Compiled by Jewish Light staff
• Published January 4, 2017
Some would rather forget the year 2016, which will likely be remembered for its contentious presidential primary and election processes. But in St. Louis, it was also a year of several highs, including the city hosting the JCC Maccabi Games last summer,...
By Hannah Snidman, Staff writer
• Published July 27, 2016
When the 2016 JCC Maccabi Games get underway in St. Louis beginning Sunday, July 31, much of the focus will be on the athletic competitions that underscore the weeklong event. But a hidden gem defines the spirit of what these Games are truly all about:...
By Eric Berger, Staff Writer
• Published July 27, 2016
A few years ago, Jewish Community Center President and CEO Lynn Wittels was at a Cardinals game with some leaders of Maryville University. The Maryville officials mentioned their efforts to increase Jewish life on campus. Wittels suggested that the school...
By Eric Berger, Staff Writer
• Published July 27, 2016
In 2014, Jonathan Deutsch traveled by himself to Cherry Hill, N.J. to watch the JCC Maccabi Games. In most years, the Jewish owner of a manufacturing company would have been joined by hundreds of teenage athletes from St. Louis competing in sports ranging...
By Hannah Snidman, Staff writer
• Published July 27, 2016
Given that the JCC Maccabi Games have been around since 1982, several St. Louisans who took part in them as teenagers are now involved as adults in other aspects of the weeklong competition. What follows are the stories of five local individuals who have...
By Hannah Snidman, Staff writer
• Published July 27, 2016
With more than 1,500 hungry athletes and delegation coaches in St. Louis for nearly a week, feeding mouths at the 2016 JCC Maccabi Games could be a challenge.However, the three co-chairs responsible for handling all of the meals promise that Games participants...
Compiled by Hannah Snidman
• Published July 27, 2016
Halle WassermanDelegation: St. LouisAge: 12Sport: Volleyball, setterNumber of years playing in Maccabi Games: First yearWhat are you most looking forward to about the week?I’m excited to play, meet people from other states, and do the evening activities...
