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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
The Ukraine delegation, including athletes, coaches, and delegation head, preparing to enter the FLA Live Arena, as they joined more than 2,000 teen athletes from 64 delegations and eight countries for the opening ceremony // Photo Credit: Jason Edelstein
August 30, 2023, 12:02 pm
North American JCC Maccabi Games Unite the World
The JCC Association of North America’s 41st JCC Maccabi Gams were held from Aug. 7-11 in Ft. Lauderdale.
By David Ostrowsky
Sarah Golsen has a doctorate in psychology and urges young athletes to believe in themselves.
January 25, 2023, 1:36 pm
Golsen’s Team Up as Coaches
Operating as Primitive Athlete, Sarah and Alan Golsen offer sports advice on college, Jewish Day schools, giving feedback, home schooling and more.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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
Chelsea Maya Weiss
September 1, 2022, 2:40 pm
Bat Mitzvah: Chelsea Maya Weiss
Chelsea Maya Weiss (Maya Shai) became a bat mitzvah on Aug. 27
Junior Athletes on the Maccabi USA float at this year’s Celebrate Israel parade in New York City. // Mark D. Phillips/southbrooklyn.com
June 14, 2022, 11:17 am
Maccabi Athletes Celebrate Israel at NYC Parade
After a three-year hiatus, New York City’s Celebrate Israel parade resumed to enthusiastic crowds on May 22.
By David Ostrowsky
Carl Richard Zwerner
June 3, 2022, 11:42 am
Obituary: Carl Richard Zwerner
Carl Richard Zwerner, banker, businessman and family leader, died peacefully on May 9 with family and friends beside him.
Rachel Shiffman performs at parties and corporate events as a graceful mermaid.
September 30, 2021, 4:48 pm
Mermaid Makes Parties Splash
Dancer Rachel Shiffman performs at special events as a mermaid evoking centuries of mythological folklore.
By Marcia Caller Jaffee
Ludwig Guttmann (Design by Emily Burack; photo via Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images via JTA)
August 27, 2021, 1:59 pm
The Jewish Doctor who Escaped the Nazis and Founded the Paralympics
Ludwig Guttmann, who became a leading physician in the UK after the war, was fundamental in introducing sport as a way to rehabilitate paraplegic patients, boost their self-esteem.
By EVELYN FRICK
Rendering of the Bunzl Sports Fields and Leven Field.
August 10, 2021, 4:59 pm
North Fulton Chabad’s $1.3 Million Camp Expansion
Synagogue plans sports center, playground and athletic fields on an additional 3 acres of donated adjacent property.
By Shaindle Schmuckler
Ramah Darom
January 27, 2021, 1:21 pm
Ramah Darom Celebrates 25th Year
The camp and retreat center held a kickoff event via Zoom to mark a quarter-century, with other events planned for the rest of the year.
By Anna Levy
January 16, 2019, 2:52 pm
Oy Vey! Have I Got A Problem
Rachel Stein offers advice to a frustrated gym member.
By Rachel Stein
Granddaughter Miriam isn't quite sporting a turquoise hairdo this summer.
July 10, 2017, 8:00 am
Green, but Not With Envy
It has taken a few generations, but hair no longer needs the natural look.
By Chana Shapiro
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