Maccabi teens

About Us

Overview

In August  2009, Westchester will celebrate the JCC Maccabi Games® welcoming over 1,400 Jewish athletes ages 13-16 with their families and friends, and more than 1,000 volunteers and 700 host families. This Olympic-style sports competition provides a unique combination of sports, cultural and social activities. From August 16th through the 21st, delegates from all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Israel, South America, and Europe will test their skills in sporting events and experience a journey far beyond athletic competition- inspired with the values of community involvement, teamwork, integrity and pride.

By using sports as the vehicle, the ultimate mission of the games is to cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of Jewish values within Jewish teens by enriching their Jewish identity in an informal setting and encouraging their identification with Israel at the same time.

As the proud host of the 2009 JCC Maccabi Games®, the JCC of Mid-Westchester embarks on the largest outreach the Westchester Jewish community has ever done. To prepare for and provide this remarkable experience, the JCC is conducting a $2 Million Maccabi Campaign to support the JCC Maccabi Games® activities. 

  • 5 days and nights of recreation, sports and friends. Promoting community involvement, teamwork, integrity, and pride in being Jewish.
  • 400+local athletes, 1400+ visiting athletes and 300+ coaches Participating in 14 sports and activities at favorite Westchester venues.
  • 700+ host families opening their homes Representing the extended family and the value of welcoming the stranger
  • 1000+ local volunteers of all ages Contributing time and effort to ensure a memorable experience.
  • 8,000+ visitors and residents will cheer at the Opening Ceremonies. Setting the tone for the days of competition with music, dance, drama and lights.
  • Extraordinary Days of Caring and Sharing
  • Offering the Tikkun Olam (healing the world) program where athletes join with local community organizations to aid social action projects, teaching the values of caring in their daily lives.
  • $5 million+ generated in the local economy Extending the excitement throughout Westchester.

We are looking for partners to help us spread the word throughout the community that everyone can share the spirit of the Games. Volunteers are needed now to help plan the Games and will be needed every minute of every hour that the Games are here in Westchester, New York. Sign up now to be a part of the Games