The JCC Maccabi Games are an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in North America and one of the largest organized sports programs for Jewish teens in the world. Maccabi participants learn the value of teamwork, integrity, cultural pride and community service, while expanding an appreciation of Jewish values and building lifelong friendships.
Our 2024 Peninsula Palo Alto Maccabi Games Delegation (a combination of the PJCC and OFJCC) had the best time in Detroit competing, socializing, pin trading and so much more. Our 26 athletes represented team sports (basketball, baseball, ice hockey and volleyball) and individual sports (tennis and swimming) and came home with a bunch of medals and even more memories. We also came home as a family.
Join us at our Virtual Info Night on Wednesday, January 22 from 6:00–7:00 PM. Sign up for our Interest List here to receive a zoom link prior to the evening.
2025 Games
The Peninsula Palo Alto Delegation (Team "PenPal") will be headed to Tucson, Arizona for the 2025 JCC Maccabi Games. The Games will be held from July 27 through August 1, 2025, for Jewish teens ages 13 to 17. We expect to bring even more than our 26 athletes from last year, but delegations can fill up quickly so please stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.
Sports being offered in Tucson:
| Team Sports |
Individual Sports |
| Boys Baseball |
Dance |
| Boys Basketball |
Golf |
| Boys Soccer |
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| Girls Basketball |
Swimming |
| Girls Volleyball |
Table Tennis |
| Girls Soccer |
Tennis |
| (Mixed) Flag Football |
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In order to receive updates about sports offerings, registration, etc., and to be connected with the Team PenPal Delegation Head, please complete the interest list here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Team Peninsula Palo Alto Delegation Head, Dave Rosenfeld at [email protected] or (650) 223-8607.
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