The 2025 Maccabiah formally began Sunday night with a joyful launch occasion at Kfar Maccabiah in Ramat Gan, setting the phase for what organizers state will be the biggest and most significant Maccabiah in history. Arranged for July 8– 22, the global Jewish sporting occasion will unite over 8,000 professional athletes from 55 nations to contend throughout 45 disciplines.
The opening event, set for July 10 at Jerusalem’s Teddy Arena, will include efficiencies by Itay Levy, Yuval Raphael, Eden Golan, Idan Raichel, and Shahar Saul. Anna Aronov and Assi Azar will host the occasion, and the torch will be lit by Olympic and Paralympic medalists Raz Hershko and Asaf Yasur.
Tel Aviv-Jaffa, returning as a host city almost a century after the very first Maccabiah, will stage sports such as beach volley ball, browsing, and balanced gymnastics. The city will likewise host “Exposition Maccabiah City”– a five-day interactive sports and culture celebration from July 14– 18.
” Tel Aviv-Jaffa is happy to host the Maccabiah– a global sporting occasion that links Jewish neighborhoods from all corners of the world,” stated Mayor Ron Huldai. “Specifically throughout this duration, sports advise us of the power of collaboration, pride, and connection.”
Chairman of the Maccabiah Assaf Goren explained the video games as “a sign of our hope, remediation, and strength,” including that the 2025 occasion will likewise celebrate October 7 and the Swords of Iron War.