Ryan Lipton - Team Israel

Playing for Israel is very special to me. My parent’s met and got married in Israel. A big part of my immediate family lives there and I did my Bat Mitzvah in Israel. I was part of the U16 team that represented Israel in England in 2016. Being able to play for Israel Lacrosse has given me the opportunity to combine my passion for lacrosse while representing the country I love. Through Israel Lacrosse I get to promote the sport in Israel, using the game as a vehicle for community development, and helping with the various social responsibility initiatives that Israel Lacrosse developed. 

I have been going to summer camp in Israel every year since I was 8 years old to visit my immediate family. I chose to have my Bat Mitzvah in Israel. Israel is a constant presence in my home, we even speak a bit of Hebrew. Being able to play for Israel Lacrosse allows me to deepen my personal connection to Israel while meeting other Jewish players that share my passion for both the sport and the country.