My son
@matanel86604689
friend Ofir was kidnapped by
#Hamas
and subsequently released. Ofir was able to enjoy
#NBA
All-Star ⭐ Weekend thanks to Happy Walters and
@emilyraustin
It's an incredible moment to see these two together!
Prayers Needed: Please pray for (Ofir, a young 🏀 player from Jerusalem who is friends & plays with my son, Matanel) who has been kidnapped by Hamas and taken into Gaza.
Please have in mind all of the others who have been brutally kidnapped, injured and murdered. Blessings to all
I'm working on putting together a "Unity Basketball 🏀 Clinic" in
#Baltimore
to help unite the African American and Jewish Communities. Please stay tuned for more information soon....
Several years ago, I formed a close connection with Ari Solomon. We both work in the
#sports
#tech
🏀 and I was a big fan of his work with
@stadiumck
Fast forward to TODAY!
My daughter, Oriyah Goodman, just got
#engaged
to Ari's brother, Natan Solomon.
RIP Senator
@JoeLieberman
When I began pursuing my collegiate and professional basketball dreams knowing that I wouldn't play on the Jewish Sabbath, I looked up to Senator Joe Lieberman as a mentor knowing that he was a Sabbath observant senator.
I will miss him very much 💔
Basketball 🏀 BEATS Terror 💥
Since the horrific Hamas attacks life in
#Israel
has been unimaginably painful. I decided that the best way I could help fight the
#terror
is to launch a 🏀 clinic in my neighborhood, to get the kids (and parents) out of the house and living again.
Bittersweet moment for me as camp is winding down and I'm realizing it might be my last camp with my daughter Oriyah by my side as she is drafting next month to the military and begining her adult life. She's been helping me run 🏀 camps since she was 5 years old.
6:00 am in Jerusalem on a Sunday morning and The
@KStateMBB
is joining me for some extra training. I'm so impressed with these incredible players' dedication to their craft. Congrats to Coach
@CoachJTang
and staff for the incredible program you've built!
17 year old Ofir Engel was freed from captivity along with other Israeli hostages. This news brought immense relief to all of Israel, including my son,
@matanel86604689
who is Ofir's friend.
I'm particularly happy for Ofir’s father, Yoav, my dear friend. Continued in pic below..
I'm running a free basketball clinic for the kids in the neighborhood today at the basketball 🏀 court at Gidon Park (Jerusalem) at 13:00 (1pm Israel time). There is a large bomb 💥 shelter 30 seconds away. All kids are welcome to join.
29 years since the Rebbe's passing. Forever grateful for the unforgettable moments I got to spend in his presence. They continue to inspire me every day!
@Chabad
Thank you for all the 🎉 birthday wishes! I actually got to spend my birthday at my daughter's wedding! This is a birthday I'll always cherish! So thankful to God and I want to wish blessings to everyone.
Rick Barry has arrived in Jerusalem. Excited for our campers and the greater basketball community in Israel to learn from him! Thank you
#athletesforisrael
Step 1: Meet up with amazing friends and donors and buy incredible gear at
@Nike
for kids in the Sderot area.
Step 2: Head to southern part of
#Israel
to deliver to the kids and run a 🏀 clinic!
I got a phone call this week from a group of women who were eager to learn how to play
#basketball
. They never got a chance to play throughout their youth and high school. I said meet me at the YMCA at 7:00am and let's make it happen! Lesson 1 is in the books and it was AWESOME!!
Effy Freundlich is off to play
#basketball
at
@YUathletics
:
Effy is very athletic and has special instincts and timing, especially on the defensive end of the court. I'll miss training him but I'm excited and thrilled for him as he continues chasing his dreams.
Off to work at the
#NBA
All Star Game!
Thrilled to have my son Matanel along as my assistant coach :)
I can't wait to spend time with my colleagues and friends, and look forward to establishing new relationships! If you'll be around, let me know, I'd love to meet up!
Grew up going to a Jewish school, graduated HS from a Christian school and my roommate/teammate in college Mohammed was muslim. 20 years later Mo and I still sign off from our texts like this. Reminder - It's a beautiful world with lots of beautiful people from all backgrounds.
