Shane Desiatnik
Jemima Montag. Photo: Athletics Australia
April 18, 2024, 12:59 pm
High-achieving athletes celebrated at awards
“The pivotal role that Maccabi has played in my development as an athlete is so special,” says Jemima Montag
By Shane Desiatnik
Erin Gordon (front) in action in the 2024 Dallas Cup in Texas last month.
April 11, 2024, 3:40 pm
Gordon leads Aussie Schoolgirls to Dallas Cup win
They became the first non-American team to win the U19 girls Dallas Cup Invitational title.
By Shane Desiatnik
Dr Sharon Nazarian. Photo: Giselle Haber
April 11, 2024, 11:40 am
‘A whole-of-society challenge’
"By the time Israel went into Gaza [in late October], the whole energy of the classroom shifted," says Dr Sharon Nazarian.
By Shane Desiatnik
Futsalroos debutant, goalkeeper Noah Feilich (left) at the 2024 NSDF Futsal Championships in Thailand late last month.
April 4, 2024, 12:28 pm
Fine Futsalroos debut for Feilich
“The coaches, management and my teammates were amazing, excited for my debut and encouraging all the way, making it easier for me to be confident on the court,” says Noah Feilich.
By Shane Desiatnik
Harry Sheezel gaining possession for the Kangaroos against the Dockers last Saturday afternoon. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos
March 28, 2024, 12:23 pm
Sheezel shares his hopes for season 2024
"I'm so happy at the club – I think we have a great playing group and coaching staff, stability and a lot of understanding on the direction we want to go," says Sheezel.
By Shane Desiatnik
The MACC man's thirds team celebrate their premiership win. Jeremy Hoppe is pictured at the front, and team captain Zak Pollak is third from the left in the back row. Photo: Supplied
March 21, 2024, 12:47 pm
Maccabi-AJAX men’s thirds win premiership
The Jewish team’s only two losses all season were against Monash Uni, but under coach Stefan Lidstrom’s guidance, they felt confident all week they could win when it mattered most.
By Shane Desiatnik
Melissa Maizels (centre) playing in a VFLW trial game between the Magpies and Kangaroos.
March 21, 2024, 12:43 pm
Maizels’ impressive cross-code Magpies move
It’s a massive cross-code achievement for the tall and athletic 30-year-old – a former goalkeeper for Melbourne Victory FC.
By Shane Desiatnik
Team Israel's Saul Alford reaches for the ball in the Harmony Cup men's division 2 decider versus Nauru. Photos: Peter Haskin
March 14, 2024, 3:41 pm
Israel wins first Harmony Cup trophy since 2004
For the first time since the tournament’s inaugural year in 2004, team Israel finished with a trophy in hand
By Shane Desiatnik
Some of the club's earliest members, pictured in 1928.
March 14, 2024, 3:37 pm
Special open day to celebrate 100 years
Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the centenary event – postponed from last October – is “a wonderful milestone to be celebrated by our whole community”.
By Shane Desiatnik
Omer (left) and Maayan Levinson in Sydney. Photo: Shane Desiatnik
March 7, 2024, 1:20 pm
Israeli rugby union brothers join Sydney club Easts
The rugby-mad brothers were warmly welcomed at recent Maccabi NSW Rugby Club pre-season training sessions.
By Shane Desiatnik
Ashley Kolomoisky executing a successful lift at the 2024 Oceania Weightlifting Championships. Photo: Screenshot from live stream by Weightlifting NZ
February 29, 2024, 1:08 pm
Ashley earns gold at Oceania championships
She sported a beaming smile after her last lift and made a little bow towards the judges.
By Shane Desiatnik
Sienna Green (seated in the front) with teammates at the 2024 world championships in Doha on February 15. Photo: WPA
February 22, 2024, 2:59 pm
Green goes great in worlds debut
NSW Institute of Sport's water polo program head coach Jacki Northam predicted Green would be "a player to watch … ready to unleash on the world"
By Shane Desiatnik
Shmuli Rosenbaum finished with 23 not out and took one wicket in his game against South Caulfield.
February 22, 2024, 2:56 pm
Building up to the finals
South Caulfield “was definitely the biggest test so far for me as a captain, and we came out on top thanks to some incredibly clutch performances from a group of our players,” says Ben Kupshik.
By Shane Desiatnik
The Australians United Against Antisemitism rally. Photo: SB Creatives Photography
February 22, 2024, 9:00 am
Australians United Against Antisemitism
"But there will be no peace in the Middle East while the Palestinian cause is championed by terrorists – by Hamas and Hezbollah," says Scott Morrison.
By Shane Desiatnik
Alizah Johnston (left) with Chana Schulman.
February 19, 2024, 3:32 pm
Chana to run marathon with pride
Schulman: "I know about Hatzolah, and feel that if my father had access to an incredible service like it, he may still be alive now."
By Shane Desiatnik
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