Maccabiah!

Posted in Maccabia, Nitzachon, YJ Discovery, YJ Machon 1, YJ Machon 2 on 28. Jul, 2011

The participants have been non-stop busy since last week! During Shabbat, the Machon groups were hosted by the Tzofim (Israeli Scouts) The participants ate Shabbat dinner at the homes of their Israeli peers, and while some struggled to communicate in broken Hebrew, almost all of them bonded instantly with each other. One joint peula (discussion) was about Israel versus Diaspora relations. They discussed the role Israel should play in the Diaspora, as well as what role, if any, Diaspora Jews should have in Israel policy-making. Both groups shared their individual family histories, and many participants were surprised to hear that… Read more

YJ/FZY Maccabia Experience 2010 Update!

Posted in Maccabia on 03. Aug, 2010

Maccabia is a sports spectacular that takes place every year on Tzemach beach on the Kinneret, Sea of Galilee. Maccabia is the chance for each bus to show off their skills as the groups compete against each other in sports, spirit, education and more!
All of the Young Judaea groups and The Federation of Zionist Youth (our British sister movement) meet for two days of activities, which include a talent show, sport competitions, such as soccer and tug of war, spirit challenges, and water sports. There is a parade, with singing and dancing, as well as a final ceremony with fireworks and… Read more

Reminder: Maccabiah Live!

Posted in Maccabia on 31. Jul, 2010

Young Judaea is proud and excited to announce that we will be streaming the Opening Ceremony of the Maccabia – the highlight of the summer program.
The ceremony takes place on August 1st from 20.30 until 22.00 (IST) / 13.30 until 15.00 (Eastern Time). (The broadcast will be available from 20.25)
With hundreds of participants from the US and UK you will be able to watch the start of one of the most exciting parts of the program this summer.
To view the broadcast you will need to click onto:
http://www.yjsummer.org/home/maccabiah-broadcast/
(Please note: The website will give  an error message… Read more

Reminder: Maccabiah Ceremony LIVE!

Posted in Maccabia on 26. Jul, 2010

Young Judaea is proud and excited to announce that we will be streaming the Opening Ceremony of the Maccabia – the highlight of the summer program.
The ceremony takes place on August 1st from 20.30 until 22.00 (IST) / 13.30 until 15.00 (Eastern Time). (The broadcast will be available from 20.25)
With hundreds of participants from the US and UK you will be able to watch the start of one of the most exciting parts of the program this summer.
To view the broadcast you will need to click onto:
http://www.yjsummer.org/home/maccabiah-broadcast/
(Please note: The website will give  an error message… Read more


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