The J - Detroit

Discussing Youth Mental Health in Israel: A Coffee Hour with Renana Danon from ELEM
2024-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
Join us for a coffee hour to hear from Renana Danon, ELEM’s Assistant Director
of Clinical Training to discuss the state of youth mental health in Israel.
The location of the event will be shared with registrants prior to the
event.
Renana Danon is the Assistant Director of Clinical Director of Training in
ELEM’s Department of Knowledge, Training, and Learning. She oversees employee
training, develops specialized training sessions, and leads initiatives to
enhance professional knowledge across the organization. Renana ensures that
all staff, whether directly involved in trauma care or not, are equipped with
the knowledge and tools to respond effectively to the evolving challenges
faced by Israeli youth.
Following the outbreak of the war on October 7th, Danon launched a new trauma-
informed work model to address the needs of youth and staff in crisis,
including severe trauma, sexual abuse, and displacement. Renana holds a
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work,
specializing in trauma. She is also a graduate of the prestigious Mandel Youth
Leadership Program.
For more information on the important work ELEM does please visit their
website at: https://elem.org/
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9521

PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)
2024-11-01 10:00 - 11:00
PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)
Community Rabbis, Cantors and Educators
ZOOM
FRIDAYS, 10 – 11 AM
· Series 1: Sept. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20
· Series 2: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14
· Series 3: Mar. 21, 28; Apr. 4, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6
Each week a different rabbi, cantor or educator will present the weekly Torah
portion from their perspective. You never know who will be teaching each week,
but it is always enlightening and engaging! Sign up for one ten-week series or
the entire year. St udents need to have a Tanakh (Bible).
Tuition : $150 per 10-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $430
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8600
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

The Synagogue: Its History, Customs And Growth with Dr. Michael Pytlik
2024-10-31 12:00 - 13:30
THE SYNAGOGUE: ITS HISTORY, CUSTOMS AND GROWTH with Dr. Michael Pytlik
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:30 PM
Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9
The concept of the synagogue as a place of worship started long before the
destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 CE. The recent
uncovering of the remains of ancient synagogues has allowed us to trace the
synagogue’s development, both in form and function. Join Dr. Michael Pytlik as
he explores the evolution of the synagogue in Israel, the Near East and into
Europe, and discover the art, archaeology, liturgy and the religious use of
this important institution.
Tuition : $190
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8595
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Biblical Dreamers And The Visionaries They Inspired with Ariella Nadel
2024-10-31 12:00 - 13:15
BIBLICAL DREAMERS AND THE VISIONARIES THEY INSPIRED with Ariella Nadel
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:15 PM
Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9
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From Joseph to Betzalel, Miriam to Judith, our national history has propelled
forward by the visions of prophetic dreamers. Each week we will study the
story and text of a different biblical dreamer and then travel through our
history to find the leaders and movements they subsequently inspired.
Tuition : $155
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8596
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Ethical Wills, A Letter For The Ages with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-31 10:45 - 11:45
ETHICAL WILLS, A LETTER FOR THE AGES with Rabbi Michele Faudem
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM
Sept. 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 12, 19
When we leave this earth, what are the messages or words of advice we would
like to leave behind for our loved ones? What will be your legacy? Ramban,
Rabbi Moses ben Nachman, wrote a beautiful letter for his son, Nachman,
guiding him to live a life of humility and ethical refinement. Explore this
incredible text and see how it can impact our lives today, perhaps encouraging
you to write something similar.
Tuition : $125
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8591
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Salon Series Continues: A Talmudic Exploration Of Hillel’s Teachings On Ethics And Kindness
2024-10-31 09:30 - 11:00
SALON SERIES CONTINUES: A TALMUDIC EXPLORATION OF HILLEL’S TEACHINGS ON
ETHICS AND KINDNESS with Rabbi Tzvi Muller
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM
Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27;
Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24;
May 1, 8, 15, 22
The genius of the Talmud, and the methodology of distilling its principles
toward application for Jewish ethical life, has been the hallmark of Jewish
scholarship throughout the ages. In this series, we analyze the teachings of
Hillel and his academy and examine them through the lens of the classic
commentaries. We will enlighten ourselves through the process of translating
these relevant Jewish teachings into everyday life while exploring the art of
practical Talmudic investigation. Class size is limited. Please contact the
office for registration.
Tuition : $525
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8598
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Contemporary Halachic Debates: Even More Questions, Even Fewer Answers with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-31 09:30 - 10:30
CONTEMPORARY HALACHIC DEBATES: EVEN MORE QUESTIONS, EVEN FEWER ANSWERS with
Rabbi Michele Faudem
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Series 1: Sept. 12, 19, 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21
Series 2: Dec. 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13
Series 3: Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8

