SportScene Spring 2014

I N S I D E THI S I SSU E
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF MACCABI USA
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
ROBERT E. SPIVAK LEADERSHIP
AWARD
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VOLUNTEER PROFILE
DONOR PROFILE
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RECENT EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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MULTI-GENERATION
MACCABI USA FAMILIES
8 MACCABI USA LEGACY SOCIETY
9 LEGENDS OF THE MACCABIAH
10 NEWS
Joanna Zeiger
Open Swimming Leads
to Olympic Experience
The first time Joanna Zeiger tried out for the
swim team at the age of seven she swam
one lap and told the coach she was ready to
get out. He wouldn’t take her shenanigans
and made her stay in the pool for the rest
of the workout. That lesson, “finish what you
start,” stayed with Joanna for the entirety of
her athletic career. Twenty-three years later,
Joanna qualified for the Olympics in triathlon.
Joanna was the sole Jewish athlete on her swim
team leading to bouts of anti-Semitism. She
tried to hide her religion in an effort to suppress
the nasty comments from her teammates.
It was an uncomfortable situation. Then in
1989, Joanna participated in the 13th
Maccabiah Games as a member of the Open
Swim team. For the first time she
was surrounded by other Jewish
athletes creating a level of comfort
she had never known.
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The ISRAEL CONNECT program had a
particular impact on her, especially the
cultural identity seminar. During the
breakout sessions she learned that many
other athletes had the same experience with
anti-Semitism. Joanna said, “Seeing how
others had had the same difficulties made
me feel less alone.”
The Maccabiah Games was Joanna’s first
international event; it was the perfect
springboard to her future international
travels as a triathlete. Joanna won silver
in the 800 free and bronze in the 400 free
and 400 IM. Her most cherished medal was
the gold in the 4x200 free relay she won
alongside her sister Laurie Zeiger Dodd.
After graduating from college, Joanna
transitioned from a swimmer to a triathlete.
In 2000, Joanna again represented the USA,
this time at the Summer Olympics in Sydney
in the inaugural triathlon where she placed
fourth. She then went on to win the Ironman
70.3 World Championships in 2008. She
continues to compete as a Masters runner.
In 2011, Joanna was inducted into the
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. As
part of her speech she talked about her eyeopening experience at the 1989 Maccabiah
Games. She relayed a story about the
emotional moment when she marched
into Ramat Gan Stadium for the Opening
Ceremony and they played Hatikvah. Joanna
knew the words well from years of attending
Jewish Day School and she was overwhelmed
with pride knowing she was surrounded
by thousands of other Jewish athletes and
spectators from around the world.
Joanna continues to inspire Jewish athletes
as a motivational speaker. When asked if
an athlete should participate in the Games,
she is quick to say that they should, even
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Joanna Zeiger
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Maccabi Friends:
I am writing this message shortly before Passover, a holiday
that celebrates the Jews’ liberation from slavery. The process
of peoplehood culminated forty years later, when the Children
of Israel settled in today’s Israel. Miraculously, in spite of
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repeated existential threats, the Jews survived when most
nations from that era disappeared. The establishment of the State of Israel sixty-six
years ago is the most heroic chapter in our history, and the Maccabi movement shares
this Zionist vision, defined as the right of Jews for self-determination in the land of their
ancestors. For the first time, Jews everywhere are viewed as strong, and there is no
better demonstration of this image of physical might than you, our Jewish athletes.
Thousands of you, former Maccabiah athletes and supporting family and friends, have
had the chance to visit Israel and to witness the astonishing achievements of this
country in spite of its difficult position in its neighborhood and in the world arena. Yet,
as Israel increasingly becomes the focus of anti-Semitic vitriol, it falls upon you to
continue to educate yourselves about the issues and become the ambassadors who
can speak up for her. When is criticizing Israel anti-Semitic? When focusing exclusively
on Israel—a democracy with an independent justice system that has shown objectivity
when correcting its government’s mistakes—ignores more than forty “hot spots”
around the globe of human misery—slavery, famine and genocide. Often, those who
purport to care for the plight of the Palestinians ignore their abuse, degradation and
denial of human rights in many Arab countries, where laws prohibit Palestinians from
holding jobs or from owning homes.
As a Maccabiah athlete, you have met, perhaps for the first time, Jewish athletes
from over 70 other countries and realized that we are one big family. With antiSemitism rising around the globe, many athletes returned home to turmoil. For Jews
in Venezuela, Ukraine and France, Israel is now their safe refuge.
Please join me in meeting many of them again and have your voice heard at the
Maccabi World Union Congress in Israel in late May, where the 2013 Games will
be evaluated with an eye toward the planning of future events. Yes, Maccabi USA
is already preparing to send a solidarity team to the European Maccabi Games in
Berlin, Germany in July 2015, led by Rich Grodin, and a delegation to the Pan Am
Maccabi Games in Santiago, Chile in December 2015, led by Lou Moyerman. The 20th
Maccabiah Games in 2017 will be led again by Jeff Bukantz.
Having been re-elected president for a second four-year term, my goal now is to
develop younger leaders by identifying and supporting those of you willing to give the
time and energy at various levels in order that Maccabi USA will continue to have an
impact on our Jewish youth through the same important experiences that have left
such a strong mark on you.
Together, let us continue our mission of building Jewish pride through sports in order
to preserve and perpetuate Jewish identity everywhere.
Thank you again for your confidence,
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Ron Carner, President, Maccabi USA
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encouraging her niece and nephew, Jamie
and Max – future Maccabiah athletes – to
try out for the Games in swimming. She
explains that it is a wonderful experience
that will provide them with a lifetime of
memories. “I love speaking to kids because
I want them to feel compelled to engage
in sport. I share stories about my struggles
and how not giving up can often lead to
success. If I can motivate them to do the
same, I feel I have done my job.”
“Maccabi USA is a great organization that
supports sports and Judaism and anyone
who gets involved makes a huge difference
in the lives of Jewish athletes. No one can
do this alone; it is a huge group effort.”
