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2009

This year the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS (JCC) has the privilege of travelling to two JCC Maccabi Games destinations. From August 2nd-6th we will be in San Francisco, CA. From August 14th-20th we will be in Mid-Westchester, NY.

2008 Overview

During the summer of 2008, San Diego hosted the JCC Maccabi Games®. Over 1,500 Jewish athletes, ages 12 to 16, with their families and friends, and more than 1,000 volunteers and 650 host families participated. This Olympic-style sports competition provided a unique combination of sports, cultural and social activities. From August 3rd through the 8th, delegates from all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Israel, South America, Australia and Europe tested their skills in sports and experienced a journey far beyond athletic competition- inspired with the values of community involvement, teamwork, integrity and pride.

By using sports as the vehicle, the ultimate mission of the Games is to cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of Jewish values within Jewish teens by enriching their Jewish identity in an informal setting and encouraging their identification with Israel at the same time.

As the proud host of the 2008 JCC Maccabi Games®, the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS (JCC) embarked on the largest outreach the San Diego Jewish community has ever done. To prepare for and provide this remarkable experience, the JCC is conducting a $4.275 Million Maccabi Campaign to support the JCC Maccabi Games® activities and much needed JCC improvements, including swimming pool and baseball field turf renovations.