Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore sent 44 teen athletes to compete in the 2022 JCC Maccabi Games in San Diego. An North American Olympic style sporting event for Jewish teens from around the world. [1], gold medal in women's doubles and a silver medal in women's singles, "21st Maccabiah Games come to an end with athletes coming closer", "Israel's Maccabiah Games Unveil Details for Star-Studded Opening Ceremony", "Herzog says Maccabiah is 'a special moment of togetherness' for Jews around the world", "Pixellot Partners With Maccabi World Union to Stream Maccabiah Games for the First Time", "The 20th Maccabiah Games: A brief History (Part 1),", "21st Maccabiah Games kick off amid much fanfare; This year's Games are expected to be the world's largest sporting event for the year 2022", "At Maccabiah Games, 300 Jewish American athletes become bar and bat mitzvah", "Israel prepares for Maccabiah, 2022's largest world sporting event; About 10,000 athletes from dozens of countries competing in the 21st Maccabiah Games will participate in 42 sporting events watched by tens of thousands of spectators. The Games are overseen by Maccabi World Union. . Take a look as our most recent Legends of the Maccabiah inductees go back-and-forth on the friendly controversy. 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. Email:maccabi@maccabiusa.com, In Their Own Words: 21st Maccabiah Stories. From July 23 thru August 1, 2018, 800 Jewish teens' ages 14-16 from 12 different countries will compete in an Olympic-style sporting competition along with 200 Israeli teens and participate in cultural and social programs for 10 days. Maccabi Haifa and Juventus will square off at 3 p.m. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. While all the talk this weekend will be about the Eagles and Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, Maccabi Media corespondent Zach Gershman caught up with Doug Gottlieb on Radio Row. Click to reveal 13 Jul 2022 20:25 #5. Sports for the 21 st Maccabiah Games, Israel 2022. Is financial assistance available?There are limited funds available and will be dispersed on a first come first serve basis. The JCC Maccabi Experience July 31 - August 5, 2022. Maccabi USA is a US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Affiliate Organization, one of 38 Affiliates nationwide to be recognized by the USOPC for its ability to cultivate a national interest in sport and increase opportunities for participation internationally, nationally and at the grassroots level. Tennis. Coaches, Managers and Medical team members will also have the same date commitments. Team Sports Include: Baseball. Please enjoy our tribute to Stuart! Week-long JCC Maccabi Games in Haifa in partnership with Maccabi World Union. Phone: 215.561.6900 Cheers to many more Winter Games to come! All athletes must be Jewish, which is defined as follows: One of the athletes parents is Jewish and the athlete is being raised Jewish, or is a Jew by choice and is being raised Jewish. On Sunday, May 7, 2023, athletes will travel to the JCC of Baltimore, MD to compete against other Jewish athletes from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. - -21 - 12-26 2022. A deposit of $150 is required to participate in tryouts and other pre-Maccabi Experience activities. NOW PLAYING. 2022 Rules for Team & Individual Sports . More than 1,500 participants from around the world will come to San Diego to compete in sports and embrace the Experiences Midot Values including Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) and Amiut Yehudit (Jewish Peoplehood). The games include competitions in baseball, basketball, flag football, ice hockey, soccer, volleyball, dance, tennis . MUSA supports programs that embody the Maccabi ideals of Jewish Continuity, Zionism and Excellence in Sport. [21] Israeli Bar Soloveychik won a gold medal while breaking the record that had stood for 33 years in the 400m freestyle. Thanks to many generous donors we are $20,000 away from matching this phase. U18 2004-2005. Athletes wore their apparel proudly everyday and we are honored to have our new logo featured for the first time at a Games on Mammut apparel! Will played baseball in college, receiving a Division 1 scholarship to play at the University of California at Davis, finishing his college career at Gallaudet University, where he was twice named a first-team Jewish All-American. 2003, and 2004 JCC Maccabi Games, winning the team MVP award in 2003. Athlete Information; Staff Information; Sports Information; Frequently Asked Questions; Participants Costs and Policies Community Sports Programs. I have never been so proud. [19] World champion bronze medalist Andrey Medvedev was part of the Team Israel squad that won the gold medal in the open mens team. European delegations send their best Jewish sportsmen and women to compete. Baseball. Attracting approximately 3,000 teens from around the globe, these events give your teens a chance to meet other Jewish youth . 21st Maccabiah Testimonials; Photo Gallery. In order to participate in the JCC Maccabi Games, you must be part of a delegation. For athletes, the cost will be $550 for LFJCC Members and $650 for Non-Members. The Games are hosted by different cities around North America each summer. Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn more, and access our informational downloads! The 40th annual Maccabi Games . Get a report of the Maccabi Haifa vs. Juventus 2022-23 UEFA Champions League, Group Stage football match. 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. These sentiments are shared throughout the week during unique experiences designed to strengthen the Jewish bond between people, the community, and Israel. Registration fee will be $5,000 based on double-room occupancy with another team member (before the $6,000 donation and airfare). Maccabi Canada is considering participation in the following sports. 