2009 18th Maccabiah Games

18th Maccabiah Games

18th Maccabiah Games
July 12-23, 2009*

Sometimes referred to as the "Jewish Olympics", these Games are held every four years in Israel attracting the most outstanding Jewish athletes from around the world. The 18th Maccabiah was held July 2009.

As one of the largest elite competitions, the Maccabiah grew to over 7000 athletes from over 50 countries making it the third largest sports event in the world. In keeping with its Mission to perpetuate and preserve the American Jewish community by encouraging Jewish Pride, strengthening Jewish bonds, and by creating a heightened awareness of Israel and Jewish Identity, Maccabi USA established a Pre Camp in Israel in 1989, including B'nai Mitzvah and touring of Israel.

*Opening Ceremonies were July 13, 2009.



51 Countries participated in the 18th Maccabiah Games:


Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mexico, Moldova, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, USA, Venezuela!



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18th Games Photos

Photos from the 18th Games are now available.  These galleries will be updates as the Games continue.

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2010 Maccabi Australia International Games
2009 18th Maccabiah Games
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2007 12th European Games
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Testimonials

It was a pleasure to coach each and every one of you in the two weeks we were together, from training camp in Philadelphia, to our experiences in Rome. It was great to see the new friendships and bonds you guys created, as that is a big part of the Maccabi experience. I hope each of you enjoyed the journey and can look back at our time in Rome as a memorable experience, as I continue to do.

Harris Adler

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