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The Maccabi Foundation’s Busy October

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The month of October was very busy at the Maccabi Foundation as the Yellow & Blue spirit impacted hundreds of people of all ages at the Netanya Stadium, Kiryat Shalom and beyond. From honoring Special Olympics Athletes prior to league matches, hosting Lone Soldiers, children with challenges, At-Risk Youth and others at the games, donating jerseys, uniforms and more to those in need, to the Community Day at Kiryat Shalom and beyond, the Maccabi Foundation was all over the map.

November will see the start of weekly football training sessions at three Chinuch L’Psagot, Educating for Excellence centers, the Lone Soldiers Driving License Program and a number of other surprises.

Check out the pictures from the past month!

Ben Haim, Peretz & Tenenbaum visit Schneider Medical Center

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Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Spanish outfit Villarreal this Thursday in Europa League Group Stage Action but before the big clash, 3 Yellow & Blue players took time out to do some good deeds. Tal Ben Haim, Dor Peretz and Daniel Tenenbaum visited Schneider Children’s Medical Center in Petah Tikva along with the Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation Head Josh Halickman.

ביקור שחקנים בבית חולים שניידר

The four went from department to department, met with the children and their parents, took pictures with them and handed out Maccabi presents with the goal of giving them strength to continue battling in their time of need.

Maccabi Foundation helps feed the needy for the Holidays

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The Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation, Achim Le’Semel and Pitchon Lev took part in a Rosh Hashana project to help feed the needy for the Holidays. The Yellow & Blue players, Club staff and fans took time out to help pack food boxes at the Kiryat Shalom Training Facility that will be delivered in time for the Holiday. Over 600 packages were put together with non perishable foods including rice, tuna, condiments and more.

Tal Ben Haim spoke about the opportunity to help out those in need: “We’re happy to take part in this wonderful activity. The Maccabi Foundation does so many important programs and projects throughout the season and this is one where we can help families in need and by turning the Holiday into a happier one for them all.

Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation and Special Olympics Begin Second Season of Programming

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Football Club Foundation and ‘Special Olympics Israel’ are continuing their partnership to promote greater inclusion and raise public awareness about people with intellectual disabilities through athletic competition and other related programs.

By continuing to partner with Special Olympics, Maccabi Tel Aviv FC joins leading international football clubs such as Ajax Amsterdam, Inter Milan, Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic as a Team Ambassador. By taking up the role of a Team Ambassador, Maccabi Tel Aviv FC promoting inclusion, while generating greater public awareness and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities. Amongst other things, Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation and Special Olympics will give these athletes the opportunity to realize their potential, develop physically, mentally and socially through sports.

Ahead of every Maccabi Tel Aviv home league match, a ‘Special Olympics’ athlete will be presented with the Foundation’s Medallion of Honor by the Maccabi captain. The Medallion signifies the value which Maccabi Tel Aviv places on each and every athlete and makes the proud and bold statement attesting to the importance of raising awareness about the abilities of people with intellectual disabilities.

In addition, the “Together as One” Maccabi Foundation bi-weekly training sessions will be conducted by Maccabi Tel Aviv coaches with ‘Special Olympics’ athletes both at the Kiryat Shalom Training Complex and at their centers. The Maccabi players will also take part in the training sessions as special guest instructors and play “Unified” matches with the athletes. After last year’s competition drew over 140 footballers from across the country, Maccabi will also host the Second Annual Special Olympics Tournament once again.

Josh Halickman, Head of the Maccabi Tel Aviv Football Club Foundation, said: “It gives me great pleasure to launch the second season of ‘Special Olympics’ programs as we have moved our activities into high gear for the upcoming campaign. Awarding the Foundation Medallion of Honor, holding the “Together as One” football training sessions and hosting the 2nd Annual National Special Olympics Football Tournament will help continue raise awareness of those with intellectual challenges.”

Daniel Benaim, Chairman of Special Olympics Israel, said: “I would like to thank Maccabi Tel Aviv for partnering with Special Olympics once again as we continue to fulfill the dreams of athletes with intellectual disabilities. I hope that more and more athletes will join the organization’s programs and I am certain that our programs together will continue to expand and further impact the Special Olympics community and beyond.”

About ‘Special Olympics Israel’:
‘Special Olympics Israel’ as part of the ‘Special Olympics international organization’ was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in the United States. The organization was founded with the belief that people with intellectual disabilities had many talents and gifts to offer and used sports as a common ground to unite people from all walks of life. Special Olympics Israel has over 3,500 athletes participating in 16 sports while more than 4.5 million athletes in 177 countries take part in programming around the globe.



About Maccabi Tel Aviv Football Club Foundation:
The Foundation’s mission is to help make an impact on the larger Israeli society using the positive energy of football to effect the lives of those in our community. The Foundation focusses on three main categories of activities: Youth & Education, Multiculturalism and Social Action.

The Foundation is committed to improving the lives of children from various populations in Israel, merge diverse cultures together and to influence the community as a whole using the power of football. Our vision is to make each and every supporter an active player and ambassador of the Foundation, thereby increasing our impact across the nation.

Golasa Visits Children’s Hospital

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There’s nothing more exciting for a child to have a Maccabi Tel Aviv footballer visit them. But it’s even more emotional and meaningful for the child and parent should they unfortunately be hospitalized.

Eyal Golasa made a surprise visit to the Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital with the Maccabi Foundation and made plenty of smile from ear to ear as he handed out scarves and jerseys while signing autographs and posing for pictures.

The midfielder said: “It’s always great to visit the hospital and make the children happy. It’s also very meaningful for myself. As players we are able to give hope to both the children and parents. It’s an honor and privilege for us to help cheer up the children.”

