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VOLUME 14 | NUMBER 1 | SPRING 2016 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF MACCABI USA

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE it changed her plans for after graduation as 2 Amanda well. “My original plan was to go to medical 20TH MACCABIAH LAUNCH GALA 3 Maddahi school in Los Angeles,” said Amanda. “But I fell in love with . The UPCOMING EVENTS began practicing Ka- ignited my passion for the country and essen- 4 RECENT EVENTS rate in the mid-90s tially was the reason why I decided to move when she and her 20TH WORLD MACCABIAH GAMES to Israel for medical school.” 5 A NOTE FROM LOU MOYERMAN mother opened up the Yellow Pages and 2015 PAN AMERICAN MACCABI GAMES found the dojo closest “The Maccabiah Games 6 to their Los Angeles MACCABI MATCH ignited my passion for the 8 home. Luck brought country and essentially was EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE her to Shihan (Grandmaster) Alborzi’s stu- 9 REMEMBERING DOLPH SCHAYES dio, a Muslim who has played a fundamental the reason why I decided role in training and sending many -Kas to move to Israel for NEWS (the Japanese term for Karate practitioners/ 10 students) to the World Maccabiah Games, medical school.” including Amanda.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE THIS INSIDE Upon her graduation from UCLA, Amanda When she was 16, Amanda was on the took a year off to train and prepare for the USA Junior National Karate team, coached , where she won a by Jeffrey Kohn, a four-time Maccabi USA bronze medal in Kumite in the over 65kg divi- Karate alumnus. Jeffrey pushed Amanda to sion. Two months after the conclusion of the try out for the Open Karate team for the 17th Games, Amanda began her plan, which origi- World Maccabiah Games in 2005, introduc- nated from her experiences in Israel in 2005. ing her to John Pressman, the Karate Head She officially enrolled at the Sackler School Coach for those Games. She made the team, of Medicine at University, receiving and thus begun her journey with Israel and her medical degree in Israel, where she lived Maccabi USA. Amanda won the for a total of six years. silver medal in Open Women’s Kumite Karate, and team silver medals in Despite her successes in Karate at the Kumite and Kata Karate. Maccabiah Games, Amanda’s most vivid memory occurred at the Opening Ceremony At the time of the 17th Maccabiah in 2005. As a first generation American Jew, Games, Amanda was a freshman at UCLA Amanda had seen firsthand the anti-Semitism studying psychobiology, a major that com- and stereotyping that her family had endured. bines psychology and neuroscience. To “I remember looking up and seeing my family say the Games changed the course of her in the stands,” she recalls. “There was my life would be an understatement. Not only dad, who was kicked out of Iran for being Jew- did she pick up a Jewish Studies minor im- ish; my mother, who grew up in post WWII mediately upon her return from Israel, but ; and my grandfather, who survived

(continued on page 2) Amanda Maddahi PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (continued from front page) the Holocaust. Having all these people with Last year was an incredible one for Maccabi USA. After our me as we celebrated the largest gathering great success at the European Maccabi Games in Berlin of Jews in the world completely blew my in July, we headed to Santiago, in late December for the Pan American Maccabi Games with a USA Team of mind.” over 400 people. And just like 12 years ago, the Maccabi After returning to the Chilean Organizing Committee successfully organized and from Israel in 2014, she decided not to be- executed a fantastic Pan American Maccabi Games. come a practicing doctor. Rather, Amanda founded the Kid Possible Company, a We received amazing positive feedback from our Team USA health, education, and leadership program athletes, some of which I would like to share with you: for kids ages 6-12. In addition to the volun-

teer work she does with multiple children’s “I feel more proud to be a Jew having been at these Games…I felt a real connection with my South American counterparts, and that is hospitals throughout greater Los Angeles, based on our shared Jewish faith.” – Josh Blank, Youth Men’s Soccer Amanda has found time to stay involved with Maccabi USA, as the Chair of Maccabi “Being a banner carrier was a highlight. Thank you for the honor! I also loved being Young Leadership in Los Angeles, known around so many Jewish athletes from all over. It’s very powerful being surrounded by as Maccabi LA. “As Jews, we feel like a so many people with so many of the same passions.” - Erica Gelb, minority no matter where we go, and as ath- letes, it’s way worse,” explains Amanda. “I “Just knowing that everyone around you is Jewish is one of the greatest feelings a stay involved because of the ‘lightning in Jew could have.” - Brian Laiderman, Medical Team a bottle’ feeling of Maccabi USA. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I want ev- “Every part [of the Pan Am Maccabi Games] was a highlight. It was one of the best eryone to have that feeling.” experiences of my life and I will never forget the amazing experience that I had while in Chile.” - Jared Hopkins, Juniors Boys’ As the Chair of Maccabi Young Lead- ership in Los Angeles, Amanda hopes to “Hearing the National Anthem [“Hatikvah”] while standing side-by-side with “bolster and support the leadership of Mac- your teammates is special…staring at the Andes Mountains while belting out cabi USA as much as possible.” Maccabi the lyrics was chilling. It was possibly the greatest feeling I’ve ever had.” LA plans to reach their goals through their - Michael Rudzinsky, Rugby four pillars: alumni networking, fundraising/

