08Nov
Sunday
T-Shirt and ID Distribution
10:00 AM
45th Annual · MARJCC Hebraica
ALEX
HALBERSTEIN
MACCABI GAMES
לפיד הנצח· The Eternal Torch
Forty-five years ago, someone lit a torch. Today, 2,200+ Jewish athletes from across South Florida gather at MARJCC to pass it on. From generation to generation.
November 15 – November 29, 2026
North Miami Beach, FL
Opening Ceremony In
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November 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Parade of Nations & Torch Lighting
The Games
Forty-five years
of community.
For over four decades, the MARJCC Hebraica Alex Halberstein Maccabi Games has brought the South Florida Jewish community together in an unforgettable intergenerational experience.
This Olympic-style sporting competition features over 1,000 competitive games across 13+ sports, attracting 2,200+ athletes and up to 6,000 daily spectators — one of the most celebrated Jewish community events in the country.
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Years of legacy
Why Sponsor?
Visibility to 10,000+
Reach community members across South Florida through two weeks of nonstop activity.
Jewish families & businesses
Direct access to families and decision-makers in North Miami-Dade.
45-year legacy
Be part of one of the most celebrated Jewish community events in the country.
Tax-deductible
All corporate contributions support MARJCC general needs and the Hebraica Department.
Exclusive naming rights
Put your brand on events, areas, sports, and ceremonies.
Disciplines
17 sports. One arena.
From court to pool, racket to board — every age, every level.
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Soccer
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Basketball
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Volleyball
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Flag Football
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Kickball
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Tennis
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Padel
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Pickleball
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Table Tennis
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Swimming
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Spinathon
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Dance
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Chess
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Mahjong
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Backgammon
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Domino
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Canaston
Country Teams
8 countries, one Maccabi family.
ARArgentina
BRBrazil
COColombia
ILIsrael
MXMexico
PEPeru
USUSA
VEVenezuela
ACCESS Games
Sport for every ability.
ACCESS Games is our dedicated tournament for young athletes with unique abilities. It's designed to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals of all abilities to participate in various sports activities — with the same Maccabi spirit, on the same campus, under the same torch.
Inclusive by design
Adapted formats, trained volunteers, supportive atmosphere.
Their own tournament
Dedicated competition, medals and ceremony recognition.
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Your contacts
Captains & coordinators.
Reach out to the leaders who guide each country team and the coordinators of every special event.
Argentina
3 captainsEmiliano Abramzon
Marce Dalman
Carlos Frost
Brazil
3 captainsMichelle Bentes Simon
Charles Halpern
Ale Wolak
Colombia
3 captainsJohanna Gorin
Leon Ojalvo
Flory Wainer
Israel
2 captainsAmir Arazi
Adir Levi
Mexico
3 captainsArie Geller
Sharon micha
Daniel Shamosh
Peru
2 captainsJacqueline Salk
Ariela Mars
USA
2 captainsEvelyn Moskovitz
Susan Sperling
Venezuela
5 captainsJoel Bary
Monica Sichel Kertznus
Monica Sichel Kertznus
Alejandro Chaberman
Daniela Meckler Halfen
Schedule of Events
Mark your calendar.
From the opening parade to the closing celebration — every key moment of the games.
12Nov
Thursday
Padel Tournament
TBA
15Nov
Sunday
Opening Ceremony
5:30 PM
15Nov
Sunday
Mens Tennis
TBA
16Nov
Monday
Women's Tennis & Pickleball
TBA
17Nov
Tuesday
Dance Competition
6:00 PM
17Nov
Tuesday
Canaston
1:00 PM
23Nov
Monday
Buraco and Backgammon
6:30 PM
24Nov
Tuesday
Mahjong
6:00 PM
25Nov
Wednesday
Domino Tournament
6:00 PM
29Nov
Sunday
Closing and Awards Ceremony
12:00 PM
November 15 – November 29, 2026
Proudly supported by
Our sponsors
These partners make the 45th Annual Maccabi Games possible.
Join us in carrying the torch
Ready to compete?
Registration is open. Secure your spot and represent your country at the 45th Annual Maccabi Games.
Together, we keep the torch lit.