International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame is a museum at the Wingate Institute in Netanya that focuses on athletes with Jewish heritage who have gained international recognition. It displays careers, personal items, and documents from athletes across various sports spanning multiple decades.

The museum was founded in 1979 by Joseph M. Siegman to honor significant Jewish athletes. Since its creation, it has continuously added athletes who achieved top results in their respective sports.

This place honors Jewish athletes from around the world and shows how their achievements make Jewish heritage visible to many people. The displays connect personal stories of athletes with their significance for their communities.

The location is housed within a building on a larger institute and is thus sheltered from bad weather, perfect for rainy or hot days. Allow enough time to browse through the many displays and information.

The museum displays over 300 so-called career capsules, detailed profiles of athletes from 24 different countries. This collection shows how widely distributed Jewish sporting successes are geographically.