Dream Big. Take on the Challenge. Be Inspired.
Sunday, December 13 | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
For children ages 6–12 | Registration required | $15 per family
Presented in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee and the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s PJ Library program.
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon with Israeli Olympic and Paralympic athletes! Celebrate excellence, friendship and respect—the values at the heart of the Olympic spirit!
Families will have the extraordinary opportunity to meet five world-class athletes for an interactive experience that goes beyond watching sports.
Through small-group conversations, hands-on activities and exciting athletic challenges, children will hear inspiring stories, learn new skills and discover what it takes to compete on the world stage.
MEET THE ATHLETES
Yael Arad | Judo
A trailblazer in Israeli sports history, Yael Arad became the first Israeli athlete to win an Olympic medal, earning silver in judo at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. Her historic achievement paved the way for generations of Israeli athletes.
Andi Murez | Swimming
Dr. Andrea “Andi” Murez is a three-time Israeli Olympian and one of Israel’s most accomplished swimmers.
Jared Firestone | Skeleton
Jared Firestone is an Israeli-American skeleton athlete who represented Israel at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, finishing 22nd in men’s skeleton. His sport challenges athletes to race headfirst down an icy track at incredible speeds!
Asaf Yasur | Para Taekwondo
Asaf Yasur is an Israeli Paralympic champion and two-time World Para Taekwondo Champion. After losing both hands in an accident as a teenager, he pursued his athletic dreams and became one of the world’s leading para taekwondo competitors.
Guy Sasson | Wheelchair Tennis
Guy Sasson is an Israeli Paralympic medalist and one of the world’s leading quad wheelchair tennis players. He represented Israel at the Tokyo and Paris Paralympic Games, winning a bronze medal at Paris 2024.
