The ‘Jewish Olympics’ take place in Israel

The 21st Maccabiah Games are taking place in Israel. The Games — known as the “Jewish Olympics” — are a time for Jewish athletes from across the globe to face off as competitors and also get to know each other off the field. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports.

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