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JCC Maccabi Games

For Jewish Teen Athletes ages 13-17

JCC Maccabi Games®

A world wide olympic-style sporting event for Jewish teen athletes ages 13-17

Check out our Facebook page to look back on our experiences and stay up to date with Team Philadelphia!

Not quite old enough yet? Check out our Mini and Junior Maccabi Program!

Mini & Junior JCC Maccabi Games

Next summer, our teams will be traveling to Tucson, Arizona from July 27th – August 1st and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from August 3rd – 8th.  Athletes will be invited to compete in 17U and 15U age divisions for Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Golf, Ice Hockey Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track, Volleyball (girls), and serve as Star Reporters for the games. We are also expanding opportunities to participate in Boys Basketball and Boys Soccer. See below for the complete list of sports at each location.

Sign up for 2025 Info Sessions on 12/17 or 1/15! Register for JCC Maccabi Games 2025 Tryouts!

 

Be a part of Team Philly as we join 3,000 Jewish teen athletes from around the globe at the world’s largest Jewish youth sporting event. The JCC Maccabi Games offers Olympic-style sports competitions, including opening and closing ceremonies; travel; community service; social and cultural events; and opportunities to make friends and memories to last a lifetime. Experience the magic of JCC Maccabi.

JCC Maccabi® 2025 Is Going to:

  • Tucson, Arizona | July 27 – August 1 | Ages 13-17
    • Boy’s Basketball
    • Dance
    • Flag Football
    • Golf
    • Girl’s Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Table Tennis
    • Girl’s Volleyball
    • Star Reporter
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | August 3 – 8 | Ages 13-17
    • Baseball
    • Girl’s Basketball
    • Boy’s Basketball
    • Dance
    • Ice Hockey
    • Boy’s Soccer
    • Softball
    • Table Tennis
    • Tennis
    • Track & Field
    • Star Reporter

Please note that sports teams will only run if we get enough enrollment in each sport. New in 2025, Ice Hockey will have both 15U and 17U brackets. Softball and Track & Field are back at the Games in Pittsburgh.  Expanded roster availability in Soccer and Basketball with additional teams for Team Philadelphia in 2025.

If you do not see a sport you are interested in, please contact Barrie, Philadelphia Delegation Head

Please reach out with any questions!
Maccabi Info Packet

JCC Maccabi Games Team Philadelphia Interest Form - 2025

Please fill out the form below to be alerted when more information is announced for Maccabi 2025!

Athlete's Name(Required)
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Interested Sports
Selecting a sport option does not guarantee placement, sports must meet a minimum number of participants to run.

Barrie Mittica

Director of Engagement

(610) 896-7770 x125

Barrie Mittica Director of Engagement Hometown: Born Columbia, Md, grew up Cherry Hill, NJ Favorite Jewish Holiday: Tu B’Av Favorite Philly Food: Geno’s Cheesesteak Hi, I’m Barrie Mittica and I…

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us in making the Philadelphia JCC Maccabi experience unforgettable! Your sponsorship fuels athletic competition, community-building, and meaningful connections—while also offering you exclusive benefits like logo placement, event recognition, and Hall of Fame ceremony tickets.

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