sponsorships for qualified athletes for the We did not just revel in the Maccabi Games experience; we gave back to the Maccabiah Games, sports recruiting for community. Due to the hard work and dedication of one of our team doctors, Marc Backal, Team USA brought to Chile diagnostic equipment to examine the eyes of the Games, and marketing. On January 28, young children in one of the poorest areas in Chile. Members of our teams worked 2016, Maccabi LA organized a reunion for under the direction of Dr. Backal as he diagnosed vision problems that could be Maccabi USA alums from recent Games, in- corrected with eyeglasses we provided. It was an extremely worthwhile project which cluding the 19th World Maccabiah Games further enhanced our amazing experience. in 2013 and the recent European and Pan American Maccabi Games. I would like to thank Lou Moyerman, Chairman of Pan American Maccabi Games USA For Amanda, staying involved with Mac- Organizing Committee, for his dedication and hard work. To all the athletes that came cabi USA is a no-brainer despite her ex- with us to Santiago and Berlin, I hope you truly understand what we at Maccabi USA do and why we do it. tremely busy schedule. “I know of not one person that has gone to the Games and We are now focused on the 20th Maccabiah Games in Israel in July 2017. The USA not had the experience of a lifetime,” she Organizing Committee will be chaired by Jeff Bukantz for the second time and I know exclaims. that he is hard at work to build a great Team USA. I hope that all our athletes continue to train hard, stay in shape and try out for our USA Team to compete in Israel at the World Maccabiah Games. I wish you all great success.

Sincerely,

Ron Carner, President Maccabi USA 2 | sportscene | Spring 2016 PRESENTS THE 20th Maccabiah Launch Gala Honoring

Maccabi USA President RON CARNER

On Wednesday, April 20 in New York City, Maccabi USA will officially ‘kick-off’ our fundraising campaign for the 20th World Maccabiah Games in Israel in July, 2017. Monies raised from this event will be used to fund the participation of Team USA at the Games as well as the participation of all Open, Juniors and Youth athletes in ISRAEL CONNECT, a seven-day cultural and educational program, immediately preceding the Games.

The Master of Ceremonies will be NBC4 Lead Sports Anchor, Bruce Beck and special remarks will be made by Consul General of Israel, Ido Aharoni. The evening will include entertainment by the Maccabeats, a live auction including a Fund-A-Need which will be used to raise the needed dollars to ensure that all qualified Jewish athletes from the USA and around the world will be able to participate in the Games, regardless of financial ability.

The evening promises to be memorable and will definitely be enhanced by your participation. There is still an opportunity for you to support our efforts by attending the Gala or making a donation. Please visit maccabiusa.com or call Sara at 267.627.5654 for more information on attending and sponsorship opportunities.

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Spring 2016 | sportscene | 3 upcoming recent events The 11th The Maccabi Young Leadership events Annual Speaking Series was held at the Westchester Jewish Brunch & Federation / of Greater Canasta/Mah Philadelphia March 14, 2016 Jongg Event on 21st Annual Palm Beach Tournament in memory of Edythe Levitt November Lake Worth, FL took place at Doral Arrowwood in Rye 8, 2015, Brook, NY on October 18, 2015. Committee and featured Shira & Yael Averbuch. Shira Co-Chairs, Barbara Feldman and George won a gold medal and the MVP award at the April 20, 2016 Lippman, helped bring over 130 Bridge, as the captain of 20th Maccabiah Launch Gala Canasta & Mah Jongg players to this the Open Women’s Soccer team, and Yael Honoring Ron Carner event. Special thanks to Bridge Committee has played for the United States National New York, NY members, Nat Adler, Babette Bandler, Ruth Women’s Soccer team. They spoke about Brandt, Betty Burr, Henry Deutsch, Lynn their experiences being Jewish women in Goldstein, Jane Heilbron, Pat Hofmann, the world of professional sports. May 19- 24, 2016 Mickey Karlan, Valerie Levitt, Phyllis The Maccabi USA Conference Plenum Lippman, Sue Maier, Ondrea Schiciano & took place in Atlantic Bobby Stayman; our Canasta Committee, Israel City, NJ, November headed by Sari Horowitz, Jane Rittmaster 13-15, 2015. The and Len Rubin; and the Mah Jongg meetings were Committee, made up of Leslie Adler, Marjorie June 6, 2016 attended by Maccabi Margolis, Barbara Miller, and Madeline Dolph Schayes Memorial Golf Tournament USA’s Executive “Maddy” Vogel. The 11th Annual Event was Cherry Hill, NJ Committee, as the first time that Canasta was played. Next well as many of year’s event is scheduled to take place in the coaches and Westchester, NY on September 25, 2016. 2016 JCC Maccabi Games chairmen for the 2015 Pan American Columbus, OH | July 24-July 29 The San Francisco Golf & Maccabi Games. Ido Aharoni, Consul St. Louis, MO | July 31-Aug 5 Bridge Tournaments General of Israel, spoke to the group, as Stamford, CT |August 7-August 12 were played at Lake Merced Golf Club in well as Becca Lewis and Marc Backal, Daly City, CA who touched on their time at the recent on October European Maccabi Games in Berlin. September 25, 2016 19, 2015. A highlight of the weekend was the 12th Annual Westchester Brunch & Bridge/ The event co- involvement of Maccabi Young Leadership Canasta/Mah Jongg Event chairs, Vicki for the first time at the annual meeting. Klapper, Westchester, NY The Joannie Liss, 13th Pan American were held Peter Pollat and Alan Schneider, along with Maccabi Games in Santiago, Chile, December 28, the Steering Committee, Ben Eisler, Leland July 4-July 18, 2017 2015-January 4, 2016. Natasha Dabrowski Faust, Ken Flax, Patrick Galligan, Ron and Joel Kitchen received the inaugural Goodman, Milt Greenfield, Bob Grossman, Israel Dolph Schayes Memorial Award. Steve Isaacs, Laurie Kahn, Vicki & Scott Kahn, Paul Klapper, Paul Leiber, Donn Levine, Patty Michael, Cindy Morris, Judy Salgado, Gary Shemano, Maxine Sigel, Jeff Silk and Barbara Voss, made these events great successes. We extend a special thank you to the Silk Family, the Dinner Sponsor for the combined events. This year’s event introduced our Fund-A-Need program, which will help send Jewish athletes in need from “Lost Communities,” including but Get connected, stay engaged... not limited to , , and Like Us On Follow Us On Follow Us On , to the 2017 Maccabiah Games Facebook Twitter Instagram in Israel. 4 | sportscene | Spring 2016 20th World Maccabiah Games

