Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published July 7, 2022
You’re never too old to go for gold. That is what Steve Brown may be thinking as he prepares to embark on a journey of a lifetime. Brown, 55, is one of more than 1,200 athletes on Team USA heading to Israel for the 21st Maccabiah Games, which take place...
(JTA) — Hanukkah isn’t the only time Jews around the world celebrate the legacy of Hasmonean hero Judah Maccabee.
Every four years, 10,000 or so athletes — mostly Jews, plus Israelis of any religion — descend upon Israel for the Maccabiah Games,...
Lonnie Goldsmith, TCJewfolk
• Published July 6, 2022
(TCJewFolk) -- Since the time he was three years old and just starting out, Branson Appelman always wanted to bring his baseball mitt onto the ice with him to play goalie – even when his father (and coach), Avery, tried to push him back to playing defense.
Now...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published July 6, 2022
Editor's note: View individual and team sports updates and results on the Maccabiah website. Gymnast Joie Sandler is also featured in a new Team USA video, available here.
Two St. Louis Jewish teens are in Israel representing Team USA at the 2022...
