Since 1982, each summer, the JCC Movement has engaged more than 3,000 Jewish teens from across the globe and an additional 11,000+ family members, spectators, and volunteers through the Olympic- style magic of JCC Maccabi, one of the greatest Jewish peoplehood projects of our time. For the majority of JCC Maccabi athletes, 63% of whom report being otherwise unaffiliated with any other Jewish youth organization, JCC Maccabi remains their primary connection to the Jewish community, global Jewish life, and Israel—creating a remarkable and unmatched opportunity to engage them, support their efforts to build their Jewish identity, and have a significant and lasting impact on their lives.
- Approximately 1000 visiting athletes
- Ages 14-17
- Sports: baseball, basketball, dance, ice hockey, girls volleyball, flag football, soccer, tennis, swimming
- Part 1: JCC Maccabi Games in Haifa (8 days)
- Part 2: Israel tour through a sports lens (12 days)
- Hotel/hostel accommodations
- Beyond sport – hangtime, JCC Cares, Midot, social/cultural events, Israel travel, Mifgash
- Approximately 1800 athletes
- Ages 12-16
- Sports: baseball, basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse, girls volleyball, flag football, soccer, table tennis, tennis, swimming, dance
- JCC Maccabi Games AND Access (inclusive component for individuals with special needs)
- Home hospitality accommodation
- Beyond sport – hangtime, JCC Cares, Midot, social/cultural events
Mini and Junior Maccabi Games

Baltimore, Maryland Sunday, May 7, 2023
This is 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). The tournament is broken into different age / gender brackets.
Competition will be held in the following sports:
Mini Maccabi – Ages 9-10
Boys Baseball
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
7v7 Boys Soccer
7v7 Girls Soccer
Junior Games – Ages 11-12
Boys Baseball
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
7v7 Boys Soccer
7v7 Girls Soccer
Individual Sports – Ages 9-12
Swimming (co-ed)
Tennis (co-ed)
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