If you are interested in trying out for our teams, please fill out our form here. The games help prepare the athletes for the JCC Maccabi Games. [10][14] Israeli pop singers Eden Ben Zaken and Static & Ben El Tavori performed. The team will be led by Head Coach, Eric Katz, Watchung, NJ and Assistant Coaches, Wayne Stofsky, Cooper City, FL . The JCC Maccabi Games last a week; new friends and a healthy dose of Jewish identity can last a lifetime. 13 Jul 2022 20:25 #5. Israel Experience. Participants are expected to support teens of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Competition is open to Jewish athletes from around the world and to all Israeli citizens, regardless of their religion, divided into four categories - Open, Junior . A deposit of $150 is required to participate in tryouts and other pre-Maccabi Experience activities. Applications for interested athletes can be filled out on our website Thats a wrap on day one of the 1st Maccabi Germany Winter Games! What is Maccabi Access? This week, we hear from Matt Rosen, one of our Accommodations Managers from St. Petersburg, FL! JCC Association and the Operations and Support Team (OST) of the JCC Maccabi Games have developed a Code of Conduct that outlines expected behavior for athletes and adults at the Games. Basketball. NOW PLAYING. Performance & security by Cloudflare. JCC Maccabi Games in Israel Sample Itinerary. *Juniors, Youth, Open, and Para athletes can leave as early as July 3 for training camp prior to the Games. Maccabi Haifa and Juventus will square off at 3 p.m. The Court of Honor has the authority to impose penalties on an individual, ranging from a reprimand to expulsion from the Games. For our athletes who are 9-12 years old, we have the opportunity for you. Is financial assistance available?There are limited funds available and will be dispersed on a first come first serve basis. To participate in the Games, athletes must be at least 13 years old and CANNOT have turned 17 years old as of July 31 the year of the Games. The Maccabi USA delegation to the 20th Maccabiah in the summer of 2017 numbered 1,131 members, the largest traveling delegation in the history of not just Jewish sporting events but all international multi-sport competitions. What if I attend summer camp?We are well aware that many participants may be attending summer camps and will be away for most of the summer. The San Diego Games will feature such Team Sports as Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Ice Hockey, Soccer, and Volleyball. For athletes, the cost will be $550 for LFJCC Members and $650 for Non-Members. | Privacy Policy. [5][6] In 1961, the Games were recognized as Regional Games by the International Olympic Committee. During the JCC Maccabi Games and Access, athletes, artists, coaches, delegation heads, chaperones, and spectators are bound by the Rachmanus Rule of fair play. In summer 2023, 3,000 Jewish teen athletes, ages 12-17 and representing communities from across the globe, will come together to experience the magic of JCC Maccabi, the world's largest Jewish youth sports event. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. The World Maccabi Games, held every four years (one year after the summer Olympics), is sometimes referred to as the "Jewish Olympics," these Games are held every four years in Israel, attracting the most outstanding Jewish athletes from around the world. #Mammutna #MaccabiUSA #makkabideutschland WinterGames #KeepWarm.RideOn. Olympic-style sporting events, including competitions, opening and closing ceremonies, large cultural events, and more. Olympic-style sporting events, including competitions, opening and closing ceremonies, large cultural events, and more. This program will be conducted in Israel prior to the beginning of the Games. Now you can be one of the 6,000 teens from around the world to participate in this five-day Olympic-style sporting event held each summer in several North American cities. Information and pricing TBD. Its a debate as old as the American Maccabi movement. Larry Slater Photo Galleries; Maccabi Media Coverage. The first round of medals have officially been awarded at the Maccabi Germany Winter Games! Members of our 2022 Maccabi Team. Read here: https://maccabiusa.com/21st-maccabiah-testimonials/ Hard to believe we are already done with the fourth day of competition here in Ruhpolding! The Maccabiah is a celebration of Jewish unity, culture, and heritage through world athletic competition. Maccabi USA envisions a world where sports serve as a galvanizing force in strengthening Jewish pride, connection, and community. The Maccabiah Games are open to Jewish athletes from around the world, and to all Israeli citizens . . Week-long JCC Maccabi Games in Haifa in partnership with Maccabi World Union. [18], Israeli Olympian and European Championships bronze medalist Lihie Raz swept the artistic gymnastics open womens events, winning six gold medals. JCC Maccabi 2023 Is Going to Israel and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida! The Maccabiah Games (a.k.a. JCC Maccabi athletes are expected to engage, interact with, and support teens that are not from their delegation, sport, or specialty. 