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Female Athletes Make History at This Year’s ‘Jewish Olympics’
American View
Female Athletes Make History at This Year’s ‘Jewish Olympics’
by
Hilary Danailova
These American women have the potential to write new chapters of Maccabiah history during this summer’s games.
Israeli Scene
The History of the Maccabiah Games
by
Hilary Danailova
The concept for a "Jewish Olympics" all started a century ago with a Zionist teenager from Belarus.
Crossword Puzzle
On Your Mark, Get Set, ‘Lechu’
by
Jonathan Schmalzbach
Alas, crosswords are not among the games being offered at this summer's quadrennial gathering of the 'Jewish Olympics'—but chess and bridge are.
American View
Embracing Video Games to Engage Jewish Teens
by
Alexandra Lapkin Schwank
What if esports—video games that simulate competitive sports—can be a gateway to the Jewish experience for teens?