Our Open, Juniors and Youth athletes will participate in our ISRAEL CONNECT program, immediately prior to the Games. The ISRAEL CONNECT program is a seven-day cultural and educational program which is a highlight of the athletes’ Maccabiah Experience. The Maccabiah Games is a powerful experience for athletes of all ages and it provides everyone involved with the opportunity to build Jewish pride through sports. “I am humbled to have the opportunity to chair the USA Organizing Committee for these Games,” Jeff Bukantz said, “The Games in 2013 were such an incredible experience which I plan to build upon with the help of a dedicated group of volunteers that will work hard to make the 20th Maccabiah Games a life-changing experience for our athletes.” The 20th World Maccabiah Games will take place in Israel July 6-17, 2017. Maccabi USA is currently accepting applications for athletes, We are still seeking sports chairmen in various coaches, managers, doctors and trainers. The application can be found disciplines. If you are interested in becoming a on our website or by scanning the QR code to the right. chairman, please contact Shane Carr, Program Director, at [email protected]. Three new sports at the Maccabiah Games – 3 on 3 Basketball, Orienteering and Lacrosse – will be part of the 42 sports we are recruiting teams for in Open, Juniors, Youth, Masters and Para athlete divisions. Maccabi USA will also field a team for the second time. A Note from Lou Moyerman General Chairman, 13th Pan Am Maccabi Games USA Organizing Committee Although we are immensely proud of our Team USA athletes for winning in the cancer ward at Troi Hospital. Our teams left a huge impact in the most medals at the Pan American Maccabi Games, the pride I felt the lives of many Chilean children and families; kudos to everyone for watching our delegation conduct itself so maturely outweighed winning their involvement in these life-changing Tzedakah projects. medals. The sportsmanship they displayed throughout the Games was nothing short of fantastic. It was an honor for me to present two young A big thank you to many – President Ron Carner, who had the faith to athletes, Natasha Dabrowski and Joel Kitchen, with the inaugural Dolph appoint me as the General Chair for Team USA’s Organizing Committee. Schayes Memorial Award, given to those at each international Maccabi Thanks to all of the athletes, coaches, medical and management staff, Games who best demonstrate athletic excellence and sportsmanship. especially Jeff Schulman, our Team USA Manager. Thanks to the Another fond memory of mine is the thrill I got from giving many of our parents and families of athletes who came to Chile and supported us teams their medals, especially at the Golf venue. There, our Head ever so greatly, and to the Maccabi USA staff who worked tirelessly in Golf Coach Dan Frankel sang a beautiful version of Hatikvah, bringing putting together this great Team. To my close friends, Steve and Mitch, people to tears just as he had done with his performance at Team and to my family; wife Kinfar, sons Adam and Sam, who competed and USA’s orientation. coached in Chile, and my daughters Tina and Stephanie, who listened and supported me with guidance. Our Tzedakah Projects are where I truly saw Team USA shine. Giving back is so important; it was a goal of mine to include as much Now it’s time to get ready for the 20th Maccabiah Games, Summer community service as possible in our schedule. Thanks to the hard 2017. Go Team USA! work and dedication of one of Team USA’s doctors, Marc Backal, and the thoughtfulness of Daniela Eisen, a doctor from the Chilean Organizing Committee, 13 teams participated in our Vision Project. Our athletes travelled to the San Bernardo neighborhood of Chile, which is severely impoverished. There, they checked the vision of over 1,000 children and gave away over 600 pairs of eyeglasses! Thanks to your Lou Moyerman help, Team USA was also able to reach our goal and raise over $5,000 for our Tzedakah Food Project, allowing us to prepare food packages for Chilean Jewish families in need. Also, our Rugby team visited children

SpringFall 20152016 | sportscene | 5 2015 PAN AMERICAN MACCABI GAMES

“I think it is really special how many relationships were fostered within teams, within delegations, and between nations over the course of these Games. Despite our success on the court, it is these relationships that I will remember and cherish for years to come!” — JOEL KITCHEN, OPEN MEN’S , DOLPH SCHAYES MEMORIAL AWARD RECIPIENT

