The "Jewish Jordan" Who Gave Up Fame & Fortune for Shabbos
October 11, 2025
51 min
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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/
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Chapters:
Intro
Tamir Goodman’s Childhood
Wanting to Play in the Big Leagues
Having His Parents’ Support
Dealing With Pushback
Getting the Scholarship of His Dreams
Being Thrown Into the Spotlight
Transferring Schools
Working With the College to Not Play on Shabbos
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The Mental vs. Physical Parts of Basketball
A Devastating Blow Freshman Year
Playing Professional Basketball in Israel
Growth Requires Hard Work
Stepping Into the Business World
The Delicious Treats of Sprinkles Ice Cream
Leasing Made Easy at WheelsToLease
Who Tamir Would Meet From History
If Tamir Met Michael Jordan…
The Rise of Technology and Learning Torah
What Tamir’s Goals Were and How They Changed
Having His Life Dreams Taken Away and How He Got Right Back Up
The Jewish Athlete Community
Tamir’s Advice to His Younger Self
Where to Find Tamir Goodman and His Products
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.
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