(JTA) The 20th Maccabiah Games will start on Thursday with the opening ceremony at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem. Athletes competing in 43 sports come from 80 countries. Over 1,000 athletes will represent the U.S. in the competitions. The Maccabiah Games were the launching pad for many international Jewish sports stars.
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