As Los Angeles welcomes the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Holocaust Museum LA at The Goldrich Cultural Center’s groundbreaking exhibition, The Beautiful Game: The Untold Story, shines a light on a little-known history of Jewish life through the world’s most popular sport. Revealing how soccer became a space for belonging, resistance, survival, and renewal, the exhibition uncovers the stories of Jewish players, clubs, and communities whose influence helped shape the modern game while navigating antisemitism, displacement, and changing ideas of identity.

Inspired by the exhibition, this Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) professional development workshop invites educators to explore Jewish American identity, history, and contributions through the universal language of sport. Participants will examine how athletics can both reflect and challenge broader social issues, including immigration, identity, prejudice, inclusion, and civic engagement, and consider how these themes connect to the diverse experiences of Jewish Americans.

Lunch will be provided at the event, and current California educators are eligible to receive a $150 stipend.

Register here.