A lively weekly discussion and debate on current, relevant topics. How does
Halacha (Jewish law) impact our everyday opinions and decisions? Participate
in this round table discussion as Rabbi Michele Faudem asks: “questions,
comments and concerns?”
Tuition : $125 per 8-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8589
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Simple Instructions For A Complicated Life with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:00
SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR A COMPLICATED LIFE with Rabbi Michele Faudem
WEDNESDAYS, 7 – 8 PM

Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
Series 2 : Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
Series 3 : Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2, 23, 30; May. 7

Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) is a valuable treasure-trove of short,
moral and ethical teachings that serve as guides for Jewish living. Join in
the exploration of these inspiring materials as Rabbi Michele Faudem presents
these morsels of advice and insights from the leading rabbinic scholars of
different generations. As relevant today as when written, they serve to help
navigate our complicated lives.
Tuition : $125 per 8-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8583
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Wisdom Wednesdays IN-PERSON– The Continuing Moral Voice Of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
2024-10-30 13:00 - 14:15 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
with Rabbi Michele Faudem
IN-PERSON – WEDNESDAYS, 1 PM – 2:15 PM

Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
Series 3: Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2, 23, 30; May 7

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l (1948-2020) was a global religious leader,
philosopher, author of more than 25 books and a moral voice of our time. His
thinking and writings have influenced, and will continue to influence, the
mindset of world Jewry for generations to come. Join us each week as we
explore his teachings and discuss how they impact our connection to Judaism,
Israel and each other.
Tuition: $125 per 8-week series
Discount: Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8580

Jews In The Theater with Rabbi Aaron Bergman
2024-10-30 12:00 - 13:30
JEWS IN THE THEATER with Rabbi Aaron Bergman
ZOOM
WEDNESDAYS, NOON – 1:30 PM
Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
You may be familiar with the Jewish character Shylock from Shakespeare’s The
Merchant of Venice, or you may know that Jewish people have been involved in
Broadway productions from its inception. But did you know that Jews have been
involved in the theater, either as creators or characters, since the 3rd
Century BCE? Join Rabbi Aaron Bergman as we look at Jewish actors, playwrights
and acting coaches as well as analyzing how Jews have been portrayed in the
theater by non-Jewish and Jewish writers and actors.
Tuition : $90
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8582
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Wisdom Wednesdays ON ZOOM – The Continuing Moral Voice Of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
2024-10-30 10:30 - 11:45
WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
with Rabbi Michele Faudem
ON ZOOM – WEDNESDAYS, 10:30 – 11:45 AM

Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
Series 3: Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2, 23, 30; May 7

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l (1948-2020) was a global religious leader,
philosopher, author of more than 25 books and a moral voice of our time. His
thinking and writings have influenced, and will continue to influence, the
mindset of world Jewry for generations to come. Join us each week as we
explore his teachings and discuss how they impact our connection to Judaism,
Israel and each other.
Tuition: $125 per 8-week series
Discount: Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8578
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

