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Former NBA Star Amar'e Stoudemire Considers Becoming a Rabbi in Future
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First reported by N12 · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
Amar'e Stoudemire, former NBA star and Israeli basketball player, revealed he might become a rabbi in the future after converting to Judaism in 2020. He continues to study Torah while maintaining his fitness and mental sharpness.
- 01Amar'e Stoudemire converted to Judaism in 2020 while playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- 02He is considering the possibility of becoming a rabbi in the future.
- 03Stoudemire emphasizes maintaining mental sharpness and physical fitness.
- 04He continuously studies and applies Torah teachings.
- 05Stoudemire was a six-time NBA All-Star and All-NBA First Team member in 2007.
- 06He won Israeli championships with Hapoel Jerusalem (2017) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (2020).
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