Team Israel Start-Up Nation lines up for UAE Tour
February 21, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Aslan’s fans in Holon
February 15, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Russian Aslan Karatsev has reached the quarter-finals of the Australian tennis open, disposing of fellow Jewish competitor Diego Schwartzman on his way through. Read more
Australia takes big step on road to Maccabiah 21 with team managers and coaches inductions
December 15, 2020 by Michael Puterflam
Two Aussies and one Kiwi in Israel’s cycling 2021 team
December 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Israel Start-Up Nation 2021 cycling team will consist of 32 riders from Israel and 16 other countries. Read more
Maccabi Junior Carnival heading for Melbourne
November 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over the last thirty-five years, Maccabi Junior Carnivals have grown to become an integral part of the Jewish sporting calendar. Read more
New Maccabi club off and running
November 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney weather improved from torrential rain to stunning sunshine marking the inaugural NSW Mac Running Club event on Sunday. Read more
Soccer leagues in Israel, UAE reach cooperation agreement
October 28, 2020 by JNS
The soccer leagues of Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced that they reached an agreement on Tuesday about future play. Read more
Nomination for Geoff
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne Maccabi stalwart Associate Professor Geoff Sussman has been nominated for the Senior Australian of the Year. Read more
Israel Start-Up Nation cycling team wins historic first-ever Giro d’Italia stage
October 11, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Israel Start-Up Nation (ISN) cycling team made history today, recording its first-ever stage victory in a Grand Tour race, just five years after the team’s establishment. Read more
Fox Sports Netherlands apologizes for anti-Semitic chants at live soccer game
October 6, 2020 by JNS
With most professional sports matches occurring in empty stadiums due to the coronavirus pandemic, many TV stations are using audience soundtracks while broadcasting games. Read more
RU OK?
September 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Maccabi Social Mixed Netball was a sea of yellow on Monday night when over 150 young Jews came together to raise in excess of $400 for charity as the competition took the chance to ask all players “R U OK?”. Read more
First Australian Nippers program completed at Herzeliya
September 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
120 Israeli youth and children have completed the first Australian Nippers beach program on Zvulun Beach, Herzeliya. Read more
Tackling the ‘Tour,’ Israelis cycle their way to history
September 3, 2020 by Josh Hasten - JNS
For the first time in its 107-year-old history, a team representing the State of Israel is dressed in blue-and-white jerseys and participating in the 21-stage Tour de France, the most prestigious bicycle race in the world. Read more
Dan Martin to lead Israel Start-Up Nation in historic first Tour de France appearance
August 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dan Martin will lead team Israel Start-Up Nation in the Tour de France – the first time an Israeli team will participate in the hardest race in the world. The strong line-up supporting him also includes Guy Niv, the first Israeli rider ever to compete in the Tour. Read more
Maccabi Victoria’s Hardship Relief Fund
June 28, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Maccabi VIC recognises that the cost of payment of Sport registration fees could be impacted by the financial strain that COVID-19 experienced by some families. Read more
Yom Ha’azmaut virtual cycle race in Israel and you can participate
April 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s only professional cycling team, Israel Start-Up Nation (ISN), is inviting fans from across the world to join an unprecedented double event of virtual racing on Israel’s Independence Day, Wednesday 29 April. Read more
NSW Maccabi Sports Awards
April 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Maccabi president Lauren Ehrlich has congratulated those honorees who gained NSW Jewish Sports Awards for 2019. Read more
Ride with the Israel national cycling team
April 5, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s only professional cycling team, Israel Start-Up Nation (ISN), is inviting fans from across the world to join a series of online team rides, in order to help secure protective masks for medical staff fighting the Coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Maccabiah update
March 24, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As a community, country and global citizens, Maccabi Australia is experiencing a challenge that is resulting in many aspects of our lives to be beyond our control. Read more
From athlete to Head of Delegation: Barry Smorgon’s 50-year Maccabiah journey
March 9, 2020 by Michael Puterflam
He was one of 23 Australians who competed at the 1969 edition, it was his first overseas trip and first journey to Israel. Over 50 years on, he still vividly remembers walking into the opening ceremony. Read more
Hungarian Holocaust survivor turned Olympic gold medalist dies at age 92
March 6, 2020 by JNS
Eva Szekely, a Hungarian Holocaust survivor who later became an Olympics multiple award-winning swimmer, died on Feb. 29 the age of 92. Read more
Maccabiah preparations start in earnest
March 4, 2020 by Michael Puterflam
Preparations for Maccabiah 2021 are in full swing as the entire Senior Leadership Team for Australia’s delegation came together for a weekend of team building and planning ahead of next year’s Games. Read more
Budding batsman selected for national side
March 4, 2020 by Michelle Favero
Jonah Trope, a Year 10 Emanuel School student, has been picked for Australia’s National Under 16s Male Cricket Team. Read more
Ex-Aussie’s daughters hit the target in Israel
February 19, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Shira and Alma Ifergan have taken out Gold and Silver medals in their first Israeli National Youth Archery Championships. Read more
Gold medal winner Jemima to walk for Australia in the Tokyo Olympis
February 14, 2020 by Elana Bowman
Jemima Montag is turning 22 this Saturday and will have a double celebration as she has a confirmed spot in the Australian Olympic Team for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Read more
Maccabi Junior Carnival -a resounding success
Maccabi Junior Carnival 2020 in Perth was an unbelievable week of sport, fun active social events and more sport. Read more
Maccabiah senior teams confirmed – now for the athletes
January 23, 2020 by Michael Puterflam
The Australian Maccabi Delegation has taken an important step forward on the road to the 21st Maccabiah after having confirmed the senior leadership team, team managers and coaches for Australia’s delegation for the upcoming Games. Read more
Roy Nissany becomes Israel’s first Formula One driver
January 16, 2020 by TPS
Israeli professional sports car driver Roy Nissany will become the official test driver for the UK-based Williams Group, making him Israel’s first Formula One driver. Read more
Israeli skier makes history by winning Israel’s first Winter Youth Olympics medals
January 15, 2020 by JNS
Israeli alpine skier Noa Szollos, 17, won Israel its first medals in the Winter Youth Olympic Games when she competed in the competition recently this month in Lausanne, Switzerland. Read more
Greek basketball fans wave Hezbollah, Palestinian flags; burn Israeli flag during game
December 22, 2019 by JNS
Fans of the Greek basketball team AEK Athens waved Hezbollah and Palestinian flags and burned an Israeli flag during a game with the Israeli team Hapoel Jerusalem in Athens on Wednesday. Read more