http://www.thejc.com/news/topics/2012-london-olympics The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.thejc.com/community/community-life/98759/100-jewish-games-makers-celebrated <p>The contribution of more than 100 Jewish Games Makers and volunteers to the London Olympics and Paralympics was celebrated at a reception at JHub in West Hampstead.</p> <p>Mitzvah Day, the Jewish Volunteering Network and the Jewish Committee for the London Games co-hosted the gathering.</p> <p>Faiths Forum for London director Philip Rosenberg and Maccabi GB events manager Elizabeth Fishel were among the speakers, all of whom had volunteered at the Games in various capacities.</p> <p>Among those present was Rabbi Maurice Michaels, a volunteer chaplain at the Olympics and Paralympics.<br /> The experience, he said, had been “exhilarating and provided great satisfaction in knowing I was doing something useful and appreciated. </p> <p>“But that was enhanced at the reception, seeing so many other Jewish volunteers, many in their uniforms, proud to have served the Games as Jews.”</p> <p>Mitzvah Day founder and Board of Deputies senior vice-president Laura Marks said afterwards: “This event was set up to thank people from across our community for their achievements in helping to make the Games.</p> <p>“This spirit can be used as a template for future endeavours where we can make a difference together.”</p> Community life 2012 London Olympics London 98759 story http://www.thejc.com/files/volunteers thanked IMG_8175 small.jpg Uniformly appreciated: Olympic and Paralympic volunteers whose contribution was acknowledged at the JHub reception 78246 Fortieth anniversary of Munich Olympics massacre marked 61140 London Olympics put the spotlight on local rabbis