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. The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center | JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS, is the proud host of the 2022 JCC Maccabi Games and Access. To the athletes, the leaders and the difference makers:Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! We are excited to continue our new series of first-person accounts of the Maccabiah written by Maccabi USA delegation members! 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. It was truly a beautiful moment. The games help prepare the athletes for the JCC Maccabi Games. games@benderjccgw.org. They were the most delightful girls I have met in a long time. Hard to believe we are already done with the fourth day of competition here in Ruhpolding! No, this program is offered to Jewish teens ages 12-16. [9] The Games are the second-largest sports gathering in the world, by number of participants. Selected Teams For The Maccabiah Games. 21st Maccabiah. Competition will be held in the following sports: Mini Maccabi Ages 9-10 and Junior Maccabi Ages 11-12. Among the highlights of this unique, Olympic-style Jewish experience will be: sports . 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. Maccabi USA develops, promotes and supports international, national and regional athletic-based activities and facilities. Watch our recorded info session! Traditionally held every four years, interrupted only by the Second World War, by 2017 the Games had grown to include nearly 10,000 Jewish athletes from more than 75 countries competing in 40 sports, making it the third largest international multi-sport event in the world following only the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. [2][14], United States President Joe Biden attended the opening ceremonies, cheering on the US delegation of 1,400 athleteslarger than the US delegation to the 2020 Summer Olympics. The 21st Maccabiah is officially in 2022! Alleged violations of the Code of Conduct by athletes or credentialed adults are reviewed by the Court of Honor. 9200 Dufferin Street PO Box 20090 Carrville PO Concord, ON L4K 0C8 (Canada Post Only) Head Office Games Team. #NGWSD2023 Today and everyday, we remember the millions of lives that were lost. Exploring Israel through a sports lens, including opportunities to meet with influential Israeli speakers, coaches, and professional athletes, Participating in volunteer service projects with Israeli NGOs and social justice organizations, Olympic-style sport competitions, including opening and closing ceremonies, and a tribute to the Munich 11, Home hospitality with local Jewish host families. Table Tennis. [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. We encourage you to try out for more than one sport or art specialty. Alex Brainis Chair Athletic Committee . You can help bring the dreams of hundreds of Canadian athletes one step closer to reality. 2023 JCC Maccabi Games Interest Form. The Games Include. Check out some clips from opening ceremony. MetroWest typically takes teams in . Ages 14-17. All cost above this, including registration, is not tax-deductible. (Passcode: 7bK!jv!D), Download our info packet! The JCC Maccabi Games is an international Olympic-style sporting event for people that identify as Jewish between the ages of 13 and 16. More About Coach Will. On May 7th, 2023, the Mid-Atlantic Mini and Junior JCC Maccabi Games are back in Baltimore, MD. [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. Please note, due to limitations at our summer location, we are only able to offer one option for each of our session types. Maccabi USA remains committed to our core values and is excited to unveil our new look that incorporates them into our visual identity. The first round of medals have officially been awarded at the Maccabi Germany Winter Games! Phone: 215.561.6900 | Fax: 215.561.5470 | Email:maccabi@maccabiusa.com, 1511 Walnut Street Suite 401 It was so much fun to take them places and show them our country! All eligible athletes and artists will need to fill out our, Local Delegation Tryout Registration Form. 1511 Walnut Street Suite 401 | Philadelphia, PA 19102 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. [24], The Maccabiah Games are open to Jewish athletes from around the world, and to all Israeli citizens regardless of their religion. Big shoutout to @mammutna for supplying AMAZING shell jackets and pants for our opening ceremony uniform. For our athletes who are 9-12 years old, we have the opportunity for you. The Maccabiah Games (a.k.a. Argentina, 93-49 That being said, participants will be required to attend all JCC Maccabi Experience activities from July 31 August 5, 2022. Information and pricing TBD. Athletes and all credentialed adults are subject to penalties for willful violations of the policies governing the Games. "It's basically like the Jewish Olympics," said Shara Reiss, early intervention specialist at the JCC of Greater Columbus. Your IP: The program is a three-and-a-half day experience and held in . As co-founder of The Jacobs Scheriff Group, Adam uses his expertise to help businesses and their leaders thrive, grow, and change the world. 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. There are limited funds available and will be dispersed on a first come first serve basis. The European Maccabi Games are held every four years, two years after the Maccabiah is held. The JCC Maccabi Games are an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in North America. Click to apply to the 21st Maccabiah Games https://t.co/FawCJU3x2y Applications for interested athletes can be filled out on our website. The 2022 JCC Maccabi Games and 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. But here's a warm thought. Israeli former Olympic judo medalist Arik Zeevi served as Maccabiah Chairman. Opportunities are now available for Athletes, Volunteers, Sponsors and Host Families. 