21st Maccabiah Testimonials; Photo Gallery. The 2022 Maccabiah Games (Hebrew: 2022) took place in Israel from July 14-25, 2022, and are also referred to as the 21st Maccabiah Games (Hebrew: -21).The Maccabiah Games are open to Jewish athletes from around the world, and to all Israeli citizens regardless of their religion. Check back in with us on Sunday for the final day of competition.Thank you again to @mammutna for our amazing team apparel. Please contact Delegation Head Jason Lobenstein at. Highlights will include: Thanks to the partnership of many philanthropic investors, Jewish teens are eligible to apply forsignificantsubsidies, August 6-11, 2023Ages 12-16 years oldSports offered: baseball, basketball, ice hockey, girls volleyball, flag football, boys lacrosse, soccer, table tennis, tennis, star reporter, swimming, dance*. This year's JCC Maccabi Games will bring Team Springfield to Israel (July 5 - 25, 2023 for ages 14 - 17) and Ft. Lauderdale, FL (August 6 - 11, 2023 for ages 12 - 16). "It's basically like the Jewish Olympics," said Shara Reiss, early intervention specialist at the JCC of Greater Columbus. Dance. The Maccabiah Games are open to Jewish athletes from around the world, and to all Israeli citizens regardless of their religion. The European Maccabi Games are held every four years, two years after the Maccabiah is held. *Fundraising and scholarship information will be available once athlete is appointed. | Privacy Policy. . This year's competition, which runs from July 31 to Aug. 5, will mark the games' 40th anniversary. Price does not include training camp costs (if any) or any additional travel charges. Can I try out for more than one sports specialty?Yes. Ice Hockey. As one of the largest elite competitions, the Maccabiah has grown to over 9,000 [] The 21st Maccabiah is officially in 2022! Phone: 215.561.6900 | Fax: 215.561.5470 | Email:maccabi@maccabiusa.com, 1511 Walnut Street Suite 401 Steven Warsh Debra Alexander Chair Israel Experience Mark S. Anshan Ashley Kochman Eitan Rachlis. Yes, each coach will determine their own practice or rehearsal schedule. The 2022 JCC Maccabi Games & Access will call San Diego home for just the second time in the history of the competition, with more than 1,500 participants, ranging from 12 to 16 years old. We welcome participants of all abilities/skill levels, sexual/gender orientations, and levels of Jewish observance. Maccabi USA's flag bearer at the 21st Maccabiah provided a matching gift of $4.5M that spurred $2.5M in additional donations and is the largest gift . Read about how a very special engagement was made even more magical with Jordan`s very first gold medal at the Maccabiah.Read more on our website We are excited to continue our new series of first-person accounts of the Maccabiah written by Maccabi USA delegation members! During the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest, athletes, artists, coaches, artists in residence, delegation heads, chaperones, and spectators are bound by the Rachmanus Rule of fair play. The competitions will be broken into different age / gender brackets. Maccabi USA remains committed to our core values and is excited to unveil our new look that incorporates them into our visual identity. Jewish students ages 18-25 will perform a variety of broadcast roles including PxP, video production, shooting, editing, streaming, and sports reporting for web/social. Please refer to the above link for additional information. Philadelphia, PA, January 19, 2022 Josh Brodkin, Marlton, NJ U18 Baseball Chair for the 21st Maccabiah is pleased to announce the 19-man roster for the U18 Baseball Team for the 21st Maccabiah taking place July 2022 in Israel. Team San Diego is for athletes who reside in the greater San Diego area. . Coaches, Managers and Medical team members will also have the same date commitments. Immersive Experience Grants from the San Diego Jewish Teen Initiative can be applied towards the 2022 JCC Maccabi Experience. They presented it to him during the BBQ at closing ceremonies while our entire coaching staff was gathered. Phone: 215.561.6900 [15][5] He said to them: "Im so damn proud of you Godspeed and go get em, guys. I love Maccabi, We hosted 3 very lovely young ladies from New Orleans. Join more than 250 teen athletes as part of Team San Diego for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Baseball : Basketball: U16 2006-2007. Maccabi Info Session Zoom Recording In summer 2023, 1,000 Jewish teen athletes, ages 14-17 and representing communities from across the globe, will come together to experience the magic of JCC Maccabi, the world's largest Jewish youth sports event. #maccabiusa #wintersport #mammutna #makkabideutschland #maccabichai #jewishsports #jewishpride #community #sport #winter #bringhomethegold #alpineskiing #figureskating #bavariancurling #crosscountryskiing #laserbiathlon #icedance #snowvolleyball #maccabigermanywintergames #buildingjewishpridethroughsports #gousa With 2023 now upon us, that means we`re less than a year away from the start of the Pan American Maccabi Games in December! Tennis. Following a two-year pandemic hiatus, JCC Maccabi , a signature program of JCC Association of North America, will return this summerjust in time for its 40 th anniversarywhen the Lawrence Family JCC on the Jacobs Family Campus will host the Games from July 31 to August 5, 2022, in San Diego, California. Keep up