Maccabiah Games
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The Maccabiah Games in Israel which take place every 4 years and is managed by the Maccabi World Union, the largest and longest running Jewish sports organization spanning five continents, over 60 countries, 450 clubs, and 400,000 members. Its is a Zionist organization that utilizes sports as a means to bring Jewish people of all ages closer to Judaism and Israel in addition to various informal educational activities in a manner that surpasses politics and sectarianism. Many Maccabi clubs serve as community centers and youth movements providing a diversity of educational, cultural, social and sports activities under one roof.
Throughout the course of the year, confederations will conduct regional and inter-regional games, providing opportunities for bonding, sharing and meeting other Jewish communities throughout the world. The highlight program still remains the Maccabiah games, which brings Jews from all four corners of the world together in Israel every four years.