JGrand: Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies! Fall 2024
2024-10-29 10:30 - 11:45, 2024-10-22 10:30 - 11:45 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
SOLD OUT as of August 1! Please email JRosenbaum@jccdet.org to be added to
our waitlist!
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is back for the FALL!
At Bubbies, Zaydies and Grandbabies, grandparents and grandkids play and
create art together, sing songs, enjoy an interactive story time, and meet new
friends. This series is taught by former West Bloomfield early elementary
teacher, Sarah Sherman. Sarah co-created the original class and has quite the
following!
Recommended for children ages 2 years – 5 years. This 7 week series will be at
The J in the JFamily Room. The classes will be held on Tuesdays 10:30 ​AM
-11:45 AM. September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15,
October 22 and October 29
COST: $126 for the first child enrolled ($18 per class) and $36 for each
additional child in your family.
Please bring your own personal water bottle.
All JFamily programs welcome the diversity we know exists in our community.
This includes, but is not limited to, multifaith families, Jews of Color,
single parent families, members of the trans and LGBTQ+ community, people with
disabilities, and people from various economic backgrounds.
If you or any family member needs accommodations in order to successfully
participate in the program, please reach out to Shoshana Fain,
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View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8192

Open Play at The J! FALL 2024
2024-10-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Welcome to Open Play at the J! Join us in the NEW JFamily Room inside The J
every Monday morning that schools are typically in session. We will be open
from 9:00 AM until 12:00 noon for fun and play time! Each week, we will have a
circle and story time around 10:30 AM, but you are welcome to come and go
anytime during Open Play hours.
Open Play is geared toward families with children ages 0-4. Parents,
grandparents, and other caregivers are welcome! This is a drop-in program,
not a drop-off.
Cost: $5 per family per session. Register for as many Mondays as you would
like! Pre-registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome!
Food: You may bring your own nut-free snacks, and additional children’s snacks
will be available for purchase in the JFamily Room. Coffee and other food
items may be purchased in The Porch cafe across from the JFamily Room.
All JFamily programs welcome the diversity we know exists in our community.
This includes, but is not limited to, multifaith families, Jews of Color,
single parent families, members of the trans and LGBTQ+ community, people with
disabilities, and people from various economic backgrounds.
If you or any family member needs accommodations in order to successfully
participate in the program, please reach out to Shoshana Fain,
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View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8363

JCC Maccabi Games - Detroit Delegation - 2025 Registration
2024-10-28 00:00 - 2025-02-17 00:00, 2024-10-28 00:00 - 2025-02-14 00:00
Welcome to the 2025 Detroit JCC Maccabi Delegation deposit page!
This page is exclusively for making a deposit.
The Games are taking place in two host communities, Tucson, AZ (July 27-August
1, 2025) and Pittsburgh, PA (August 3-August 8, 2025). Each host community has
a different sport lineup with some offerings only available in one community.
We will make decision(s) related to which community the Detroit delegation
will compete in sports (when applicable) based on the preference of our
delegation’s athletes. Please make note when making your deposit which city
you prefer if the sport is offered in both communities.
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW:

Use this registration to secure a spot for ONE athlete. If there are multiple athletes in a family, separate registrations must be submitted.
If your sport is full, please register for SPORT WAITLIST. There is no fee for the waitlist. We will contact you if you are offered a spot from the waitlist. $500 payment must be received within 24 hours.
Once you have successfully secured your spot, you will receive further directions for evaluations.
If for any reason the athlete cancels before February 1, 2025, you will receive a full refund.
If for any reason the athlete cancels between February 1-April 30, 2025 , $150 will be deducted from the refund.
If for any reason the athlete cancels ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 2025 NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
The total cost for each athlete to participate is $1900.There is a $100 discount if paid in full by March 31.
Athletes must be between the ages of 13-17 to participate. (Must be 13 on July 27, 2025 and 17 on August 8, 2025)

Team Sports:

Baseball (15u/17u)
Softball (17u) Pittsburgh only
Boys Basketball (15u/17u)
Girls Basketball (15u/17u)
Ice Hockey (15u/17u) Pittsburgh only
Boys Soccer (15u/17u)
Girls Soccer (15u/17u)
Volleyball (15u/17u)
Flag Football (17u) Tucson only
Individual Sports (Ages 13-17) :
Dance
Golf, Tucson only
Star Reporter
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track & Field, Pittsburgh only

As a JCC Maccabi athlete, you will:

Join the rich tradition of the JCC Maccabi Games, the largest annual gathering of Jewish teens in the world.
March in the Parade of Athletes at the Opening Ceremony in front of thousands of spectators.
Compete in a week-long, Olympic-style sporting competition with delegations from across the world.
Participate in JCC Cares community service project.
Receive Detroit JCC Maccabi swag including an Opening Ceremony march in uniform, team uniform, shirts, trading pins, and so much more .
Become part of the JCC Maccabi Family and build lifelong friendships.