Over 100 New Immigrants Join Maccabi for some Football Fun

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The Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation hosted over 100 new immigrants, Olim Hadashim from Nefesh B’ Nefesh, the organization that helps Jews from North America make Aliyah to Israel at the Toto Cup match against Maccabi Netanya. The participants which included families and veteran couples had the opportunity to take part in a unique presentation about Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Press Conference Room as well as having two of the children escort the captains onto the pitch prior to kickoff.

For the vast majority of the group this was their first ever football match and were treated to sitting in the first few rows right by the north side goal as everyone went home happy learning about yet another great way why Israel is a special country that has so much to offer. One of the new Maccabi fans said: “Just a quick note to say a HUGE thank you to everyone involved in this event. The prematch information in particular was tremendous and we felt really privileged to be there.”

A Good Year: Maccabi Foundation Facts & Stats from the First Season

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The Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation had a very successful first season in serving both the local community and beyond. Together with the fans, the Club’s non-profit organization uses the positive energy of football to make an impact on the lives of those in our community and beyond.

Here are some Stats & Facts from the Foundation’s debut season:

  • 400+ Chinuch L’Psagot, Educating for Excellence At-Risk children took part in training sessions at Kiryat Shalom
  • 20 Special Olympics Athletes were honored prior to the team’s games
  • 200+ Lone Soldiers attended matches last season
  • 500+ Hospitalized children were visited by Maccabi players around the country
  • 150+ Special Olympics Athletes took part in the First National Tournament in conjunction with the Foundation
  • 2500+ Winter coats were donated by the Club’s fans to those in need
  • 700+ Disadvantaged youth attended Maccabi games
  • 600+ Food packages were prepared and delivered to Holocaust Survivors
  • 1000+ New immigrants and tourists participated in an educational presentation about Maccabi Tel Aviv & Israel along with taking part in a practice session

To get involved with the Maccabi Tel Aviv Football Club Foundation please contact Josh Halickman: jhalickman@mtafc.com

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Maccabiah Footballers attend Maccabi’s Europa League match

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The Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation hosted both the Canadian and United States Maccabiah Masters Football Teams along with the American Juniors team at the Europa League qualifying match last week and saw fine comeback by the Yellow & Blue. American Aaron Schoenfeld scored Maccabi’s first goal to the delight of the new fans as they witnessed the 3:1 first leg win over Reykjavik from Iceland in the second round of Europa League qualifying.

The Masters Football Teams enjoyed the sights and sounds of the stadium as USA Head Coach Alan Bodenstein explained: “It was a once in a lifetime experience to be able to attend an Europa League match which is something that we can’t do in North America. Add to that the unparalleled excitement of seeing Maccabi Tel Aviv with it’s rich history live is something that we will all cherish for a lifetime. For us, the icing on the cake was seeing an American player Aaron Schoenfeld score a goal.”

Micha, Dasa and hundreds of fans

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The Official Pop-Up Shop of Maccabi Tel Aviv at the Azrieli Shopping Center is open for the summer months (through the end of August). Today (Sunday) Eli Dasa and Dor Micha came by to sign autographs and take pictures with the fans.

The players also went live on the Club’s Official Facebook Page and Dasa said: “It’s great to meet everyone, I missed this amazing feeling”. Watch

The Pop-Up Shop
What will you find at the shop? The Official 2017/18 Kit, training shirts, Maccabi-Class Back to School items and much, much more!

Where can you find us? On the 1st Floor across from ALDO

What are the hours?
Sunday-Thursday: 09:30-22:00
Friday: 09:30-15:30
Saturday: 1 Hour after Shabbat ends until 23:00

Maccabi Foundation Lone Soldier Project

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The Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation began the new campaign in full gear by hosting a bus of Lone Soldiers to the Europa League match on Thursday night against Tirana. The soldiers were picked up at The Lone Soldier Center in Memory of Michael Levin in Tel Aviv and were accompanied by a number of Yellow & Blue fans to help bring the excitement the ride to Netanya. Once on the bus, each Lone Soldier received a Maccabi scarf and upon arrival the whole group marched into the stadium cheering the Club on.

David Borowich-Ya’ari a Lone Soldier who served in a tank unit as a gunner in 1992 and his family sat with the current crop of Lone Soldiers at the match said: “Today, thankfully there is a heightened level of awareness and consideration for Lone Soldiers in Israel. But what Maccabi Tel Aviv is doing for Lone Soldiers is above and beyond and helps ease the burden while helping these soldiers acculturate to Israeli culture. We did not have this type of opportunity when I served in the IDF. Being a lone soldier can be incredibly challenging but having the Maccabi family supporting them during their service and upon their release makes a world of difference.”

A mother’s hug, a talk with father, financial security and warm family support. There are currently over 6,500 Lone Soldiers in Israel who have no home to return to. The Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation along with The Lone Soldier Center in Memory of Michael Levin are being mobilizing the Maccabi fans for the Lone Soldiers.

מכבי ת”א מתגייסת למען החיילים הבודדים

Lone Soldiers are composed of several populations where half are from families who live outside of Israel while the other half are Israelis who were born and grew up in Israel, however, due to various reasons they are not in touch with their families and parents.

How can you help them become part of the Yellow & Blue family? There are a number of ways:

From a weekly phone call to meeting every couple of weeks to daily basis support, participating in family events, mentoring and advising all the way to their release and vocational guidance.

Enter the registration page, choose how you’d like to help a Lone Soldier and The Lone Soldier Center in Memory of Michael Levin will find a new member for your family.