Every piece has a story
A look at the kinds of pieces members receive in this category, and the stories behind them.
The First Maccabiah, 1932
In 1932, Jewish athletes from across the world marched into Tel Aviv for the first Maccabiah, often called the “Jewish Olympics.” Today it’s one of the largest sporting events in the world.
9th Maccabiah Stamp, 1973
Israel Post honors each Maccabiah with its own stamp, and this bold 1973 design is a collector favorite. It’s a small piece of a great tradition.
3rd Maccabiah Stamp, 1950
The 1950 Maccabiah was the first held in the independent State of Israel, and its stamp captured the pride of that moment.
Israel’s First Olympic Team, 1952
At Helsinki in 1952, Israel competed at the Olympic Games for the first time. Memorabilia from Israel’s sporting firsts is rare and treasured.
Examples shown are for illustration. Actual pieces vary month to month.