If you have any questions please reach out to the Detroit Delegation at
MaccabiDetroit@gmail.com
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9235

Book Fair@The DIA with author Jean Strouse - Family Romance: John Singer Sargent and the Wertheimers
2024-10-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Jean Strouse captures the dramas, mysteries, intrigues, and tragedies
surrounding John Singer Sargent’s portraits of the Wertheimer family looking
at**twelve portraits of one English family painted by the expatriate
American artist at the height of his career—and at the intersections of all
these lives with the sparkle and strife of the Edwardian age.
In conversation with Benjamin Colman, Curator of American Art, Detroit
Institute of Arts. Following the presentation, please join a DIA docent-led
tour of works by John Singer Sargent and other associated artists.
About the Author:** Jean Strouse is the author of Morgan, American
Financier and Alice James, A Biography, which won the Bancroft Prize in
American History and Diplomacy. Her essays and reviews have appeared in The
New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The New York Times, Newsweek,
Architectural Digest, and Slate. She has been President of the Society of
American Historians, a consultant (oral historian) to the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, and a Fellow of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American
Philosophical Society, and the Executive Council of the Authors Guild, she was
the Sue Ann and John Weinberg Director of the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman
Center for Scholars and Writers at The New York Public Library from 2003 to
2017.
Purchase the
Book:(https://bookshop.org/a/7125/9780374615673)
Platinum Day Sponsor: Detroit Institute of Arts
Sponsors: Janice Charach Gallery; JTraveler; Seminars for Adult Jewish
Enrichment (SAJE)
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9124

JBaby Prenatal Fall 2024
2024-10-22 18:00 - 21:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Expecting your first? JFamily has you covered with everything you need to know
before welcoming your little bundle of cuteness! The JBaby Prenatal is a
three-part course that covers topics including:
Labor and Delivery
Newborn Care
Breastfeeding Basics
Brit Milah (Bris)
Baby Naming
Daddy Boot Camp
Expert Mom Talk
Cost for the series: $145 (cost has been subsidized by the Adam and Hannah
Kessler Family Fund.)
If cost is a barrier to attend this program, please reach out for scholarship
opportunities.
Please Note: JBaby classes will take place at a variety of locations – 10/8
(Newborn Care) at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 10/15 (Labor and Delivery) at
the J in West Bloomfield, 10/22 (Daddy Boot Camp/Moms Talk and Brit Milah) at
Aish Detroit in Oak Park.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8445

Chapter And Verse: Prophets, Plagues, Fish And Famine, Oh My! with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-22 10:45 - 11:45 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
CHAPTER AND VERSE: PROPHETS, PLAGUES, FISH AND FAMINE, OH MY! with Rabbi
Michele Faudem

Series 1 and 3 : In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
Series 2 : ZOOM

TUESDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM

Series 1: Sept. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Series 2 : Nov. 12, 19; Dec 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Series 3 : Feb. 4, 11; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr. 22, 29

This class is reserved for students who were previously enrolled on this day
and time.
Tuition : $125 per 8-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8572

The Original Halachic Debates with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
THE ORIGINAL HALACHIC DEBATES with Rabbi Michele Faudem

Series 1 and 3 : In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
Series 2 : ZOOM

TUESDAYS, 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Series 1: Sept. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Series 2 : Nov. 12, 19; Dec 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Series 3 : Feb. 4, 11; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr. 22, 29