Joanna has been successful academically
while pursuing her athletic dreams. After
receiving a B.A. in Psychology (1992) at
Brown University, Providence, RI, she went
on to Northwestern University, Chicago,
IL to earn her M.S. in Genetic Counseling
(1995). Motivated by the excitement of
independent research, Joanna earned her
Ph.D. in Genetic Epidemiology (2001) at
the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg
School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD.
She continued in academia at the Institute
for Behavioral Genetics at the University of
Colorado.
Joanna resides in Boulder, CO
with her husband Mark. Through
racereadycoaching.com she helps athletes
of all ages and abilities achieve their
dreams.
SPRING
2014
UPDATE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Telling Our Story
At Maccabi USA we don’t measure our
success in the number of medals won, but
rather the impact that we make.
In speaking with Maccabiah athletes since I first got involved more than
forty years ago, the recurring theme I hear is what a life-changing event
it was. Athletes are very open to sharing their experience, whether they
were 15 or 85, it touched their hearts, minds and souls in a way that no
other experience has. Their Maccabiah experience has strengthened their
connection to the land of Israel and with fellow Jews around the globe.
Now that we are back from another successful Maccabiah event, it is time
to begin our next chapter. We have already begun to build our delegations
for the European Maccabi Games in Berlin, Germany in July 2015 and
the Pan Am Maccabi Games in Santiago, Chile five months later. Then
of course we always have our eyes on our crown jewel, the Maccabiah
Games, which will be held in July 2017.
Putting together a USA delegation of 1100 for the 19th Maccabiah Games
was monumental. It took the hard work of hundreds of volunteers and our
dedicated staff to make our dreams come true - they truly are the Magic
of Maccabi USA.
As we move this wonderful organization forward, we
are once again seeking your help. We need a corps
of dedicated volunteers to help us “Light it Forward”
for the next generation – who can either give of their
time or financial resources. Give me a call, tell me
your story, get involved and make a difference. Help
us to create positive Jewish memories that will last a
lifetime.
Over the past four years we built Teams of record
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numbers – no larger delegation for ANY competition
has ever left our shores. We grew our Endowment to $10 million so that
we can begin to ensure our future; and we participated in all the Maccabi
events with class and pride.
As a People we face many challenges, yet together we can help build a
stronger tomorrow. Thank you to everyone involved this past four years
and to those committed to stepping up to help build our next chapter. Help
us to inspire that next generation of leadership for the Jewish community.
B’SHALOM,
JED MARGOLIS
Executive Director
THE ROBERT E. SPIVAK LEADERSHIP AWARD
This Award is the highest honor that the leadership of Maccabi USA can
present to its volunteers. It was named in honor of the longest-serving
president in Maccabi USA history, Bob Spivak. The purpose of the award is
to recognize the tremendous efforts of volunteers who have donated their
time and resources in order to build Maccabi USA into the organization it
is today.
On the evening of December 7, 2013, Ron Carner and Bob Spivak
presented the award to Wally Wortman. Wally first got involved as a
volunteer along with his wife, Toni, when she brought a dance troupe
to Israel for the 1985 Maccabiah Games. He later joined the Board
of Directors and became a member of the Executive Committee, both
positions he continues to hold today. He has also served as an officer in
the position of Secretary, and while his wife Toni served as President from
2001 through 2009, Wally was the official ‘First Man’ of Maccabi USA!
Previous recipients of the award are Alan Sherman, Bill Steerman and
Phyllis Magerman (z”l). Fred Cohen will be presented with the next Robert
E. Spivak Leadership Award at a ceremony on July 28 in Glenview, IL.
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VOLUNTEER
PROFILE
Tonja Magerman
n Hometown: Cupertino, CA
n School: Temple University
n Occupation:
High School Athletic Coach – Field
Hockey & Softball; Personal Trainer
n Sport: F
ield Hockey, Softball,
Running, Tennis, Golf
n Hobbies: T ennis, Running,
Philadelphia Phillies –
Live, Reading, Knitting
Tonja first got involved with Maccabi USA because her mother-in-law, Phyllis Magerman (z”l),
was very involved with the organization and encouraged her to get involved. Her first experience
with Maccabi USA was as a member of the Mission at the 2003 Pan American Maccabi Games
where her son competed in Tennis. Tonja’s first volunteer position was as Chairman for Field
Hockey at the 2007 Pan American Maccabi Games, and most recently she was the Co-Chairman
and Head Coach for the 2013 USA Open Field Hockey team at the Maccabiah Games. Tonja is
currently a member of the Maccabi USA Board of Directors and serves on the Executive Committee.
“Maccabi USA combines all the things that I am passionate about in my life,” Tonja said when
asked why she stays involved. “The opportunity to be involved in athletics, and more importantly
with young athletes, is so fulfilling. I have truly gotten back so much more than I have given.”
Tonja was also very impressed with all the volunteers that she met in Israel, particularly their ability
to fundraise and give of their time to help make the Maccabiah experience truly magical for the
athletes. Some of her greatest memories have come from her various Maccabi experiences and
her involvement is truly a family affair. Her father-in-law Alan Magerman and her husband Joel are
also members of the Maccabi USA Board of Directors, and her children, Jake (Tennis) and Rachel
(Field Hockey), have both competed for Team USA at different Games.
When asked why she continues to stay involved as a volunteer, Tonja enthusiastically responded,
“I truly believe in helping athletes, young and old, reach their potential and Maccabi USA does this.
My involvement enhances my life and I would encourage anyone to get involved and volunteer. I
am so glad I did, because it has helped me see the world differently.”
In addition to the volunteer work Tonja does for Maccabi USA, she volunteers her time as a
member of the Germantown Academy Athletic Task Force and as member of the Board of USA
Field Hockey.
Tonja coaches high school Field Hockey and Softball at Germantown Academy and runs her own
personal training business. She resides with her husband Joel in Blue Bell, PA.
MEET OUR
DONORS
Bob Spivak
nH
ometown:
Philadelphia, PA
n Schools:
Central High School
Muhlenberg University
n Occupation:
Insurance and Investments
n Hobbies:
Golf, Skiing, Traveling
Bob was first introduced to Maccabi USA by his colleague, Harold Landesberg who was an Officer
of Maccabi USA, and brought him on as a member of the Board of Directors in 1976. Bob went to
Israel to see the 10th Maccabiah Games in 1977. After experiencing the Opening Ceremony with
thousands of Jews from around the world singing Hatikvah, Bob was hooked.
