Jewish teens between the ages of 12-16, as of July 31, 2023 can participate in the JCC Maccabi Games and Access in Fort Lauderdale

Jewish Teens between the ages of 14-17, as of July 25, 2023 can participate in the JCC Maccabi Games in Israel

Yes, all JCC Maccabi Games athletes and Jcc Maccabi participants must have at least one jewish parent and identify as Jewish.

No, this program is offered to all Jewish teens ages 12-16 (Fort Lauderdale) and 14-17 (Israel)

Yes, there are expenses such as registration fees, uniform costs, games costs, etc. for this national program. For athletes going to Israel, the cost will be $4,500. For athletes going to Fort Lauderdale, the cost will be $2,500 for Aaron Family JCC Members, and $2,675 for Non-Members. A deposit is required to participate in pre-Maccabi Experience activities. The deposit will be applied towards the total cost of the games.

All eligible athletes/participants will need to register online or fill out our Local Delegation Registration Form in person, and pay the required $500 deposit.

There are funds available and will be dispersed on a needs-basis. Please contact lmajedi@jccdallas.org, 214-239-7189 for more information.

We encourage you to try out for more than one sport or activity.

No, athletes are only permitted to participate in one sport or activity.

Yes, each coach will determine their own practice schedule based on the team’s availability.

We understand many participants may be attending summer camps and will be away for most of the summer. That being said, participants will be required to attend all JCC Maccabi experience activities in Israel from July 5-July 25, 2023 or Fort Lauderdale August 6-11^th, 2023. They will, however, be able to miss team practices, social and meetings related to the experience throughout the summer.