Maccabiah Games
Barry Lipp, Maccabi Australia's vice-president, on his way to winning the 65+ men's cycling individual time trial at the 2026 Maccabiah Games on July 9 at Eshkol National Park, Israel. Photo: MWU/Maccabiah
July 20, 2026, 5:57 pm
Aussies maintain their cycle of Maccabiah success
Australia's 14 athletes earned 24 medals by the end of the 2026 Maccabiah Games.
By Shane Desiatnik
Aussie team members before the 2026 Maccabiah Games opening ceremony at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium on July 1. Photo: Macabiah/MWU
July 10, 2026, 3:45 pm
The power of sport when it matters most
Sport reminds us of what we share, rather than what separates us. That's why Australia needed to be at this Maccabiah.
By David Goldman
Masters swimmer Alida Lipton wearing her gold medal at the Maccabiah Games earlier this week at the Wingate Institute's Pool near Netanya.
July 10, 2026, 12:25 pm
Lipton emotional after 10-medal Maccabiah triumph
Aussie Alida Lipton won 1 gold, 6 silvers, and 3 bronzes in two inspirational days of masters swimming.
By Shane Desiatnik
Aussie Joel Solomon after winning silver in the open men's 5km run on July 6 at the Maccabiah Games, at Hebrew University's athletics stadium.
July 8, 2026, 12:38 pm
Joel Solomon earns trio of medals at Maccabiah
After Aussie Barry Lipp won gold and silver to start his fifth Maccabiah Games, teammate Joel Solomon won a silver and two bronzes on debut.
Australia's Barry Lipp (centre) wearing his Maccabiah Games men's 65+ duathlon gold medal on Friday on the podium, alongside runner-up Israel Boaz Yardeni (left) and bronze medallist Israeli Moshe Hajbi (right).
July 5, 2026, 2:16 pm
Lipp wins Australia’s first 2026 Maccabiah gold
In a triumphant, emotional moment, Barry Lipp won gold for Australia at the start of the 2026 Maccabiah Games.
By Shane Desiatnik
The opening ceremony of the Maccabiah Games at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026 (Maccabiah/Yoav Alon)The opening ceremony of the Maccabiah Games at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026 (Maccabiah/Yoav Alon)
July 2, 2026, 10:50 am
Maccabiah Games open in Jerusalem
Thousands of athletes from more than 30 countries gather in Jerusalem.
By ZEV STUB
Attendees, including many Australian team members and Maccabi World Union officials, at last Sunday's 1997 Maccabiah Games bridge collapse commemoration in Tel Aviv.
July 1, 2026, 1:19 pm
Timely move to include AUS team in 2026 Maccabiah
Australia will send a small delegation to the postponed 22nd Maccabiah Games.
By Shane Desiatnik
Australian team members entering Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem in the 2022 Maccabiah Games opening ceremony. Photo: Shane Desiatnik
June 3, 2026, 1:20 pm
Australia withdraws from 2026 Maccabiah Games
Lipp: "It was a really disappointing decision for us to have to make, but I think it is the right decision".
By Shane Desiatnik
June 17, 2025, 11:13 am
Decision made to postpone 2025 Maccabiah Games
Australia's Head of Delegation Barry Lipp said the decision is “the most appropriate course of action”.
By Shane Desiatnik
Nova Peris in her video announcement as ambassador for Australia's 2025 Maccabiah Games team. Photo: Screenshot
May 23, 2025, 1:10 pm
Peris proud to be AUS Maccabiah Games ambassador
Nova Peris is "excited to be part of the Maccabiah journey" as team Australia's ambassador for the 2025 Games.
By AJN STAFF
Ethan Hammerschlag, Barry Lipp and Mia Goodridge with the Maccabiah torch across from the Sydney Opera House on May 11. Photo: Maccabi Australia
May 15, 2025, 11:41 am
Torch relay in Sydney lights the way towards Games
'The Maccabiah Games are not just about athletic excellence – they are about Jewish continuity, connection and pride on a global scale'
By Shane Desiatnik
Barry Lipp at the 2022 Maccabiah Games, wearing his medals.
May 9, 2025, 3:02 pm
Aussie Lipp looks forward to dual Maccabiah role
Barry Lipp will be both an athlete and Head of Delegation for Australia at the Maccabiah Games in July.
By Shane Desiatnik
Australia will be represented by 300 athletes, and 60 support staff, at this year's Maccabiah Games in Israel in July.
February 14, 2025, 7:01 am
Aussie Maccabiah team picked, proud and pumped
The Australian delegation for the 2025 Maccabiah Games in Israel this July is 360-strong.
By AJN STAFF
Noah Feilich in action for Hakoah's open men's team last year. Photo: CBFS Futsal
February 15, 2024, 4:08 pm
Jewish duo earn top NSW Futsal Premier League awards
“All the training in the pre-season, and during the competition, paid off, and I was able to be at my best, especially in the finals when it mattered most.”
By Shane Desiatnik
August 25, 2023, 7:22 am
Catzel feels on top of the world
The Sydneysider first made his mark as a masters swimmer by winning gold medals at the 2013 and 2017 Maccabiah Games in Israel.
By AJN STAFF
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