“The first thing that comes to mind when I think about my experience in Chile are the lifelong friendships that I made. I am so happy to have met so many fantastic people, athletes, coaches, staff members, etc., who I now consider as my ‘Maccabi family.’ Being part of a community of Jewish athletes is one of my best choices, but you need to experience it yourself to truly understand what these Games are about. I am so proud to be a part of the Maccabi USA family!” —JILLIAN CARROLL, OPEN WOMEN’S FIELD HOCKEY

“The Pan American Maccabi Games were an unbelievable experience for so many reasons: connecting with fellow Jewish athletes from around the world, carrying the U.S. flag into the Opening Ceremony, and winning gold in Rugby 7s and silver in 15s, building towards the Maccabiah Games in 2017 – all thanks to the amazing Maccabi USA organization!” — DALLEN STANFORD, OPEN MEN’S RUGBY

“At the Pan American Maccabi Games, not only was I able to play my favorite sport with and against Jews from all over the world, I also had the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Chilean children, which I will remember forever.” — SAMANTHA BELL, OPEN WOMEN’S SOCCER

6 | sportscene | Spring 2016 “The feeling and sense of community when participating in any international Maccabi Games is beyond anything I have ever known, and these Games in Chile were no different in that respect. It doesn’t matter your age, this was a unique life experience and a true privilege to participate in.” — JOHN LEVENE MASTERS MEN’S 45+ SOCCER

“From the moment I marched into the Opening Ceremony with Team USA, a wave of emotion came over me. On and off the court I was surrounded by an amazing international community of Jewish athletes, and this sense of community filled me with pride for my team, my country, and Jewish culture.” — NATASHA DABROWSKI, OPEN , DOLPH SCHAYES MEMORIAL AWARD RECIPIENT

“The experience of walking in and representing your country at the Opening Ceremony is indescribable and a memory I will forever cherish, but it was simply amazing to be in that stadium with all of the Games’ Jewish athletes from around the world. Being in that moment, surrounded by people whose love for Judaism and sports brought us together, is what the Pan American Maccabi Games are all about.” — MICHAEL SHAPIRO JUNIORS BOYS’ BASKETBALL

“I will never forget the color and pageantry of the Opening Ceremony, the enthusiasm of all the athletes as we marched in behind the flags of the United States and Israel and were greeted by thousands who came to cheer us as Jewish athletes. The lighting of the torches, the songs, the speeches – it was fantastic!” — TOM ROSENBERG, MASTERS GOLF

Spring 2016 | sportscene | 7 MACCABI MATCH! Part of our Mission at Maccabi USA is to build Jewish Continuity, and we can think of no greater way to do this than when our athletes meet their life partners while participating in an international Maccabi or Maccabiah Games. As part of our series, MACCABI MATCH, we introduce you to couples who first met during Maccabiah and Pan American Maccabi Games.

JULIA FISHER FARBMAN AND JARED FARBMAN the reason I tried out,” said Julia. “And thank G-d for her, because ultimately I got the chance, through the Pan American Maccabi Games, to get to know and fall in love with Jared.” They consider Rose and Dennis to be extended members of the Farbman family. Julia and Jared had seen one another once since the sportsmanship award ceremony. As the Games approached, Jared psyched himself up to ask Julia to go on a date and grab ice cream in the of Buenos Aires. On December 29, 2007 they went to Freddo, a well- known helado shop in , and took a long walk in the park, stopping to sit underneath a Tilia American Tree. “I knew right there,” claimed Julia. “It was like we had already known each other forever.” Julia and Jared made it a to see as many of each other’s competitions in Argentina as they could. After the Games, they both knew they wouldn’t be in the same city for a while, as Julia was set to attend Penn State University while Jared was already in his freshman year at Philadelphia University. That didn’t stop them, as a long-distance relationship blossomed through constant phone calls, texts and Skyping sessions. After a year they had had enough of this arrangement, and Julia transferred to Drexel University, bringing her only 15 minutes away from Jared. On December 29, 2012, the fifth anniversary of their first date at the Pan American Maccabi Games, Jared asked for Julia’s hand in marriage. Julia Fisher Farbman and Jared Farbman met just prior to the 2007 Pan He arranged a daylong journey through their shared memories. This American Maccabi Games, which were held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. included a stop at the Tyler Arboretum in Pennsylvania, where he had They were both being honored with sportsmanship awards for their previously located a Tilia American Tree, the same species of tree that participation in the 2007 JCC Maccabi Games at a ceremony at the they had sat underneath in Argentina. The pair finished the night where Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. “I saw this handsome guy it all began, at the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, where he walk in the door alone,” recalled Julia, “so of course I had to invite popped the question, and she of course said yes! him to come sit with me!” Julia and Jared hung out together all night, “It’s safe to say that Maccabi USA and the Pan American Maccabi exchanging numbers but departing ways not knowing if Games are some of the main reasons that I am happily married they would ever see each other again. to my best friend.” said Jared. Julia chimed in, “At both of Both Julia and Jared heard about Maccabi USA the Games I attended, the point was always to make through their participation in the JCC Maccabi friends and cultivate new relationships, otherwise Games, where they met supporters of known as your ‘Maccabi family.’ Jared definitely the Maccabi Movement and Maccabi gave that concept a whole new meaning!” USA. Jared’s coach at the JCC Maccabi Life has been busy for Julia and Jared, as they Games was Dennis Weiner, who has are both focused on building their respective participated in four international Maccabi careers, but once life calms down, they plan on Games, including coaching Jared at the getting back involved with Maccabi USA. There 2007 Pan American Maccabi Games. may even be a second generation of Farbman Julia’s coach was Rose Weinstein, who alumni. “When we have kids down the road,” said has been a member of Maccabi USA’s Julia, “they are DEFINITELY going to participate Organizing Committees for seven different with Maccabi USA!” International Maccabi Games. “Rose is

