NSU’s Davie Campus to Host JCC Maccabi Games Events, Aug. 7-10

Nova Southeastern University is a Signature Sponsor and one of the host sites of the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games, which will be take place from Monday, Aug. 7 to Thursday, Aug. 10.

The David Posnack Jewish Community Center (DPJCC) was selected to serve as the host community for the games, which are presented by the JCC Association of North America. The games are North America’s largest Olympic-style competition for Jewish teens.

This international competitive sports event’s baseball, basketball, dance and swimming competitions will be held at various venues on NSU’s campus, including the UCC-Don Taft University Center, NSU Aquatic Center/Competition pool, and the Ian Besner Baseball Field. NSU is excited to welcome numerous visitors, parents, and participants daily during the games and closing ceremony.

Jewish teen athletes, ages 12-16, representing communities from across the world, will be competing in the event. We anticipate 750-800 participants daily Monday through Wednesday and about 2,500 participants on Thursday, with athletic competitions and the closing ceremony.

Among the highlights of this unique, Olympic-style Jewish experience will be sports competitions, opening and closing ceremonies; community service; social and cultural events; and opportunities to create Jewish connections, and memories to last a lifetime.

The NSU community is invited to attend as spectators for the general admission’s Opening Ceremony. The event is free to attend and self-parking is complimentary. See attached invite to pre-register or go to THIS LINK. When registering, in the delegation drop-down option please select “Fort Lauderdale.”

Posted 07/28/23