Israeli official of the Maccabi World Union (MWU) who served as a direct contact between Jeffrey Epstein and organized Jewish sporting and cultural activities. Appears in 23 OCR documents and 10 jmail emails in the DOJ-released files. On April 8, 2013, Tiberger forwarded a request to Epstein through Richard Kahn (Epstein's financial associate) regarding funding for the Maccabi World Union. The same day, Epstein authorized a $60,000 wire transfer from his "enhanced" account to the organization. Kahn confirmed: "ok to wire 60k from enhanced."
Tiberger invited Epstein to attend the opening ceremony of the 2013 Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem as a VIP guest, describing the event as the largest Zionist Jewish sporting gathering in the world. In one email, Tiberger thanked Epstein for his "amazing generous contribution of $60,000 for sponsoring young Jewish athletes from distressed communities such as Lithuania." He noted that the athletes "would like to thank you." In September 2013, Tiberger sent Epstein Shana Tova (Jewish New Year) greetings from the Maccabi World Union. The stated purpose of the funding was to strengthen "Jewish identity and heritage" and prepare athletes to become "ambassadors for the State of Israel."
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Background
Israeli official of the Maccabi World Union (MWU), an international Jewish sporting and cultural organization that organizes the Maccabiah Games, often called the 'Jewish Olympics.' The Maccabiah Games are held every four years in Israel and are the third-largest international sporting event in the world by number of participants.
Epstein Connection
Direct financial relationship through $60,000 donation to Maccabi World Union in April 2013, wired through Richard Kahn from Epstein's 'enhanced' account. Tiberger invited Epstein as VIP guest to the 2013 Maccabiah Games opening ceremony in Jerusalem. Regular correspondence including holiday greetings and event updates.
Key Allegations(2)
Epstein authorized a $60,000 wire transfer to Maccabi World Union through Richard Kahn, earmarked for sponsoring young Jewish athletes from 'distressed communities such as Lithuania'
documentedTiberger invited Epstein as VIP to the 2013 Maccabiah Games, describing it as an opportunity to strengthen 'Jewish identity and heritage' and create 'ambassadors for the State of Israel'
documentedLegal Status
Named in 23 DOJ-released documents. No charges or investigation.
Notable Statements(2)
“Your amazing generous contribution of $60,000 for sponsoring young Jewish athletes from distressed communities such as Lithuania”
“Dear Jeffrey, We take great pleasure in sending you and your family our warmest wishes for a Happy and Sweet New Year”
Key Relationships(2)
$60K donation, VIP invitation to Maccabiah Games
Kahn processed $60K wire and confirmed authorization
Timeline(4 events)
Tiberger sends Maccabi World Union funding request to Epstein via Richard Kahn
Epstein authorizes $60,000 wire transfer to Maccabi World Union
2013 Maccabiah Games held in Jerusalem; Epstein invited as VIP to opening ceremony
Tiberger sends Shana Tova greeting to Epstein from Maccabi World Union
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