2. Maccabiah Games July 2022. games@benderjccgw.org. The 19 athletes representing the USA next summer in Israel at the 21st Maccabiah are Jasper Adelman, Bradenton, FL, IMG Academy; Adam Agresti, Yorktown Heights, NY, John F. Kennedy Prep School; Cal Amborn, Larkspur, CA, Archie Williams High School; Aaron Bock, Atlanta, GA, The Weber School; Ethan Broome, Agoura Hills, CA, Agoura High School; Drew Charney, Minnetonka, MN, Hopkins High School; Ethan Firestein, Hollywood, FL David Posnack Jewish Day School; David Groner, Tustin, CA, TVT Community Day School; Jason Lashley, Lake Worth, FL, Park Vista Community High School; Matthew Lashley, Lake Worth, FL, Park Vista Community High School; Solomon Margolis, Encino, CA, Milken Community School; Benjamin Raphael, Briarcliff, NY, Briarcliff High School; Alex Sadowsky, Camarillo, CA, Adolfo Camarillo High School; Jakob Smizik, Boca Raton, FL, Spanish River Community High School; Garrett Strenger, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Trabuco Hills High School; Ethan Strikowski, Lake Worth, FL, Park Vista Community High School; Drew Tovin, Atlanta, GA, Riverwood High School; Zachary Wasserlauf, Tenafly, NJ, Bergen Catholic High School; and Josh Zuckerman, Boyds, MD, Northwest High School. [13] Israeli gymnasts and Olympic champions Linoy Ashram and Artem Dolgopyat lit the ceremonial torch at the opening ceremony. [36], The closing ceremony took place on July 25, 2022, in Live Park in Rishon LeTzion. Due to inclement weather on the mountain, the slalom ski event scheduled for today was postponed to Sunday.Here`s a peak of the amazing venue and pictures from yesterdays competition for alpine skiing in Kitzbhel, Austria. Maccabi Haifa and Juventus will square off at 3 p.m. JCC Maccabi athletes and artists are expected to engage, interact with, and support teens that are not from their delegation, or in their sport or specialty. You and your teenager should have read and signed off on the Code of Conduct as part of your registration confirmation kit. Information and pricing TBD. "We are thrilled to announce the return of the JCC . If you are interested in becoming a JCC Maccabi Teen Ambassador, please reach out to Jason Lobenstein atjasonl@lfjcc.org. They will, however, miss team practices, socials, and meetings related to the Experience throughout the summer. Check out some clips from opening ceremony. MUSA is rated as a three-star non-profit by Charity Navigator. 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). 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. 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). Thats a wrap on day one of the 1st Maccabi Germany Winter Games! Barrie Mittica Director of Engagement Hometown: Born Columbia, Md, grew up Cherry Hill, NJ Favorite Jewish Holiday: Tu BAv Favorite Philly Food: Genos Cheesesteak Hi, Im Barrie Mittica and I, JCC Building Hours - See pool schedule for pool hours, JCC Maccabi Games Team Philadelphia Info. Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Thanks again to our friends @mammutna for the clutch gear! (Passcode: 7bK!jv!D), Download our info packet! Ages 14-17. That being said, participants will be required to attend all JCC Maccabi Experience activities from July 31 August 5, 2022. No, this program is offered to Jewish teens ages 12-16. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2b3c3e39651bae During the JCC Maccabi Games and Access, athletes, artists, coaches, delegation heads, chaperones, and spectators are bound by the Rachmanus Rule of fair play. Participation in. Thanks to many generous donors we are $20,000 away from matching this phase. For athletes, the cost will be $550 for LFJCC Members and $650 for Non-Members. First Maccabi club established in Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey) after its founders were expelled from the German gymnastic club Teutonia.. ***The $6,000 Masters charitable donation supports athletes from the United States and around the world to participate in the Maccabiah. 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. Big shoutout to @mammutna for supplying AMAZING shell jackets and pants for our opening ceremony uniform. Your IP: Mazel Tov to all of our athletes who have competed thus far! Watch our recorded info session! We look forward to more alumni events with Israel Bonds across the USA! The dead of winter. To the athletes, the leaders and the difference makers:Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! The competitions will be broken into different age / gender brackets. The Maccabiah is a celebration of Jewish unity, culture, and heritage through world athletic competition. Golfers will also have an additional greens fee of $600. The Games Include. 