Barak’s big day – Paralympian finally breaks through for a medal at fourth Maccabiah.
July 13, 2017 by David Weiner
It has been four Maccabiah Games without medal success and four long years for table tennis star Barak Mizrachi in search of redemption from an opportunity missed last time here. Read more
International Jewish athletes ‘return’ to Jerusalem for 20th Maccabiah Games
June 18, 2017 by Adam Abrams - JNS.org
During the 20th Maccabiah Games next month, about 7,000 Jewish athletes from 80 countries will descend upon the Holy Land to join 2,500 Israeli athletes in the Olympic-style competition…writes Adam Abrams/JNS.0rg. Read more
Farewell to the NSW Maccabiah contingent…and 1997 remembered
May 23, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The countdown to the 2017 Maccabiah Games has really ramped up, with the first of three official farewells held for the 570-strong delegation held in Sydney on Sunday to farewell the New South Wales contingent. Read more
Bialik’s athletes meet the torch
May 4, 2017 by Talia Katz
The custodian of the Maccabiah Games Torch, Alida Lipton has presented the torch to some of Melbourne’s Bialik College athletes who will be travelling to Israel for the 20th Maccabiah Games. Read more
Maccabiah swimmers bond in the pool
April 26, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Fifty swimmers from around Australia came together for a long weekend of training, motivation and bonding in Noosa, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Read more
Plans to farewell the Maccabiah delegation
April 21, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Australia’s largest ever Maccabiah delegation will get the send-off they deserve before heading to Israel, with functions planned in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in May and June. Read more
589 heading for the Maccabiah
April 6, 2017 by J-Wire News Service
Australia’s 2017 Maccabiah Games management gathered in Wollongong in New South Wales for a leadership summit headlined by a keynote address from AOC Chef De Mission to the 2016 Rio Olympics, Kitty Chiller. Read more
Eighty countries – one heart
March 22, 2017 by David Weiner
Maccabi World Union has unveiled their slogan for the 20th edition of the Maccabiah Games to be held later this year. Read more
Maccabi announces 2018 Junior Carnival Manager
February 28, 2017 by J-Wire News Service
Julia Hofbauer has been appointed the Maccabi Junior Carnival Manager set to take place in Melbourne from the 14th to the 21st of January, 2018. Read more
Drutman markets the pros of the next generation
February 15, 2017 by Jake Rosengarten
At the age of just 24, new Maccabi NSW board member for marketing, Daniella Drutman is helping to drive the cause of young people looking to take up elevated positions in the organisation. Read more
MacPlan 2017: the Maccabi NSW year ahead
February 15, 2017 by Jake Rosengarten
Maccabi NSW Board members, professional staff and club representatives have met in Sydney to plan what is primed to be a busy productive year at the organisation. Read more
Maccabi Mentorship Program gives young people a chance to give back
February 3, 2017 by Jake Rosengarten
NSW Maccabi’s new mentorship program aims to provide members an opportunity to be involved with the inner workings of its clubs whilst learning from the experiences of others. Read more
Puterflam’s rise provides a example for all Maccabi youth
February 2, 2017 by Jake Rosengarten
At age 23, Michael Puterflam has become Maccabi NSW’s youngest ever board member. His swift ascension through the organisation’s ranks is a tale which heeds a number of important lessons for the next generation of Maccabi youngsters. Read more
New Zealand sailor Jo Aleh inducted into Jewish Sport Hall of Fame
January 2, 2017 by Keren Cook
New Zealand Olympic sailing champion Joanna (Jo) Aleh has been inducted in the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Read more
New faces at Maccabi Australia
December 2, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Maccabi Australia has marked several changes to the Maccabi Australia board, the most significant of which was the addition of three new board members in Julian Dunne, Daniel Parasol and Dean Rzechta. Read more
Klinger named Jewish Sportsman of the Year in WA
October 31, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Over 225 guests attended WA Maccabi Hall of Fame dinner in Perth at which cricketer Michael Klinger was announced the outstanding Jewish Sportsman of 2015. Read more
Australian gymnastic second in world event
September 8, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Deborah Greenbaum has taken second in the ANAC Aerobic Gymnastics World Cup event in Las Vegas. Read more
800 nominations received for next year’s Maccabiah Game
August 26, 2016 by Agencies
Momentum is building towards Australia’s 2017 Maccabiah Games campaign, with over 800 nominations received by Maccabi Australia from athletes and officials hoping to be on the plane to Israel next year. Read more
New Zealand sailors battle back a hard-earned silver at Rio
August 22, 2016 by Keren Cook
New Zealand yachting produced a stand out performance on the final day of the Rio Olympics regatta, taking three medals, including gold. Read more
Maccabiah team interest tops 500
June 22, 2016 by David Weiner
Over 500 Jewish athletes and officials from across Australia have officially registered their interest to wear green and gold at the 20th Maccabiah Games in Israel in 2017. Read more
Two-time champions
June 16, 2016 by J-Wire
Moriah College’s First Xl Football team has made history by winning the NSWCIS Football Cup for the 2nd year in a row. Read more
Play soccer for Australia in Israel
June 1, 2016 by David Weiner-Maccabi NSW
With football fever bursting in Australia, Maccabi is also in the act with Maccabiah Games trials about to commence for our up and coming talent with hopes of representing their country at the Maccabiah in Israel in 2017. Read more
Maccabi on the lookout for Maccabiah rugby players
May 27, 2016 by David Weiner
Australia’s road to rugby success at next year’s Maccabiah Games ups the ante in June when trials commence for one of the most fiercely contested sports in Israel. Read more
Maccabi announces national Australian awards
May 19, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Maccabi Australia has announced the winners of the 2015 Maccabi National Sports Awards. Read more
Maccabi tennis junior to play for Australia
May 14, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Maccabi tennis player Lara Kaplan will represent Australia at the under 14s Nick Bolliteri IMG Discovery International Open to be held in Bradenton, Florida at the end of the month. Read more
NSW Maccabi Awards
May 4, 2016 by J-Wire
Maccabi NSW has held its annual Jewish Sports Awards for achievements in 2015. Read more
Australia’s Maccabiah delegation could top Rio numbers
April 25, 2016 by David Weiner
The Australian delegation to the 2017 Maccabiah in Israel could top 500 according to organisers. Read more
What real fans are made of
April 8, 2016 by Leanne Shelton
Alon Pajor, the sole Maccabi swimmer at the recent Australian Age Swimming Championships in Adelaide, thought that his father Richard and his coach Anthony Goodridge in the stands were the only fans cheering him on were. ..but he was wrong. Read more
Farewell tribute for Cruyff
April 6, 2016 by Michael Jankelowitz
Israeli score club Maccabi Tel Aviv FC has paid tribute to the late Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff. Read more
Maccabi announces coaching staff
March 24, 2016 by David Weiner
Maccabi Australia’s bid to provide the best Maccabiah experience yet has extended to the unveiling of a high calibre coaching team to guide the country’s athletes to the 2017 Games in Israel. Read more
