Israel Lacrosse - The National Governing Body of Lacrosse in Israel

The Israel Lacrosse Association (ILA) is the national governing body of the sport of Lacrosse in Israel. Our goal is to grow the sport of Lacrosse throughout Israel with a commitment to use it to engage the Jewish Diaspora, fostering love and devotion to the state of Israel.

National Teams

Our men’s and women’s teams are consistently listed among the top of the world rankings and are comprised of native Israeli and North American based players.

Outreach

We offer many opportunities for Jewish youth in Israel and abroad to develop meaningful relationships with their history and culture.

Now Taking Applications for our High School Winter Service Trip

Take part in one week of touring, volunteering, and lacrosse, including domestic competition with and against top Israeli high school teams.

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Now Taking Applications for our High School Winter Service Trip

Take part in one week of touring, volunteering, and lacrosse, including domestic competition with and against top Israeli high school teams.

Learn More

The Five Pillars of Israel Lacrosse

reaching beyond borders

We promote lacrosse in the Jewish State by allocating resources, programming, and inspiring participation from all over the country. We also focus on creating meaningful, life-changing experiences that strengthen Jewish identity, deepen commitment to Israel, and foster personal growth while having fun in the process.

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Our Impact

US College Interns have lived in Israel to coach or run ILA programs since 2011

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Athletes have traveled from around the world to play in the Israel Premier Lacrosse League (IPLL)

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High School Students have traveled to Israel to tour and coach through our Service Trips

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U.S. born ILA members have proudly served as Lone Soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

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"... the most notable part of my experience has been, without a doubt, the sense of family here. Throughout the entire country and within Israel Lacrosse specifically, from top to bottom, we care about each other. From the jump, I was met with open arms. Shabbat dinners, Hebrew lessons, lending anything I might need..." Read More

"Israel Lacrosse is more than just another cause. It is an opportunity to dream big and do good, a platform that brings communities together connected by the same ideals: passion for lacrosse and love for Israel. Being involved with Israel Lacrosse provided us with a sense of purpose and helped Ryan gain critical skills and life lessons. We are forever grateful..." Read More

"Winning gold as a member of Team USA at the 2018 World Games in Netanya was one of the greatest experiences of my life. While competing and winning a championship was the top priority of the trip, I was amazed by the country of Israel. Our tour of Jerusalem was great for team bonding, and also incredibly educational and enriching on a personal level." Read More

"Competing for Team Israel is one of the highest honors for me. It has given me the opportunity to represent something bigger than myself and wear the blue and white with pride. Israel Lacrosse has not only allowed me to connect with my Judaism and the state of Israel but also create friendships that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Being a part of the Israel Lacrosse family has given me the opportunity to compete at the highest level and share my love of lacrosse and Judaism with the world."

"While hesitant at first, my decision to take a leave of absence from college lacrosse and join the Israel Lacrosse Gap Year Program was one of the best of my life. My time in Israel was as rewarding an experience that one can hope for. Between high-level lacrosse, becoming fully immersed in Israeli culture, and meeting dozens of new friends…my initial hesitance to go to Israel feels comical today. It is an experience I will never forget."

"I had the best days of my life with Team Israel. It is an enormous honor to play for this country and the people of Israel. I will forever be connected to our shared culture and peoplehood. I wish it could have lasted forever."

"My son played on the U13 Israel World Series Team this past summer. Heading into a new school environment with significantly fewer Jewish kids, his experience with Israel Lacrosse has helped him greatly through this transition. Since he was feeling really connected to Judaism and Israel after competing with Team Israel, he went into this new environment much more proud and comfortable with his Judaism than he would have otherwise. A very positive outcome and we could not be more thankful!"

"Training with Israel lacrosse as part of their gap year program was one of the best decisions I ever made. Not only did I get to spend every day playing a game I love in an incredible country, but the dedicated coaching I received gave me the opportunity to walk on to my college team in the Fall. On top of this, the trips we went on, along with the amazing people I met made the whole experience unforgettable. I know I will reminisce about those months for many years to come."

"Being an athlete is much more than just the sport and much more than what people think. This game and the people I met changed my life and helped me through the darkest times of my life…. Thank you." Read More

"I found my peace, my power, my motivation, my passion, myself… No, it’s not just a sport! that’s my family, that’s a place that feels like home..." Read More

Recent NEWS & UPDATES

ILA Unveils Roster for 2025 Men’s U20 Championship

Israel Men’s National Team Makes History as European Champions

Israel Lacrosse Names Roster & Staff for 2025 European Men’s Lacrosse Championship

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2025 MENS EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS 🥇

Dynamic duo @ariel_scl @garyfelsh

🎥: @k5sportscaptures

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Dynamic duo @ariel_scl @garyfelsh

🎥: @k5sportscaptures

Yesterday we got to host a lacrosse clinic for Shtekelis Middle School’s Sports department. They picked lacrosse as their sport of choice and came all the way from Netanya to the Dan and Wendy Kraft Family National Training Center here in Ashkelon, to learn more about lacrosse and hold their first game day!

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אתמול זכינו לקיים יום חשיפה למגמת הספורט של בית ספר שטקליס. במסגרת מגמת לקרוס, הם הגיעו כל הדרך מנתניה למגרש ע״ש משפחת קראפט, באשקלון, כדי ללמוד עוד על לקרוס ולהשתתף במשחקים הראשונים שלהם!

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Yesterday we got to host a lacrosse clinic for Shtekelis Middle School’s Sports department. They picked lacrosse as their sport of choice and came all the way from Netanya to the Dan and Wendy Kraft Family National Training Center here in Ashkelon, to learn more about lacrosse and hold their first game day!

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אתמול זכינו לקיים יום חשיפה למגמת הספורט של בית ספר שטקליס. במסגרת מגמת לקרוס, הם הגיעו כל הדרך מנתניה למגרש ע״ש משפחת קראפט, באשקלון, כדי ללמוד עוד על לקרוס ולהשתתף במשחקים הראשונים שלהם!

Thank you so much to @noahshufutinsky of @standwithus for coming to speak with our High School and College Winter Service Trip Groups on the final day of our trip.

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Thank you so much to @noahshufutinsky of @standwithus for coming to speak with our High School and College Winter Service Trip Groups on the final day of our trip.

Tic ➡️ Tac ➡️ Talya

@talya_shnit scoring a great goal after some beautiful ball movement from her teammates!

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Tic ➡️ Tac ➡️ Talya

@talya_shnit scoring a great goal after some beautiful ball movement from her teammates!

Down 1 in the final 30 seconds of the 4th quarter @bnewms_ tied the game 11-11, and sent the game into OT.

Then @caswell.friedman put the team on his back🎒

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Down 1 in the final 30 seconds of the 4th quarter @bnewms_ tied the game 11-11, and sent the game into OT.

Then @caswell.friedman put the team on his back🎒

Happy New Year from the Israel Lacrosse Association! This beautiful sunrise from the top of Masada is how our High School Service Trip started the first day of the new year.

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Happy New Year from the Israel Lacrosse Association! This beautiful sunrise from the top of Masada is how our High School Service Trip started the first day of the new year.

Our number 1️⃣ moment of 2025 was winning the Men’s European Championship! We made HISTORY, as this was our first time ever winning the European Championship.

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Our number 1️⃣ moment of 2025 was winning the Men’s European Championship! We made HISTORY, as this was our first time ever winning the European Championship.

Our number 2️⃣ moment of 2025 was hosting our largest ever Shabbat dinner during the Heritage Cup at Gillette Stadium. We had over 750 attendees at this dinner!

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