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. Maccabi Media Program; Maccabi USA @Home; Job Opportunities; Contact; Athlete Section. #ChangesComing#Hanukkah2022 #Hanukkah#HappyHanukkah#MaccabiUSAValues#Maccabiah#jewish#jewishsports#jewishathletes#jewishpride#jewishlife#MaccabiWorldUnion#MaccabiIsrael#MaccabiGames#community#Jewishvalues#Israel#newlook#newlogo#sofreshandsoclean 1511 Walnut Street Suite 401 | Philadelphia, PA 19102 [26][32] The following are the venues of the Maccabiah events, and the events held at them, throughout the country:[33], Athletes at the Games are competing in 29 different sports, encompassing a total of 42 disciplines. the World Maccabiah Games; Hebrew: , or ; sometimes referred to as the "Jewish Olympics"), first held in 1932, are an international Jewish and Israeli multi-sport event held quadrennially in Israel. [15][2][34] Five new sports were added for the 2022 Maccabiah: 33 basketball, bouldering, surfing, motocross, and padel, and three new sports for women: ice hockey, football, and futsal. [7][8], Among other Olympic and world champions, swimmer Mark Spitz won 10 Maccabiah gold medals before earning his first of nine Olympic gold medals. Participants are expected to support teens of all backgrounds and levels of experience. 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. Email:maccabi@maccabiusa.com, Please note all U16, U18, Open and Para athletes will participate in, a one-week immersive cultural and educational program prior to July 12. [21] Israeli Olympian and national record holder Gal Cohen Groumi won the mens 100m butterfly; he was at the time a rising sophomore at the University of Michigan and finished 10th in the 100 fly at the 2022 NCAA Division I Championships. | San Diego's largest Jewish Event of the decade! More About Coach Will. Join Maccabi Media in Argentina this winter. Doug talked about his favorite moments from the Maccabiah and covering the big game. To help mark this amazing accomplishment, we hope you enjoy the debut of this behind-the-scenes glimpse of Stuart at last summers Opening Ceremony! Doug talked about his favorite moments from the Maccabiah and covering the big game. The first round of medals have officially been awarded at the Maccabi Germany Winter Games! JCC Maccabi Games Israel July 5-25, 2023 $4,500* Ages: 14-17 Register Sports offered: baseball, [] Read More Applications for interested athletes can be filled out on our website. VP Games Ashley Kochman Athletic Director. The 1st ever Makkabi Germany Winter Games have come to a close! Learn More About Our Volunteer Staff Opportunities. Participate in fun and meaningful Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) projects. Yes, there are expenses such as registration fees, uniform costs, games costs, performance costs, etc. An North American Olympic style sporting event for Jewish teens from around the world. Stay tuned for competition results starting tomorrow! That's the hope for four young Jewish athletes from greater Milwaukee and Oconomowoc who will compete in the JCC Maccabi Games in San Diego from July 31 - Aug 5, 2022. | Privacy Policy. These sentiments are shared throughout the week during unique experiences designed to strengthen the Jewish bond between people, the community, and Israel. | San Diego's largest Jewish Event of the decade! Head Tennis Coach . According to the organizers, the European . Fax: 215.561.5470 In total, more than 1,500 participants . There are limited funds available and will be dispersed on a first come first serve basis. Click here to learn more and RSVP for our second annual inauguration on April 2, 2023. Copyright 2023 Privacy Policy JCC Association, Basketball: 15U Boys, 17U Boys, 17U Girls, Dance: 15U Boys, 17U Boys, 15U Girls, 17U Girls, Swimming: 15UBoys, 17U Boys, 15U Girls, 17U Girls, Tennis: 15UBoys, 17U Boys, 15U Girls, 17U Girls, Basketball: 14U Boys, 16U Boys, 14U Girls, 16U Girls, Soccer: 14U Boys,16U Boys, 14U Girls,16U Girls, Dance: 14UBoys, 16U Boys, 14U Girls, 16U Girls, Swimming: 14UBoys, 16 U Boys, 14U Girls, 16U Girls, Table Tennis: 14U Boys, 16 U Boys, 14U Girls, 16U Girls, Tennis: 14U Boys, 16 U Boys, 14U Girls, 16U Girls. Beyond the athletic competition, the Games promote . Thanks again to our friends @mammutna for the clutch gear! 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. Kleinfeldt, 15, of Huntington Woods, is playing on a U16 girls basketball team . The JCC Maccabi Experience July 31 - August 5, 2022. [35] Pickleball was accepted as an exhibition sport at the Games. The games help prepare the athletes for the JCC Maccabi Games. Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the United States Team that will compete at the 21st Maccabiah Games to be held in Israel, July 12-26, 2022! U18 2004-2005. Artists are by nature collaborators who support and encourage one another. We look forward to more alumni events with Israel Bonds across the USA! During this three-week immersive experience, more than 1,000 Jewish teens from around the world will experience Israel through the lens of sport. From July 28-August 2, more than 1,600 Jewish athletes competed in 13 different sports and came . 