The traditional parade of delegations from around the world will also take place at the opening ceremony, and approximately 10,000 athletes from 60 countries are expected to march, according to organizers.

Alan and Israel Vasker represented the Indian cricket team during the Maccabiah Games in Israel.

Triathlete Shawn Forer celebrates the three gold medals he won and shared his experience as part of the US delegation.

The exhibition events on the Netanya beach are an initiative of the Israel Life Saving Federation, which seeks to prevent drownings.

The Israeli athletes not only competed at the World Games, they left with medals!

'It’s much more than sports. It’s Jewish brotherhood...and sisterhood.'

Jon Scheyer, who played basketball with Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to take over at Duke University from legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski.

Jews from 80 countries arrive in Jerusalem to celebrate Zionism, Judaism, brotherhood and unity through sports.

'Fifty years after unification, we have finally returned the Maccabiah to its rightful place, Jerusalem—the capital of Israel,' Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat stated.