Be a part of this community wide event as JCC Houston hosts the JCC Maccabi Games for the fourth time since 1995! These are the main ways that you can be involved – and you don’t even have to have kids to be included. . .

Be a Host Family – we are looking for 800 Jewish households to “house” visiting athletes. For specific questions about housing out-of-town athletes, please contact Patti Hanfling. If you would like to be added to our current list of host families, please contact Leslie Holmes.

Be a Volunteer – over 1,000 volunteers will be needed to assist in many different aspects of the week, which include: athletics, arrivals, serving meals, transportation, social events, medical, facility management, and coaching. For more information please contact Leslie Holmes.

Compete as an Athlete – Team Houston will be represented by more than 350 Jewish, local teens ages 12-16 who will compete in the following sports: baseball, golf, track & field, volleyball, basketball, tennis, bowling, dance, flag football, soccer, softball, swimming & table tennis. For more information please contact Stuart Levit.

Sponsorship Opportunities – We invite you to build a bond with the JCC Maccabi Games® community and the Houston community. By becoming a sponsoring partner, you have a unique opportunity to share in the rich tradition, success, and overall excitement of this prestigious event. For more information please contact Joel Dinkin.

Be a Star Reporter – local Jewish teens ages 12-16 will help report on the entire JCC Maccabi Games of Houston from the pre-Games planning to the Closing Night party. Become part of this special VIP reporter’s experience. For more information please contact Stuart Levit.

Community Children's Choir - local incoming 3rd-6th Graders have a chance to be part of the Opening Ceremonies at Toyota Center on Sunday, August 5.  Click here for more information.

Click on the links in black (to the left) for some frequently asked questions about these ways to get involved.