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. 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! If you are interested in trying out for our teams, please fill out our form here. *Juniors, Youth, Open, and Para athletes can leave as early as July 3 for training camp prior to the Games. Maccabi Winter Games; FAQ Winter Games 2023; PanAm Games 2023; Alumni Section. Athletes will be required to participate in at least one skills assessment. 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. I love Maccabi, We hosted 3 very lovely young ladies from New Orleans. Maccabi Tel Aviv. The 2022 JCC Maccabi Games, which runs through Friday, also mark the 40 th anniversary of the games. 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. Link in bio. The mission of the JCC Maccabi Games states that the program is a Jewish event for Jewish teenagers with the intent to foster long-lasting memories and identification with organized Jewish community groups as well as identification with Israel. If you want to learn more aboutthe Mid-Atlantic Mini and Junior JCC Maccabi Games or be placed on our Maccabi-specific mailing list click here! | San Diego's largest Jewish Event of the decade! We look forward to more alumni events with Israel Bonds across the USA! Held in July, around 2,100 athletes from 40 different nations compete in a total of 19 disciplines at the European Maccabi Games. 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). 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. This new icon will adorn the jerseys of the next generations of Maccabi Champions. "We are thrilled to announce the return of the JCC . They bonded with my children and made what I hope are life-long friendships., Our family really enjoyed the whole JCC Maccabi experience! In the spirit of the Games, if the parent or child does not believe that they are Jewish on a year-round basis, then the child should not participate in the JCC Maccabi Games. What an amazing week of athleticism, camaraderie, sportsmanship and exemplification of Jewish pride!Congratulations to all of our athletes and thank you to all the family, friends and supporters in Ruhpolding and back home cheering us on!We cannot thank our sponsor, @mammutna enough for the incredible shell jackets and snow pants. This week, we hear from Matt Rosen, one of our Accommodations Managers from St. Petersburg, FL! 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! We will be sending athletes to both locations. Maccabi USA Builds Jewish Pride Through Sports. Boys' basketball 16u team won the gold medal at the 2022 JCC Maccabi Games in San Diego. M21 Sports. You and your teenager should have read and signed off on the Code of Conduct as part of your registration confirmation kit. For athletes, the cost will be $550 for LFJCC Members and $650 for Non-Members. 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. Participants are expected to support teens of all backgrounds and levels of experience. All other athletes please find your delegation here. The San Diego Games will feature such team sports as baseball, basketball, softball, ice hockey, dance, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball. First Maccabi club established in Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey) after its founders were expelled from the German gymnastic club Teutonia.. In total, more than 1,500 participants . The 2022 JCC Maccabi Games also mark the 40 th anniversary of the Games, a remarkable milestone for JCC Maccabi. 67. It strives to provide Jewish athletes all over the world the opportunity to share their heritage and customs in competitive athletic settings. Participate in fun and meaningful Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) projects. The 2022 JCC Maccabi Games & Access will also include Olympic-style opening and closing ceremonies and a community service day. 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. National Athletic Committee. Baseball: 17U Boys; Basketball: 15U Boys, 17U Boys, 17U Girls . [22], Olympic swimmer and national record holder Denis Petrashov of Kyrgyzstan won the mens 100m breaststroke. 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. 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 . A deposit of $150 is required to participate in tryouts and other pre-Maccabi Experience activities. 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 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 team will be led by Head Coach, Eric Katz, Watchung, NJ and Assistant Coaches, Wayne Stofsky, Cooper City, FL . ISRAEL | July 5-25, 2023. 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. 2. If you are interested in becoming a JCC Maccabi Teen Ambassador, please reach out to Jason Lobenstein atjasonl@lfjcc.org. An unforgettable tour of Israels most culturally, religiously, and historically significant sites. 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. 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. Among the highlights of this unique, Olympic-style Jewish experience will be: sports competitions, including opening and closing ceremonies; travel; community service; social [] The Court of Honor has the authority to impose penalties on an individual, ranging from a reprimand to expulsion from the Games. Baseball Baseball: Schedule Baseball: Roster Baseball: News Basketball (M) . What is Maccabi Access? Watch our recap video to get a feel for the athlete experience and see why this Jewish journey leaves such a positive and lasting impact on our youth. Register for tryouts! PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Maccabi USA will be hosting tryouts for the Open and U-18 Women's Field Hockey teams to represent the United States at the 21st Maccabiah in Israel in July 2022.