From the NBA to Judaism: The Story of Amar'e Stoudemire | Meaningful People #39

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  • @malkakideckel9058
    @malkakideckel9058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    What an incredible man, how he synthesized Judaism in his life is beautiful, slow and steady to reach his goal, wow. Gosh, what a nice fellow.

  • @michaelj.weinstein4016
    @michaelj.weinstein4016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I am Jewish, a Knicks fan since birth and have not seen the Knicks win a Championship since I was 10 years old (1973). That being said, I have emunah and loved this video. May HaShem bless Amare Stoudemire and his family and friends. Truly an amazing guy in so many ways. Hopefully I will see the Knicks win the championship again, with Amar'e watching in the Garden.

  • @mordechailewis7201
    @mordechailewis7201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    This was the best interview by far this year! May Hashem help Amar'e find his soulmate asap.

  • @Dongato105
    @Dongato105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I'm so proud of him. Unbelievable story.

  •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    He is humble he is serious with his beliefs and the fact that he talked about Shmirat Enayim I have more respect for him now, he is genuine I hope he finds a nice Wife soon

    • @mrme2653
      @mrme2653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's genuine????? What else would he be....it's his true nationality and culture!!!!!! Minus the Yiddish because that's something the European Jews pick up in Germany!!!

    • @yechiels
      @yechiels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AMEN!!

  • @michal8018
    @michal8018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Not being a sports observer, I LOVED meeting Amar'e and hearing about his journey. Thank you!!

  • @MrCGross2012
    @MrCGross2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love how Nachi flexes his NBA knowledge at 10:33. Amare probably has no idea that we've all been following his career since we were kids.

  • @micahblitenthal6254
    @micahblitenthal6254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have a jersey card of Amar'e that I got when I was younger and I used to look at it and it would always make me smile. It is my birthday and I needed a smile and I found this. This is remarkable and beautiful and makes me so happy. I think watching all of you brings me closer to Hashem, if I was there I would have a really hard time not asking Amar'e for his autograph. Absolutely love this!!!

  • @mymom9466
    @mymom9466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What an amazing person Amar’e/Yehoshafat is! G-d bless him. A man who has chosen Hashem through his desire for truth and sincerity and isn’t afraid of it outshining his incredible talent and fame. Simply admirable. G-d bless🙏🏻

  • @kobigoldfab
    @kobigoldfab 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    וואו ראיון מדהים..כל הכבוד למראיינים..וכל הכבוד לאמר..ראיון מעורר ומחזק ביותר

  • @jasonweisman7243
    @jasonweisman7243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It is my birthday today and seeing this video is a wonderful present. I needed this. Thank you

  • @4clempt
    @4clempt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My favourite part in a Documentary I saw, was a scene of Amar’e towering over few little guys around the Bima, saying it was the first time he doesn’t feel out of place 😄How cute is that.

  • @Judys_Jewish_Music
    @Judys_Jewish_Music 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Among my TOP FAVE Episodes/ interviews ❣️❣️🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🙏💙💙 Thank You ALL!!!!!

  • @susannekatchko
    @susannekatchko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful conversation, beautiful energy from all three participants.

  • @Douglas-sl2rz
    @Douglas-sl2rz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Even though I’m a Christian this was a really relaxing interview nice!

  • @kookoochu1
    @kookoochu1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What a wonderful addition to hashems spuritual garden...

  • @YM21X
    @YM21X 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for this interview...what a inspiration and total kiddush Hashem.

  • @y.g.9818
    @y.g.9818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you, our entire family enjoyed the podcast!

  • @jindoe3971
    @jindoe3971 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am Jewish and we desperately need good people like this man .

  • @Getshorti33
    @Getshorti33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fascinating interview. Kudos on your insightful questions. Knicks and Amar'e fan for many years. Loved watching his thunderous dunks and dominating the boards at MSG. Extraordinary his journey from 6-time NBA MVP living the lavish life to conversion becoming a devoutly religious Jew who puts G-d first above all. Life lesson in humility. Amar'e Stoudemire Superstar Mensch

  • @stevenromanoff9230
    @stevenromanoff9230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I'm so impressed how smoothly Amarie has adapted to becoming Jewish. I would love to meet him in person and connect to his uniqueness.

    • @obvi890
      @obvi890 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well he’s a New Yorker so he was halfway there already 😊

  • @rivkaruthgolan
    @rivkaruthgolan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a great reminder (personally and for everyone) what is important

  • @elcom362
    @elcom362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow!!! Shmiras Aynayim! He is a real inspiration for us!

  • @joshualipovetsky2744
    @joshualipovetsky2744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing interview. Amazing man. Thank you so much.

  • @mosytube
    @mosytube 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Amazing! Wishing Amar’e much continued hatzlacha!
    Just wondering if at 34:45 he was referring to Mishnah Berurah.