with the USA delegation throughout the week for more updates from the Winter Games. Past Games. The JCC Maccabi Games have been offering a life-and personality-shaping experience to Jewish teenagers since 1982. Individual sports competitions will include Dance, eSports, Golf, Tennis, Table Tennis, and Swimming. NEW YORK - After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, JCC Maccabi Games, a signature event of JCC Maccabi, will return in 2022. The 1st ever Makkabi Germany Winter Games have come to a close! Athletic Excellence, Competition, Sportsmanship & Teamwork, Tikkun Olam: Lev LLev (Community Service). We encourage you to try out for more than one sport or art specialty. July 31 - August 5, 2022. The Mini and Junior Games are a one-day sports tournament geared towards providing many of the same opportunities as the JCC Maccabi Games; healthy athletic competition as well as social and cultural experiences for Jewish athletes ages 9-12 (as of May 1, 2023). Gesund and Hutten will be in San Diego for the Maccabi Games, playing hockey. Maccabi Europe - Canada - Ice Hockey Male. Among the highlights of this unique, Olympic-style Jewish experience will be: sports competitions, including opening and closing ceremonies; travel; community service; social [] Israeli former Olympic judo medalist Arik Zeevi served as Maccabiah Chairman. Fax: 215.561.5470 The Maccabiah is a celebration of Jewish unity, culture, and heritage through world athletic competition. [23] Lithuanian Alan Plavin won bronze medals in men's singles and men's doubles. First Maccabi club established in Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey) after its founders were expelled from the German gymnastic club Teutonia.. Whether you were in Israel with us and want to get a new point-of-view or you were back home and want to hear more about the impact of the Maccabiah on our team, we`ve got you covered.This week, we hear from Jordan Schilit, an Open Track & Field athlete from Charlotte, NC! Yes. When the 2022 JCC Maccabi Games take place in San Diego this summer, four local teens will be competing against Jewish athletes from around the world. Maccabi Canada is pleased to announce the athletes selected for the Junior Boys Baseball team set to compete in the 21st Maccabiah Games in Israel from July 12-26, 2022. Blowing out a much weaker team for the sake of scoring points is contrary to the spirit of the JCC Maccabi Games and shows a lack of Rachmanus (mercy/compassion). Access Games. The San Diego Games will feature such team sports as baseball, basketball, softball, ice hockey, dance, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball. Maccabi Media Program; Maccabi USA @Home; Job Opportunities; Contact; Athlete Section. Join the Maccabi USA Supporters Mission which includes hotel upgrade, concierge service, additional touring and events. 2022 JCC Maccabi Games "Accepting the Torch" From the Lawrence Family JCC San Diego - August 4, 2022 . ARE YOU IN? They were the most delightful girls I have met in a long time. But here's a warm thought. From July 28-August 2, more than 1,600 Jewish athletes competed in 13 different sports and came . Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Philadelphia, PA, January 19, 2022 - Josh Brodkin, Marlton, NJ U18 Baseball Chair for the 21st Maccabiah is pleased to announce the 19-man roster for the U18 Baseball Team for the 21st Maccabiah taking place July 2022 in Israel. We will never forget Game, Set & MATCH!Thanks to our combined team effort, Maccabi USA raised more than $2.5 million to match Stuart Weitzmans Challenge and endow the new $7M Stuart Weitzman Scholarship Fund! Watch our recorded info session! All athletes must be Jewish, which is defined as follows: One of the athlete's parents is Jewish and the . Its an opportunity to learn the value of teamwork, integrity, cultural pride, and community service while expanding an appreciation of Jewish values and building lifelong friendships. Golfers will also have an additional greens fee of $600. This week has flown by and we are so proud of all of our athletes for taking part in the first ever Maccabi Germany Winter Games!With the end of the figure skating and Bavarian Curling (Ice Stock) competition, we welcome in Shabbat together and look forward to a well earned day of rest. Girl's Volleyball. The team will be led by Head Coach, Eric Katz, Watchung, NJ and Assistant Coaches, Wayne Stofsky, Cooper City, FL and Josh Brodkin, Marlton, NJ. In summer 2023, 3,000 Jewish teen athletes, ages 12-17 and representing communities from across the globe, will come together to experience the magic of JCC Maccabi, the worlds largest Jewish youth sports event. Sports Offered: Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey . For more info, eligibility & registration: https://maccabiusa.com/maccabi-media/. Israeli Olympian Michael Laitarovsky won the mens 100m backstroke. [4] Approximately 10,000 athletes from 80 countries competed in 42 sports categories. Maccabi USA remains committed to our core values and is excited to unveil our new look that incorporates them into our visual identity.The new Maccabi USA logo is a Star of David made of intertwining red, white and blue ribbons representing the Israeli flag and the American flag. The JCC Maccabi Games, a week-long