By Lauren Kramer
After last summer’s Maccabiah games softball and baseball tournaments were delayed two days, a couple of Canadians are looking at the possibility of building a new sports facility in Israel.
Morrie Frydberg and Lorne Swartz would like to see a new, permanent facility in the Holy Land, to host the softball and hardball events [...]

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By Adam Michael Segal
 
The 18th Maccabiah was, without a doubt, an exceptional display of Jewish athleticism, friendly rivalry and solidarity.
 
Thousands of athletes from a remarkable 60 countries took part in the Jewish Olympics over the last two weeks, which featured a coterie of sports ranging from bowling to the triathlon.
Canada’s delegation of 425 athletes - [...]

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By Staff
Maccabiah 2009 will come to a close on Thursday night, and once the games are over Canada’s Israel will provide you with a full wrap-up of how our Canadians fared.
In the meantime, you can check out a daily newscast online of some of the daily highlights.  Here is the latest one that we could find:

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By Adam Michael Segal
 
Canada is off to a great start at the 18th Maccabiah in Israel.
 
As of July 17, the Canucks have chalked up 19 medals, including 8 gold’s.
 
The one group of competitors who need to pick up the slack is the master’s group, who haven’t posted a medal result yet. But they will surely [...]

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By Adam Michael Segal
When the 18th Maccabiah kicks off In Israel in July, it will be a true family affair for the Sankar’s.
Not only will brothers’ Dan and Dave team up to represent Canada’s over 35 soccer squad at the Jewish Olympics, but their extended families will tag along for the trip of a lifetime.
“It’s [...]

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By Adam Michael Segal
Now that the Olympics have wrapped up, it’s time to reflect.
Just how well did Canada and Israel represent themselves and what’s in store for these countries at the next major international sporting event?
Canada chalked up an impressive 18 medals in Beijing, shining brightly in wrestling, equestrian and rowing with three glittering gold [...]

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