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/ ✬ 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: 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 Find the Best Remote Employees at Hiring4Less Admire Can Transform Your Organization 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. #jewishpodcast #jewishjordan #basketball #israel #basketballplayer #faithjourney #IFTN