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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Joanna Zeiger The ISRAEL CONNECT program had a 2 particular impact on her, especially the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Open Swimming Leads cultural identity seminar. During the 3 ROBERT E. SPIVAK LEADERSHIP to Olympic Experience breakout sessions she learned that many AWARD other athletes had the same experience with The first time Joanna Zeiger tried out for the anti-Semitism. Joanna said, “Seeing how VOLUNTEER PROFILE swim team at the age of seven she swam others had had the same difficulties made one lap and told the coach she was ready to me feel less alone.” 4 DONOR PROFILE get out. He wouldn’t take her shenanigans The Maccabiah Games was Joanna’s first and made her stay in the pool for the rest RECENT EVENTS international event; it was the perfect of the workout. That lesson, “finish what you springboard to her future international 5 UPCOMING EVENTS start,” stayed with Joanna for the entirety of travels as a triathlete. Joanna won silver her athletic career. Twenty-three years later, MULTI-GENERATION in the 800 free and bronze in the 400 free Joanna qualified for the Olympics in triathlon. 6 MACCABI USA FAMILIES and 400 IM. Her most cherished medal was Joanna was the sole Jewish athlete on her swim the gold in the 4x200 free relay she won MACCABI USA LEGACY SOCIETY team leading to bouts of anti-Semitism. She alongside her sister Laurie Zeiger Dodd. tried to hide her religion in an effort to suppress 8 After graduating from college, Joanna LEGENDS OF THE MACCABIAH the nasty comments from her teammates. transitioned from a swimmer to a triathlete. INSIDE THIS ISSUE It was an uncomfortable situation. Then in 9 In 2000, Joanna again represented the USA, NEWS 1989, Joanna participated in the 13th this time at the Summer Olympics in Sydney 10 Maccabiah Games as a member of the Open in the inaugural triathlon where she placed Swim team. For the first time she fourth. She then went on to win the Ironman was surrounded by other Jewish 70.3 World Championships in 2008. She athletes creating a level of comfort continues to compete as a Masters runner. she had never known. In 2011, Joanna was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. As part of her speech she talked about her eye- opening 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 (continued on page 2) Joanna Zeiger (continued from front page)

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE encouraging her niece and nephew, Jamie and Max – future Maccabiah athletes – to try out for the Games in swimming. She Dear Maccabi Friends: explains that it is a wonderful experience I am writing this message shortly before Passover, a holiday that will provide them with a lifetime of that celebrates the Jews’ liberation from slavery. The process memories. “I love speaking to kids because of peoplehood culminated forty years later, when the Children I want them to feel compelled to engage Ron Carner of Israel settled in today’s Israel. Miraculously, in spite of in sport. I share stories about my struggles repeated existential threats, the Jews survived when most and how not giving up can often lead to nations from that era disappeared. The establishment of the State of Israel sixty-six success. If I can motivate them to do the years ago is the most heroic chapter in our history, and the Maccabi movement shares same, I feel I have done my job.” this Zionist vision, defined as the right of Jews for self-determination in the land of their “Maccabi USA is a great organization that ancestors. For the first time, Jews everywhere are viewed as strong, and there is no supports sports and Judaism and anyone better demonstration of this image of physical might than you, our Jewish athletes. who gets involved makes a huge difference Thousands of you, former Maccabiah athletes and supporting family and friends, have in the lives of Jewish athletes. No one can had the chance to visit Israel and to witness the astonishing achievements of this do this alone; it is a huge group effort.” country in spite of its difficult position in its neighborhood and in the world arena. Yet, Joanna has been successful academically as Israel increasingly becomes the focus of anti-Semitic vitriol, it falls upon you to while pursuing her athletic dreams. After continue to educate yourselves about the issues and become the ambassadors who receiving a B.A. in Psychology (1992) at can speak up for her. When is criticizing Israel anti-Semitic? When focusing exclusively Brown University, Providence, RI, she went on Israel—a democracy with an independent justice system that has shown objectivity on to Northwestern University, Chicago, when correcting its government’s mistakes—ignores more than forty “hot spots” IL to earn her M.S. in Genetic Counseling around the globe of human misery—slavery, famine and genocide. Often, those who (1995). Motivated by the excitement of purport to care for the plight of the Palestinians ignore their abuse, degradation and independent research, Joanna earned her denial of human rights in many Arab countries, where laws prohibit Palestinians from Ph.D. in Genetic Epidemiology (2001) at holding jobs or from owning homes. the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg As a Maccabiah athlete, you have met, perhaps for the first time, Jewish athletes School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD. from over 70 other countries and realized that we are one big family. With anti- She continued in academia at the Institute Semitism rising around the globe, many athletes returned home to turmoil. For Jews for Behavioral Genetics at the University of in Venezuela, Ukraine and France, Israel is now their safe refuge. Colorado. Please join me in meeting many of them again and have your voice heard at the Joanna resides in Boulder, CO Maccabi World Union Congress in Israel in late May, where the 2013 Games will with her husband Mark. Through be evaluated with an eye toward the planning of future events. Yes, Maccabi USA racereadycoaching.com she helps athletes is already preparing to send a solidarity team to the European Maccabi Games in of all ages and abilities achieve their Berlin, Germany in July 2015, led by Rich Grodin, and a delegation to the Pan Am dreams. 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,

