| "The inductees
are representative of the American dream, and I am confident
that they have found, just as I have, that people in this
country are measured by their accomplishments, by their
contributions, and by their personal character qualities
regardless of what ethnic group to which they belong.”
- Marv Levy, Former
Head Coach of Buffalo Bills |
The National Jewish Sports
Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to honoring Jewish individuals
that have distinguished themselves in the field of sports. The
objective is to foster Jewish identity through athletics.
In a world where stereotype
and prejudice have not yet been eradicated, the Hall of Fame reminds
us of heroes of the courts and playing fields, who have emerged
from a people not commonly associated with sports.
The Jewish Sports Hall of
Fame is located at the Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center, with
plaques honoring those inducted on permanent display.