Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv’s home game against Hapoel Be’er Sheva will be dedicated to the fight against social alienation and the rising tide of violence. We all have the duty and the power to act differently. Here is what is planned
According to official data, one in eight children and teenagers—both boys and girls—suffers from social boycotts and alienation. Maccabi is standing firm against the increase in violence and the phenomenon of social exclusion. The game will open with a ceremony featuring youth department players holding a banner that reads: “Violence and Exclusion? Not on Our Court.”
During the break between the first and second quarters, Yona Adam will take to the court. Her daughter, the late Mapal Adam, was murdered at the Nova festival on October 7th. Yona will share the story of her daughter, who suffered from social alienation in her childhood, her personal struggle, her social success in high school, her excellence as a commander in the IDF, and her meteoric success following her military service.
We all know that “all-against-one” is unsportsmanlike, and it is important to remember that even if you are not part of those carrying out a boycott, you have power. Because just like in basketball, a small assist can change the entire game.
