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GAN, Israel— Thousands of athletes paraded through a packed Israeli stadium Monday at the opening ceremony of the 18th Maccabiah Games, known as the Jewish Olympics, which bring together Jewish sportsmen from around the world. Organizers say these games...
Tags: Israeli, Ramat Gan, open ceremony, jewish olympic, 18th maccabiah, maccabiah games
The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption on Sunday launched an enticement program to encourage competitors in the 18th Maccabiah Games to make aliya. The program includes three incentives, which will be offered in addition to the regular benefits received...
Tags: maccabiah games, Israel, Maccabiah, 18th maccabiah, jewish athlete, Immigrant Absorption Ministry, maccabiah athlete
A memorial service has been held in Israel in honour of four Australian Jewish athletes who lost their lives when a bridge collapsed 12 years ago. Four delegates to the international Jewish athletic event, the Maccabiah Games, were killed in Israel on...
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For the first time in a long time, Dara Torres is feeling her age...Nagging pain in the 42-year-old's left knee likely will prevent her from competing in the 100-meter freestyle at the national championships, a world championships qualifier that runs...
Tags: maccabiah games, Israel, Indianapolis, U.S. National Championships, Jason Lezak, olympic gold, Michael Phelps, USA Swimming, swim championships, gold medalist