JCC Maccabi Experience
The JCC Maccabi Games: an Olympic-style sporting event for Jewish teens, ages 13–17
2027 JCC Maccabi Games® Information: PHILADELPHIA • AUGUST 1-6, 2027
Join 1,200 Jewish teen athletes from around the world at the world’s largest Jewish youth sporting event!
The JCC Maccabi Games® offer a unique Olympic-style experience that brings together athletic competition, Jewish identity, leadership development, community service, and lifelong friendships. Since 1982, more than 130,000 Jewish teens have participated in this unforgettable program
For more information, contact the Shames JCC’s Maccabi Team Director, Steven Weisbrot, at 914.645.5978 or stevenweisbrotmaccabi@gmail.com or fill out this interest form.
Highlights
- Opening & Closing Ceremonies
- Olympic-Style Competition
- Community Service Project
- Social & Cultural Events
- Jewish Values & Experiences
- Home Hospitality Housing
- Lifelong Friendships with Jewish Teens from Around the Globe
- Kosher Food Throughout the Games
Sports Offered: (sports subject to change)
Baseball
Basketball & 3v3 Basketball
Dance
Golf
Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Star Reporter (Sports Journalism & Broadcasting)
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
FAQs
- Can I room with friends? Housing requests may be submitted but are not guaranteed.
- Can family attend? Yes, with a spectator pass.
- Will there be adult supervision? Yes. Minimum 8:1 athlete-to-adult ratio.
Any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Steven Weisbrot at 914-645-5978 or stevenweisbrotmaccabi@gmail.com.
Interested? Fill out this form!
