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Maccabiah

Making a splash at the Maccabiah

May 10, 2012

Maccabi GB has launched a national drive to recruit new talent to what they hope will be the strongest water polo team they have ever sent to the Maccabiah Games.

With both current and ex-international players amongst the line-up, the team is considered to be one of the most exciting prospects for the 19th Maccabiah in Israel next year.

A Little boost for Team GB golfers

April 26, 2012

The management set-up for the Team GB golf squad competing at next summer’s Maccabiah Games in Israel has been announced.

Led by sports chairman Steve Schindler, professional golfer Sam Little will offer support to the squad which is looking to build on the success of the 2011 European Maccabi Games in Vienna, where Team GB brought home 16 medals, including seven gold.

We have unfinished business, says Tyler

By Danny Caro, April 16, 2012

Jon Tyler is looking forward to a very strong attendance at the training and trials session at a Rugby Club in South West London.

Tyler, who is the Chair of the Team GB Rugby Squad for the Maccabiah Games in Israel 2013, believes that the squad has some unfinished business. He was also Chair of the squad in 2009 when they won silver following a narrow defeat against Australia in the final.

Junior managers named

By Danny Caro, March 30, 2012

Mark Landau and Jack Peet will spearhead the Team GB junior cricket squad as they target medals at the 19th Maccabiah Games.

Landau and Peet are both ECB qualified coaches and have plenty of experience working with this age group.

Team GB co-cricket chairman Jonathan Lederman said: “We are delighted to have found two such enthusiastic and experienced managers.

Silkman to coach Team GB 45's at 2013 Maccabiah

March 12, 2012

Barry Silkman will coach the Team GB 45-plus football squad at next summer’s Maccabiah Games in Israel.

A member of the gold-medal winning team in 2009, the former Manchester City midfielder will work alongside the management team of Brian Donne and Daniel Collins.

Daniel Collins commented: “We are extremely happy and excited to be working with Barry once again at the Maccabiah.

Lord Kestenbaum appointed Team GB 2013 Maccabiah President

February 28, 2012

Lord Kestenbaum has been appointed President of Team Maccabi GB for next summer's Maccabiah Games.

With 17 months until the 'Jewish Olympics', Maccabi GB, in partnership with UJIA, have installed Lord Kestenbaum, who has previously served on the Boards of the JCC, of London Maccabi and of Finchley Synagogue.

Vandermolen and Katz to lead GB Maccabiah Table Tennis assault

February 21, 2012

The management team for Table Tennis at the 2013 Maccabiah Games in Israel has been announced by Maccabi GB, in partnership with UJIA.

Lee Vandermolen has been appointed Sports Chair along with Dov Katz as the Team Manager.

GB Under 16 management team unveiled

February 14, 2012

The management team for Under 16 Football at the 2013 Maccabiah Games in Israel has been announced by Maccabi GB, in partnership with UJIA.

Gavin Alexander has been appointed team manager, with Johnny Meltzer and Darren Yarlett working alongside him as assistant manager and coach respectively.

Let's do it in style, says Maccabiah football manager

By Danny Caro, February 9, 2012

David Pollock is targeting a historic treble after he was named manager of the Team GB Open football squad for next year’s Maccabiah Games in Israel.

Pollock, 52, was joint-manager of the all-conquering squad who won gold at last summer’s European Maccabi Games in Vienna and he was also part of the successful 45-plus Masters team that won the 2009 Maccabiah title.

Factfile

GB football managers named for 2013 Maccabiah

February 7, 2012

The management teams for Youth, Open and both 35+ and 45+ Masters Football at the 2013 Maccabiah Games in Israel have been announced by Maccabi GB, in partnership with UJIA.

David Pollock has been appointed Open team manager, with Bobby Fisher working alongside him as coach.

GB appoint Maccabiah Futsal managers

February 3, 2012

The management teams for Junior, Youth, Open and Masters Futsal at the 2013 Maccabiah Games in Israel have been announced by Maccabi GB, in partnership with UJIA.

Maccabi GB unveils 19th Maccabiah management team

January 24, 2012

Maccabi GB have announced the Team GB Management appointments and individual Sports Chairs for the 19th Maccabiah Games in Israel in July 2013.

Head of Delegation David Kyte said: "Team GB's preparations for the 19th Maccabiah Games are well under way and these appointments create the framework of the squad.

Kyte plays down concerns over 2013 Maccabiah

By Danny Caro, October 6, 2011

Athletes should not be put off applying for the 2013 Maccabiah Games as a result of spiralling costs.

That is the view of David Kyte, the head of delegation for Team GB, after a major price increase of £1,155 per athlete from the 2009 Jewish Olympics was announced.

Maccabiah dream for Dos Santos

By James Masters, September 2, 2011

Swimmer Robert Dos Santos has set his sights on becoming a Maccabiah Games superstar following his 11-medal haul in Philadelphia.

Dos Santos claimed gold in the 200m butterfly at the JCC Games and ended up with six silvers and four bronze following an impressive performance.

The 13-year-old, who lives in Temple Fortune and attends the City of London School, showed his class to defeat boys mo

Hoddle was the cherry on the cake

By Danny Caro, September 1, 2011

I've returned just in time for the start of the JC MSFL season following two sun-soaked weeks in the Costa del Sol.

There were lots of familiar faces in and around Marbella, including Laurence Swerner, the Team GB Masters and London Maccabi Lions striker, and Team GB golfer Stephen Schindler.

Haifa edge it

August 4, 2011

Maccabi Haifa have reached the playoff round of the Champions League after edging past Slovenian champions Maribor 3-2 on aggregate on Wednesday night.

Leading 2-1 from the first leg in Israel, Idan Vered gave Haifa the perfect start in the third qualifying round match, netting a crucial away goal after 10 minutes at the Stadion Ljudski.

Captain Marcos equalised for Maribor but Haifa held on

Teenagers in medal hunt in Philadelphia

July 28, 2011

JCC Max Benaim and Libby Walker have been named as the flag-bearers for Team GB's 43-athlete squad taking part at the JCC Maccabi Games in Philadelphia next month.

Tennis starlet Benaim and swimmer Walker have been rewarded for their efforts in raising funds for the trip.

Maccabiah Games will be tougher, says Kyte

By Danny Caro, July 21, 2011

David Kyte believes Team GB can build on their success from the European Maccabi Games at the 2013 Maccabiah Games.

Kyte, the head of the GB delegation in Vienna, led a 240-man team that brought home 78 medals including 32 gold.

Cohen hails dream games

By Danny Caro, July 14, 2011

GB Team manager Samantha Cohen believes the 13th European Maccabi Games were a stunning success both on and off the pitch.

Involved in a Maccabi Games for the 17th time, Cohen was delighted as the 240-man delegation brought home a record medal haul.

Squash stars rule

By Danny Caro, July 14, 2011

Team GB squash boss, Rob Rackind, praised his squash after they swept the board in the squash competition.

A top-class line-up featuring Dave Lazarus, Sam Levine, 23, and former world No. 69, Matt Crawcour, 41, started the week in style with respective 3-0 victories over Germany, Poland, USA and France earning them the Team gold in the Men's Open competition.