Olympic-style sports competition, began in 1982. Philadelphia JCC Maccabi Games Hall of Fame Most U16/U18/Open/Para athletes will leave the United States on July 5, 2022, while a few teams will leave on July 3 for training in Israel. The excitement was especially palpable throughout the community during the 2019 JCC Maccabi Games. We especially were very proud to house two Canadian girls for the week! U16 2006-2007. Take the Maccabi World Union package that includes hotel, breakfast, ground transportation, touring and cultural events. A deposit of $150 is required to participate in tryouts and other pre-Maccabi Experience activities. European delegations send their best Jewish sportsmen and women to compete. [22], Olympic swimmer and national record holder Denis Petrashov of Kyrgyzstan won the mens 100m breaststroke. An North American Olympic style sporting event for Jewish teens from around the world. [19] World champion bronze medalist Andrey Medvedev was part of the Team Israel squad that won the gold medal in the open mens team. Argentina, 93-49 Please note all U16, U18, Open and Para athletes will participate inISRAEL CONNECT:a one-week immersive cultural and educational program prior to July 12. Most U16/U18/Open/Para athletes will leave the United States on July 5, 2022, while a few teams will leave on July 3 for training in Israel. [10][11][12] At the 2017 Maccabiah Games, the nations that won the most medals were Israel, the United States, Australia, Canada, and Hungary. Team Sports Include: Baseball. The Mini and Junior Games are a one-day sports tournament geared towards providing many of the same opportunities as the JCC Maccabi Games; healthy athletic competition as well as social and cultural experiences for Jewish athletes ages 9-12 (as of May 1, 2023). 2022 Rules for Team & Individual Sports . For more information about how you can participate, please complete this interest form. The San Diego Games will feature such team sports as baseball, basketball, softball, ice hockey, dance, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball. Participants are expected to support teens of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Among the highlights of this unique, Olympic-style Jewish experience will be: sports competitions, including opening and closing ceremonies; travel; community service; social and cultural events; and opportunities to create Jewish connections, friendships, and memories to last a lifetime! They were first held in 1932. Highlights will include: Copyright 2023 Privacy Policy JCC Association. Click here to learn more and RSVP for our second annual inauguration on April 2, 2023. Yes, all JCC Maccabi Games athletes, JCC Maccabi, and Access participants must have at least one Jewish parent. Join Maccabi Media in Argentina this winter. The deposit will be applied to the total cost of the games. Keep up with the USA delegation throughout the week for more updates from the Winter Games. Dates and rates for Summer 2023 are posted below. Click to apply to the 21st Maccabiah Games https://t.co/FawCJU3x2y We look forward to welcoming over 1,500 Jewish teens, ages 12-16, from all across the globe to Broward County for a week of athletic competition, community service, and social activities, an event that unites our Jewish Broward community. All cost above this, including registration, is not tax-deductible. While the proper pronunciation for the global movement using sports to engage the Jewish People is officially Muh-cah-bee, many people say it differently. 1,800 Jewish teens from across North and South America, Israel, Europe, and beyond will gather in Florida for an unforgettable one-week JCC Maccabi Games and Access program. for this national program. JCC Maccabi Games Israel July 5-25, 2023 $4,500* Ages: 14-17 Register Sports offered: baseball, [] Read More 22 + Sports/Arts to Choose From. Artists are by nature collaborators who support and encourage one another. Opportunities are now available for Athletes, Volunteers, Sponsors and Host Families. Philadelphia, PA 19102 Exploring Israel through a sports lens, including opportunities to meet with influential Israeli speakers, coaches, and professional athletes, Participating in volunteer service projects, Olympic-style sport competitions, including opening and closing ceremonies, and a tribute to the Munich 11, Home hospitality with local Jewish families, Hangtime programming with Israeli schlichim. Blowing out a much weaker team for the sake of scoring points is contrary to the spirit of the JCC Maccabi Games and shows a lack of Rachmanus (mercy/compassion). The 21st Maccabiah Games, known as the "Jewish Olympics," are set to take place in Israel on July 12-26, with venues in Jerusalem, Haifa and Netanya.About 10,000 athletes from 80 countries . See you in Sun Valley, ID.#MaccabiUSA #makkabideutschland #mammutna #ConfidentlyGo #MaccabiGermanyWinterGames #makkabichai #sports #alps #winter #bavariancurling #icedance #crosscountryskiing #laserbiathlon #snowvolleyball #figureskating #slalom #parallelslalom #giantslalom #alpineskiing #alps #community #wintergames #Ruhpolding #kitzbhel #jewishathletes #wintersports #jewishpride We are excited to continue our new series of first-person accounts of the Maccabiah written by Maccabi USA delegation members!