Ron Carner, President, Maccabi USA

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2014 Telling Our Story As we move this wonderful organization forward, we are once again seeking your help. We need a corps At Maccabi USA we don’t measure our UPDATE of dedicated volunteers to help us “Light it Forward” success in the number of medals won, but for the next generation – who can either give of their rather the impact that we make. time or financial resources. Give me a call, tell me In speaking with Maccabiah athletes since I first got involved more than your story, get involved and make a difference. Help forty years ago, the recurring theme I hear is what a life-changing event us to create positive Jewish memories that will last a it was. Athletes are very open to sharing their experience, whether they lifetime. were 15 or 85, it touched their hearts, minds and souls in a way that no Over the past four years we built Teams of record other experience has. Their Maccabiah experience has strengthened their Jed Margolis numbers – no larger delegation for ANY competition connection to the land of Israel and with fellow Jews around the globe. has ever left our shores. We grew our Endowment to $10 million so that Now that we are back from another successful Maccabiah event, it is time we can begin to ensure our future; and we participated in all the Maccabi to begin our next chapter. We have already begun to build our delegations events with class and pride. for the European Maccabi Games in Berlin, Germany in July 2015 and As a People we face many challenges, yet together we can help build a the Pan Am Maccabi Games in Santiago, Chile five months later. Then stronger tomorrow. Thank you to everyone involved this past four years of course we always have our eyes on our crown jewel, the Maccabiah and to those committed to stepping up to help build our next chapter. Help Games, which will be held in July 2017. us to inspire that next generation of leadership for the Jewish community. Putting together a USA delegation of 1100 for the 19th Maccabiah Games B’SHALOM, 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 JED MARGOLIS of Maccabi USA. Executive Director

THE ROBERT E. SPIVAK LEADERSHIP AWARD This Award is the highest honor that the leadership of Maccabi USA can to Israel for the 1985 Maccabiah Games. He later joined the Board present to its volunteers. It was named in honor of the longest-serving of Directors and became a member of the Executive Committee, both president in Maccabi USA history, Bob Spivak. The purpose of the award is positions he continues to hold today. He has also served as an officer in to recognize the tremendous efforts of volunteers who have donated their the position of Secretary, and while his wife Toni served as President from time and resources in order to build Maccabi USA into the organization it 2001 through 2009, Wally was the official ‘First Man’ of Maccabi USA! is today. Previous recipients of the award are Alan Sherman, Bill Steerman and On the evening of December 7, 2013, Ron Carner and Bob Spivak Phyllis Magerman (z”l). Fred Cohen will be presented with the next Robert presented the award to Wally Wortman. Wally first got involved as a E. Spivak Leadership Award at a ceremony on July 28 in Glenview, IL. volunteer along with his wife, Toni, when she brought a dance troupe