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. [4] Approximately 10,000 athletes from 80 countries competed in 42 sports categories. Generations of young Jewish athletes in financial need can now enjoy a life-changing Maccabiah experience thanks to iconic shoe designer and 4-time Maccabi USA Table Tennis alum, Stuart Weitzman. . for this national program. The JCC Maccabi Games are an Olympic-style sporting event for Jewish teens around the world. On the field, athletes participate in one of 16 sports. JCC Maccabi athletes are expected to engage, interact with, and support teens that are not from their delegation, sport, or specialty. Quick Apply! Price does not include training camp costs (if any) or any additional travel charges. What are the requirements to participate as a JCC Maccabi Games athlete orJCC Maccabi Access participant?1. 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! Your year-end donation may be tax deductible for you and has the power to create Jewish leaders of tomorrow. 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. 2022 Rules for Team & Individual Sports . He brings years of leadership experience across various . They were first held in 1932. Maccabi USA builds Jewish pride through sportsand promotes support for Israel, Zionism, and Jewish continuity through athletic, educational, and cultural experiences for participants of all ages. The 40th annual Maccabi Games . The Maccabiah Games are open to Jewish athletes from around the world, and to all Israeli citizens . Twin brothers Eli and Zachary Coffey are set to travel across the country, heading to San Diego to compete in the 2022 Jewish Community Center Maccabi Games. [citation needed], The opening ceremonies took place on July 14, 2022, at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, Israel, which was also designated as the "Capital of the Maccabiah" for the Games. Access was piloted in San Diego in 2022 and will continue in Fort Lauderdale in 2023. Ice Hockey, Juniors, Finals CAN-USA, July 22nd . The JCC Maccabi Games last a week; new friends and a healthy dose of Jewish identity can last a lifetime. This program will be conducted in Israel prior to the beginning of the Games. With antisemitism and anti-Israelism on the rise, our role in building connections to Israel, pride in Judaism, and connection to global Jewish peoplehood is more important than ever.Thank you for your continued support to build Jewish pride through sports. 2022 JCC Maccabi Games "Accepting the Torch" From the Lawrence Family JCC San Diego - August 4, 2022 . Argentina, 93-49 An unforgettable tour of Israels most culturally, religiously, and historically significant sites. We love wearing it!Shabbat Shalom from beautiful Ruhpolding.#MaccabiUSA #makkabideutschland #shabbatshalom #mammutna #MaccabiGermanyWinterGames #makkabichai #sports #alps #winter #bavariancurling #icedance #figureskating #community #wintergames #jewishathletes #wintersports #jewishpride A little #TBT for everyone: In November, Maccabi USA partnered with Israel Bonds on a Young Professionals event at Barclays Center to watch the NBAs only Israeli player, Deni Avdija, and the Washington Wizards take on the Brooklyn Nets. is mandatory. Sports Offered: Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey . "[16][17] He became the first American president to attend the Maccabiah Games. Israeli Olympian Michael Laitarovsky won the mens 100m backstroke. 2022 WORLD MACCABI GAMES RESULTS Opening Round Robin Game: Maccabi USA def. Though there is no snow here in Ruhpolding, today still brought some beautiful Bavarian views and of course, we had to try some Bavarian pretzels. They were the most delightful girls I have met in a long time. The Maccabi Games, held every four years in Israel, are the third-largest sporting event in the world behind only the Olympic Games and World Cup in total number of competitors. Join the Maccabi USA Supporters Mission which includes hotel upgrade, concierge service, additional touring and events. Ice Hockey Galleries. The 21st Maccabiah is officially in 2022! Our three alpine skiers all took home medals in the giant slalom event yesterday! 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. [19] World champion bronze medalist Andrey Medvedev was part of the Team Israel squad that won the gold medal in the open mens team. Atlanta proudly hosted the JCC Maccabi Games in 2001 and in 2019bringing the metro Atlanta community together in an unforgettable experience. [15][5] He said to them: "Im so damn proud of you Godspeed and go get em, guys. These events each aim to bring the San Diego Jewish Community together for a week of spirit and celebration. The JCC Maccabi Games, a week-long Olympic-style sports competition, began in 1982.