8 | sportscene | Spring 2016 SPRING 2016 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE UPDATE

In our house growing up, my father led by Jeff Bukantz, is already hard at work. From sports, medical, would ask us, “what have you done today management, to our ISRAEL CONNECT program, the hard work has for the Jewish People.” Through our work at begun. I extend a personal invitation to anyone wanting to join us Maccabi USA we are building Jewish Pride for the Maccabi World Union Plenum in Israel, May 19-24, where through Sports – making a difference for Jews we meet with delegates from around the world in organizing the everywhere on a daily basis. Games. It is the chance to see for yourself the inner workings of Maccabi on a global basis. Help us reach the finish line in 2017 at 2015 was a perfect example. So many the Maccabiah, which has grown to be the third largest international highlights – so many special moments – so sports competition in the world. many Jewish memories embedded in our hearts for many years to come. The year began with a mission to Finally, I wish to thank our many donors who have helped us along , followed by Maccabi Games in Germany and Chile as we the way. Some have supported individual athletes, others contributed touched the lives and hearts of our athletes and their families. The to our Endowment, helping us to ensure our future. Whether it impact we made was not measured in the number of medals won was small or large gifts, please know that we appreciate it. Your but rather the gold medal experience we provided. We are grateful investment in our present and future yields a valuable return. Thank to our hosts for providing us with warm hospitality while covering the you to everyone involved in our ongoing special events such as our important details like sports and security in a professional manner. Golf Tournaments, Bridge Tournaments and especially our Gala kickoff honoring our President, Ron Carner, who has dedicated over And as soon as we returned from Chile we hit the ground running 30 years to Maccabi USA for the good of Jewish athletes and the towards the 20th Maccabiah Games in Israel. State of Israel. Our volunteer corps and staff are working diligently, putting together Toda Rabah, all the details for the “Crown Jewel” of our organization. Our JED MARGOLIS, Executive Director Maccabiah Committee, consisting of over 125 dedicated individuals

REMEMBERING DOLPH SCHAYES

In our book, Dolph Schayes was the he was most proud was that three generations of his family have greatest basketball player EVER. The had the opportunity to participate in the Maccabiah Games. NBA recognized that when they in- ducted him as one of the NBA Top Because of his love of sport, Israel and Maccabi USA we have 50 Hall of Fame Legends. He was a established the Dolph Schayes Memorial Award. This award will be beloved husband, father, grandfather presented to an Open male and Open female athlete that demon- and friend. All in all, he was the epito- strates excellence in sport, good sportsmanship and good citizen- me of a Mensch. Dolph was beloved ship at each of the Games we participate in: the Pan American by the volunteers, leadership and and European Maccabi Games and the World Maccabiah Games staff at Maccabi USA and throughout in Israel. the Maccabi Movement. His death The first awards were presented at the conclusion of the 13th Pan has left a void in the lives of all who American Maccabi Games in Santiago, Chile on January 4, 2016. knew and loved him, but we are glad The recipients were Natasha Dabrowski who played Open Tennis to say he had a life well-lived. and won a gold medal in Women’s Singles and a silver medal in Dolph first got involved with Maccabi USA as a coach of the Open Mixed Doubles, and Joel Kitchen who played Open Men’s Volley- Men’s Basketball team at the 10th Maccabiah Games in 1977. ball and won a team silver medal. There were many great athletes He often referred to his experience at the Maccabiah Games as nominated for these awards, but both Natasha and Joel stood out the most important athletic experience he has ever had. When as excellent sportsmen and great leaders who embodied Dolph’s Dolph marched into the Opening Ceremony with his son Danny on love of sport and people. the same team and listened to thousands of people singing Ha- Maccabi USA is very proud to present the Memorial Dolph Schayes tikvah, he became hooked on Maccabi USA, becoming a lifetime Award as it is a way to keep the spirit of such a beloved man alive. supporter. The next awards will be presented in Israel at the conclusion of the Dolph won many accolades and awards and was inducted into 20th Maccabiah Games in 2017. many important Halls of Fame. However, one of the things of which

