Maccabiah
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
Pixellot expands Maccabiah coverage to bring Games to global Jewish communities
Annual Maccabiah Night Run to see roads closed to traffic, Jerusalem Municipality announces
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
Israel's wounded warriors run toward recovery as Maccabiah Games approach
As thousands of wounded Israeli war veterans rehabilitate through sport, many will take a leading role at the Maccabiah Games
The many lives of karate champion Danny Hakim, from Maccabiah bronze to peacebuilder
From global competition to social impact, an Israeli martial arts champion uses sports to bridge divides and empower youth
The last line of defense: How one Jewish goalkeeper refused to let injury end his story
For goalkeeper Ben Levav, the road to the Maccabiah is a story of resilience, belonging, and embracing Jewish identity at a difficult time
From running tracks to Iran's regime: a marathon edition of hope - from the editor
After years of war, disruption, and rising antisemitism, Jewish athletes are still choosing to come together in Israel through sport