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VOLUNTEER Tonja first got involved with Maccabi USA because her mother-in-law, Phyllis Magerman (z”l), PROFILE 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 Tonja Magerman 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 n Hometown: Cupertino, CA and Head Coach for the 2013 USA Open Field Hockey team at the Maccabiah Games. Tonja is n School: Temple University currently a member of the Maccabi USA Board of Directors and serves on the Executive Committee. n Occupation: “Maccabi USA combines all the things that I am passionate about in my life,” Tonja said when High School Athletic Coach – Field asked why she stays involved. “The opportunity to be involved in athletics, and more importantly Hockey & Softball; Personal Trainer with young athletes, is so fulfilling. I have truly gotten back so much more than I have given.” n Sport: Field Hockey, Softball, Tonja was also very impressed with all the volunteers that she met in Israel, particularly their ability Running, Tennis, Golf to fundraise and give of their time to help make the Maccabiah experience truly magical for the n Hobbies: Tennis, Running, athletes. Some of her greatest memories have come from her various Maccabi experiences and Philadelphia Phillies – her involvement is truly a family affair. Her father-in-law Alan Magerman and her husband Joel are Live, Reading, Knitting 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 Bob was first introduced to Maccabi USA by his colleague, Harold Landesberg who was an Officer DONORS 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 Bob Spivak 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 n Hometown: Philadelphia, PA 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 n Schools: Games for Team USA. The goal of the program is to increase Jewish continuity by bringing the Central High School Team to Israel in advance of the Games to tour the country and experience the culture and magic Muhlenberg University of Israel and its People. n Occupation: Insurance and Investments 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 n Hobbies: Golf, Skiing, Traveling 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. 4 | sportscene | Spring 2014 recent events upcoming 10|6|13 The 9th Annual Westchester events Brunch & Bridge Tournament was held in memory of Edy Levitt (z”l), a long- time supporter of the organization and key member of the tournament steering committee. Edy’s daughters and grandchildren continue L-R: George Lippman, Jonah Shainberg, to volunteer their time. This ACBL-sanctioned Phyllis Lippman May 23 – 28, 2014 event attracted over 130 participants and they had the opportunity to meet 2013 Maccabi World Union Congress Maccabiah Open Fencing athlete Jonah Shainberg. This tournament has been successful year-in and year-out because of the efforts of the Steering Committee: Ramat Gan, Israel 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, June 9, 2014 Phyllis Lippman, Sue Maier, Joanne Marks, Ondrea Schiciano and Bobby Stayman. Philadelphia Golf Tournament Cinnaminson, NJ 10|16|13 The Legends of the Maccabiah of Metropolitan Washington DC July 28, 2014 was held in Bethesda, MD. Please see page 9 Chicago Golf Tournament for details. Glenview, IL

10|28|13 Robert E Spivak Leadership Award The San Francisco Golf and Bridge Tournaments were held Presented to Fred Cohen 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 Glenview, IL Sarah Susson (Volleyball) and Max Levine (Rugby) about their experiences at the 2009 and 2013 Games in Israel. 2014 JCC Maccabi Games 12|6-8|13 Boca Raton, FL | August 10 – 15 Members of the Maccabi USA Board of Directors from Cherry Hill, NJ | August 10 – 15 around the country gathered for the Annual Meeting Detroit, MI | August 17 – 22 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 October 5, 2014 Leadership Award, Maccabi USA’s highest honor, for all of his Ron Carner 10th Annual Westchester contributions to the organization. Brunch & Bridge Tournament

3|3|14 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, Nicko McBrain and Marty Riger and Lee Rosenthal. sportscene | Spring 2014 | 5 the mily levy fa

