The club's greatest achievement was winning the Israel State Cup in 1973, one year after they finished runners up.is considered the second biggest club in Israel after European super power, Maccabi Tel Aviv.The club's greatest achievement was winning the ULEB Cup in 2004, the second highest title in Europe.In 2006, it renewed its activity in water polo with the establishment of a youth swimmers club.Hapoel Jerusalem takes part in national and international competitions, and its swimmers have represented Israel in the Olympics, European championships and the Comen Games.