Bob went on to serve as president of Maccabi USA from 1981 through 2001 and he currently is
the Chairman of the organization. He was instrumental in creating the concept of a cultural and
educational program, ISRAEL CONNECT, to enhance the sports competition at the Maccabiah
Games for Team USA. The goal of the program is to increase Jewish continuity by bringing the
Team to Israel in advance of the Games to tour the country and experience the culture and magic
of Israel and its People.
Bob established the Endowment Fund for Maccabi USA in the late eighties to give the organization
the opportunity to create a sound financial base and perpetuate the funding that is needed to take
USA athletes to Israel to participate in the Maccabiah Games. He and his wife, Taylor Hogge, were
among the earliest donors to the Fund and support it at its highest level.
“I continue to support Maccabi USA to help continue the programming that builds Jewish pride and
enhances Jewish continuity,” Bob said. “I think that anyone who has the means and feels strongly
about these values should support Maccabi USA because they achieve these goals by using sports
to engage Jewish athletes and get them turned on by their own culture and heritage.”
In addition to his volunteer work for Maccabi USA, Bob also sits on the Boards of Directors for the
Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, the Israel Sport Center for the Disabled, and the Central
High School Board of Governors. He has been a member of the Maccabi World Union Board of
Trustees for the last 12 years. In 2001, Bob was presented with the Yakir Award – Maccabi World
Union’s highest honor and was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
Bob and Taylor reside in Philadelphia, PA and Yorktown, VA. They have three children, Michael
(Melaine), Merri and Greg (Erin), and seven grandchildren, Rachael, Eric, Spencer, Peri, Emma,
Zara and Cooper.
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recent events
upcoming
events
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9th Annual Westchester
Brunch & Bridge Tournament
The
was held in memory of Edy Levitt (z”l), a longtime supporter of the organization and key
member of the tournament steering committee.
Edy’s daughters and grandchildren continue
L-R: George Lippman, Jonah Shainberg,
Phyllis Lippman
to volunteer their time. This ACBL-sanctioned
event attracted over 130 participants and they had the opportunity to meet 2013
Maccabiah Open Fencing athlete Jonah Shainberg. This tournament has been
successful year-in and year-out because of the efforts of the Steering Committee:
Barbara Feldman and George Lippman, Co-chairs; Nat Adler, Babette Bandler,
Ruth Brandt, Betty Burr, Henry Deutsch, Stanley Feldman, Lynne Goldstein,
Jane Heilbron, Pat Hofmann, Mickey Karlan, Richard Laufer, Valerie Levitt,
Phyllis Lippman, Sue Maier, Joanne Marks, Ondrea Schiciano and Bobby Stayman.
May 23 – 28, 2014
Maccabi World Union Congress
Ramat Gan, Israel
June 9, 2014
Philadelphia Golf Tournament
Cinnaminson, NJ
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Legends of the Maccabiah
of Metropolitan Washington DC
The
was held in Bethesda, MD. Please see page 9
for details.
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July 28, 2014
Chicago Golf Tournament
Glenview, IL
Robert E Spivak Leadership Award
The San Francisco Golf and Bridge Tournaments were held
simultaneously on a beautiful fall day in Daly City, CA. All participants gathered
together after the events for a cocktail party and to hear from Maccabiah athletes
Sarah Susson (Volleyball) and Max Levine (Rugby) about their experiences at the
2009 and 2013 Games in Israel.
Presented to Fred Cohen
Glenview, IL
2014 JCC Maccabi Games
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Boca Raton, FL | August 10 – 15
Members of the Maccabi USA Board of Directors from
around the country gathered for the Annual Meeting
and Elections. Ron Carner was re-elected to serve
as President for the next four years and the new Maccabi
video, Building Jewish Pride Through Sports, pre miered.
Wally Wortman was presented with the Robert E. Spivak
Leadership Award, Maccabi USA’s highest honor, for all of his
contributions to the organization.
Cherry Hill, NJ | August 10 – 15
Detroit, MI | August 17 – 22
October 5, 2014
Ron Carner
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10th Annual Westchester
Brunch & Bridge Tournament
Rye Brook, NY
The 19th Annual Palm Beach Golf Tournament was held
on a beautiful day in Lake Worth, FL. The Steering Committee, led by Tournament
Chair, Lou Shook; Chairmen Emeriti, Michael Cohen and Harvey Leff; and Committee
members Alan Appelbaum, Gary Freedson, Larry Haberman, Larry Leff, Larry Rutstein,
Bob Spivak and Mike Stapler did a wonderful job
organizing a great day of golf. Three special Hall
of Fame guests were a highlight of the day: Dolph
Schayes – NBA, Mike Zeigler – Golf, and Nicko
McBrain – Rock and Roll. There was a dedicated
group of volunteers that made every aspect of this
event run smoothly. A special thank you to Howie
Berman, Ronne and Kevin Collins, Joan and Walter
Jacobson, Jerry Kaufman, Claire Meadow, Linda
L-R: Dolph Schayes, Mike Zeigler,
and Marty Riger and Lee Rosenthal.
Nicko McBrain
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FROM GENERATION
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Three generations of the Levy family have participated in the Maccabiah Games.
1n 1957, Syd Levy (z”l) competed as a member of the USA Open Men’s Basketball
team and returned home with a gold medal and incredible memories. He shared his
memories of the Games and Israel with his son Howard.
Howard grew up hearing these stories and used to wear his dad’s USA jersey and
shorts. He knew that participating in the Maccabiah Games would be an incredible
experience – one where he could represent the USA and see Israel, as well as meet
other Jewish athletes just like himself. Howard tried out for the 1981 USA Men’s
Basketball team while still a senior in high school, but did not make the team. After
playing in college he tried out for the 1985 team and did make the squad.
Howard went on to compete again in 1989 and continued his involvement with the
Games as an Assistant Coach for the 1993 team and as a Head Coach for the USA
Youth Men’s Basketball team in 2005. The Maccabiah
Games truly changed his life, not just because he won
gold and silver medals as an athlete, but because the
relationships he developed at previous Maccabiot still
thrive today.
