tefillin or tallit, it’s like to be inside of the synagogue, a big synagogue. It’s amazing to be here.”

Gymnasts compete during the Israeli Gymnastics Championships and the Maccabiah Gymnastics Championships at Pais Arena in Jerusalem, July 10, 2026.
Sir Joshua Hassan CBE, MVO, QC, JP, Chief Minister of Gibraltar at his desk.

Grapevine July 15, 2026: A tribute to her father

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara at a state ceremony marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7 of last year which sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024.

Netanyahu's office blasts 'fake news' over adviser Yossi Basad's exit

Maccabiah team sports photo July 8, 2026.

Reporter's notebook: At the Maccabiah, I found more than a medal


Israeli softball: Can they win the Under-23s World Cup?

In the men’s Under-23 European Championships held last summer in the Czech Republic, the Israeli team won a bronze medal, securing a spot for the first time in the Under-23s World Cup.

 Israel’s softball team with coach Corey Vyner (left), after striking gold at the Maccabiah.

Footwear designer Stuart Weitzman is a Maccabiah Ping-Pong medalist

Stuart Weitzman has designed shoes for the likes of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. His iconic luxury footwear brand is sold in over 70 countries, he is also a Maccabiah Games medal winner.

Stuart Weitzman served as the US team's flag bearer.

Jewish Sports Museum in Kfar Maccabiah to open for Sukkot

The museum covers an area of 1,500 square meters and will present the exciting story of Jewish sports, from the 19th century to the present day, alongside more than 1,000 rare items.

 WHILE THERE are many interactive aspects to the Jewish Sports Museum, the museum itself is also home to elements for people to engage with history in a tangible way

The sky’s no limit for this Jewish 14-year-old high-jumper

Last month, JJ Harel participated in the Junior Olympics, where he won three gold medals and cleared 6 feet and 5 inches in the high jump - breaking a 42-year-old record for the Under 14 age group.

 JJ Harel shows off his AAU medals.

Letters to the Editor August 15, 2022: Strong connections

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

We need more Orthodox Jews planning the Maccabiah Games - opinion

We want the Maccabiah Experience – A Lifetime to Remember to include everyone.

 YONATAN, A 17-year-old yeshiva high school graduate wearing a kippah, receives a medal at the Maccabiah Games, last month.

Auburn senior Lior Berman opens up about playing D1 hoops under Bruce Pearl - interview

“Coach Pearl has been working on taking the team on a trip to Israel for a long time. It’s crazy how things work out and that five days after the Maccabiah, my college is coming here," Berman said.

AUBURN GUARD Lior Berman has represented Team USA in the Maccabiah Games and is currently in Israel with his school teammates for a slate of exhibition matches.

At the ‘Jewish Olympics,’ Argentine athletes made a splash playing for their country

The Maccabiah Games, often nicknamed the Jewish Olympics, takes place every four years in Israel, bringing together many of the best amateur Jewish athletes from dozens of countries.

 THE CLOSING of the 21st Maccabiah last night in Rishon Lezion’s Live Park was marked with Jewish pride and camaraderie

21st Maccabiah Games opening: A sparkling ceremony

Our minds were preoccupied with being in the presence of three impressive figures: Joe Biden, Isaac Herzog and Yair Lapid.

Joe Biden  is surrounded by Israel President Isaac Herzog (left) and Prime Minister Yair Lapid as he waves to the crowd during Thursday night’s opening ceremony of the 21st Maccabiah at Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium, which welcomed more than 10,000 athletes from Israel and around the world

Marching at the opening of the Maccabiah

It makes sense that we cheered before even competing in any events. Every single member of every single delegation was a winner just for being there.

 Team USA at the Maccabiah.