Leon Lifschutz

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Aug 3, 2013, 12:59 AM

The 19th Maccabiah: A manager’s reflection

The 19th Maccabiah: A manager's reflection I’ve always wanted to write a three part series so now I will embark on such an endeavor, although I’ll be publishing it all at once. In this three part series I will explore...

Jul 23, 2013, 3:19 PM

Needles sticking out from everywhere

I am rooming at the moment with the track and field acupuncturist. I am not particularly familiar with acupuncture although I have learned a great deal in the last few days. Our room has been morphed into a clinic...

Jul 22, 2013, 4:07 PM

Bowling and Medals

I saw my first ever medal ceremony today. Ten Pin Bowling was the sport of credit for two of our male athletes who collected silver and bronze and with the stregnth of the team overall a medal is likely...

Jul 21, 2013, 1:06 PM

Table Tennis Day 1

My attendance of competitions kicked off this morning with Table Tennis. The team competition had some great moments for USA. The Open Men's team walked through Canada winning all three of its matches to move onto the next round. ...

Jul 15, 2013, 10:25 AM

Maccabi USA off to Massada

Today we head off to Massada, the Dead Sea, and the Bedhouin tents. It promises to be a long but very fun day. As we start approaching a week for many of us here in Eretz Yisrael things are...

Jul 12, 2013, 7:49 AM

Let the Maccabiah (training camp) begin

Traveling to Israel is always a special experience. Traveling with a portion of the USA delegation was something entirely different. On a typically demure flight where people mostly buckle in and grind it out the energy on our El...

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About Me

Leon Lifschutz is an accommodations manager providing logistical support for Team US at the Maccabiah 2013.