Program Life
Jewish Life
Developing a sense of Jewish community and connection to the State of Israel are key ingredients of the JCC Maccabi Experience.
It is important to note that these programs are open only to Jewish teenagers, defined as: one of the participant’s parents is Jewish and the participant is being raised as a Jew or is a Jew by choice and is being raised Jewish. Host JCCs are required to provide kosher meals, including vegetarian options. Kosher home hosts are available upon request.
At the JCC Maccabi Games, teens participate in meaningful programs that promote Jewish values of Tikkun Olam (healing the world) through Days of Caring and Sharing; pride of heritage and tribute to the fallen Munich 11 Olympic athletes; and learning about Israel at Hang Time. Throughout the week, the athletes experience home hospitality and participate in Jewish programming such as Hangtime, Munich 11 Tribute, Rachmanus (Sportsmanship), and Days of Caring and Sharing.