Spring 2016 | sportscene | 9 news DOUG BAKER – 2013 Maccabiah; ISAAC EHRLICH – 2015 European DAN INDECH – 2007, 2011, 2015 2015 Pan Am – won three – and NICOLE FREVOLD – 2013 Pan Am; 2009, 2013 Maccabiah; awards in California in January Maccabiah; 2015 European MUSA Board – married longtime for his accomplishments – placed third together fiancée MARCY ASCHENBRENER in the Financial Services in Mixed Doubles at the on Thanksgiving weekend in industry, specifically in Boston Junior Pittsburgh, PA, in a ceremony retirement planning, 401k Open. Nicole and Isaac were conducted by Marcy’s sister rollovers and asset protection. Badminton partners at the 2015 European and brother-in-law. Maccabi Games. DOUG BEAL – 1969, 1973 RYAN JONES – 2013 Maccabiah – hired as the Maccabiah – retired from DAN FRANKEL – 2005, 2013 Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach at Muhlenberg his job as the CEO of USA Maccabiah; 2006 ; College in Allentown, PA. 2015 Pan Am Volleyball after 46 years with – performed the TAHL LEIBOVITZ – 1997, 2013 the organization. National Anthem at the PGA Maccabiah – won gold and Show in Orlando in January. STEVEN BIRNBAUM – 2011 Pan bronze medals in Am – scored a last minute at the Spanish Para Open game-winning goal in his SCOTT GARSON – 2015 European Championships in El Prat de second ever game for the – received the Llobregat, , June 18-22, United States Men’s National College Coach of the Year 2015. Soccer team against Iceland Award, given annually to the ELLIE LEITKO – 2015 Pan Am – committed to on January 31. top Jewish College Basketball Coach in the country as voted Tulane University to play Beach Volleyball. ZAC BROWN – 2007 Pan Am – accepted a position on by the Jewish Coaches HANNAH LICHTENSTEIN – 2015 as Goalkeeper Coach for Northern Illinois Association. Pan Am – named to the All- University’s Men’s Soccer team. ELLIE GOTTDENKER – 2015 Mid-Atlantic Region team as JILLIAN CARROLL – 2005 European – recognized with a member of Swarthmore Maccabiah; 2006 Australia; 2007, the 2015 Hyman M. & College’s Women’s Soccer 2015 Pan Am; 2015 European Phillip D. Perlo High School team. – accepted a job as an RN Athlete Award at the Dinner PAUL “JACKY” LOUBE – 1993 at Providence St. Joseph of Champions at the JCC of Maccabiah; 1995, 2015 Pan Am; Medical Center. Greater Washington. 2007 European; 2010 Australia – ELLIOT COHEN – 2013 Maccabiah; 2015 Pan Am – ZACH HILLER – 2015 Pan Am awarded the Maccabi Legacy committed to Carnegie Melon University, where – married DONNA HAIM on Award by JCC of Greater he will play soccer and study business. November 11 in San Diego, Washington at the Dinner of California. Champions on November 21. SIENNA DRIZIN – 2015 European – named to the Big West Academic All-Conference Team as a co-captain for UC Davis Women’s Soccer. Welcome to our MACCABABIES! TAYLOR HOGGE & BRIEN WASSNER BEN BELUR – 2013 HEATHER SARA KLEIN – 2003, JEREMY & JENA BETSY GROSSMAN BOB SPIVAK – MUSA – 1993, 1997 Maccabiah – and RASOWSKY – 1999 2007 Pan Am; PASHAK – Maccabi – MUSA Board; Chairman, Board; Maccabiah; 2015 wife BRITTANY Pan Am; 2001 2005 Maccabiah Young Leadership MUSA Endower – MUSA Endower Pan Am – and wife welcomed Maccabiah – and – and husband Board – welcomed welcomed seventh – welcomed MARY welcomed daughter Blakely AVI RASOWSKY JOSH welcomed son Ethan Jack grandchild Noah their first great son Brent Mason Grae Belur on –1999 Pan Am son Benyamin Pashak on Ross Weis, son of grandchild Wassner on October 10, 2015. – welcomed Yitzhak Klein, January 6. Wendy Grossman Andrella, daughter September 4, daughter Shayla their first child, and Ayal Weis, of Andrew 2015, joining Natania Rasowsky on December 24, brother to Adam, Cummings and sister Brinkley and on December 2015. on January 8. Rachael Spivak, brother Brycen. 10, 2015, joining on July 23, 2015. brothers Adley & Cyrus.