“I did not have many Jewish friends before my first
Maccabiah. There I was able to meet so many lifelong
friends, business partners and people that influenced me
to play Basketball in Australia for a year,” Howard reflected.
“I developed a love for Israel that I know led to me meeting
my wife.”
life-changing experience for all who
participate. Lifelong friendships are
formed and a unique appreciation for the
Land of Israel and her people is infused
in the athletes’ souls. Some members
of our Maccabi USA family have the
opportunity to return to Israel and watch
their children compete in the Games
which enhances their own Maccabiah
memories. Two of our Maccabi USA
athletes that participated in the
Maccabiah Games in the 1980’s were
each able to return to Israel last July to
watch their children compete and win
gold medals.
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Marc Rosenberg grew up as a big New York Knicks fan and attended most of the Knicks
playoff and championship games throughout the early 70’s with his dad. He was a
collegiate basketball athlete and in his senior year he was selected as a first team Jewish
All American Division 2 & 3. Marc’s mom had read about this distinction in a Jewish
publication and in the article it mentioned the tryout for the 1981 USA Maccabiah Men’s
Basketball team.
Marc had never been to Israel before and he wanted to represent the USA while playing
basketball against the best Jewish basketball players in the world. The experience for
him was life-changing. After winning a gold medal at the 1981 Maccabiah, Marc had the
opportunity to participate as a Masters athlete in two additional Maccabiot – 1993, 1997
– and one Pan Am Maccabi Games – 1995. Additionally, he participated in an invitational
Games in Brazil in 1994.
Both of Marc’s sons Alex – Basketball – and Drew – Soccer – participated as Juniors and
Youth athletes in the 2009 Maccabiah Games before competing in the Open division of
their sports last summer. The entire family joined them in Israel during both competitions.
Mom Amy, sister Blake and brother Will joined Marc in cheering on their sons/brothers.
The entire family feels very fortunate to have traveled to Israel to support Drew and Alex
at both Maccabiah Games. Blake was so
enthused by the 2009 Maccabiah that in
her Junior year of college she chose to study
abroad in Israel.
Marc re-connected with Maccabi USA during
the 2009 trip to cheer on his sons and has
stayed involved since. He realized how much
in common he had with the other parents
on the trip and really admired the hard work
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The love of basketball has been passed on to
the third generation of the Levy family, with
both Mia – Juniors Girls’ Basketball – and
Lior – Youth Men’s Basketball – competing
at the 2013 Maccabiah Games.
Mia has been exposed to basketball as long
as she can remember since her dad has
always coached the sport. She learned about
the Maccabiah Games from her dad when
she was very young and remembers seeing
Howard’s gold medal around the house.
When her father coached the USA Youth
Men’s team in 2005, he brought the family
with him to Israel and Mia recalled the experience as awesome. That was the
reason she applied for the Juniors Girls’ Basketball Team.
team because he knew that it would give him a chance to continue a family
legacy.
“It was one of the most incredible times of my life,” Lior said, “particularly
the Opening Ceremony when I saw Jews from around the world celebrating
together.”
Howard summed up their experience last summer, “I was so proud of both of
them and saw them thriving with their teams both socially and athletically. It
was especially emotional to see the kids saying goodbye to their friends and
teammates. I am hopeful and optimistic that the relationships they developed
last summer will continue to grow as mine have.”
“The most impactful part of my Maccabiah experience were the friendships I
created with my teammates and the bond I was able to share with Jews from
all over the world,” Mia stated as she recalled her experience. “I had the time
of my life at the Maccabiah and I will never forget the incredible memories
from that amazing experience.”
Both Mia and Lior felt that their experience was heightened by the sheer fact
that they were both participating in the Maccabiah Games at the same time.
“We feel much closer having experienced the Maccabiah together,” Lior and
Mia said. “It was really special because we will always be able to share these
memories.”
Lior was also exposed to basketball as a youngster because of his dad’s
involvement with the sport. He was motivated to apply for the Youth Men’s
Both the Levy and Rosenberg families have had life-changing experiences at the Maccabiah Games and these three – and two –
generation Maccabi USA families might increase the number of generations participating in the Games someday.
and enthusiasm of the volunteers and professional staff.
He believed in Maccabi USA as an athlete and finds it
very rewarding to be a volunteer. Marc is currently the
Associate Treasurer for Maccabi USA and a member of
its Executive Committee.
“Marching into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony was most impactful
for me,” Drew said. “The number of Jewish people in one place celebrating not
only the athletes but also the fact that they are Jewish was really cool. It was the
month I was most proud in my life as a Jew, shared with fellow Jews who became
my brothers forever!”
Drew started playing soccer when he was three
and hasn’t stopped since and Alex has played
basketball since he could walk. They learned
about the Maccabiah Games through Marc
who would regale the boys with stories about
his Maccabiah experiences. Both Drew and
Alex were committed to representing the USA
in their respective sports and helping them win
a gold medal at the Maccabiah Games, a goal they
were able to achieve together.
“To experience Israel, the homeland of the Jewish people for the first time, and
compete with other Jewish athletes from around the world was an enlightening
experience for me,” Marc commented. “Watching my sons competing at the
Maccabiah Games was a surreal experience. Over the years we have driven and
flown thousands of miles to
watch the boys compete. To
see them compete and win gold
medals on an international level
against the best Jewish athletes
from around the world was
priceless.”
Both Alex and Drew were thrilled to be competing
together again in 2013 as members of Team USA.
Although they were competing in different sports,
they were able to cheer each other on, and both the
Open Men’s Basketball and Soccer teams became
closer because of the Rosenberg connection.
“The Maccabiah was very productive and enjoyable
because I was able to make friends, win a gold medal,
learn more about my Jewish roots and enjoy all that
Israel has to offer,” Alex said as he described his
recent experience.
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MACCABI USA
Please call Jed Margolis at 267.627.5652
for more information on how you can
help make a difference.
LEGACY SOCIETY
We Build Jewish Pride Through Sports. Jewish continuity and support for the State of Israel
are our ultimate goals and we achieve them through our unique programming and the life-changing
experiences we offer Jewish athletes of all ages.