DOR 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 L’DOR 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 FROM GENERATION 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 TO GENERATION 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 The Maccabiah Games provide a thrive today. “I did not have many Jewish friends before my first life-changing experience for all who Maccabiah. There I was able to meet so many lifelong friends, business partners and people that influenced me participate. Lifelong friendships are to play Basketball in Australia for a year,” Howard reflected. “I developed a love for Israel that I know led to me meeting formed and a unique appreciation for the my wife.” Land of Israel and her people is infused

in the athletes’ souls. Some members of our Maccabi USA family have the the family r senberg opportunity to return to Israel and watch o

their children compete in the Games 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 which enhances their own Maccabiah 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 memories. Two of our Maccabi USA publication and in the article it mentioned the tryout for the 1981 USA Maccabiah Men’s Basketball team. athletes that participated in the 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 Maccabiah Games in the 1980’s were 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 each able to return to Israel last July to – and one Pan Am Maccabi Games – 1995. Additionally, he participated in an invitational Games in Brazil in 1994. watch their children compete and win 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 gold medals. 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

6 | sportscene | Spring 2014 The love of basketball has been passed on to team because he knew that it would give him a chance to continue a family the third generation of the Levy family, with legacy. both Mia – Juniors Girls’ Basketball – and “It was one of the most incredible times of my life,” Lior said, “particularly Lior – Youth Men’s Basketball – competing the Opening Ceremony when I saw Jews from around the world celebrating at the 2013 Maccabiah Games. together.” Mia has been exposed to basketball as long Howard summed up their experience last summer, “I was so proud of both of as she can remember since her dad has them and saw them thriving with their teams both socially and athletically. It always coached the sport. She learned about was especially emotional to see the kids saying goodbye to their friends and the Maccabiah Games from her dad when teammates. I am hopeful and optimistic that the relationships they developed she was very young and remembers seeing last summer will continue to grow as mine have.” 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. “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. “Marching into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony was most impactful He believed in Maccabi USA as an athlete and finds it for me,” Drew said. “The number of Jewish people in one place celebrating not very rewarding to be a volunteer. Marc is currently the only the athletes but also the fact that they are Jewish was really cool. It was the Associate Treasurer for Maccabi USA and a member of month I was most proud in my life as a Jew, shared with fellow Jews who became its Executive Committee. my brothers forever!” Drew started playing soccer when he was three “To experience Israel, the homeland of the Jewish people for the first time, and and hasn’t stopped since and Alex has played compete with other Jewish athletes from around the world was an enlightening basketball since he could walk. They learned experience for me,” Marc commented. “Watching my sons competing at the about the Maccabiah Games through Marc Maccabiah Games was a surreal experience. Over the years we have driven and who would regale the boys with stories about flown thousands of miles to his Maccabiah experiences. Both Drew and watch the boys compete. To Alex were committed to representing the USA see them compete and win gold in their respective sports and helping them win medals on an international level a gold medal at the Maccabiah Games, a goal they against the best Jewish athletes were able to achieve together. from around the world was Both Alex and Drew were thrilled to be competing priceless.” 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.

sportscene | Spring 2014 | 7 Please call Jed Margolis at 267.627.5652 MACCABI USA for more information on how you can LEGACY SOCIETY help make a difference.

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

Hank Alpert Betsy Grossman Claire A. and Alan Sherman Ellen and Si Atlas Harvey Gutman Taylor Hogge and Robert Spivak Robyn Barsky Alan Hahn Ellen and Sam Sporn Sandi and Jerry Bloomberg Richard Hermann Louise and Bill Steerman Merri and Jay Blumenfeld Larry Hirsch Dana and Mark Susson Jerry Bornstein, MD Marilyn Labkon Harry Swimmer Ray Brenner Jackie and Nat Levine Frank Velie Jim Bronner Karen Karper David Weissman Talia and Ron Carner Donald Kent Steven Wertheim Fred Cohen and Family Irv Levine Toni and Wally Wortman Douglas Erenberg David Lowenthal Susan and Leland Faust Beth and Jed Margolis Libby Newman Feldman Ilene and Mel Miller Suzan and Allen Fox Harvey Morgan Benjamin H. Fox Jay Moses Gary Freedson John Paul Marilyn Glaser Leonard Reifman Joy and Gary Gordon Jeff Schulman Linda Greenberg z”l Ken Schwartz

8 | sportscene | Spring 2014 LEGENDS OF THE MACCABIAH GALA METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON DC 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-By- Play announcer for the Washington Wizards.

