Posts from — February 2008

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So you’re looking to get some questions answered about international travel. This is perfectly normal. You have thought about Europe and whether that 80’s hair band (with such hits as “The Final Countdown”) was named after it, well, it was! This is a great question so let’s tackle a few more! [Read more →]

Do you travel for leisure or fun? Or is it the “sights” to be seen? Are you a traveler who lives for taking photos to share with others, or scrapbook for your memories? The reason people travel varies, but most people have that ‘one
thing’ they just HAVE to do! Some find that shopping for that unique item in that out-of-the-way shop is the primary goal. Others find their traveling success defined as asking for the ‘best little spot to dine’ and going there. Collecting a trinket or two to remind you of your trip is a great way to connect with that far off destination, making that far-off land not so far away. [Read more →]

Ask anyone their definition of love and you will probably get a different answer every time. That’s because there are different kinds of love for different situations. You can say “I love a good movie”, or “I love exotic locations”, but really, you only love those things for what they can do for you. It’s kind of one sided. Those things don’t love you back. But, that’s okay. It’s that kind of love. [Read more →]

A desire, a dream, a vision: those who have been in competitive sports can tell you what champions are made of. So there couldn’t be a better way than The Maccabi Games to allow athletes to attain this. It is also an opportunity to connect with each other, and their Jewish identity. These Games give the participants and observers a delightful mix of sports competition and cultural heritage. It’s a great feeling to cheer on an athlete ‘going for the gold’ while at the same time, making memories for a lifetime.

The Maccabi Games have helped these champions of sports overcome challenges and opponents. Events are held around the world, and yes, the games are sometimes referred to as the “Jewish Olympics” and yes, the event is considered as a ‘Regional Games’ by the International Olympic Committee. But on a deeper level, the Games bring everyone involved together as one in their Jewish roots, enhancing Jewish pride and success.

Individually, the drive and ambition in each player lends itself to the team effort. It is in that moment that the individual becomes part of the group and contributes to that effort. The Maccabi Games is the way that brings together those individuals to become champions. It also becomes the way that creates that deeper identity of who they are, and where they came from. Winning in the games means more than attaining just a medal, it means attaining an experience like no other.