You can help ensure that we are always able to provide these experiences to future generations of Jewish
athletes by joining our Legacy Society. No matter your level of wealth, anyone can participate in the Legacy
Society. It does not matter how you do it, only that you make a decision to do so.
You can become a member of the Legacy
Society in many different ways, each
offering financial and tax benefits.
These include an outright gift, a bequest in a will, an insurance policy,
designation of a retirement asset or IRA, and supporting foundations
and private foundations.
Legacy Society gifts can be structured to benefit Maccabi USA
and any program or initiative of the organization. So don’t wait,
please consider joining the other members of the Legacy Society
to help ensure that Maccabi USA will continue to provide its unique
programming, providing life-changing experiences and building
Jewish continuity in perpetuity.
LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS
ank Alpert
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Ellen and Si Atlas
Robyn Barsky
Sandi and Jerry Bloomberg
Merri and Jay Blumenfeld
Jerry Bornstein, MD
Ray Brenner
Jim Bronner
Talia and Ron Carner
Fred Cohen and Family
Douglas Erenberg
Susan and Leland Faust
Libby Newman Feldman
Suzan and Allen Fox
Benjamin H. Fox
Gary Freedson
Marilyn Glaser
Joy and Gary Gordon
Linda Greenberg z”l
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Betsy Grossman
Harvey Gutman
Alan Hahn
Richard Hermann
Larry Hirsch
Marilyn Labkon
Jackie and Nat Levine
Karen Karper
Donald Kent
Irv Levine
David Lowenthal
Beth and Jed Margolis
Ilene and Mel Miller
Harvey Morgan
Jay Moses
John Paul
Leonard Reifman
Jeff Schulman
Ken Schwartz
Claire A. and Alan Sherman
Taylor Hogge and Robert Spivak
Ellen and Sam Sporn
Louise and Bill Steerman
Dana and Mark Susson
Harry Swimmer
Frank Velie
David Weissman
Steven Wertheim
Toni and Wally Wortman
LEGENDS OF TH E MACCABI AH GAL A
M E T RO P O L I TA N WA S H I N G T O N D C
OCTOBER 16, 2013
Among this class of Legends are some of the longest-serving volunteers in the
organization. There were 14 honorees and among them - three Olympians.
This event was an opportunity to honor some of the athletes, volunteers and
supporters who have contributed tremendously to the growth of Maccabi USA. The
event was also one of the first opportunities to kick off our Light it Forward campaign
to raise money for the 20th Maccabiah Games in Israel in July, 2017. It was a lovely
evening, led by Master of Ceremony Steve Buckhantz, Comcast SportsNet Play-ByPlay announcer for the Washington Wizards.
To learn more about the Legends of the Maccabiah, please visit our website at
www.maccabiusa.com.
MACCABI USA GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES
THE GENEROSITY OF ITS SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Bender Foundation, Inc.
Mary and Mel Chaskin
Betsy Grossman/
Harry & Beatrice Sley Foundation
Mark S. Goldstein/Jean Alenstein Trust
GOLD SPONSORS
Ellen and Si Atlas
Sharon and Harvey Kaplan
SILVER SPONSORS
Nancy Chasen and Don Spero
BRONZE SPONSORS
Frances and Leonard Burka
Rabbi Amy and Gary Perlin
Santos, Postal & Co., PC
Karen and Robert Silverman
DC LEGENDS:
Alan Albert - Soccer
Ellen and Simon Atlas - Board of Directors
Mel Chaskin - Board of Directors
Jeff Fleishman - Golf
Mark and Brent Goldstein - Golf
Ernie Grunfeld* - Basketball
Jacky Loube - Basketball
Michael Oren - Rowing
Jodi and Ricky Reff - Medical
Don Spero* - Rowing
Wendy Weinberg Weil* - Swimming/Medical
*Olympian
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Welcome to our MACCABABIES!
LORRAINE – 1961,
HEATHER (KAUFMAN)
’65, ’73 Maccabiah – and
– 2001 Maccabiah; 1999
RICHARD– 1961, ’65
Pan Am – and AVI – 1999
Maccabiah – ABRAMSON
Pan Am – RASOWSKY
welcomed their third
welcomed their son
grandchild, MILES on
CYRUS LEVIN on
June 19, 2013. His
December 23, 2013.
parents, Jill and Jacob Manczyk are
He joins big brother, ADLEY AUSTIN, born
thrilled with their first child.
on March 7, 2012.
ALEX ARSHT – 2013 Maccabiah – made
the 2013 Daktronics All-American, 2013
NSCAA All-American and the CCAA Player
of the Week (October 7, 2013).
STEVEN BIRNBAUM – 2011 Pan Am – was
selected #2 in the MLS Draft in January.
He will play for D.C. United.
HERB BROWN – 1997, ’01, ‘05 Maccabiah
– will receive the National Association of
Basketball Coaches Lifetime Achievement
Award in April in Arlington, TX.
JESSE GOLEMAN – 2013 Maccabiah,
2011 Pan Am – stopped two shots and
recorded his seventh shutout to help
Centenary College earn their first Colonial
States Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer
Championship.
THERESA GRENTZ – 1981 Maccabiah –
considered a Women’s Basketball pioneer,
was presented with the sixth annual
Lapchick Character Award in November,
2013.
OREN KANTOR –
2003 Pan Am –
married MEGAN
ROSE SADAKA on
January 25 at Eau
Palm Beach in
Florida.
DEENA (DROSSIN)
KASTOR –1991 Pan Am – placed 9th at the
World Championship Marathon in Moscow
in August, 2013.
ELIZABETH KOBAK – 2011 Pan Am –
was named the Professional Tennis
Registry (PTR) Player of the Year.
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AARON LIBERMAN – 2011 Pan Am –
a forward for Northwestern University,
made Big Ten Conference history in
January, when he became the first player
in Big Ten history to wear a yarmulke in a
game.
SARA MERMELSTEIN – 2013 Maccabiah,
2011 Pan Am – will be a part of the
Women’s Gymnastics team for George
Washington University this Fall, where she
received a full scholarship.
