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St. LouiS: JuLy 31-AuguSt 5StAmford: AuguSt 7-12

at the 2016 JCC Maccabi Games:

For more information about the program or tryouts, please email us at admin@jccchaisports.com

or visit us at www.jccmaccabitoronto.com.

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ABOUT THE

JCC mACCABi gAmESThe JCC Maccabi Games® are an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in North America and is the second largest organized sports program for Jewish teenagers in the world. 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. Now, this two week competition takes place every four years and has featured many world class Jewish athletes including: Mark Spitz (swimming), Mitch Gaylord (gymnastics), Ernie Grunfeld and Danny Schayes (basketball), Brad Gilbert and Dick Savitt (tennis).

The first North American JCC Maccabi Games® were heldin 1982 with 300 athletes. Due to overwhelming interest, Regional Games were added in 1985 to augment the even-year Continental Games. 1997 marked thefirst time that the Games were held simultaneously in six American cities with 4,400 participating athletes. Since their inception in 1982, the Games have grown from a small pilot project in one host community to an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in multiple sites throughout North America. The JCC Maccabi Games are the largest organized sports program for Jewish teenagers in the world.

Today, over 6,000 teens, ranging from 13 to 16 years of age, participate in theJCC Maccabi Games® each summer. The Games are co-sponsored by theJewish Community Center Association of North America, Maccabi World Union, Maccabi Canada and Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel.

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DAVID PELTZ - ChAIrmAn of ThE boArD

teStIMoNIaLI was most impacted by the opening and the

ceremony to honour the memories of the

Munich olympians who lives were taken.

to have one of the family members of a

slain wrestler share his memories and

feelings was special and deeply touching

for me I also believe that this

ceremony connects the dots for all

the participants and attaches them

to their Jewish identities.

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ALEx VoIhAnskI

dELEgAtioN HEAdThe JCCs of Greater Toronto sent 90 athletes and

over 100 participants to the JCC Maccabi Games in

Ft. Lauderdale. Toronto had the second largest

delegation, after the hosts, and has become one

of the strongest delegations both on and off the field.

The week was highlighted by a tremendous opening

ceremony at the BB&T Centre, which is the home of

the NHL’s Florida Panthers. This remarkable event

saw over 30 Delegations march in, including Israel,

Australia, Poland, Mexico and several other Canadian

cities. It also featured an emotional tribute to the Munich 11, which included a speech from

Fred Berger, brother of slain Israeli athlete David Berger.

The remainder of the week was full of incredible competition, meaningful JCC Cares charitable

projects and fun filled evening activities. On the field, court and pool, Toronto was once again a

leader, winning 3 team gold medals, two team silvers, one team bronze, an individual bronze medal

in tennis and 24 swimming medals, including 8 golds. For the first time, we also featured an Artsfest

participant, in the area of “Star Reporter”, which focuses on sports broadcasting.

All in all, our participants and staff displayed nothing but class and dignity, and our Delegation was

an exemplary model for all other cities. Toronto and our community have a lot to be proud of.

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JErEmY bLUsTEIn

dELEgAtioN HEAdThe JCC Maccabi games are an unforgettable experience for all

participants. It is truly something every Jewish person must

experience firsthand to fully comprehend and appreciate.

Despite some incredibly hot temperatures, our delegation really

came together to achieve success both on and off the field. We

could not be more proud of all participants, both coaches and

players alike. A special thanks to Bryan Levy and our marketing

department for being integral supporters of the program. They

dedicate their time to attending events, and putting together

these wonderful mementos for all of us to keep and treasure for

years to come. Looking forward to seeing everyone back in Stamford this Summer!

GAME

HigHLigHtS- Girls Soccer Gold

- Boys 14U Basketball Gold

- Girls Basketball Gold

- Boys 16U Basketball Silver

- 24 Swimming Medals, including 8 Golds

- Boys Tennis Bronze

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TESTIMONIALSFrom Parent Knowlton Kotansky: Thank you coaches and management for such a seamless

and great job this year. It was so much fun to be involved and see the kids have such a great

time. As parents, we appreciate this so much and are proud to be part of Team Toronto.

From Boys Soccer player Joshua Kalk: “JCC Maccabi showed me that no matter what city

you’re traveling to, or which country you visit, there will be other Jewish people there to

welcome you with open arms and are happy to welcome you into their own homes.

I’ll never forget this experience.”

From Baseball Coach Nolan Revin: “The experience of coaching a group of Jewish youths

in the Maccabi games is unmatchable and hard to put in words. To watch my group of young

athletes bond both on and off the field is a reward any coach would relish to find at any

level of competition, and certainly forged relationships that will last a lifetime.”

from girls Soccer Coach Christina Allegretto: “Memorable! If I had to choose one word

to describe my JCC Maccabi experience it would be that one. From the moment the games

opened to the moment they were passed on; I had the opportunity to coach a great group

of girls as well as interact with representatives from different delegations. To have been

able to witness thousands of people embrace while also celebrate the authenticity and

culture of the games was inspiring. I am extremely grateful to have been given the chance

to be a part of this event and I look forward to the coming years.”

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CoACHES/StAff

Bottom L-r: Nolan Revin, Shane Urowitz, Alex Voihanski, Davina Lopez, Amy Sherman, Honey Levi, Menashe Levi, Jeremy Blustein, Daniel Shermer, Vlad Kovalevsky, Eric Gelman,

Esme Levi, Christina Allegretto, Brad Kalk, Lisa Kalk, Andre Serero

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