Ian Kadish - Team Israel

Playing for Israel to me is about playing for something bigger than myself. While that can be said for many teams what makes this team so unique is when we put on the jersey we are not only representing a country but an entire people. The Hebrew people have gone through so much and have persevered and thrived in the most extreme situations. When I put the jersey on I think of all the many Jews who came before me and laid the foundation for me to have the many privileges that I am so luck to have today. The power and the strength that our people have shown throughout history is something I think of every time I represent Israel Lacrosse

My personal connection to Israel has been an ongoing journey for me. While I was raised Jewish I’ve never been particularly religious, yet when I came on my birthright I felt an immediate connection to Israel. Being culturally Jewish has been a big part of developing who I am as a man and to me Israel is a culmination of that. It is a place where regardless of the extent of your Judaism you are able to embrace our culture and grow with our community.