Inspiration for the Nation

The "Jewish Jordan" Who Gave Up Fame & Fortune for Shabbos

Tamir Goodman, known as the “Jewish Jordan,” turned down a Division I basketball scholarship to honor Shabbat, redefining faith in sports. His journey from national fame to facing anti-Semitism and injury reveals the cost of conviction and the strength of resilience. Today, he channels his experience into innovation and mentoring, proving purpose can outlast athletic glory. Tamir's Contact Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamirgoodman/ Website: https://www.tamirgoodman.com/ ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► Sprinkles Ice Cream: Yummy for Your Sukkah A dessert EVERYONE loves. Order Here: → https://ilikesprinkles.com/ ► Admire: Smart Custom Software for Yeshiva & Non-Profits Admire Software is trusted by leading frum institutions for over 20 years. A powerful all-in-one platform that streamlines fundraising, finances, and operations with a sleek new design tailored for yeshivas, kollelim, and nonprofits. Get Your Free Walk-Thru Here: →  https://bit.ly/3Vb6oGV ► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car Company For over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery. Call today! → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ► HIRING4LESS: The Smart Way To Grow Your Business Hire a full-time remote employee for only $7 an hour. Get huge talent at a low cost with overseas employees and no lock in contracts. Call, Text or WhatsApp → 845.682.0990 Visit → https://hiring4less.com/ Email → info@hiring4less.com Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Tamir Goodman’s Childhood 01:58 Wanting to Play in the Big Leagues 03:15 Having His Parents’ Support 04:28 Dealing With Pushback 06:31 Getting the Scholarship of His Dreams 09:08 Being Thrown Into the Spotlight 10:55 Transferring Schools 11:47 Working With the College to Not Play on Shabbos 14:34 Find the Best Remote Employees at Hiring4Less 16:07 Admire Can Transform Your Organization 17:00 The Mental vs. Physical Parts of Basketball 18:48 A Devastating Blow Freshman Year 23:32 Playing Professional Basketball in Israel 27:02 Growth Requires Hard Work 29:05 Stepping Into the Business World 30:55 The Delicious Treats of Sprinkles Ice Cream 31:58 Leasing Made Easy at WheelsToLease 33:00 Who Tamir Would Meet From History 34:47 If Tamir Met Michael Jordan… 37:03 The Rise of Technology and Learning Torah 39:00 What Tamir’s Goals Were and How They Changed 41:32 Having His Life Dreams Taken Away and How He Got Right Back Up 46:36 The Jewish Athlete Community 47:44 Tamir’s Advice to His Younger Self 48:28 Where to Find Tamir Goodman and His Products 50:00 Outro ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima This episode is for the speedy recovery of: • Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda Lchaim. #jewishpodcast #jewishjordan #basketball #israel #basketballplayer #faithjourney #iftn