This class is reserved for students who were previously enrolled on this day
and time.
Tuition : $125 per 8-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8571

An Angel On Your Back with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
AN ANGEL ON YOUR BACK Rabbi with Michele Faudem
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
MONDAYS, 11 – NOON

Series 1 : Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11
Series 2 : Nov.18; Dec. 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 27; Feb. 3, 10
Series 3 : Mar. 3, 10, 17, 31; Apr. 28; May 5, 12, 19

Do you ever have the feeling that a departed loved one is watching over you?
Perhaps you have a strange feeling that someone is trying to communicate with
you. Angels are supernatural beings that appear widely throughout Jewish
literature. The Hebrew word for angel, mal’ach, means messenger, and the
angels in early biblical writings deliver information or carry out specific
tasks. Join Rabbi Michele Faudem as we explore the mystical world of Jewish
angels, the afterlife and our souls in the next world.
Tuition: $125 per 8-week series Discount: Sign up for all three series
$360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8567

A Rabbi’s Top Ten List Of Favorite Jewish Texts with Rabbi Robert Dobrusin
2024-10-21 10:00 - 11:15
A RABBI’S TOP TEN LIST OF FAVORITE JEWISH TEXTS Rabbi Robert Dobrusin
ZOOM
MONDAYS, 10 – 11:15 AM
Sept. 16, 23; Oct. 7, 14, 21
Everyone who studies Jewish texts has their favorites – teachings that they
find uniquely fascinating, challenging, inspiring or delightful. Rabbi Rob
Dobrusin will present ten of his favorites for a lively discussion. Whether
well-known, obscure or surprising, each text raises a critical point
concerning Jewish identity, theology, ethics or religious ritual. If you have
a favorite text not mentioned, be sure to bring it to class.
Tuition : $100
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8565
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Supper in the Sukkah (with Safta & Saba!)
2024-10-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Aish Detroit 25725 Coolidge Hwy, Oak Park
Join Aish Detroit & JFamily’s JGrand for a special Sukkot meal for
grandparents/grand-friends and grandchildren!
Enjoy supper with Safta and Saba (Grandma and Grandpa), complete with seasonal
harvest salad, build your own pasta bar, and holiday treats! We will enjoy
Sukkot-themed activities while dining together in Aish’s Sukkah under the
stars. This will be a special evening out with your grandchild(ren)!
This event is geared toward families with children ages 2 – 10. Siblings
welcome!
Cost: $12 per adult, $8 per child (2 years old and up)
Dietary Laws Observed.
Co-hosted by Sandi and Stan Duschinsky
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8542

JCC Maccabi Games - Detroit Delegation - 2025 Registration
2024-10-18 00:00 - 2025-07-04 00:00, 2024-10-18 00:00 - 2025-06-11 00:00, 2024-10-18 00:00 - 2025-04-26 00:00, 2024-10-18 00:00 - 2025-04-10 00:00, 2024-10-18 00:00 - 2025-04-03 00:00
Welcome to the 2025 Detroit JCC Maccabi Delegation deposit page!
This page is exclusively for making a deposit.
The Games are taking place in two host communities, Tucson, AZ (July 27-August
1, 2025) and Pittsburgh, PA (August 3-August 8, 2025). Each host community has
a different sport lineup with some offerings only available in one community.
We will make decision(s) related to which community the Detroit delegation
will compete in sports (when applicable) based on the preference of our
delegation’s athletes. Please make note when making your deposit which city
you prefer if the sport is offered in both communities.
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW:

Use this registration to secure a spot for ONE athlete. If there are multiple athletes in a family, separate registrations must be submitted.
If your sport is full, please register for SPORT WAITLIST. There is no fee for the waitlist. We will contact you if you are offered a spot from the waitlist. $500 payment must be received within 24 hours.
Once you have successfully secured your spot, you will receive further directions for evaluations.
If for any reason the athlete cancels before February 1, 2025, you will receive a full refund.
If for any reason the athlete cancels between February 1-April 30, 2025 , $150 will be deducted from the refund.
If for any reason the athlete cancels ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 2025 NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
The total cost for each athlete to participate is $1900.There is a $250 discount if paid in full by May 31.
Athletes must be between the ages of 13-17 to participate. (Must be 13 on July 27, 2025 and 17 on August 8, 2025)

