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Welcome to the Hartford Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Established in 1982 by the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford and the the Jewish Community Center, the JSHOF was revitalized in 2024 with a gala awards ceremony and dinner. 

The Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletic excellence, Jewish identity and giving back to our community. Participation in a sport strengthens body and mind and improves mental and physical health along the way.

We hope you enjoy our athletes' stories from the early 20th century to today.

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    Adam Merritt

    Adam Merritt played baseball for five years at Kingswood Oxford and is fond of calling it a life-changing experience. Chances are that his athletic ability and personal drive would have been life-changing no matter where he went to school or […]
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    Isaac Mahler

    According to several of his teachers and coaches, Issaac Mahler has a personal character that’s as impressive—in many ways even more so—than his athletic ability as a runner. That ability, though, is not easily downplayed. Isaac is a varsity athlete […]
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    Simon Levy

    Simon Levy’s proficiency on the football field as a long snapper and linebacker, fueled by his focus, personality and dedication, is what contributed to his being elected by his teammates to be captain of the varsity team in 2023. The […]
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    Ellie Goldstein

    Consumed with sports and competitiveness since her preteen years, Ellie Goldstein was destined to break a few records before she graduated high school. Which is why no one is surprised that the star of Hall High School’s field hockey team […]
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    Thai Tran

    Thai Tran, sports director at the Mandell JCC, for the last 14 years, is the embodiment of the phrase “all-around sportsman.” Thai oversees all JCC sports activities and works with preschoolers, youth and teens and adults of all ages. Basketball […]
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