To learn more about the Legends of the Maccabiah, please visit our website at www.maccabiusa.com. DC LEGENDS: Alan Albert - Soccer Ellen and Simon Atlas - Board of Directors MACCABI USA GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES Mel Chaskin - Board of Directors THE GENEROSITY OF ITS SPONSORS Jeff Fleishman - Golf PLATINUM SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS Mark and Brent Goldstein - Golf Bender Foundation, Inc. Nancy Chasen and Don Spero Ernie Grunfeld* - Basketball Mary and Mel Chaskin BRONZE SPONSORS Jacky Loube - Basketball Betsy Grossman/ Harry & Beatrice Sley Foundation Frances and Leonard Burka Michael Oren - Rowing Mark S. Goldstein/Jean Alenstein Trust Rabbi Amy and Gary Perlin Jodi and Ricky Reff - Medical Santos, Postal & Co., PC Don Spero* - Rowing GOLD SPONSORS Karen and Robert Silverman Ellen and Si Atlas Wendy Weinberg Weil* - Swimming/Medical Sharon and Harvey Kaplan *Olympian 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

sportscene | Spring 2014 | 9 news Welcome to our MACCABABIES! LORRAINE – 1961, HEATHER (KAUFMAN) DAVID WEISSMAN ’65, ’73 Maccabiah – and – 2001 Maccabiah; 1999 – Board – and JUDI RICHARD– 1961, ’65 Pan Am – and AVI – 1999 GOTTLIEB welcomed Maccabiah – ABRAMSON Pan Am – RASOWSKY their newest welcomed their third welcomed their son granddaughter, ELLIE, grandchild, MILES on CYRUS LEVIN on on January 23. Her June 19, 2013. His December 23, 2013. parents, LESLIE and parents, Jill and Jacob Manczyk are He joins big brother, ADLEY AUSTIN, born BEN GOTTLIEB are thrilled. thrilled with their first child. on March 7, 2012.

ALEX ARSHT – 2013 Maccabiah – made AARON LIBERMAN – 2011 Pan Am – ROB SUGARMAN – the 2013 Daktronics All-American, 2013 a forward for Northwestern University, 2009, ’13 Maccabiah NSCAA All-American and the CCAA Player made Big Ten Conference history in – Chairman of of the Week (October 7, 2013). January, when he became the first player the Conference of STEVEN BIRNBAUM – 2011 Pan Am – was in Big Ten history to wear a yarmulke in a Presidents of Major selected #2 in the MLS Draft in January. game. American Jewish He will play for D.C. United. Organizations, led a SARA MERMELSTEIN – 2013 Maccabiah, 60-member delegation HERB BROWN – 1997, ’01, ‘05 Maccabiah 2011 Pan Am – will be a part of the on a historic first official visit to Spain by – will receive the National Association of Women’s Gymnastics team for George the organization and met with his Majesty Basketball Coaches Lifetime Achievement Washington University this Fall, where she King Juan Carlos I at Zarzuela Palace in received a full scholarship. Award in April in Arlington, TX. February. JESSE GOLEMAN – 2013 Maccabiah, BRET MOLDENHAUER – 2013 Maccabiah – TRAVIS WARECH – 2011 Pan Am – was the Acupuncturist for Lolo Jones and stopped two shots and 2009 Maccabiah; 2007 recorded his seventh shutout to help her USA Bobsled Team at the Sochi Winter Pan Am – is living Centenary College earn their first Colonial Olympics in February. his dream playing States Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer ARI SINAY – 2009 professional Basketball Championship. Maccabiah, 2011 Europe with the Pro-A Gotha THERESA GRENTZ – 1981 Maccabiah – – is playing professional Rockets in Germany. considered a Women’s Basketball pioneer, Volleyball with Hapoel was presented with the sixth annual Jerusalem. BASKETBALL ALL-IVY: Lapchick Character Award in November, 2013. SAM SPORN – 1985, ALYSSA BARON – 2013 Maccabiah – OREN KANTOR – ’89, ’93, 2005, ’09, University of Pennsylvania, was named the Ivy League Women’s Basketball Player of 2003 Pan Am – ’13 Maccabiah; 1983, the Year. married MEGAN ’95, 2003, ’07 Pan Am – ROSE SADAKA was presented with on ALEX ROSENBERG – 2009, ’13 Maccabiah – January 25 at Eau the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Chairman’s Columbia Junior, was named as a member Palm Beach in of the First Team All-Ivy. Florida. Leadership Award last summer in Israel. JESSICA STEGMAN SPENCER WEISZ – 2013 DEENA (DROSSIN) – 2001, ’05, ’09 KASTOR –1991 Pan Am – Maccabiah – Princeton placed 9th at the Maccabiah; 2003 World Championship Marathon in Moscow Freshman, Rookie of the Pan Am; 2002 Aus – in August, 2013. Week January 27th and was married TOSH MARKS named Rookie of the Year. ELIZABETH KOBAK – 2011 Pan Am – on October 5, 2013 was named the Professional Tennis at the New York Registry (PTR) Player of the Year. Botanical Gardens. Maccabiah alumni Tracy Bienenfeld and Alex Yudelevich were in attendance.

