Category: Community

Honored Guests: Watch Barcelona Foundation visit to Kiryat Shalom

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After a number of days touring Israel, representatives of the Barcelona Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Catalonian club met with Maccabi Tel Aviv at Kiryat Shalom. Jordi Cardoner, Vice President of Football Club Barcelona and FC Barcelona Foundation, Nacho Mestre, CEO of FCB Foundation and Maria Valles, General Manager FCB Foundation were all part of the delegation that visited the training facility.

ביקור משלחת ברצלונה במתחם האימונים של מכבי


During the visit, the Barcelona representatives met with Sports Director Jordi Cruyff, Sharon Tammam the Club’s Commercial Director and the Head of the Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation Josh Halickman who presented the honored guests with special gifts and discussed the importance of both of the Club’s community activities. Cardoner and the delegation also met with Maccabi Tel Aviv Captain Gal Alberman and Yossi Benayoun who at one time played for Spanish side Racing Santander.

Cardoner told the Official Maccabi Tel Aviv Website: “It’s truly a joy to be here, in this country where we’ve been so warmly received. It’s also an opportunity to meet Jordi and his team. He’s doing great work here and very important things to bring Maccabi to the level that he wants it to be at. We have been traveling the world to promote and introduce the Foundation along with explaining what we do.”

The Maccabi Foundation Teams up with the Maccabi World Union

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Maccabi World Union also known as Maccabi Olami and Maccabi Tel Aviv along with the Foundation have been working hand in hand for many years and once again the two powerhouses got together to give a group of 18 and 19 year olds a unique experience as they got to see the Yellow & Blue in person at the Netanya Stadium.

The participants hailed from Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia and the United States and are in Israel for a 10-month program that focusses on Zionism, Judaism and Leadership. Program Coordinator, Luis Goldenberg said: “It was a great game and it was terrific to be part of a truly ‘Israeli Experience’.”

Avi Rikan meets with schoolchildren about Fair Play

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Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Avi Rikan visited the Yehuda Maccabi School in Tel Aviv this morning and met with the third grade students concerning Fair Play and violence in sports.

Rikan spoke with the students for an hour about his personal story, his career and the path he took at their age to become a professional footballer along with discussing how he and his teammates deal with the issue of Fair Play on the pitch.

Following the visit, Rikan said: “A friend of mine asked that I come and speak to the children at school who love to play football during recess and sometimes when they really get into it, begin to argue and fight. They specifically requested that I talk about what it’s like from my point of view as a professional footballer to respect an opponent which is something that we do when we train and play.


The children really enjoyed hearing about my career and asked how I feel and behave when I lose as well as how I respect my colleagues. I hope that they learned something from me and I know that I learnt plenty from them. Kids today are very hooked on television, computers, phones and the internet. They are exposed to everything which makes our responsibility even greater.”

The Maccabi Foundation launches Operation: Warming Up

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You know that old coat that’s been sitting in your closet for the past number of years? Or that sweater that hasn’t seen the light of day and has become an integral part of your cupboard? Now it’s time to give away the old, donate and get something new.

The Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation and “HaBoydem” are pleased to announce a partnership together with one goal in mind, supporting the community. HaBoydem isn’t just a regular clothing store but one whose goal is to create self-sustaining second hand clothing stores which is serviced by people with disabilities who are being trained and empowered to maximize their potential, and integrate back into the competitive workplace.

As part of the project from January 10-31 any fan who contributes a coat, sweater or sweatshirt at the donation points at the Official Stores and merchandise stands around the stadium on Matchday will receive a 50% off coupon good towards any item from the Club’s Winter Collection.

This month let’s donate the old and get something new!

Maccabi “Ilan” & the Foundation get together at the Jaffa Institute

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The Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation along with Under-15 side Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv and coach Amir Sofer went to the Jaffa Institute to learn about the plight of the elderly and Holocaust survivors in the Jaffa neighborhood. The team packed up boxes of non-perishable food at the organization’s warehouse located just a 10 minute walk away from the Kiryat Shalom Training Facility and got them ready for delivery to those in need.

