. The Organizing Committee \-P Office of the Executive Director Van 10110 3. isaaccabi2o13 VIP Department Maccabiah Preparations: January 2013 Update RECORD NUMBERS! Thousands of young Jewish athletes from all over the globe will see their dream of competing in a world-class event come true this July! Round-up of the latest entry form stage on Dec 31 confirmed that Maccabiah 2013 in July will break all participation records, soaring to around 8500 athletes from over 71 countries. The final tally will be near or over 9000 athletes, very likely in Delegations from 70 or even more countries in the largest international event ever staged in the Jewish world and largest ever hosted in Israel. No less than 42 types of sport will be contested in 140 tournaments at over 85 venues all over the country. PREPARING A WORLD-CLASS EVENT: Hotels hosting athletes and guests — 40 big establishments each rated 4- or 5-stars — and all training facilities and competition venues have been inspected to meet safety and security requirements, likewise numerous cultural event venues. All Maccabiah Departments are swiftly approaching operational manpower levels; professional staff, Maccabiah suppliers' personnel, and volunteers are entering training programs. Expansion and modernization to state-of-the-art levels is swiftly competing at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, where the Opening Ceremony will be held, likewise construction of the brand-new Ofer Stadium in Haifa for the Closing Ceremony. Levels of support, cooperation and systems-integration with Israel's government, national authorities, municipalities, the Police and security services are closer and better than ever. VIP PROGRAM: A glorious summer awaits you, one you will remember all your life. You will see thousands of Jewish athletes parade into a Jerusalem stadium, ranked in their Delegations flying the flags of over 70 countries, the greatest celebration of the global fellowship and solidarity of the Jewis