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Edinburgh and Glasgow go head to head in table tennis tournament
The Mrs Raie Levstein Cup takes its name from a former EHC member, who was a formidable table tennis player in her youth
July 11, 2025 10:52
The Mrs Raie Levstein Cup takes its name from a former EHC member, who was a formidable table tennis player in her youth
July 11, 2025 10:52Scottish Jewish communities came together with equal parts love and a competitive attitude for the annual table tennis tournament between Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation (EHC) and Maccabi Glasgow.
This year’s edition of the competition featured 11 players, with Edinburgh’s home advantage, meaning seven athletes faced off against four from Glasgow.
Drawing together the Jewish communities from Scotland’s two largest cities was a key aim of the event, and despite a tight win for EHC, the event was a huge success, said organisers.
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The EHC winning team (l-r) Ilia Kutzenov, Jonathan Danzig, John Danzig, Nick Silk, Fergus Craig, and Tom Griffin (Photo:Carol Levstein)[Missing Credit]
The “Mrs Raie Levstein Cup” was awarded to Edinburgh, who won 10-6, although the margin of victory was largely restricted by Maccabi Glasgow star player Andy McIntyre, who was unbeaten in his four matches. The cup takes its name from a former Giffnock Shul member, who was a formidable table tennis player in her youth.
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