Every week, Jody Hirsh, the JCC’s Judaic Education Director, provides a Judaic message in honor of Shabbat. Below is the Shabbat message for Friday, August 7, 2015. A Taste of the World to Come The rabbis tell us that the Shabbat is a “taste of the World to Come.” For the rabbis, the World to Come
By Michele Ellner, Host Family Mom & JCC Maccabi Games Marketing Co-Chair This week provides an amazing opportunity to these kids if they can just look around and dive right in. No time for hesitation or the Jewish pop star walks right by without losing for a picture. No time for hesitation or the Olympic swimmer gives
By Michele Ellner, Host Family Mom & JCC Maccabi Games Marketing Co-Chair What’s a mom to do when daughter v daughter happens on the volleyball court? One athlete you’ve known for 14 years and the other you’ve known for less than 48 hours but still the host mom- host daughter loyalty runs deep. It was amazing to see
On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Steering Committee, and the team of staff, volunteers, hosts, and donors bringing the JCC Maccabi Games to life – THANK YOU! Over the past three years, our community has rallied around these Games in awesome and inspiring ways. Though we have a lot of work ahead, it’s
As the medical provider for the 2015 JCC Maccabi Games the providers and staff at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin are committed to doing all that we can to make the Games a safe and enjoyable experience for participants and host families alike. Here are four important tips to remember while competing this summer! 1) Hydrate!
To Our Family of Members,With the countdown clock fast descending, the JCC Maccabi Games are right around the corner! For over two years, our community has been actively and passionately planning for this celebration of Milwaukee, Jewish life, and our shared values. Over the course of the week, thousands will call our community home, and
Since its introduction in 1997, JCC Cares remains the differentiation between the JCC Maccabi Games and any other sporting event. The JCC Cares program is an opportunity for participants to take a few hours out of their schedules to participate in a hands-on community service project. We have ambitiously chosen four JCC Cares projects that
Since its introduction in 1997, JCC Cares remains the differentiation between the JCC Maccabi Games and any other sporting event. The JCC Cares program is an opportunity for participants to take a few hours out of their schedules to participate in a hands-on community service project. We have ambitiously chosen four JCC Cares projects that
Still wondering what to do on Host Family night? Here are some ideas to show off Milwaukee. Brewers Game – Watch the Brewers play the San Diego Padres at 7:10 pm at Miller Park. To receive the JCC Maccabi discount visit www.Brewers.com/vip, select August 5th as the game date, and enter the coupon code JCCMACCABI.
Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors of the 2015 JCC Maccabi Games. The Games would not have been possible without your support and dedication to this process. Milwaukee Bucks • Bruce Gendelman Co., Inc. • The Boelter Companies • Robert & Mimi Habush • Nancy & David Gruber • Moshe & Deb Katz