BRET MOLDENHAUER – 2013 Maccabiah –
was the Acupuncturist for Lolo Jones and
her USA Bobsled Team at the Sochi Winter
Olympics in February.
ARI SINAY – 2009
Maccabiah, 2011 Europe
– is playing professional
Volleyball with Hapoel
Jerusalem.
DAVID WEISSMAN
– Board – and JUDI
GOTTLIEB welcomed
their newest
granddaughter, ELLIE,
on January 23. Her
parents, LESLIE and
BEN GOTTLIEB are thrilled.
ROB SUGARMAN –
2009, ’13 Maccabiah
– Chairman of
the Conference of
Presidents of Major
American Jewish
Organizations, led a
60-member delegation
on a historic first official visit to Spain by
the organization and met with his Majesty
King Juan Carlos I at Zarzuela Palace in
February.
TRAVIS WARECH –
2009 Maccabiah; 2007
Pan Am – is living
his dream playing
professional Basketball
with the Pro-A Gotha
Rockets in Germany.
BASKETBALL ALL-IVY:
SAM SPORN – 1985,
’89, ’93, 2005, ’09,
’13 Maccabiah; 1983,
’95, 2003, ’07 Pan Am –
was presented with
the International
Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Chairman’s
Leadership Award last summer in Israel.
ALYSSA BARON – 2013 Maccabiah –
University of Pennsylvania, was named the
Ivy League Women’s Basketball Player of
the Year.
JESSICA STEGMAN
– 2001, ’05, ’09
Maccabiah; 2003
Pan Am; 2002 Aus –
married TOSH MARKS
on October 5, 2013
at the New York
Botanical Gardens.
Maccabiah alumni
Tracy Bienenfeld and Alex Yudelevich
were in attendance.
SPENCER WEISZ – 2013
Maccabiah – Princeton
Freshman, Rookie of the
Week January 27th and was
named Rookie of the Year.
ALEX ROSENBERG – 2009, ’13 Maccabiah –
Columbia Junior, was named as a member
of the First Team All-Ivy.
FENCING REUNION:
There was a Maccabi reunion at the
National Collegiate Fencing Squad
Championships in Philadelphia on
February 23. Jeff Bukantz – 1981, ’85,
’89, ’93 Maccabiah, Board; Amanda
Lalezarian – 2013 Maccabiah; David
Micahnik – 1965, ’69, ’85, ’93 Maccabiah;
and Ira Nathan Schlosberg – 2013
Maccabiah were all in attendance.
L-R: Genna Brand,
Dana Schwartz,
ASA Manager
Nathan Shapira,
Sarah Friedman,
Danielle Paz
NATIONAL JEWISH SPORTS
SOCCER NEWS:
We have eight alumni that are playing
soccer professionally around the world.
They are:
GENNA BRAND – 2005, ‘09 Maccabiah –
ASA Tel Aviv
STEVE BIRNBAUM – 2011 Pan Am –
D.C. United
JEFF COHN – 2009 Maccabiah
ED HARRIS – 2013 Maccabiah
MIKE HAYNES – 2013 Maccabiah
DAN INDECH – 2009, ‘13 Maccabiah;
2007, ‘11 Pan Am
SARAH FRIEDMAN – 2009 Maccabiah,
2011 European – ASA Tel Aviv
DON KENT – 2005, ’09, ’13 Maccabiah; 2003,
’07, ’11 Pan Am
LEO KRUPNIK – 2005 Maccabiah –
Maccabi Umm al-Fahm F.C.
JOHN LEVENE – 2013 Maccabiah
ZAC MACMATH – 2009 Maccabiah –
Philadelphia Union
ROB OLIN – 2013 Maccabiah
DANIELLE PAZ – 2009 Maccabiah –
ASA Tel Aviv
L-R: Ira Schlosberg, Amanda Lalezarian, Olivia Briffault,
Jeff Bukantz
GARY BERNSTEIN – 2009, ‘13 Maccabiah
DANA SCHWARTZ – 2009, ’13 Maccabiah –
ASA Tel Aviv
MAE SHAMIR – 2009 Maccabiah, 2007
Pan Am – ASA Tel Aviv
JEFF MOGUL – 2013 Maccabiah; 2011 Pan Am
RICHARD SHAKTER – 2013 Maccabiah
KEITH SILVERMAN – 2013 Maccabiah; 2011
Pan Am
DAVE WARREN – 2013 Maccabiah
ADAM ZWEIBACK – 2013 Maccabiah; 2011
Pan Am
MACCABEE’S SOCCER
The Maccabee’s Soccer team is made up
of Maccabi USA alumni along with other
Masters Soccer athletes from the USA and
Costa Rica. They recently competed in the
King Cup Soccer Tournament in Las Vegas on
the weekend of January 17. Alumni include:
ROSS BERMAN – 2013 Maccabiah
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We mourn
the passing...
Carl Goldstein
Board of Directors
OCTOBER 19, 2012
Carl was a true “mensch” who gave of his time
and resources to many worthy causes, including
Maccabi USA. He served as the Chairman
for Juniors Girls’ Basketball at the 2009
Maccabiah and for Open Women’s Basketball
at the 2013 Maccabiah. He went to every
game in which each of his teams competed
and was there to cheer them both on to their
gold medal wins. Carl was a member of the
Executive Committee of the Maccabi USA Board
of Directors. He was a business leader and the
warmth of his friendship and generosity will be
sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his wife
Lynn and children, Scott and Wendy. May his
memory be for a blessing.