10 | sportscene | Spring 2016 LONNIE MITCHEL – 2013 Maccabiah; 2015 European; 2015 Pan Am – named 2015 State University of New York Athletic We mourn the passing... Conference Tennis Coach of the Year. NOAH RATNER – 2007 Pan Am; 2009, 2013 Maccabiah – won the 56th Annual Skyview Pro-Am Abby Shapiro Dolph Schayes Tournament, marking his first SEPTEMBER 7, 2015 DECEMBER 10, 2015 win as a professional golfer. Basketball – 1977 Maccabiah Abby was set to be a member of Team USA at 1989 Maccabiah USA Organizing Committee SHYLER SALOVIN – 2015 Pan Am – selected for the 2015 European Maccabi Games, until she MUSA Endower orders to the USS Theodore Roosevelt in San was diagnosed with cancer and had to relinquish Dolph was the Head Coach for the Masters Diego in the U.S. Navy. her spot on the Team. Abby’s initials were drawn Men’s Basketball team at the 1977 Maccabiah DALLEN STANFORD – 2013 onto the shoulders of every Team USA Swimmer Games, winning a gold medal. Prior to this, as they competed in Berlin. She passed away at Dolph had an illustrious NBA career. He was Maccabiah; 2015 Pan Am the age of 16, leaving behind her parents Trudy named to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1972, – served as the color and Rick. and honored as one of the “50 Greatest Players” commentator on ESPN for in NBA history in 1996. In March, his jersey a USA Rugby vs. Argentina number is set to be retired by the Philadelphia match on February 6. Byron Krieger 76ers. A staunch supporter of Maccabi USA NOVEMBER 8, 2015 and the Maccabi Movement, and the greatest TAYLOR STONE – 2013 Maccabiah – 1957 Maccabiah Jewish basketball player of all time, Dolph leaves – selected to USA Field Byron was a member of Team USA at the 1957 behind his wife of 60 years, Naomi, four children Hockey’s Junior National Maccabiah Games, where he won gold medals and nine grandchildren. Team on the Under-19 squad. in foil and sabre. A two-time United States Olympian, Byron was elected to the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1986. He passed Ron Crawford away at the age of 95, leaving behind his wife DECEMBER 20, 2015 of 57 years, Joyce, their six children, sixteen – 1981 Maccabiah KEVIN SWIRYN grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ron served as the Open Men’s Water Polo Head – 2013 Coach at the 1981 Maccabiah Games, winning Maccabiah – a silver medal. He is a three-time Olympian in 1960, 1964 and 1968, a member of the U.S. and ZACH TEST NOVEMBER 26, 2015 – 2009, 2013 Water Polo Hall of Fame, and the first American Basketball – 1969 Maccabiah to be inducted into the International Water Polo Maccabiah – Guy was the Head Coach for the Open Men’s Hall of Fame. Ron leaves behind wife Lynn, five named to Basketball team at the 1969 Maccabiah Games, children and seven grandchildren. USA Rugby’s leading Team USA to a silver medal. The former travel squad Head Coach at the University of Houston who for the third and fourth legs of the World is referred to as the “Father of Phi Slamma Richard Abramson Rugby Sevens Series, a positive step towards Jamma,” Guy served the United States in WWII. JANUARY 17, 2016 making USA’s Olympic team for the 2016 He leaves behind two sons, Vern and Terry. Swimming – 1961, 1965 Maccabiah Summer Olympics. Richard swam for Team USA at the 1961 and 1965 Maccabiah Games. He met his wife Lawrence Smith Lorraine, a Track and Field athlete for Team NOVEMBER 27, 2015 at the 1965 Maccabiah Games in 1993-2001 Maccabiah and Israel. Richard and his family remained involved 1995-1999 Pan Am USA Organizing Committees with Maccabi USA and the Maccabi Movement, HALLS OF FAME Larry served as the Apparel Chairman for Team sponsoring athletes for the 2001, 2005, 2009, USA for the 1993, 1997 and 2001 Maccabiah 2013 and 2017 Maccabiah Games. He leaves Games, as well as the 1995 and 1999 Pan behind wife Lorraine, two children and one FRED TUROFF—1969, 1985, 1997 Macca- American Maccabi Games. He also participated grandchild. biah—was elected to the World Acrobat- in five Philadelphia Golf Tournaments from ics Society Hall of Fame in Las Vegas on 1995-2000. He leaves behind his wife September 9. Stephanie, two children and one grandchild.

WENDY WEINBERG WEIL—1973, 1977, 1985 Maccabiah—was elected to the Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame for Swimming on November 21. May their memory be for a blessing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families. JORDAN ZARIN—2001 Maccabiah—was elected to the Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame for Swimming on November 21. Spring 2016 | sportscene | 11 United States Committee Non-Profit Org. Sports for Israel US Postage 1511 Walnut Street, Suite 401 PAID Philadelphia, PA 19102 Permit No. 1291 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Philadelphia, PA President Ron Carner Executive Director Jed Margolis Marketing Director Sara Feinstein Marketing Coordinator Sam Balaban-Feld JOIN OUR Design The Kiva Group EMAIL LIST 1511 Walnut St., Suite 401, Philadelphia, PA 19102 215.561.6900 Fax: 215.561.5470 [email protected] www.maccabiusa.com ©2009 Maccabi USA Maccabi USA is a Registered Trademark Since 1948, Maccabi USA (MUSA) has sought to enrich the lives of Jews in the United States, Israel and throughout the Diaspora through athletic, cultural and educational programs. The organization is the sponsor of the U.S. Team to the World Maccabiah Games. MUSA also sponsors U.S. participation in Maccabi competitions in Pan America and Europe, and supports Jewish youth through the JCC Maccabi Games.

