Maccabi NSW
From left: Young NSW team members Natanel Banari, Amy Forman, Tali Baltineshter and Mia Levin, who will all experience Maccabi Junior Carnival for the first time. Photo: Noel Kessel
January 3, 2019, 12:00 am
Wave of excitement for Carnival
There are big plans for the biggest annual Jewish sport and social event for youth on the community calendar - the Maccabi Junior Carnival - which begins in Sydney on January 15.
By Shane Desiatnik
David Horwitz in pre-season training with Connacht in Galway, Ireland last week. Photo: Connacht Rugby Club
August 9, 2018, 5:25 pm
Horwitz’s luck of the Irish
Irish Pro 14 rugby club Connacht's motto 'stronger in green' really suits new recruit David Horwitz – Australia's only Jewish Super Rugby player.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jemima Montag crosses the finish line to win the Women's 20km Race Walk final on day four of competition at the XXI Commonwealth Games at Currumbin Beachfront on the Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday, April 8, 2018. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
April 12, 2018, 12:01 am
Double delight for Jewish athletes at Commonwealth Games
JEMIMA Montag created Australian Jewish sporting history on Sunday morning when she won the 20km race walk at the Commonwealth Games.
Jessica Fox. Photo: Canoephotography.com/Balint Vekassy/ICF
March 23, 2018, 5:59 pm
Maccabi Australia, NSW and VIC award winners
Jewish sport was the winner when the recipients of the Maccabi Australia, NSW and Victoria Awards were named last week.
By Shane Desiatnik and Aaron Fetter
From left: Levi, Hendy and Naftali Silva at the inaugural NSW All Abilities Program swimming session on April 5. Photo: Noel Kessel
April 13, 2017, 11:38 am
Diving into All Abilities
Maccabi NSW and Maccabi Swimming Club pooled their resources to host the inaugural All Abilities Program session in Eisman aquatic centre at Moriah College on April 5.
Steven Solomon on his way to victory in the men's 400m open final at the 2017 National Athletics Championships in Sydney on April 1. Photo: Athletics Australia / Getty Images
April 7, 2017, 9:29 am
Fifth national title for studious Solomon
Steven Solomon won gold in the men’s open 400m final at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday night, with a time of in 46.66 seconds.
Welcome funding: Hatzolah responder Daniel Balkin, Hatzolah NSW president Rabbi Mendy Litzman, Wolper Jewish Hospital Health Foundation chairman Daniel Goulburn and Hatzolah responders Tzvi Eliezer Berman and Rabbi Yehuda Niasoff.
July 8, 2016, 12:00 am
Wolper’s wellbeing grants
Healthy doses of funding will go to six organisations committed to boosting community wellbeing, thanks to the Wolper Jewish Hospital Health Foundation.
By Shane Desiatnik
JCA president Stephen Chipkin with 2016 Hal Goldstein Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Jaku. Photo: Peter Philippsohn.
June 10, 2016, 12:00 am
Community champions recognised
The efforts of a lifelong supporter of the Sydney Jewish Museum, a champion for Kosher Meals on Wheels and two Maccabi movers and shakers have been recognised in the JCA’s 2016 Communal Awards.
Hakoah Sydney City East Club president Mike Katz with Waverley mayor Sally Betts at the launch of a synthetic field at Waverley Oval. Photo: Noel Kessel.
May 19, 2016, 12:00 am
New synthetic oval in Waverley
A NEW synthetic football field was launched at Waverley Oval on Monday night (May 16). The new oval will be used by a host of sports clubs and teams, including Maccabi football clubs.
By Joshua Levi
Enjoying the Junior Carnival foam party. Photo: Jessica Cohen
January 22, 2016, 12:00 am
A cracker of a carnival
THE 34th annual Maccabi Junior Carnival wrapped up in Sydney on Tuesday after a jam-packed week of sport and socialising.
By Evan Zlatkis
From left: Josh Pincus, Carnival manager Justin Shelton, Danny Hochberg, Tamar Miller and Saskia Reisin at Tuesday’s opening ceremony. Photo: Talia Binkin.
January 14, 2016, 12:00 am
Junior Carnival kicks off in Sydney
THE 34th Maccabi Junior Carnival kicked off on Tuesday, with more than 400 athletes from around Australia and New Zealand descending on Sydney for the week-long sporting and social event.
By Evan Zlatkis
Gabrielle Upton presents a cheque to Maccabi NSW president Danny Hochberg. Photo: Evan Zlatkis
December 1, 2015, 12:00 am
$12,000 for Junior Carnival
MACCABI has received a $12,000 grant from the state government for its Junior Carnival event in Sydney next January.
By Evan Zlatkis
Sally Betts and Rabbi Mendel Kastel are ready for the Fitness and Weight Loss Community Challenge. Photo: Noel Kessel
September 28, 2015, 12:00 am
Shaping up for the year ahead
IF you overindulged at the Rosh Hashanah table this year, or simply want to get in shape for 5776 ... this is the challenge for you.
By Joshua Levi and Evan Zlatkis
May 5, 2014, 4:01 pm
MacCamp a giant success
MACCABI Youth – a branch of Maccabi NSW – held its first residential camp over the recent Pesach break, which allowed dozens of participants in year 8 to take part in sport and recreational activities.
February 17, 2014, 1:06 pm
Planning for the future
MACCABI NSW has laid down plans to continue the development of its clubs, policies and ongoing support of Jewish community, with club presidents and the organisation’s executive teaming for a recent planning seminar called MacPlan.
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