10 | sportscene | Spring 2014 L-R: Genna Brand, FENCING REUNION: Dana Schwartz, GARY BERNSTEIN – 2009, ‘13 Maccabiah ASA Manager Nathan Shapira, JEFF COHN – 2009 Maccabiah There was a Maccabi reunion at the Sarah Friedman, Danielle Paz National Collegiate Fencing Squad ED HARRIS – 2013 Maccabiah Championships in Philadelphia on February 23. Jeff Bukantz – 1981, ’85, MIKE HAYNES – 2013 Maccabiah ’89, ’93 Maccabiah, Board; Amanda DAN INDECH – 2009, ‘13 Maccabiah; Lalezarian – 2013 Maccabiah; David 2007, ‘11 Pan Am Micahnik – 1965, ’69, ’85, ’93 Maccabiah; SARAH FRIEDMAN – 2009 Maccabiah, DON KENT – 2005, ’09, ’13 Maccabiah; 2003, and Ira Nathan Schlosberg – 2013 2011 European – ASA Tel Aviv ’07, ’11 Pan Am Maccabiah were all in attendance. LEO KRUPNIK – 2005 Maccabiah – JOHN LEVENE – 2013 Maccabiah Maccabi Umm al-Fahm F.C. JEFF MOGUL – 2013 Maccabiah; 2011 Pan Am ZAC MACMATH – 2009 Maccabiah – ROB OLIN – 2013 Maccabiah Philadelphia Union RICHARD SHAKTER – 2013 Maccabiah DANIELLE PAZ – 2009 Maccabiah – ASA Tel Aviv KEITH SILVERMAN – 2013 Maccabiah; 2011 Pan Am DANA SCHWARTZ – 2009, ’13 Maccabiah – L-R: Ira Schlosberg, Amanda Lalezarian, Olivia Briffault, DAVE WARREN – 2013 Maccabiah Jeff Bukantz ASA Tel Aviv MAE SHAMIR – 2009 Maccabiah, 2007 ADAM ZWEIBACK – 2013 Maccabiah; 2011 NATIONAL JEWISH SPORTS Pan Am Pan Am – ASA Tel Aviv SOCCER NEWS: We have eight alumni that are playing MACCABEE’S SOCCER soccer professionally around the world. The Maccabee’s Soccer team is made up They are: of Maccabi USA alumni along with other GENNA BRAND – 2005, ‘09 Maccabiah – Masters Soccer athletes from the USA and ASA Tel Aviv Costa Rica. They recently competed in the King Cup Soccer Tournament in Las Vegas on STEVE BIRNBAUM – 2011 Pan Am – the weekend of January 17. Alumni include: D.C. United ROSS BERMAN – 2013 Maccabiah

out our new webs Check ite at ww.maccabiusa.com! w We mourn theCarl passing... 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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