Montana Tucker to Perform New Anthem at 2026 Maccabiah Games Opening Ceremony

Montana Tucker is set to headline the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Maccabiah Games in Israel, where she’ll debut her new song, We’re Not Strangers, in front of thousands of athletes from around the world.

The award winning singer, dancer, actress, philanthropist, and activist has become one of the most recognizable Jewish voices on social media, reaching nearly 14 million followers through a mix of entertainment, education, and advocacy.

For Tucker, the performance represents far more than a musical debut.

“This song is about the idea that no matter where we’re from, we’re connected by something bigger than ourselves,” Tucker tells InTouch Weekly. “The Maccabiah Games bring together Jews from every corner of the world, and I wanted to create something that celebrates that feeling of belonging.”

The 2026 Games mark a particularly emotional return after the 2025 Maccabiah was postponed because of the security situation in Israel. This summer, thousands of Jewish athletes from dozens of countries will once again march into Jerusalem for one of the world’s largest Jewish sporting events.

As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, Tucker says her family’s history has shaped both her career and her purpose. In recent years, she has traveled to Israel multiple times, meeting with survivors, hostage families, first responders, and young people whose lives were forever changed by the October 7 attacks.

She later produced and hosted The Children of October 7, a documentary featuring conversations with seven children affected by the attacks. The film became the No. 1 streamed title on Paramount+ following its U.S. release.

While advocacy has become a defining part of Tucker’s work, she believes music remains one of the most powerful ways to bring people together.

“Music has a way of reaching people that politics and headlines can’t,” she says. “It reminds us of our shared humanity, and that’s exactly what I hope people feel when they hear this song.”

That same philosophy inspired Tucker’s newest venture, The Social Accords, a nonprofit she recently launched to combat antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hate through storytelling and digital media.

“I’ve seen how social media can divide people, but I’ve also seen its incredible power to change hearts and minds,” Tucker says. “The Social Accords is about creating content that builds understanding instead of fueling division.”

Long before becoming an outspoken advocate, Tucker built a career in entertainment. She became a World Hip Hop Champion at age 12 and has worked alongside stars including Jennifer Lopez, Ashanti, Pitbull, Ciara, Paula Abdul, Gloria Gaynor, Jason Derulo, Lance Bass, Anitta, Alex Rodriguez, and Terry Crews. She has also performed at major sporting events, including Super Bowl festivities, Miami Heat games, and Florida Panthers games.

Now, she’ll bring those two worlds together on one of the biggest stages in Jewish sports.

When the Opening Ceremony begins in Jerusalem, Tucker hopes We’re Not Strangers will be more than just a performance.

“I hope people leave feeling proud of who they are and reminded that, no matter where life has taken us, we’re never really strangers.”