Thirty Years of Honoring Jewish Athletes
The Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame honors men and women who have played a significant role in shaping the sports history of the Southern California community.
Over 300 outstanding athletes, coaches, executives, journalists and other sports legends are included in the Hall of Fame's honored ranks.
2024 Induction Ceremony
The Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame held its 22nd induction ceremony on June 30, 2024 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Throughout the evening, each inductee was honored for their lasting achievements in their respective sports and the example they have set as representatives of the Southern California Jewish community. Through ticket sales, sponsorships and a rousing live auction, our inductees and their supporters helped raise funds that will be used to support local Jewish sports initiatives, including the Alan Malamud Memorial Scholarship for aspiring young sports journalists.
2024 Induction Video:
Watch footage of the entire induction of the 2023-24 SCJSHOF Class as well as interviews and reflections from inductees friends, family and supporters:
2023-24 SCJSHOF Inductees:
Baseball
Jason Hirsh
Basketball
Jon Palarz
Coaching
David Lertzman
Diving
Olivia Rosendahl
Football
Hayden Epstein
Josh Rosen
Hockey
Brett Sterling
Media
Josh Rawitch
Ted Sobel
Softball
Jodi Borenstein
Sports Medicine
Aurelia Nattiv
Tennis
Larry Nagler
Track & Field
Dwight Stones
Water Polo
Ross Sinclair
Eli Sherman Pillar of Achievement
Michael Roth
Eli Sherman Pillar of Achievement
Michael Schulman
High School Athlete of the Year
Shane Rosenthal, Newbury Park HS
High School Athlete of the Year
Yalee Schwartz, Shalhevet HS
Allan Malamud Journalism Award
Jake Lancer, Harvard-Westlake HS