Teen Programs

Diller Teen Fellows at the J

The application is now OPEN for Diller Teen Fellows ’25-’26

If you would like to register yourself, or nominate an amazing teen for the Diller Teen Fellows, please fill out our application or nomination form below. Please contact Darren Rabinowitz, Diller Teen Fellow Philadelphia Program Coordinator, with any questions.

*Diller is generously supported by the Helen Diller Foundation. If your family is in need of financial assistance, please do not hesitate in reaching out to Darren.

The Kaiserman JCC is honored to partner with the Diller Teen Fellows program, an incredible experiential learning, traveling and growth experience for 10th and 11th graders.

The program aims to build the next generation of committed Jewish leaders: to inspire and empower a global network of teens and equip them with the skills, confidence, knowledge and Jewish values they need to help create a better world. Each year, hundreds of young people take part in the Diller training program from 32 communities across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia, South America, Europe and Israel.

The JCC will serve as the new home for this popular teen leadership development program, which the Jewish Federation has stewarded for several years. We are grateful to the Jewish Federation for their efforts to bring the program to this juncture, and excited about the future possibility in its new context here at the JCC.

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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!

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.

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!

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.