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JCC Maccabi Games
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.
August 14, 2019, 11:40 am
Maccabi and Moonshots: Why Big Ideas Matter
Seth Cohen discusses the recent Maccabi Games in Atlanta and likens them to another "big thing" the Apollo 11 mission.
By Seth Cohen
Team Atlanta medaled in both baseball divisions, scoring a gold in 14-and-under and a bronze in 16-and-under.
August 7, 2019, 10:16 am
Maccabi Games Draw to a Close
The JCC Maccabi Games took Atlanta by storm, uniting almost 1,000 traveling Jewish teens with a hosting delegation of nearly 600, before drawing to a close.
By Eddie Samuels
July 31, 2019, 11:08 am
Esports is One of Maccabi’s Newest Offerings
Lost Tribe Esports will be hosting four exhibition tournaments in both Atlanta and Detroit alongside Maccabi events in those cities.
Delegations came from as far away as Panama to compete in this year’s games.
July 31, 2019, 10:09 am
Maccabi Games Start With a Bang
After 18 months of planning and preparing, and 18 years since Atlanta last hosted, the JCC Maccabi Games arrived with Sunday night’s opening ceremonies at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre.
By Charlotte Morrison
Photos by Chloe Levitas // Added Touch Catering team at the Marcus JCC.
July 24, 2019, 3:06 pm
How to Feed 1,800 Young Athletes
Preparing for the Maccabi Games means working countless hours to ensure healthy, yet tasty meals in large quantities for the athletes.
By Chloe Levitas
Troy, Jessica, AJ and Andy Shefsky at a University of Nebraska Huskers home game in Lincoln in October 2018.
July 24, 2019, 2:49 pm
A Maccabi Love Story
Once upon a time, there was a cute little boy named Andy, who loved to play and compete in the game he loved: tennis.
By Shaindle Schmuckler
Asel Shabo will be traveling to Atlanta to participate in the exhibition.
July 24, 2019, 2:31 pm
JCC Cares Celebrates All Athletes
JCC Cares, the annual community service project of the Maccabi Games, has always been an important aspect of the sports event.
By Charlotte Morrison
Brian Seitz, second from the right, and his basketball team won gold medals at last year’s games.
July 24, 2019, 2:14 pm
Competition is Only Part of the Fun
Team Atlanta looks quite different this year, with more than 600 athletes participating in the host team in comparison to its usual traveling delegation of 100.
By Charlotte Morrison
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