Two weeks ago 40 kids from very diverse backgrounds (Christian, Muslim, Jewish) arrived to camp as strangers. As camp is coming to an end, I can say they're leaving as FAMILY. Thank you
@BnaiZion
@AriLamm
@EnesFreedom
@Athletes4Israel
@rubin_eric
our coaches,extended camp family!
My 98 year old grandmother still thinks about and feels the Holocaust everyday. The pain and suffering was so indescribable that we still don't know her full story as it is simply too painful for her to share. What we do know for certain is that she came out on top!
#weremember
20 years ago
@JasonStraight1
& I were teammates in Israel and tonight we reconnected by bringing together African American and Jewish athletes for a Unity 🏀 Clinic in Chicago. We are excited to see all of the good that will come from the new relationships that were established!
Off to North America for some very exciting meetings, speaking engagements and
#basketball
clinics! So happy that my daughter, Yahav, will be with me every step of the way!
At 17 I was dubbed the
#Jewish
#Jordan
and was featured in
@SInow
. Playing 🏀 with that kind of attention was TOUGH, and that was before social media!
Today, players have it harder. S/O to all the
#NCAA
tournament athletes for your coolness in such intense circumstances!
Yeshiva University's Ryan Turell, college basketball's leading scorer at 27.1 points per game, will declare for the NBA draft, he told ESPN. Turell is attempting to become the first Orthodox Jew to play in the NBA. News story:
My mother doesn't like 🏀, understand the game or know the rules. But, it was only because of her unwavering support that I was able to live out my dream. So taking a moment on her Bday to stop and thank her for her unconditional ❤️ that made everything possible. Happy bday Mom!
Unfortunately, 🏀 players can't play forever! However, the relationships formed from the game can last a lifetime! I had a blast reconnecting with my longtime friend, Coach Tony Dobbins, who now coaches for the
@celtics
and who will be coaching in today's
#NBA
All Star ⭐ Game
Statistically speaking, my career would have been much greater had I not suffered so many injuries. However, I'm not sure I would have reached my potential as a person had it NOT been for my injuries.
Reading, writing and basic math are a huge challenge for me because I'm severely dyslexic. Here I am seeing/holding the
#AvivNet
in Dick's Sporting Goods for the first time. Reminder that life is about working with what we CAN DO instead of focusing on what we can't.
I was so disappointed by how I played that night and I was feeling really sad until I saw you. Just being around you made me so happy. Love you and miss you so much!
#InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay
My wife Judy and I were honored at the
#Chabad
of Baka groundbreaking event for their new Jewish Center being built in
#Jerusalem
. We feel so privileged to be part of such a warm and loving community that does so much good!
@Chabad
@Lubavitch
Today we brought together basketball players from the African American and Jewish communities in Baltimore. Most likely their paths would not have crossed if it was not for this clinic. They arrived as strangers, they are leaving as friends!
I've been named Director of Sports Relations at Fabric! This is a dream opportunity and I feel so blessed to be part of an incredible team that's creating so much positive change in the world of sports and beyond. Thank you everyone at Fabric:
I haven't been back to the gym at Talmudical Academy since 1999. My father OBM donated the rims and I have been longing to shoot in the gym one more time. Thank you Yanky Lefko for making my dream come true.
#NBA
legend Adrian Dantley believed in me at this basketball camp in 1994 and it had an everlasting impact on my life. It's incredible what can happen when someone believes in you.
Dear Friends: 🍎 🍯🏀
On behalf of my family, I wish that in this coming year you and your loved ones are blessed with health, happiness, success, healing, forgiveness, love, and that your dreams are fulfilled!
Shana Tovah!
Tamir
New Book!
I'm excited to announce that my new
#BOOK
is forthcoming! Thank you
@PJLibrary
for believing in the concept. I hope this
#book
inspires kids around the world to overcome their challenges & live their dreams!
*Not yet available for purchase & the cover may not be final.
I had the great honor of being raised by many
#Holocaust
Survivors. Unfortunately, my aunt who is the last remaining Holocaust Survivor in my immediate family is in desperate need of our prayers.