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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

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Safety a major focus in planning for Maccabi Games in St. Louis

By Eric Berger, Staff WriterPublished July 20, 2016

Organizers of the JCC Maccabi Games in St. Louis are excitedly preparing to stage a weeklong event featuring 1,200 athletes, 250 delegation heads and coaches, 2,500 volunteers and an untold number of spectators. That planning also includes ensuring all...

The St. Louis delegation takes part in the opening ceremonies of the 2012 JCC Maccabi Games in Memphis. This year, St. Louis hosts the games, which kick off with opening ceremonies on Sunday, July 31. File photo: Larry Brook, Editor of Southern Jewish Life

Community invited to Maccabi opening ceremonies at SLU’s Chaifetz Arena

Published July 20, 2016

The JCC Maccabi Games, an international athletic competition for Jewish teens, is coming to St. Louis July 31 through Aug. 5, and local organizers are inviting the community to attend opening ceremonies.“We hope the whole community will help us welcome...

The JCC Maccabi Games (a scene from the opening ceremony of the 2012 games shown above), taking place in St. Louis July 31 to Aug. 5, still need many volunteers and 400 host families.

Counting down to Maccabi Games in St. Louis, host families, volunteers needed

Published June 29, 2016

The Jewish Community Center of St. Louis is seeking host families and volunteers for the 2016 JCC Maccabi Games in St. Louis, July 31 through Aug. 5. Find more information on both below: • Hosting: About 125 host families are still needed. Host Families...

The JCC Maccabi Games (a scene from the opening ceremony of the 2012 games shown above), taking place in St. Louis July 31 to Aug. 5, will require more than 1,000 volunteers and 400 host families. 

JCC Maccabi Games seeking St. Louis volunteers and host families

Published April 6, 2016

The Jewish Community Center of St. Louis is seeking host families and volunteers for the 2016 JCC Maccabi Games in St. Louis, set for July 31 through Aug. 5. Find more information on both below: • Hosting: More than 400 local host families are needed...

Spots open for teens in JCC Maccabi Games delegation

Published February 8, 2012

The Jewish Community Center has spots remaining for the 2012 JCC Maccabi Games, being held in Memphis, Tenn. from Aug. 5-10. Jewish teens age 13-16 (as of July 31, 2012) are eligible to participate. The games entail competition, meeting athletes from...

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