Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 9th. Seven Olympic medalist Jason Rezak and Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel (MUSA), sponsor of the U.S. Maccabiah team, today partnered to create Maccabi USA and Jason Rezak. announced that. Initiative. This new program is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization that uses sports to strengthen Jewish identity, promote Jewish continuity, foster Jewish pride, and build strong ties to the State of Israel. This is to collect funds for a certain MUSA.
MUSA announced that Rezak will represent the United States at the 18th Maccabiah Games to be held in Israel from July 12-23, 2009, will not participate in the World Championships, and will incur significant personal expenses. He recently announced that he will be supporting the Maccabiah Games as a member of USA Swimming.
“I now have the opportunity to go to the Maccabiah Games in Israel, fulfilling a long-held dream of mine. This is a decision I have made, and it is about my performance in Israel, but also about the Jewish community. It's also about giving back and exploring one's heritage on the world stage,'' Rezak said. “As a Jewish athlete, I intend to represent my homeland and my heritage, and I am very proud of that.”
As a member of Team USA, Rezak will perform at MUSA fundraising events, promote awareness of the organization's mission, and organize grassroots community projects that promote healthy, active lifestyles, among other activities. “Jason Rezak's swimming accomplishments truly embody what the Maccabiah Games are all about. His acts of fortitude, strength, and perseverance are… He is a shining example of what MUSA aspires to be. His display of courage will be an inspiration to the other 950 USA Maccabiah team members. We are thrilled to have him as a member of our team. I'm proud and honored.
“Jason is a great Olympian,” Kerner continued. “His passion for this cause is great and as an organization we want him to move up. From his first JCC Maccabi Games to his incredible come-from-behind relay victory at the Beijing Olympics, Rezak We are honored to have been selected to join the team, having followed him throughout his swimming career.'' Please cooperate. ”
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