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Feb 14, 2026, 8:16 PM

Treasure Trove: Jean Beliveau, Montreal’s Hockey Playing Mensch

Herzl Cup philatelic cover signed by Jean Beliveau. From the Herzl and Zionism Collection of David Matlow, Toronto (www.herzlcollection.com). Photograph by David Matlow

As a fan of Theodor Herzl, I know that dreams can be fulfilled. As a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, I am not as certain. Growing up in Toronto, I confess to being jealous of the Montreal Canadiens...

Jan 22, 2025, 10:47 PM

The Incoming Israel Tourism Tsunami. This year in Jerusalem!

It is finally happening! After plague and war, the Israel tourism train is getting back on track! I can remove my Kevlar battle helmet, which I have been wearing these past fifteen months in my reserve IDF combat medical...

Jamie Evan Bichelman

Mar 14, 2023, 9:48 PM

The Evolution of Emily Rosenfeld

Discussing Broadway, brains, and brawn with the bold Ivy League freshman bound for success She stands stoic, poised, ready to unleash—symbolically and literally—what feels like limitless potential. Indeed, the drawn arrow in Emily Rosenfeld’s grip metaphorically represents so much more than...

Jul 29, 2022, 6:43 AM

A dream come true for Goldberg & women’s hockey at Maccabiah

The US, Israel and Canada delegations came together for a picture after the inaugural women's hockey title game. Photo by Zach Gershman/Maccabi Media

JERUSALEM — The horn sounded and Canada erupted into cheers. Gloves and helmets were thrown across the ice at Pais Arena in Jerusalem on July 22. Canada won the inaugural women’s ice hockey gold medal at the Maccabiah defeating the...

Jul 25, 2022, 9:02 AM

Father-Son Tennis Duo Make Their Way to the 21st Maccabiah

Maccabi USA grand master tennis player Michael Morgenstern won a bronze medal in the 20th Maccabiah in 2017 with his son, Akira Morgenstern, right by his side. Akira was just 14-years-old at the time and too young to participate...

Jul 20, 2022, 4:45 PM

Kearns family shares experiences on the ice in Israel

Evan Kearns (left) sitting next to his brother Kenneth Kearns (right) during the Unites States' hockey game against Team Europe. Photo by Dylan Manfre

JERUSALEM — Hockey runs deep in the Kearns family. Evan and his brother Kenneth played together at Colby College now two decades later, they are back on the ice in the 21st Maccabiah. Their young children were sitting in the...

Jul 19, 2022, 6:38 AM

Michael Gross’ passions shine at Maccabiah

Michael Gross gets to combine his passions at the 21st Maccabiah. Photo courtesy of Michael Gross

Michael Gross is filled with pride when he sits behind a microphone, clears his throat and reads names. What started out as a hobby for the California native is now one of his biggest passions: public address announcing. Gross was...

Jul 15, 2022, 5:34 PM

President Biden and the Maccabiah Games

Left to right: President Isaac Herzog, US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Yair Lapid attend the Maccabiah opening ceremony at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium on July 14, 2022. (Screenshot)

When Biden joined the athletes, coaches, and spectators, he supported Jews everywhere who stand against racism, with Israel, and for acceptance and community

Jul 14, 2022, 6:46 AM

The Rugby History Boys – powered by MyHeritage! The highlights of Tel Aviv Heat’s first year

With the Maccabiah Rugby tourney starting this week, it will be a welcome opportunity to see some of the players of the Tel Aviv Heat, Israel’s first professional rugby team, return to the pitch. It’s heating up (pardon the...

Jul 14, 2022, 2:12 AM

3×3 basketball makes its way to the 21st Maccabiah

If you like basketball, watch basketball or have played basketball at any level, you’ve probably played a pickup game of 3×3 at some point in your life. Depending on your competitive level, maybe you’ve thrown an elbow on a rebound,...

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