Q&A: Canadians over age 50 are bringing more than medals back from Maccabiah
Like the Olympics, Israel’s signature sporting event, the Maccabiah Games, is held every four years. About 10,000 athletes compete over the course of two weeks. Unlike the Olympics, though, the Maccabiah includes a senior division, enabling seasoned competitors to extend their personal quests for athletic excellence. We interviewed Anton Rabie, the co-founder and director of […]
Canada’s 2022 Maccabiah hockey teams blast out of the gate with resounding wins
The twin brothers from Calgary play volleyball with the Under-18 men’s team, while Tissenbaum is the goalie for the women’s ice hockey team. The Toronto native now works in Boston.
Montreal athletes encouraged to try out for first Maccabi International Youth Games
The new competition, scheduled to run every four years, is open to 14 to 16-year-olds.
Softball gold at Maccabbiah an emotional moment for Osterer clan
Four members of the Osterer family played pivotal roles in Team Canada’s gold medal win in the Maccabiah Games softball tournament. In November 2014, a member of the clan suffered a fatal heart attack at home plate while umpiring a youth game.
At Maccabiah, reflecting on Canada’s privileged relationship with Israel
At the Games, I was approached by ordinary Israelis, Canadians living in Israel and athletes from various countries with questions about Canadian politics and policies. Many of these questions were about Canada’s position with respect to Israel.
Canada wraps up Maccabiah games with 50 medals
Canada owned the podium at this year’s Maccabiah Games in Israel, which ended July 18.
MP Anthony Housefather among the athletes headed to the Maccabiah Games
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather is hoping once again to bring home a suitcase full of shiny souvenirs from the Maccabiah Games in Israel.
Canadian athletes gear up for 20th Maccabiah Games
Volleyball star Josh Binstock will compete in his second consecutive Maccabiah Games one year after representing Canada at the Rio Olympics. Sasha Gollish will vie for a medal in track and field, after representing Canada at the 2015 Pan American Games.
