Maccabi Ajax Senior Cricket Club Updates
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The season is now well underway, with most teams having played 2 games.
It was a bitter sweet week of cricket, as all teams played in the memory of Joel Rembach, with black armbands worn by all players.
BDE Joel Rembach:
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joel Rembach, former President and life member of the Maccabi Ajax Cricket Club, the Northern Maccabi Cricket Club, and Vice President of the Maccabi Ajax Junior Cricket Club. Joel was the longest-serving committee member in the club’s history, dedicating over 30 years of his life to Jewish cricket in Melbourne.
Joel’s contributions were monumental; he played a pivotal role in the club’s merger and his tenure has led to the success and stability of the Maccabi Ajax Cricket Club as we know it today. In addition to this, Joel formed the first Jewish Girls cricket team, showcasing his commitment to inclusivity and the growth of the sport. He was also deeply passionate about mentoring young cricketers, always eager to share his knowledge and inspire the next generation. A true mensch, Joel dedicated his life to serving the community, and current and future generations of Jewish cricketers in Melbourne owe him an enormous debt of gratitude for his extraordinary contributions.
Only recently, we bestowed upon Joel the highest honour we have as a club: naming our annual award for service after him. Joel was honoured by this recognition and took great comfort in knowing that his legacy would live on through this award each and every year that the club exists.
We mourn with the Rembach family, Joel’s wife Arona and children, and we mourn with the entire club community. This is a very sad day for our club.
We wish everyone a long life and extend our deepest condolences to the Rembach family during this difficult time.
Results
- The First XI which moved into the top division of MCC got its first win of the season, with a hard fought 1 wicket win over Old Melbournians. After bowling the opposition out for 101, with 3 wickets to both Bailey Melzak and Benji Jones, MACC was cruising at 3-87. However a flurry of wickets left us at 9-95 before Josh Jones hit the winning runs. Amir Meyerowitz was the standout with an attacking 39 off 31 balls.
- The Second XI batted first and made 3-200, highlighted by a magnificent ton to Simeon Goldenberg, who finished on 111 not out, and dedicated his century to Joel. In reply, MCC finished at 7-196, falling just short, with wickets shared amongst the bowlers.
- The Third XI unfortunately were bowled out for 74 with Carter Graham holding up the team with 31. The opposition passed this total 1 down.
- The Dev team played against Bayside, and were all out for 110 with Dave Gelbart making 51 not out. In reply, Bayside passed the score 5 wickets down.
Upcoming:
This year our Chanukah Bash will be against the Ajax football club, in a show of support for Jewish sport in Melbourne. The date will be confirmed soon, but it will be mid December at Caulfield park.
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