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A Journey through Strength and Hope

The mobile pop-up of our powerful exhibition, UNBROKEN: Israeli Sports in Times of War, has officially embarked on its global tour and is available for display in your community, bringing vital stories of resilience and unity

  • 18 November, 2024
The JCC in Houston, Texas, proudly hosted this unique exhibition, launched by MWU, the World Jewish Congress, and the Ministry of Culture & Sports, at its offices, alongside a series of impactful commemorative events. These included lectures on the events of October 7, the ensuing war, and the profound effects of this new reality on all areas of life—including sports—in Israel and worldwide.
 
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Curated by Adi Rubinstein, UNBROKEN highlights, for the first time, the stories of athletes and fans affected by the October 7th attacks and the war, emphasizing sports as a unifying factor that fosters resilience, healing, strength, and hope.
 
Photo credit: Ziv Shalit 
 
The exhibition is divided into three chapters:
 
  • Sports on October 7 – Shares stories of athletes and sports fans who tragically lost their lives or survived the attacks, including cyclist Aya Meydan and her friend, the late rider Lior Weizmann; the late footballer Lior Assoulin and footballer Ben Benjamin, who was injured during the massacre at the Nova party. There is also the story of the late Inbar Haiman, the Maccabi Haifa fan kidnapped by Hamas and murdered in captivity, among many other stories.
  • Return to the Field – Highlights the successes of Israeli athletes as they resumed competing both in Israel and internationally despite the ongoing conflict.
  • The Global Response - Describes the global outpouring of support from fans and their calls for the return of the hostages.

“One of the few things that gave hope to the Israeli people during this terrible year was sports," Rubinstein said. "Incredibly, this has been Israel's best year in sports since its founding: a world championship, a European championship, and the most successful Olympic Games yet. When sports returned in early November, people flocked to the stadiums as a powerful tribute to their lost friends and a testament to resilience. Through sports, Israel saw that its flag could rise again, and the national anthem could be heard worldwide.”

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Photo credit: Ronen Topelberg 

Now on display at the World Jewish Sports Museum in Kfar Maccabiah, this one-of-a-kind exhibition is also available globally and can be downloaded to share within Jewish communities worldwide.

To bring UNBROKEN to your area, please contact us at [email protected]