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2009 18th Maccabiah Games |
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18th Maccabiah Games 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 was July 13, 2009. See the results from the games 51 Countries participated in the 18th Maccabiah Games: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Grenada, Holland, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Mexico, Panama, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, USA and Venezuela!
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“There were many special moments we will remember - from the excitement of marching into the stadium at Opening Ceremonies dressed in our Team USA uniforms and the fun of trading apparel right on the field, to the pride we felt at the medals ceremonies and the camaraderie and warmth we experienced at the Closing Ceremonies and all those wonderful "moments" in-between. The tours of historical and Jewish Rome along with the tastes of Rome were so unique and meaningful, especially to those of us whose family's roots are entrenched in Europe. It was exciting to be in Rome, in the heart of Europe, as Jews in a Jewish environment. Above all, we cannot emphasize enough how exciting it was for us to watch all the competitions. Trying to find the venues and get to them was another story, but in the end, it added to the whole Adventure.” See more testimonials... |