2023 JCC Maccabi Games & Access Conclude with Resounding Success in Fort Lauderdale

Boys 16U Soccer Finals ● The Fort Lauderdale Maccabi Soccer team won their gold medal match against the Philadelphia team. ● Photo Credit: David Posnack Jewish Community Center

DAVIE, Fla., September 21, 2023, (VSNewsNetwork.com) - The 2023 JCC Maccabi Games & Access, hosted by the David Posnack Jewish Community Center (DPJCC) in Fort Lauderdale, have successfully concluded, marking the end of a week-long event celebrating sports, inclusivity, and community. The event gathered nearly 2,000 Jewish teen athletes aged 12-16 from around the world, providing them with a unique Olympic-style experience filled with competitions, ceremonies, and various cultural and social activities.

Ukrainian team with Stanley ● The Ukranian team, sponsored by the David Posnack JCC, poses with Stanley C. Panther at opening ceremonies of the JCC Maccabi Games & Access.● Photo Credit: David Posnack Jewish Community Center

Scott Ehrlich, CEO of the DPJCC, stated, "We were overjoyed to welcome Jewish athletes from all corners of the world to Broward County for the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games & Access. Their unwavering commitment contributed significantly to establishing an atmosphere that nurtured camaraderie, inclusiveness, and the genuine essence of the Games."

The event also introduced JCC Maccabi Access, a program designed to include athletes aged 12-18 with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This inclusive program was part of the larger Maccabi experience and underscores the event's commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

JCC Access Games Athlete & Coaches ● Nico poses with his coaches during a skill competition at the Maccabi Access games. ● Photo Credit: David Posnack Jewish Community Center

Community and corporate sponsorship played a crucial role in the event's success, with honorary co-chairs Scott Scherr, founder of Ultimate Software, and Scot Hunter, co-founder of Emerald Multi-Family Office, encouraging business support. Numerous other sponsors, including UKG, the Posnack Family Foundation, and Craig Zinn Automotive Group, also contributed significantly to the event's operations.

Beyond the competitions, the Games served as a platform for community service. Initiatives like the JCC Cares Mitzvah Projects allowed participants to give back by assembling Rosh Hashanah food baskets for seniors and Holocaust survivors and donating new sneakers to students. The event was not only a celebration of athletic achievement but also a demonstration of unity, inclusivity, and community service.

For more information about the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games & Access and how you can support future events, visit dpjcc.org.

Source: David Posnack Jewish Community Center via Newswire