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JCC Maccabi Games
Investments in the 2023 capital campaign have made new renovations, like the refurbished Halpern Plaza, possible.
October 29, 2025, 10:46 am
THEN & NOW: Atlanta JCC Continues to Grow & Expand Its Reach
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta has come a long way since its founding many decades ago.
By Robert Garber
Team Atlanta 15U Baseball took home the gold in this year’s JCC Maccabi Games.
August 27, 2025, 10:38 am
Atlanta 15U Baseball Brings Home Gold
The team went undefeated during the tournament.
By Compiled by AJT staff
The 2025 JCC Maccabi Games witnessed the Atlanta delegation having a dominant performance as 15U and 17U baseball were two of three teams to take home gold // Photo Credit: Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta social media 
August 13, 2025, 12:14 pm
Team Atlanta Dominates at JCC Maccabi Games
The local Jewish amateur athletes medaled in nearly every event.
By David Ostrowsky
December 25, 2024, 12:09 pm
YIR: Athletes Gather in Detroit for JCC Maccabi Games
Team Atlanta joined representatives from across the globe for the annual competition.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Gabe Elkinson
October 30, 2024, 2:14 pm
18 Under 18: Gabe Elkinson
Mazel Tov to Gabe Elkinson for being named one of Jewish Atlanta’s 18 Under 18 for 2024.
Twin, Ari, has played in three Maccabi soccer games.
September 25, 2024, 10:53 am
Twins Double Their Soccer Expertise
Ari and Tal Elkounovitch support each other and travel the world to play soccer, just like they do at home.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Zachary Notte won the Dunwoody Country Club Junior Golf Championship.
August 28, 2024, 10:35 am
Notte Wins Golf Junior Championship
Zachary Notte won the golf tournament at the Dunwoody Country Club.
By Compiled by AJT staff
At last week’s JCC Maccabi Games in Detroit, Team Atlanta had a prominent presence across different sports, including a robust baseball roster // Photo Credit: Evan Deutsch
August 7, 2024, 11:45 am
Athletes Gather in Detroit for JCC Maccabi Games
Team Atlanta joined representatives from across the globe for the annual competition.
By David Ostrowsky
The JCC Maccabi Games in Israel will bring together more than 1,000 teen competitors hailing from 10 countries and four continents // Photo Credit: JCC Association of North America
June 28, 2023, 10:47 am
JCC Maccabi Games Begin July 6 in Israel
More than a thousand teens will take part in the JCC Maccabi Games, followed by an Israeli cultural tour and enrichment program.
By Sasha Heller
Team Atlanta Boys 16U Flag Football, one of two teams representing Atlanta to win Gold at this summer’s JCC Maccabi Games in San Diego. // Photos Courtesy of Robert Beldick. 
October 13, 2022, 10:55 am
All Gold, No Bust for Atlanta 16U Flag Football
After blasting San Diego, 47-0, to secure a tourney spot as the fifth seed, Team Atlanta reeled off three gutsy wins in the playoff tournament to capture the gold at the JCC Maccabi Games.
By David Ostrowsky
Atlanta’s 14U Boys Soccer Team made the city proud by taking home gold in this summer’s JCC Maccabi Games in San Diego. Top row, L-R: Ethan Peck, Samuel Kessler, Ryan Katz (Captain), Brady Traub, Matthew Grant, Dean Katz, Glenn Frank (Coach). Bottom row, L-R: Brandon Frank, Tal Elkounovitch, Lawson Sher (GK), Lucas Federico, Ari Elkounovitch (V-Captain) (GK).
September 15, 2022, 10:36 am
Atlanta 14U Soccer Team Triumphs at JCC Maccabi Games
Atlanta blanked Los Angeles 2-0 in the championship match at San Diego Jewish Academy en route to the top prize.
By David Ostrowsky
Owen Ross had emerged as one of the top high school goalies in the country and is primed to be a key contributor to the U18 boy’s soccer team at this summer’s Maccabiah Games.
July 6, 2022, 12:51 pm
For Ross Siblings, Maccabiah Games are Family Affair
Three of the four Ross siblings of Sandy Springs will be representing Maccabi USA in this summer’s World Maccabiah Games in Israel
By David Ostrowsky
Jared Powers
September 3, 2021, 2:12 pm
Jared Powers’ 2021 Rosh Hashanah Message
Read community insights, perspectives and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
By Jared Powers
Jaeger Ouanounou, a 14-under basketball player for Team Atlanta, dribbles in practice for the JCC Maccabi Games.
January 8, 2020, 3:19 pm
Maccabi Tryouts Begin
Tryouts began Sunday at the Marcus JCC for athletes ages 13 to 16 and will continue through Feb. 18 at the MJCCA and other locations.
Jaeger Ouanounou, a 14-under basketball player for Team Atlanta, dribbles in practice for the JCC Maccabi Games.
December 23, 2019, 9:24 am
Marcus JCC Announces 2020 JCC Maccabi Games® Tryouts
Get your teen athletes ready for a life-changing experience! This is your teen’s chance to go to the 2020 JCC Maccabi Games in San Diego.
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