Steve Weisbrot, JCC Maccabi Games Director, 472-3300 x362  The JCC of Mid-Westchester Delegation will be traveling to San Diego, CA, August 3-August 8 & Detroit, Michigan August 17–August 22 for the Games. All athletes must turn 13 before July 31st and not turn 17 before July 31st in order to participate.        Click Here to View Photos from the San Diego Games   The JCC of Mid-Westchester Delegation will be will be attending the Mid Atlantic JCC Junior Maccabi Games at the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill, NJ on Sunday May 18, 2008. This event is geared towards providing the same opportunities associated with the JCC Maccabi Games of healthy athletic competition, social & cultural experiences and Jewish values. All athletes must turn 10 before May 1st and not turn 13 before May 1st in order to participate. For More Information Contact:      Steven Weisbrot, JCC Maccabi Director 472-3300 x362 or 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 The JCC of Mid-Westchester has been a proud participant of the JCC Maccabi Games ® for over a decade! The JCC Maccabi Games ® have been offering a life-and personality-shaping experience to Jewish teenagers since 1982. At this Jewish Olympic style event, each athlete has the chance to participate in one of 14 sports in events spanning the week-long experience, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The JCC Maccabi Games ® can be called the Olympics for Jewish teens, but they serve a larger purpose than athletic competition. The Games also promote community involvement, teamwork, and pride in being Jewish. The Games are the largest Jewish teen event in the world – each summer over 6,000 Jewish teens participate in the Games. Over 100,000 teens have benefited from the JCC Maccabi Games ® since 1982. The energy and excitement make it a unique and unforgettable experience for every participant, from athletes to volunteers, from coaches to host families. "On the field", teens compete in basketball, baseball, bowling, dance, golf, gymnastics, in-line hockey, karate, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track & field, volleyball and more... "Off the field", the excitement continues with trading pins, t-shirts and jackets. Evening social activities, including barbecues, Israeli night, amusement parks, zoos, host family night, parties and dances, encourage interaction among athletes. All athletes participate in a unique "Day of Caring, Day of Sharing", independent from their competition to do a hands-on community service project that might involve working with special needs children, serving a meal at a homeless shelter, or cleaning up an inner city park. Maccabi Movement The Maccabi Movement began in 1895 when the first all-Jewish sports club was formed in Constantinople. The first world Maccabiah Games were held in Israel in 1932. This 2 week international competition takes place every 4 years and has featured many world-class athletes over the years, most notably: Mark Spitz (swimming), Mitch Gaylord (gymnastics), Ernie Grunfeld and Danny Hayes (Basketball), Brad Gilbert and Dick Savitt (Tennis). From swim teams to basketball leagues for youth and adults, JCCs have been the place where the Jewish community has come for competitive and recreational sports for more than 100 years.  The First North American JCC Maccabi Games ®, an annual, week-long, international, multi-sport, athletic and cultural event that unites Jewish teens, was held in 1982. Due to overwhelming Interest, Regional Games were added in 1985 to augment the even-year Continental Games.  For more information on the Maccabi movement, visit the web sites of the four partners involved.   Home of the JCC Maccabi Games ®   Immerse yourself in the Arts… JCC Maccabi Artsfest is a premier arts and Maccabi experience for Jewish teens grades 8 – 12.  Participants choose an art specialty and take part in performances and master classes.  This annual summer experience, held in selected communities throughout North America, features a wide variety of social activities, Artists-in-Residence who are at the top of their fields, opening and closing events and performances, and community service, while it strengthens bonds to Jewish heritage, community, and Israel. Art Specialties have included: Rock/Pop Bands, Dance/Choreography, Filmmaking, Visual Arts, Jazz/ World Music, Classical Music, Acting, Music Theater, Photography, Creative Writing, Costume Design, Vocal Music & Culinary Arts. For more information visit: www.jccmaccabiartsfest.org  - or contact Melissa Healy (914) 472-3300 x 350  melissahealy@jccmw.org

The JCC Maccabi Games ® and JCC Maccabi ArtsFest are proudly sponsored by Coca-Cola.