Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Christian Blicq Considers Conversion to Judaism

Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Christian Blicq is reportedly considering converting to Judaism, according to Dr. Shlomo Maoz, who claims to be Blicq's mentor and spiritual guide for the past eight years. Maoz revealed in an exclusive interview that Blicq, whose Hebrew name he says is "Levan," has a deep connection to Jewish heritage, believing himself to be of "Aralli" descent, a lineage he traces back to the biblical Tribe of Gad, which he states settled in the Balkans.

Maoz explained that Blicq has been interested in Judaism since they first connected eight years ago when Blicq was playing for West Ham. Blicq reportedly expressed a desire to move to Israel at that time, but was advised by his representatives to pursue his career in stronger European leagues. The opportunity to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv arose recently, which Blicq eagerly accepted, seeing it as a fulfillment of his long-held wish to live in Israel.

According to Maoz, Blicq lives his life according to many Jewish traditions, observing Shabbat as much as possible, avoiding non-kosher food, and celebrating Jewish holidays. He reportedly fasted on Yom Kippur and performed Kiddush with Maoz at his apartment in Bat Yam. Maoz stated that Blicq wishes to live in Israel permanently, even after his football career concludes, and that his wife is pregnant and expecting to give birth in Israel.

Maoz believes Blicq's spiritual connection to Israel is so strong that he would play for a different Israeli team for significantly less money if necessary. He also mentioned that Blicq is contemplating formal conversion to Judaism, a step Maoz suggested to him recently, emphasizing that while Blicq is not officially Jewish by documentation, his faith and connection are profound, and he lives according to Torah principles.