Alex Averbukh, a former decathlete, became a top pole vaulter after moving to Israel in 1999. He won multiple medals at the World and European Championships and a gold medal at the Maccabiah Games in 2013.
Skip Bertman led Louisiana State University to five College World Series championships and was named Collegiate Baseball Coach of the Year five times. He also coached U.S. national teams at the Olympics and World Championships, earning multiple medals.
Ron Bolotin, a Paralympic swimmer, won 11 medals over six Paralympic Games. After losing a leg in a landmine explosion during his military service, he turned to swimming and later coached Israel’s national paralympic team. Bolotin is now retired from competitive swimming and has had the privilege of leading the Israeli delegation in the last six Paralympic Games (Athens 2004 – Paris 2024) as the head of delegation (Chef de Mission).
Ryan Braun was a six-time All-Star and the 2011 National League MVP. Over his 14-year career, Braun hit 352 home runs, the most by a Jewish player, and accumulated a .296 batting average. He was a Rookie of the Year and five-time Silver Slugger award winner, with numerous records for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Mike Cammalleri was a prolific goal-scorer in the NHL for 15 seasons, leading the Montreal Canadiens in Stanley Cup playoff goals. He represented Canada internationally, winning gold at the 2007 World Championships.
Linda Cohn, a trailblazing sports broadcaster, has anchored ESPN’s SportsCenter for over 30 years. She was the first full-time female sportscaster on national radio and has been recognized for her contributions to sports journalism.
Eli Dershwitz became the first U.S. world champion in sabre in 2023. A two-time Olympian, he was ranked #1 globally in 2018 and won gold at the World Maccabiah Games.
Jonathan Erlich, a doubles specialist, won the 2008 Australian Open and achieved a career-high world ranking of #5. He is Israel’s all-time leader in Davis Cup doubles wins.
Abby Hoffman was a record-breaking middle-distance runner and a pioneer in sports administration. She was Canada’s flag-bearer at the 1976 Olympics and is a member of the Order of Canada.
Giselle Kanevsky was part of Argentina’s national field hockey team, winning the World Cup in 2010 and an Olympic bronze medal in 2008.
Aaron Krickstein was the youngest player to win an ATP singles title at 16 and reached a career-high world ranking of #6. He defeated numerous top players, including Pete Sampras and Boris Becker.
Andy Ram won three Grand Slam titles in doubles and mixed doubles, representing Israel at multiple Davis Cup tournaments and Olympic Games.
Mitchell Schwartz was a four-time All-Pro offensive tackle, winning the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was recognized for his durability, playing 121 consecutive games without missing a snap.
Ellen Weinberg-Hughes was an all-star defenseman on the U.S. women’s national team, winning silver at the World Championships. She led the University of New Hampshire to three national titles.
Sara Whalen was a key player on the U.S. Women’s National Team that won the 1999 World Cup and a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics. She was a three-time All-American at the University of Connecticut.