Hanukah, Chinuch L’Psagot & the Foundation

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Last week, the Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation got together with the Netanya branch of Chinuch L’Psagot – Educating for Excellence for a fantastic Hanukah Party for the children and parents of the program. Maccabinio, doughnuts and Maccabi gift bags were all in order for the activity as Foundation Head Josh Halickman gave an Interactive Presentation about Maccabi Tel Aviv. A moving candle lighting ceremony and songs were also on tap for a night of fun and celebration!

The Foundation & Nefesh B’Nefesh Team Up on Hanukah

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Israel’s newest citizens, who recently moved to the country with the help of Nefesh B’Nefesh enjoyed a fun day with the Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation at Kiryat Shalom. Foundation Head Josh Halickman gave his History of Maccabi Tel Aviv through the Modern Day State of Israel Interactive Multimedia Presentation to the group while they also had a training session with Yellow & Blue Youth Department Coach Amir Sofer.

Later on the parents and children received Maccabi hats and munched on Hanukah Doughnuts before heading over to the Jaffa Institute where they put together food packages for the elderly who live in the area.

Birthright Israel visits Maccabi

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Birthright Israel groups are well known throughout the country and the Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation is now also one of the stops on their journey throughout the Holy Land.

On Hanukah a group of over 50 Birthright Israel: Mayanot participants descended upon the training facility for an educational and fun filled activity that included Foundation Head Josh Halickman’s interactive multimedia presentation about the History of the Modern Day State of Israel through Maccabi Tel Aviv, sports and football.

They also participated in a training session on the Kiryat Shalom pitch under the direction of Coach Amir Sofer while learning about the Israeli media from the Club’s Press Officer Ofer Ronen.

Halickman said: “The Israel Birthright group had a wonderful experience where they were able to see how Zionism, Israel, Judaism, sports and of course Maccabi Tel Aviv can all be combined into one. Through the rich sports history of Maccabi Tel Aviv, we took a trip though time beginning with Theodor Herzl to the first sports clubs of Maccabi throughout Palestine. We then delved into Maccabi’s Holocaust connection to the founding of the Modern Day State of Israel and examined key moments along with Israeli athletes who have helped mold and represent Israel around the globe. Over the course of the presentation, we weaved our way through the many distinct communities that makes Israel the true melting pot of Jews worldwide plus the many other religions and people that help make Israel a unique society.

Sports in Israel is part of the day to day life of the average person who picks up the newspaper, listens to the news or watches TV. From football to basketball and of course the Olympics, Israel continues to strive to be the best it can be and provides the society at large a much needed diversion. Sports is woven into the fabric of the Israeli culture from the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat and reflects a vibrant, modern and creative society.
 
The group also participated in a training session with Amir Sofer, one of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s up & coming coaches who used both fun and educational activities on the field at the Kiryat Shalom Training Facility. The participants saw first hand how the most professional sports franchise in the country uses the latest in technology to continuously keep their athletes ahead of the curve. As well the Club’s Press Officer Ofer Ronen spoke about the challenges of navigating the Israeli media. I look forward to hosting more of these fabulous groups in the future.”

Maccabi & Special Olympics celebrate Hanukah

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The Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation together with Yellow & Blue players, Eliel Peretz and Daniel Tenenbaum visited the Special Olympics Club in Ramat Aviv. Maccabinio along with US college students from the Aardvark Gap Year Program also entertained the athletes by playing UNIFIED Football, lighting the Hanukiah and eating doughnuts in honor of the Holiday.

Special Olympics Israel CEO Reuven Astrachan was also on hand for the excitement as the Maccabi Foundation continues to take the partnership with the organization that works with those individuals with intellectual disabilities to the next level.

Peretz & Tibi make special visit to Schneider

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Following their morning training session at Kiryat Shalom, Eitan Tibi and Dor Peretz went on an important mission as they made their way to Schneider Children’s Medical Center in Peatch Tikva. Loaded with doughnuts and presents for the kids, the pair of Maccabi Tel Aviv players met with children in the various different wards lighting up their day in honor of Hanukah.

The visit was part of the many community activities of the Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation.