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Stuart Weitzman walked in the opening ceremonies as a/the flag bearer for Maccabi USA.

Weitzman issues challenge for Maccabi USA

Footwear designer, philanthropist and Hewlett native Stuart Weitzman carried the American flag as he led the USA delegation into Teddy Stadium at the 21st World Maccabiah Games on July 12 to 26 in Israel. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 12/15/22

In a kumite match, Rebecca Obstfeld, right, connected on a kick. Points are awarded in this event for clean strikes only.

Inspired by Jewish pride

Years of training paid off for five members of Warren Levi Karate in Cedarhurst, who won 10 medals at the 20th World Maccabiah Games, an international athletic competition, informally referred to as the “Jewish Olympics,” held in Israel last month. more

By Tyler Marko | 8/3/17

Warren Levi Karate members will compete in the 2017 Maccabiah Games. From left were Dylan Saltzman, Jason Upcroft, Amit Ziv, Levi, Rebecca Obstfeld and Menachem Feierman. Not pictured were Aliza Abramson and Akiva Fink.

Heading to the Maccabiah Games

Seven members of Warren Levi Karate, Levi and his cousin Jason Upcroft are headed to the 20th World Maccabiah Games, which will take place July 4 to 17 in Israel. more

6/29/17

Representing the U.S. in Israel

The words focus, intensity, speed, accuracy, power and excellence are highlighted on five banners hung on a wall of the Warren Levi Martial Arts dojo in Cedarhurst. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/4/17

The U.S. 18 and under basketball team won a gold medal at the Maccabiah Games. At the far left is Woodmere resident Elliot Steinmetz, who served as an assistant coach.

Elliot Steinmetz of Woodmere guides U.S. team to gold

Woodmere resident Elliot Steinmetz was an assistant coach for the U.S. 18 and under men’s basketball team that won a gold medal at the 19th Maccabiah Games held in Israel this summer. more

9/18/13

Sharon Hoffman, second from left, won one gold medal for the Team USA Ladies Masters and an individual silver medal at this summer’s 19th annual Maccabiah Games.

Reveling in her golf accomplishments

Eight years ago at the Maccabiah Games, Lawrence resident Sharon Hoffman won a gold medal for the Team USA golf team and this summer she travelled to Israel again in hopes of winning another one. more

By Ann Friedman | 9/4/13

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