Team Sports:

Baseball (15u/17u)
Softball (17u) Pittsburgh only
Boys Basketball (15u/17u)
Girls Basketball (15u/17u)
Ice Hockey (15u/17u) Pittsburgh only
Boys Soccer (15u/17u)
Girls Soccer (15u/17u)
Volleyball (15u/17u)
Flag Football (17u) Tucson only
Individual Sports (Ages 13-17) :
Dance
Golf, Tucson only
Star Reporter
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track & Field, Pittsburgh only

As a JCC Maccabi athlete, you will:

Join the rich tradition of the JCC Maccabi Games, the largest annual gathering of Jewish teens in the world.
March in the Parade of Athletes at the Opening Ceremony in front of thousands of spectators.
Compete in a week-long, Olympic-style sporting competition with delegations from across the world.
Participate in JCC Cares community service project.
Receive Detroit JCC Maccabi swag including an Opening Ceremony march in uniform, team uniform, shirts, trading pins, and so much more .
Become part of the JCC Maccabi Family and build lifelong friendships.

If you have any questions please reach out to the Detroit Delegation at
MaccabiDetroit@gmail.com
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9235

JCC Maccabi Games - Detroit Delegation - 2025 Registration
2024-10-18 00:00 - 2025-03-30 00:00
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Welcome to the 2025 Detroit JCC Maccabi Delegation deposit page!
This page is exclusively for making a deposit.
The Games are taking place in two host communities, Tucson, AZ (July 27-August
1, 2025) and Pittsburgh, PA (August 3-August 8, 2025). Each host community has
a different sport lineup with some offerings only available in one community.
We will make decision(s) related to which community the Detroit delegation
will compete in sports (when applicable) based on the preference of our
delegation’s athletes. Please make note when making your deposit which city
you prefer if the sport is offered in both communities.
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW:

Use this registration to secure a spot for ONE athlete. If there are multiple athletes in a family, separate registrations must be submitted.
If your sport is full, please register for SPORT WAITLIST. There is no fee for the waitlist. We will contact you if you are offered a spot from the waitlist. $500 payment must be received within 24 hours.
Once you have successfully secured your spot, you will receive further directions for evaluations.
If for any reason the athlete cancels before February 1, 2025, you will receive a full refund.
If for any reason the athlete cancels between February 1-April 30, 2025 , $150 will be deducted from the refund.
If for any reason the athlete cancels ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 2025 NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
The total cost for each athlete to participate is $1900.There is a $100 discount if paid in full by March 31.
Athletes must be between the ages of 13-17 to participate. (Must be 13 on July 27, 2025 and 17 on August 8, 2025)

Team Sports:

Baseball (15u/17u)
Softball (17u) Pittsburgh only
Boys Basketball (15u/17u)
Girls Basketball (15u/17u)
Ice Hockey (15u/17u) Pittsburgh only
Boys Soccer (15u/17u)
Girls Soccer (15u/17u)
Volleyball (15u/17u)
Flag Football (17u) Tucson only
Individual Sports (Ages 13-17) :
Dance
Golf, Tucson only
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Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track & Field, Pittsburgh only

As a JCC Maccabi athlete, you will:

Join the rich tradition of the JCC Maccabi Games, the largest annual gathering of Jewish teens in the world.
March in the Parade of Athletes at the Opening Ceremony in front of thousands of spectators.
Compete in a week-long, Olympic-style sporting competition with delegations from across the world.
Participate in JCC Cares community service project.
Receive Detroit JCC Maccabi swag including an Opening Ceremony march in uniform, team uniform, shirts, trading pins, and so much more .
Become part of the JCC Maccabi Family and build lifelong friendships.

If you have any questions please reach out to the Detroit Delegation at
MaccabiDetroit@gmail.com
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