No. With additional questions, please consult the US State Department website.

YES! All team members will need passports valid through February 2022.

Outbound flights from New York to Tel Aviv are approximately 10 hours. Return flights from Tel Aviv to New York are approximately 12 hours. 

Several flights are reserved for to depart the United States from various airports. Departure airports are TBD, but may include JFK, EWR, LAX (subject to change). All Juniors, Youth, and Open Athletes, along with all Coaches, Managers and Medical personnel are required to take the group flight unless special permission is granted by the Maccabi USA Office. Please note that some flights may have a supplemental fee.

August 3, 2021

• The Juniors, Youth and Open Team members will depart around July 13, 2021 for the ISRAEL CONNECTSome teams will have a training camp in Israel prior to July 13 and if so, will depart around July 11. Other teams will also have training in the US prior to their July 13 departure. Details on training camps will be available in spring of 2021 to all Team Members.
• Masters athletes should be in Israel by July 20 and will have the opportunity to take their own international flight or take a Maccabi USA flight option with Gil Travel.

Juniors/Youth and Open Team members will have baggage included. If your sport requires specialized sporting equipment or over-sized gear, you may incur added fees from the airline. Masters athletes who chose to travel with the delegation may have baggage fees included as well

Yes! We advise all participants to purchase trip insurance. Please take into account that you will be participating in a sports competition, which may require additional coverage. Check with your provider for more details and coverage options.