This summer, I’m incredibly honored to represent Team Israel Softball as we compete on the international stage at two amazing events — the prestigious Canada Cup and the European Championship in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Competing for Israel has already been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life, allowing me to connect with my Jewish heritage while playing the sport I love alongside an incredible group of athletes from around the world.

Last summer, I proudly competed with Team Israel in Spain, and this year I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to move up to the U22 Israeli National Team. I also officially became an Israeli citizen, which has made this journey even more special and personal to me.

Preparing for international competition requires extensive travel, training, equipment, lodging, and tournament expenses, and I would be so grateful for your support. Every donation — big or small — helps make this dream possible and directly supports our journey to compete at the highest level.

Thank you so much for supporting me and Team Israel Softball as we proudly represent Israel this summer in both Canada and the Czech Republic. Your encouragement truly means the world to me.

If you’d like to contribute, you can donate here:
https://my.jnf.org/team-israel-softball/RebeccaBalke

Thank you again for helping make this dream a reality! 💙