MACCABI USA/SPORTS FOR ISRAEL ENDOWMENTS as of February 8, 2016

PATRONS • Level $1,000,000+ GIBORIM • Level $50,000+ Stanley Kleckner (A) Sophie & Albert Crome Anne & Harry J. Reicher Foundation Ellen & Samuel Sporn (A) (IC) Sandi & Jerry Bloomberg Marilyn & Mark Labkon Family Steven Damashek Memorial Fund Linda Rice Stuart Weitzman Family Foundation (A) The Chaskin Family Endowment Miriam & Harvey Diamond Rochester Chapter Maccabi USA Florence & Michael Edelstein Carol (z”l) & Harvey Leff (A) Leo Eisner Louise & Claude Rosenberg (A) CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE Benjamin Frankel Fund Jon (A), Kelly, Kenton & Ashlyn Levin Field-Krasnoff Nina & Robert Rosenthal Level $180,000+ Lynn & Carl (z”l) Goldstein Cissie & Robert Levy Freidin-Ziman Judith & Ben Rubin (A) Kerry & Alan Appelbaum (A) Mark S. & Marty Goldstein Sydney Levy Memorial Rhona & David Furman Neal Rudder Talia & Ron Carner Shirlee & Bill (z”l) Jacobs (A) Ronnie & David Lowenthal Doris & Sheldon Gitman (A) Salter/Praw Leah & Ed Frankel Ira Kamens Tonja & Joel Magerman Gittleson Family Endowment Salter Family Trust Keith Frankel (A) Donna & Jeffrey Laikind (A) Michael L. Magerman Family Richard Goldman Memorial Fund Toby & Michael Salter Monica & Barry Gurland Ilene & Melvyn Miller Beth & Jed Margolis (A) Rita & Marvin Goldstein Naomi & Dolph Schayes (A) Iris & Igal Hami Robert Pincus (A) & Family Ava, Edward & Jordan (A) Mendelson Edward Gottlieb Memorial Fund Wendy & Dan Schayes (A) Edy (z”l) & V. David (z”l) Levitt (A) Estherly & Leonard Reifman (A) Dennis (A), Marc & Steve Needleman Zachary Hahn Memorial Fund In Memory of Arthur & Phyllis Magerman (z”l) B’nai Mitzvah Barbara Brizdle (A) & Bernard Osher Foundation Benjamin Joseph Hahn Edith Selverstone Endowment Larry Schoenberg (A) The Pincus Charitable Fund (A) Memorial Fund Nancy & James Shalek Joy & Jerry Monkarsh Janet & Ellis (z”l) Shore The Rabinovitch Foundation (A) Bettina & Izzy Horowitz (A) Sharrow Memorial Fund Taylor Hogge & Robert E. Spivak Jill & Stu Siegel (A) May & Samuel Rudin Foundation Laura & Richard (z”l) Horowitz Jason Shrinsky PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Harry & Beatrice Sley Foundation/ Silverstein Family Barbara & George Hyman Sidney Margolis Memorial Level $100,000+ Betsy Grossman Dana & Mark Susson Leslie & David Kantor (A) Endowment Sarah & Robert Cohn Diane & Wertheim Family Endowment Susan & Robert Klein Siegfried Family Cecile (z”l) & Allan Dalfen Marilyn & Harry Swimmer Sondra & Herbert Kupersmith Charles Simon ENDOWMENT • Level Under $25,000 Cecile & Lester (z”l) Fein Carole & Robert Landau Rhea & Edward Slade ISRAEL SPORTS AMBASSADOR Anonymous Suzan & Allen Fox Scott, Jan, Morgan & Skylar Lane Edward M. Slater Memorial Fund Level $25,000+ The Abramson Family Foundation Mark S. Goldstein & Dan Levenson Louise & William Steerman Jan Albert (A) Family Golf Endowment Jean R. Alenstein Trust the Jean Alenstein Trust Jeanie & Armand Lindenbaum Tanner Tananbaum Ellen & Simon Atlas Gerry & Hank Alpert Kantor (A)/Knue (A) Family Mark J. Rosenberg Memorial Fund Ruth & Howard Walzer Gladys & Lewis Bass (A) & Family Arlene & Richard (z”l) Batchley Phyllis (z”l) & Alan Magerman Tema & Joseph Merback Patricia & Philip Wexler Endowment Berlin Family Foundation Inc. Amy & Alan Meltzer Milken Family Foundation Ira & Shirley Yohalem Endowment Ruth & Ray Brenner Doris Dannenhirsch Beshunsky (z”l) (A) Susan & Harvey Morgan June & Sidney Moray Deborah Miller & William Zabel (A) Barbara & Jim Bronner (A) Borden Family The Sheldon Family (A) Jan & Jay Moses (A) Marilyn & Simon Denenberg Morris & Rose Bornstein Dr. Lee Winston & In Honor of Carly & Erica Novich Francis Fraenkel Memorial Fund (A) Herman Silver Charitable Fund/ Randolph & Judith Pace Foundation Doris & Sheldon (z”l) Gitman (A) Jeffrey Bukantz (A) Sam Rabinowitz (z”l) Muriel & Ed Pickard Norma & Charles Golden Ralph Chernin & Family Toni & Wally Wortman Bernard Pomerantz Memorial Fund Joy & Gary Gordon (A) Linda & Jeffrey Chodorow Selig Zises & Ellyn Bank (A) The Pressman & Friends Group Jean & Stephen Kaplan Marcia & Sheldon Cloobeck 16th & 17th U.S. Maccabiah Teams Estherly & Leonard Reifman (A) 20TH MACCABIAH SPONSOR OUR ATHLETES as of February 8, 2016

Lorraine (A) & Craig Donoff & Shari Cohen**** Sigmund Hiller (z”l) Paula & David Menche Sylvia & Martin Snow Richard Abramson (z”l) (A)** Jess Forrest (A) Stuart & Eileen Kaufman Foundation Inc. Pat & Steve Mizel**** Charitable Foundation (IC) Debbie (A) & Anthony Adams**** Mona Geller Marc Kirshner Nina & Edward Paul Family Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch Bender Foundation, Inc. (IC) Gregg Goldberg (A) Wendy & Jeff Krieger (A) Aileen & Brian Roberts (A, IC) Jenny & Neil Tramer Bindler, Bogen, Buchwald, Eisenman, Kent, Laura & David Goone Betty & Charles Lebovitz*** Seed The Dream Foundation (IC) TSG Reporting Inc. Novatt & Associates Linda (z”l) & Frank Greenberg (z”l) (IC) Budd & Nanette Mayer Slade Family Foundation USA Maccabiah Masters Men’s Talia & Ron Carner Becky & David Heller**** Family Foundation Soccer Alumni

(A) Athlete | (IC) ISRAEL CONNECT | **Sponsored two athletes ($6,000 per athlete) | ***Sponsored three athletes | ****Sponsored four athletes or more HAPPY PASSOVER!