Amar’e Stoudemire

Amar’e Stoudemire says he’s ready for a ‘shidduch’ and to remarry

Stoudemire, who has played for the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, converted to Judaism while living in Israel in August 2020.

By SHIRA HANAU/JTA
30/12/2021

HBO spotlights Amar’e Stoudemire’s journey from NBA to Orthodox Judaism

Former NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire discussed his relationship with Judaism on HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” on Tuesday.

By SHIRA HANAU/JTA
25/11/2021
Hapoel Jerusalem Amar’e Stoudemire

Amar’e Stoudemire adds ‘farmer’ to his list of post-basketball careers

On October 15, fans steadily lined up for a selfie with Stoudemire and a taste of his signature Stoudemire Burger.

By Julia Gergely/JTA
19/10/2021
Shaquille O’Neal dances the hora at a Jewish wedding

Former NBA athlete Shaquille O'Neal wishes Jews a happy Sukkot

"My favorite Jewish holiday is coming up. You know why? Because we all go out and live in shacks," he joked.

22/09/2021
WHILE SCOTTIE WILBEKIN (center) and Maccabi Tel Aviv provided some Euroleague highlights this season

Subpar Euroleague campaign for Maccabi Tel Aviv

With high hopes after last year’s condensed continental success, yellow-and-blue falls flat.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
08/04/2021

Ex-NBA star and Orthodox convert Amar'e Stoudemire celebrates Passover

“I mean, there’s so many d’var Torahs you can do for Pesach, bro,” he said. He recited the story of Moses and said how he could never see himself as being capable of doing what the Biblical hero did.

Amar'e Stoudemire's Florida home bought for $3.5 million cash

The house, which sits on a 2.3-acre estate, is located outside of Miami.

Amar’e Stoudemire travels everywhere with an antique golden menorah

In an interview with Bloomberg published Wednesday, Stoudemire said he brings an “antique gold menorah” with him wherever he goes.

By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
12/02/2021

Amar’e unplugged: Jewish icon reflects on NBA, Israel and religious zeal

The likable Stoudemire, a six-time NBA All-Star and a bronze medalist with the USA Olympic basketball team in 2004, recently returned to New York from Israel.

By HOWARD BLAS
24/12/2020
Former NBA player Amar'e Stoudemire smiles during a basketball workshop

Amar’e Stoudemire shares his Jewish journey

Amar'e described his journey from young scholar to aspiring ‘prophet’ of Judaism

By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
23/12/2020
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