Maccabiah Games — The Maccabiah Games ( he. מַכַּבִּיָּה) is an international Jewish athletic event similar to the Olympics. The Maccabiah is held in Israel every four years under the auspices of the Maccabi Federation, a part of the Maccabi World Union. [The… … Wikipedia
Maccabiah Games — Quadrennial Jewish Olympics held in Israel the year following the Summer Olympic Games. Staged under the auspices of the Israel based Maccabi World Union, Jewish athletes from throughout the world compete. The first Maccabiah Games were held… … Historical Dictionary of Israel
Maccabiah Games — ▪ sport international games held in Palestine (later Israel) from 1932, sponsored by the World Maccabi Union, an international Jewish sports organization founded in 1921. Events held are such Olympic events as athletics (track and field),… … Universalium
Maccabiah Games — /mækəˌbiə ˈgeɪmz/ (say makuh.beeuh gaymz) plural noun a series of competitions for Jewish athletes from around the world, held every four years in Israel; first held in 1932 …
Maccabiah Stadium — Infobox Stadium stadium name = HaMaccabiah Stadium אצטדיון המכביה nickname = fullname = location = Flagicon|ISR Tel Aviv, Israel coordinates = broke ground = built = opened = March 28, 1932 renovated = expanded = closed = 1960s demolished = owner … Wikipedia
MACCABIAH — MACCABIAH, international games, recognized and approved by the International Olympic Committee, held every four years in Israel and open to athletes of the Jewish faith from all countries. The aim of the Maccabiah is to raise the standard of… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Olympic Games — For the 776 BC to AD 393 Games see Ancient Olympic Games. For the most recent Summer Games in Beijing, see 2008 Summer Olympics. For the most recent Winter Games in Vancouver, see 2010 Winter Olympics. For the next Summer Games in London, see… … Wikipedia
Pan American Games — Organizations Charter • PASO • NOCs • Symbols Sports • Competitors Medal tables • Medalists • Ceremonies The Pan American or Pan American Games (also known colloquially as the Pan Am Games) a … Wikipedia
SPORTS — There is no evidence of sports among the Jews during the obscure period between the close of the Bible and the Maccabean periods. At the beginning of this latter period, in the second century B.C.E., circumstances conspired to make sporting… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Mark Spitz — Spitz in July 2008. Personal information Full name Mark Andrew Spitz Nickname(s) Mark The Shark Nationality … Wikipedia
