Having grown from 390 athletes from fourteen countries to nine thousand
athletes from seventy-eight countries, the Maccabiah Games (or the
“Jewish Olympics,” as it has come to be known) continue to gain
popularity. The Maccabiah Games, which take place
in Israel, first began in 1932, and the latest games took place in July
of 2013, with the debut of participants from Cuba, Albania, and
Nicaragua. Sports range from table tennis to ice hockey, basketball,
chess, and much more. Past participants have included
former NBA coach Larry Brown, Olympic swimmers Mark Spitz and Jason
Lezak, and Olympic gymnast Mitch Gaylord, among others.
The Jewish Olympics details the history of the Maccabiah Games,
including how they began, how they have grown in popularity, how they
have impacted the Jewish community worldwide, and much more. In
addition, it highlights the countless special achievements
of the athletes over the course of the nineteen games.
The Jewish Olympics
is a detailed and fascinating history that will interest any sports fan, as well as individuals interested in cultural events.
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