Sports & Recreation

JCC Maccabi

Join 3,000 Jewish teen athletes from around the globe at the world’s largest Jewish youth sporting event.

The JCC Maccabi Games offers Olympic-style sports competitions, including opening and closing ceremonies; travel; community service; social and cultural events; and opportunities to make friends and memories to last a lifetime. Experience the magic of JCC Maccabi. 

Want to participate in Maccabi 2025?

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See what Maccabi is all about

3000+
Jewish Teens Participants Worldwide

24
Members of our 2024 Maccabi Team

13+
Sports/Arts to Choose From

18
Medals We Brought Home

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the JCC Maccabi Games?

The JCC Maccabi Games are an international athletic competition for Jewish teenagers run much like the Olympics. Athletes can compete against Jewish teens from all over the United States as well as delegations from Israel, Great Britain, Mexico, Canada, and more. The Games are played with a focus on “rachmanus” or sportsmanship with the intent to foster long-lasting friendships, memories and connection to Judaism and Israel.

When is Maccabi?

August 3 - 8, 2025

Where is Maccabi taking place this year?

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 

Who is eligible to participate?

Jewish teenagers between the ages of 13-17

What sports are being played and activities offered?

We are currently looking for participants interested in the following sports and activities:
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Dance
  • Flag Football
  • Girl's Volleyball
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Star Reporter (Maccabi News Reports)

What is Maccabi Access?

JCC Association is proud to add JCC Maccabi Access, a JCC Maccabi Games® experience for athletes with disabilities, to our signature JCC Maccabi program family

Sponsor an Athlete

Did you participate in Maccabi and have a life-changing experience? Help give that same experience to an athlete at this year's Games! 

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Sponsor an Athlete

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Honorary Friends of Maccabi Sponsors

          

 

Honorary Athlete Sponsors

 

Team Fan Sponsor

Have questions?

Please reach out to our Maccabi Delegation Head, Juliana Kalish, or call her at (305) 271-9000 ext. 227.