Coined as “The Jewish Olympics,” performances and appearances from US President Joe Biden and Israel’s biggest stars were overshadowed by the captivating sense of Jewish, Zionistic pride.
Joe Biden is surrounded by Israel President Isaac Herzog (left) and Prime Minister Yair Lapid as he waves to the crowd during Thursday night’s opening ceremony of the 21st Maccabiah at Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium, which welcomed more than 10,000 athletes from Israel and around the world(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)ByMARCELA HOMSANY, ALDEN TABAC, ARIELLA ROITMAN
