Comments on: Play soccer for Australia in Israel

By: Merice

Merice — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:47:57 +0000

Hi I have a son who would love to join academy we from South Africa
its his passion he has taken after my dad who was and still is a professional Ball player fro LEEDS UNITED.How can my son join your academy
please contact me .

By: Barry Smorgon

Barry Smorgon — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:34:48 +0000

I will tell you why we “bother ” to send a team.
Whiilst the bridge collapse & it’s terrible consequences were a tragedy for several of our families , it is still none the less a wonderful opportunity for Jewish athletes to compete every 4 years in Israel at Maccabiah , which is the third largest sporting contest in the world & is a unique experience for those fortunate enough to participate
Next year , as on every occasion , there will a commemorative ceremony at the site for all of our team members
We shall never forget what occurred on that terrible evening , however that is not a reason not to participate in the memory of those who perished
Barry Smorgon OAM
President Maccabi Australia
Inc

By: Ron Burdo

Ron Burdo — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 06:06:11 +0000

After the 1997 bridge disaster and the way the Israelis handled its results,I wonder why Australian
Jewry still participates in the Maccabiah.