What an amazing first two (almost) weeks we have had in Israel.  First the Open, Juniors and Youth athletes participated in ISRAEL CONNECT program and many of our Masters athletes participated in the inaugural Discover Israel program. Both groups participated in our first Phyllis Magerman B'nai Mitzvah Ceremony which you can read about in this great Article.

Last Thursday, we all experienced the Magic of the Maccabiah through at the Opening Ceremony and then, the Games began. The New York Times did a great job describing the diversity of the Games with this article.

With an early start on the 17th,  the Rugby 7's tournament and Team USA picked up the first of the two medals they have  their site set on.

All of our Teams have started their competitions and some of our sports, including most of the Martial Arts will begin this week.

We are working with the organizers of the Games to make sure you are able to access results to all competitions in 'real time.' In the meantime, make sure to follow us on as many of our coaches are communicating scores in this way and tagging #maccabiusa so that you can see how we are doing.

 

 

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Competition Results and Highlights

To view results for all completions, please visit the Maccabiah Website.

 
Open Women's Basketball won their first two games: vs Israel last Friday, in overtime, by 5 points and yesterday, against Canada, 66-41.

Masters Men's Basketball 45+ won their game this evening against Australia 57-49.

Women's Open Soccer won the tournament with  Australia.

Juniors Boy's Ice Hockey won the tournament with Israel.

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About Maccabi USA

Maccabi USA is a federally-recognized not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization with an extensive history of enriching Jewish lives through athletic, cultural and educational programs. The organization is the official sponsor of the United States Team to the world Maccabiah Games, The Pan American Maccabi Games, and the Maccabi competitions in Europe and Australia, as well as a sponsor of the JCC Maccabi Games for teens in North America. As the official Maccabi representative in the U.S., Maccabi USA supports Jewish athletic endeavors, enhanced by cultural and educational activities in the USA, Israel and throughout the Diaspora.

Maccabi USA develops, promotes and supports international, national and regional athletic-based activities and facilities. It strives to provide Jewish athletes the world over the opportunity to share their heritage and customs in competitive athletic settings and supports programs that embody the Maccabi ideals of Jewish Continuity, Zionism and Excellence in Sport. Maccabi USA Builds Jewish Pride through Sports.