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WELCOME TO MODERNMACCABI
ModernMaccabi was created with the objective of instilling young Jews in the Diaspora with confidence and motivation to create change in their communities for today and the next generation.
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The ModernMaccabi is merely an archetype, and we all have the potential to embody it; the ModernMaccabi platform gives you the tools and resources to unlock that potential. Through personal insights, stories shared by other ModernMaccabis, and shared visions of for our people, we can secure a stronger future for the ModernMaccabis of today and tomorrow.

Jacob Wirtzer, Founder
Jacob is an American-Israeli activist and graduate of Arizona State University. He serves as a lone combat soldier (res.) in the IDF and is currently residing in Tel Aviv. In addition to his work for ModernMaccabi, Jacob writes for The Times of Israel, leads culinary tours in Tel Aviv, speaks to groups in both Israel and United States.