Kfar Maccabiah
The “Jewish Athletic Olympics”
Letter Excerpts:
“We are staying in private homes of Maccabia Hatzair.
— August 27, 1957
The original Elite factory in Ramat Gan surrounded by open fields.
The same factory years later in the bustling city of Ramat Gan.
Today, a large residential building known as “Elite Towers” stands on the original Elite factory site.
Travelling to Masada and Ein Gedi from the southern section of the Dead Sea was only possible by jeep with no access for tourist buses.
Travelling to Masada and Ein Gedi from the southern section of the Dead Sea was only possible by jeep with no access for tourist buses.
Comments and notes:
The attached video of the 1957 Games shows that also the athletes stayed in private homes.)
The 5th Maccabia was held Sept 15-24, 1957. Bob already had to leave for USA
Possibly add connection of Bob at TA zoo.
Travelling to Masada and Ein Gedi from the southern section of the Dead Sea was only possible by jeep with no access for tourist buses.