Three interesting World Maccabiah Games and Maccabi USA Factoids:
* The World Maccabiah Games are the 3rd largest sporting event in the world, with over 8,500 athletes competing from 80 countries.
* The 2013 Maccabi USA Contingency of 1,165 American athletes, coaches, and staff will be the largest USA team to ever travel abroad to represent our country in any previous multi-sport competition. including the Olympic Games.
* The Opening Ceremonies will be held at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem in front of 40,000 spectators on the evening of Thursday July 18th. Israel is 7 hours ahead of EST; 8 hours ahead of CST; and 10 hours ahead of PST.