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MACCABI USA ENDOWMENTS as of March 1, 2014
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE • Level $180,000+
Kerry & Alan Appelbaum (A)
Talia & Ron Carner
Leah & Ed Frankel
Keith Frankel (A)
Monica & Barry Gurland
Iris & Igal Hami
Edy (z”l) & V. David (z”l) Levitt (A)
Phyllis Magerman (z”l) B’nai Mitzvah Endowment
Joy & Jerry Monkarsh
Taylor Hogge & Robert E. Spivak
Ellen & Samuel Sporn (A)
Stuart Weitzman Family Foundation (A)
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE • Level $100,000+
Sarah & Robert Cohn
Cecile (z”l) & Allan Dalfen
Cecile & Lester (z”l) Fein
Suzan & Allen Fox
Mark S. Goldstein & the Jean Alenstein Trust
Kantor (A)/Knue (A) Family
Phyllis (z”l) & Alan Magerman
Amy & Alan Meltzer
The Sheldon Family (A)
Dr. Lee Winston & Herman Silver Charitable Fund/
Sam Rabinowitz (z”l)
Toni & Wally Wortman
Selig Zises & Ellyn Bank (A)
16th & 17th U.S. Maccabiah Teams
GIBORIM • Level $50,000+
Sandi & Jerry Bloomberg
The Chaskin Family
Florence & Michael Edelstein
Benjamin Frankel Fund
Lynn & Carl (z”l) Goldstein
Mark S. and Marty Goldstein
Shirlee & Bill (z”l) Jacobs (A)
Ira Kamens
Donna & Jeffrey Laikind (A)
20TH MACCABIAH
SPONSOR OUR
ATHLETES
as of March 1, 2014
19TH MACCABIAH SPONSOR OUR ATHLETES as of March 1, 2014
Lorraine (A) and Richard Abramson (A)**
Jess Forrest (A)
Laura and David Goone
Linda (z”l) and Frank Greenberg (IC)
Sigmund Hiller (z”l)
Stuart and Eileen Kaufman Foundation Inc.
Wendy and Jeff Krieger (A)
Pat and Steve Mizel****
Nina and Edward Paul Family
TSG Reporting Inc.
Anonymous (IC)
Anonymous
Lorraine (A) & Richard Abramson (A)**
Activision/Blizzard
Debbie (A) & Anthony Adams****
Pamela & Richard Ader (A)
Jill & Peter Albert (A)
David Alhadeff (A)
Nancy Alterman (A)
Carol & Marty Appelbaum (A)
Audrey & Alan Arsht (A)
Jane & Bruce Ash
Paul Ash (z”l) (A)
Jane & John August (A)
Brenda & Carlin Axelrod
Anna & Dean Backer
Diana & Doug Baker (A)
Helen & Harris Barer (A)
Bellick Family (A)
Bender Foundation, Inc. (IC)**
Bengis Family of New York (IC)
Carol (A) & Melvin Benjamin
Philippe Bennett (A, T)
Ellen & Adam Beren (A)
Mandell & Madeleine Berman Foundation
Ross Berman (A)
The Berner Family (A)
Gary Bernstein (A)
Henry & Helen Bienenfeld Foundation***
Alex Blavatnik (A)
Adam Block (A)
Sandi & Jerry Bloomberg
Blum Family Foundation***
Derek Borisoff (A)
Robin & Ivor Braka (A)
Nancy (A) & Howard Brown
Bryant Park Capital
CHAG
Jeffrey Bukantz (A)***
The Burack Family
Talia & Ron Carner
Arthur Canter (A)
Cavalor
Dhana & Fred Cohen (A)
The Law Offices of Joel E. Cohen (A)
Cohon (A)/Ringer Family
Toni & Steve Collis
Eric & Shari Kates, Colts Neck Equine Assoc. (F)
Drs. Gaby & Danny Cosgrove (A)**
Mark Cuban (T)
The Nathan Cummings Foundation, Inc. (T)
Lynn & Robert Delman (A)**
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
DJO, LLC
The Drumcliff Foundation**
Ben/Joyce Eisenberg Foundation****
Joyce Eisenberg-Keefer (A)**
Jeff Eisfelder (A)
Leo Eisner
Ike, Molly & Steven Elias Foundation****
The Eva Foundation Trust
Janet Leahy (A) & Richard Farber (A)****
Susan & Leland Faust (A)
Nancy-Jo Feinberg (A)
Mark Finerman (A)
Cynthia & Ralph Finerman (A)
Shelly & Scot Fisher (A)***
Michael Fishman (A)
Walker Forest
Jess Forrest (A)
The Sharna & Irvin Frank Foundation
The Randy & Barbara Ann Frankel Foundation**
Dawn & Andy Frankl
Gary Freedson (A)
Dr. Robert Fried (A)
Jerry Friedman (A)
Beth & Joshua Friedman (F)
The Gelfand Family in Honor of the Eliashar
Family
Mona Geller
Paul Gilden (A)
Carol & Aubrey Glaser (A)
Glazer Family (A)
Rachel & Matthew Glotzer (A)
Stacy & Michael Goldman (A)
Gold Pure Food Products Co., Inc. (F)
The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation (IC)
Lynn & Carl (z”l) Goldstein (T)
The Goldstein Family (A)
Laura & David Goone
Michael Graff**
Linda (z’l) & Frank Greenberg
Julie & Justin Greenberg (A)
SAMEACH!
Ilene & Melvyn Miller
Susan & Harvey Morgan
Robert Pincus (A) & Family
Estherly & Leonard Reifman (A)
Barbara Brizdle (A) & Larry Schoenberg (A)
Janet & Ellis (z”l) Shore
Jill & Stu Siegel (A)
Harry & Beatrice Sley Foundation/Betsy Grossman
Diane & David Stern
Marilyn & Harry Swimmer
ISRAEL SPORTS AMBASSADOR • Level $25,000+
Jan Albert (A) Family Golf Endowment
Gladys & Lewis Bass (A) & Family Endowment
Ruth & Ray Brenner
Barbara & Jim Bronner (A)
Marilyn & Simon Denenberg
Doris & Sheldon (z”l) Gitman (A)
Norma & Charles Golden
Joy & Gary Gordon (A)
Rogow Greenberg Foundation****
Larry Greenspon Foundation (A)
Staci & Richard Grodin (A, IC, B)
Carl Grossman (A)
Ian (A), Edy, Hunter, Sydney & Jordyn Grusd
Howard Guggenheim (A)***
Monica & Barry Gurland
J. Noah Hagey (A)
Corey, Brooke, Abigail, Jill &
Dr. David Hassman (A)
Cheryl & Gilad Hayeem (A)
Arthur & Janet Hershaft Foundation
Hochman Family (A)
Michael and Peter Hochschild (A)
The Horowitz Family
Kim & Steven Horowitz (A)
Dr. Dan Indech (A)
Ron Jacobs (A)
Thomas Jacobson (A)
Claudia Josebachvili (A)
Cathy & Ethan Kahn (A)
Scott Kalb (A) & Family
In Memory of Milton H. Kantor**
Adam Katz***
Ken Katz (A)
Stuart & Eileen Kaufman Foundation Inc.
