Jews could participate in Makkabiada historically only, but in recent years part in her can take and the citizens of Israel belonging to other religions and ethnic groups. Raising of sporting level of the Jewish youth and gain of feeling of belonging to the uniform people — a stated purpose of carrying out Makkabiada.

The XIX Makkabiada passed in Israel from July 18 to July 30, 2013. On tournament of profit of 7500 athletes from 76 countries. Opening of competitions took place at Teddie stadium in Jerusalem. Athletes competed in 34 sports and 42 sporting disciplines in three age categories: juniors till 18 years, all-comers competitions for athletes from 18 to 35 years and competition for athletes are higher than 35 years, also passed competitions of Paralympians.

Wrestling competitions took place in the city of Ashdod.

Representatives took part in tournament on Greco-Roman wrestling (from 18 to 35 years): USA, Canada, Israel, Hungary, Russia, Azerbaijan, Latvia, Romania.

Resident of Podolsk Boris Weinstein held three meetings on a wrestling mat, having won sure early victories in each duel and by that won Makkabiada's gold medal.

In two fights it met wrestlers from Russia and one duel carried out with the representative of a national team of Israel.