JCC Maccabi Games

JCC Maccabi Games

An Olympic- style competition for Jewish Teens

2025 Site - Pittsburgh, PA from August 3-8!

Open House dates - Tuesday, December 10th at 5:30pm at Schenectady JCC or Sunday, December 15 at 5pm at Albany JCC!

From the moment they march into the Opening Ceremony with their delegation at the kickoff of JCC Maccabi, teens know they are in for something special.   

At JCC Maccabi, teens 13-17 will feel the magic of the week-long competition along with program highlights that include:

  • Community Service
  • Global Jewish Connections
  • HangTime with games and activities led by Israeli Staff
  • Opening Ceremonies parade at a big arena for Spectators to enjoy
  • Evening Events at local attractions
  • 6 Midot (values) - Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), Kavod (respect), Rina (joy), Ga'ava (pride), Lev Tov (big hearted), and Amiut Yehudit (Jewish peoplehood)
  • Teens pick one sport to compete in during the week (morning and afternoon games with playoffs for Wednesday-Thursday)
  • Secondary Sport options on Thursday if competition is completed

To register, please call Drew Katz at 518-438-6651 x113.

Please contact Drew Katz at andrewk@albanyjcc.org for more information.