Kaye Family (A)
Ethan Keswin (A)
Keswin Family Foundation
Jeffrey Keswin (A)
Kirkland & Ellis
Elise & Mark Kitaeff (A)
Vicki & Paul Klapper (A)
Caleb Koeppel (F)
David Kohn (A)
Komberg Family (A)
Gil Koppel (A)
Alex Kor (A)
Koret Foundation (IC)
Wendy & Jeff Krieger (A)
Amy & Stephen Kroll
S&K Kushner Family Foundation **
Murray Kushner Family (T)
Ryan Landy (A)
Joseph Leavitt (A)
Betty & Charles Lebovitz****
Lehigh Valley Technologies, Inc.
Nancy & John Levene (A)
The Lawrence Wolf Levin Family (A)
Betsy & David Levy (A)
Annette & Doug Liftman (A)
Yuval Lion (A)
Thea & Doug Luba (A)
Kenneth C. Luba (A)
Ernest S. Madison Family Foundation
Jean & Stephen Kaplan
Stanley Kleckner (A)
Marilyn & Mark Labkon Family Endowment
Carol (z”l) & Harvey Leff (A)
Jon (A), Kelly, Kenton & Ashlyn Levin
Cissie & Robert Levy
Sydney Levy Memorial
Ronnie & David Lowenthal
Tonja & Joel Magerman
Michael L. Magerman Family
Beth & Jed Margolis (A)
Ava, Edward & Jordan (A) Mendelson
Dennis (A), Marc & Steve Needleman
Bernard Osher Foundation
Gerry (z”l) & David (z”l) Pincus (A)
The Rabinovitch Foundation (A)
May & Samuel Rudin Foundation
Dana & Mark Susson
Wertheim Family Endowment
Shalom Maidenbaum
The Mancher-Kohlberg Family**
Donna Applegate & Jonah Mandelbaum
Beth & Jed Margolis (A)
Budd & Nanette Mayer Family Foundation
Claire & Myron Meadow
David Messer
Stuart Miller
David Millstone (A)
Thea & Bob Mitzman
Pat & Steve Mizel****
Ocean Ridge Capital Advisors, LLC
Oklahoma City Jewish Foundation
Kathleen & Robert Olin (A)
Alex Osborne (A), Osborne Family Fdn.
Ishay Oved (A)
The Packer Family Foundation
Eric Parmacek (A)
Gerry (z”l) & David (z”l) Pincus (A) **
Michael Pollack (A)
Helen & David Pudlin (A)
David Raben (A)
Robert Rakowitz (A)
Glenn Reicin
In Memory of Irving Resnick
Stephen Riven (A)
Aileen & Brian Roberts (A, G)
Leonard Robinson
Gail & Fred Rollman (A)
Joel Roodyn (A)
Barbara Rosenbaum (A)
Amy & Marc Rosenberg (A)****
Marc Roth (A)
Anne & Lowell Rothschild
Louise & Andy Rubin (A)
Robert Russell Memorial Foundation (IC)
Traci & Roy Salter (A)
Ron Saslow (A)
Neil Schechter (A)
Mary & Michael Scherl (A)
Leslie (A) & Jordan Schlachter (A)
Beth & Eric Schlager (A)
Susan & Richard Schnall (A)
Jeffrey Schor (A) & Alexandra Trinkoff
Stephanie & Ken Schwartz (A, T)
Larry Schwartz
Lisa & David Shabsels (A)
Richard Shakter (A)
Chris & Murray Sheldon
Julie & Gary J. Shemano (A)
Heather Shenkman (A)
Dennis Shields (A)
Irwin Shorr (A)
The Shuer-Davis Family
Arthur S. Sills (A)
Lawrence Sills (A)
Matthew Sills (A)
Keith Silverman (A)
Lois Silverman (A)
Howard Sklar (A)
Judith & Morton Sloan (F)
Hillary Sloss (A)
Mark Small (A)
Smart Family Foundation (B)
Sylvia & Martin Snow Charitable Foundation (IC)
Audrey & Bob Sockolov (A)
Stephanie & Jeffrey Sorkin (A)
Soslow Family (A)
Lee Spiegel (A, F)
Ellen & Sam Sporn (A)
Joan & Arnold Stark (A)
The Grabb/Stenn (A) Family
Ilyse & Alex Sternberg (A)
Linda & Russell Stoch (A)
Sukert Family
Jane & John Summers (A)
Stuart March Suna (A)
Larry Taylor
Nancy Jacobs & Geoffrey Thaw (A)****
Russell & Collin Thaw
TSG Reporting Inc.
Ira A. (A) & Josette Turret
Marjorie Zinman & Howard Unterberger (A)
Vicki and Todd Volyn
Joan Waldbaum (A)
David Warren (A)
Carolyn Ballan Wasserman (A) &
David Wasserman***
Stuart Weitzman (A, G)
The Westrick Family (A)
Judy & Merrick Wetzler (A, F)
Wexner Family (IC)
Stuart Wilder (A)
Wilf Family Foundation (B)
Mark Willner (A)
In Memory of Ruth Wilson
The Winn Family (A)
Winner Family (A)
Mark Wisnevitz (A)
Sylvia Wolf
Melissa & Scott Wortman (A)
Paul Wright, M.D. (A)
Laura (A) & Geof Wyatt
Kevin Youkilis**
The Zantker Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Lynn & Nick Zerbib
Elana & Scott Zimmerman (A)
Sig Zises & Ellyn Bank (A, F)
Eyal Zuker (A)
Adam Zweiback (A)
(A) Athlete | (IC) ISRAEL CONNECT | (G) Gold Medal Sponsor, $250,000 | (B) Bronze Medal Sponsor, $50,000 | (T) Team Sponsor, $25,000
(F) Friend, $10,000 | **Sponsored two athletes ($6,000 per athlete) | ***Sponsored three athletes | ****Sponsored four athletes or more