JCC Maccabi Games

 

The JCC Maccabi Games have been offering Jewish teens a unique social, cultural, and life shaping experience since 1982. At this Jewish Olympic style event, each athlete participates in one of fourteen sports, social events, and an opportunity to help others during the weeklong experience, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

The JCC Maccabi Games is an Olympics for Jewish teens, but they serve a larger purpose than athletic competition. The Games also promote community involvement, teamwork, and pride in being Jewish. The Games are the largest Jewish teen event in the world; each summer over 6,000 Jewish teens participate. Over 100,000 teens have benefited from the JCC Maccabi Games since 1982. The energy and excitement makes it a unique and unforgettable experience for every participant, from athlete to volunteers, from coaches to host families.

The JCC Maccabi Games are made possible with the generous help of many volunteers and sponsors who donate time and valuable resources, including our Continental Sponsor, The Coca-Cola Company. 

Ages 13-16. Athletes must be 13 or 16 as of July 31, 2012. 13 year olds can participate only in individual sports. Sports subject to change and limited by location.

 

JCC East Bay Delegation

The JCC Maccabi Games is a week of sports, social events, and social action for Jewish teens ages 13-16. The Games will bring athletes together from North America, Israel, and all over the world. For the first time, the JCC East Bay will be sending teams to the JCC Maccabi Games in Houston, Texas, from August 5-10.  Space is limited. The JCC Maccabi 'Team East Bay' Delegation is sending a 14U Boys Soccer Team, 16U Boys Basketball, and individual athletes in the following sports: Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, and Bowling.

 

JCC Maccabi Handbook For Parens & Athletes

For all interested Maccabi athletes and parents, please review the Team JCC East Bay Handbook. You will find information regarding the history of the games, athlete expectations, team and coaching philosophies, and financial payments, policies, and deadlines.

Team East Bay Application for Participation

If you are interested in playing on the soccer or basketball team, please contact Michele Levine. We are still accepting applications for the Individual sports until March 28th. For more information or to apply, please see the Individual Sport Athlete Application. Please contact Michele Levine for more information. 

Accepting applications for the following individual sports:

  • Swimming (boys/girls)
  • Tennis (boys/girls)
  • Table Tennis (boys/girls)
  • Bowling (boys/girls)
Please fill out an Individual Sport Athlete Application form and return to Michele Levine.


Week-At-A-Glance

View the general schedule (Week-at-a-Glance) for the Maccabi Games in Houston. Our delegation will arrive in Houston on Sunday morning, Aug 5 and return on Friday, Aug 10 before the start of Shabbat. The Opening Ceremonies will take place on Sunday evening at the Rice University Todur Fieldhouse. Closing ceremonies will take place Thursday evening at the Bayou City Event Center.

Scholarship Information

The JCC East Bay has limited scholarship available for the JCC Maccabi Games in Houston.  Download the Scholarship Application here. Scholarship Applications are due no later than Friday, March 23. You will be notified of the amount by April 2. For additional questions regarding our Scholarship process, please contact Barbara Sutherland at 510-848-0237 x112 or Barbaras@jcceastbay.org.

For more information, please contact Delegation Head, Michele Levine at 510-848-0237 x130 or michelel@jcceastbay.org.