  • @NetanelColish
    @NetanelColish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He is such a special person!

  • @ElyJaffeMusic
    @ElyJaffeMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    love your guys podcast!! Keep up the great work! :)

  • @readystoc5008
    @readystoc5008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mind blown. Amazing interview!!

  • @ahlemmebarki7275
    @ahlemmebarki7275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    « Nephew, what you’re doing is correct »
    Wow ; great guest, great interview. « It’s true Bro »
    Thank y’all 💖

  • @Rovtful
    @Rovtful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow I am so inspired. This man is a real dude. He's 100

  • @siz101
    @siz101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We all need to leave inner Mitsraim as well .Toda raba for the interview and Barush Наshem from Noahide.Huge fan.

  • @simchameyers3343
    @simchameyers3343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    So excited!

  • @Geo98719
    @Geo98719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    We love you Amare

  • @giladmimran8974
    @giladmimran8974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    amazing! wish him all the best on his journey

  • @mocdeg
    @mocdeg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I am a huge fan of your podcasts. I was a bit skeptical and didn't think this would interest me. I have zero interest in sports. How wrong I was!!! This is over the top, just like all your other podcasts. You never cease to amaze me, and I think you are both so blessed. You have truly enriched my life. I am already looking to enjoy and be inspired by your next one! A great grandmother.

  • @aryeh-kunstler
    @aryeh-kunstler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This was great!

  • @rsilberman3
    @rsilberman3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow! Great interview and goals in the future ❣️What a great example❤️

  • @hudidgreat
    @hudidgreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yes! BH we are zoche for such tzaddikim in this generation, מי כעמך ישראל. Thank you guys 😊

  • @shlomosafdeye9730
    @shlomosafdeye9730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a sports fan and a meaningful minute fan.
    You guy do an amazing job each and every interview. I do think it was important to discuss his journey from the NBA to Judaism. However I do think there was a lot of questions asked regarding the NBA that was no necessary. Keep up the great work!

    • @MeaningfulPeople
      @MeaningfulPeople  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey Yaakov here. I seriously know nothing about sports. We did know that basketball plays a large role in Amar’e’s life and so many people were coming to this episode to hear about his entire journey.
      Thanks for the feedback! Hopefully the next time we have him on we’ll ask more questions!

    • @shlomosafdeye9730
      @shlomosafdeye9730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Yakov, thank you for giving the time to give a response and I fully agree with what you are saying and there are definitely a lot of people tuning in to hear about his NBA life as well. I do think (and I may be wrong) no one is tuning in to hear what he thinks about Jeremy Lin. Interviews In general are very difficult and you both do a wonderful job.

    • @susannekatchko
      @susannekatchko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shlomosafdeye9730 I loved the part about "Linsanity"! It was a great overcoming story and Amar'e was so happy for him! It told us more about Amar'e's kind and positive spirit.

  • @d.r8999
    @d.r8999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    It's just an amazing move what he did, he was a huge player. I just hope he manages to withstand the many trials of converts. For those who have questions about these-
    th-cam.com/video/7UNKZZRBhOY/w-d-xo.html

  • @M-David-Hakoh
    @M-David-Hakoh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    WoW. Very inspiring.
    Thanks guys

  • @DonZusyaGoodman
    @DonZusyaGoodman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    B’H
    I would have been interested how his children are reacting to his Yiddishkeit?
    He is a true champion of the soul!!!

  • @nashavi5738
    @nashavi5738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome to the tribe, Amar'e. G-d bless. Enjoyed the podcast achim.

  • @yechiels
    @yechiels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    this was insane wow loved it!!!!

  • @CONVERTtoEMET613
    @CONVERTtoEMET613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    love this episode! im a 17 year old trying to convert in australia and platforms like meaningful people open new door to my learn BH

    • @aaronsaada9878
      @aaronsaada9878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All the courage to you brother!

    • @Yep809
      @Yep809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow! It’s always so nice to hear when younger people are wanting to convert to Judaism.

    • @CONVERTtoEMET613
      @CONVERTtoEMET613 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Yep809 thankyou, i learned through rabbi yaron reveun… please watch his movie HaShem took backs his millions please

  • @kenjerry
    @kenjerry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I have to hand it to Amar'e, it takes real courage to give up the fame, the money, the reputation, and just say some things in life are more important than all that, and move to Israel. And he clearly could have played for several more years in the NBA. Yes, he still was involved in basketball in Israel but it was a huge downgrade from the NBA.

  • @yzar007
    @yzar007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So nice how Yaakov keeps on trying to bring it back to yiddishkeit

  • @jkobewill
    @jkobewill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an amazing podcast! Shalom, brothers

  • @Nanach3
    @Nanach3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    What an amazing interview !! 💪💪🙏🏻🙏🏻
    Round 2 if you can ask about his relationship with Nissim black and other orthodox black Jews that would be awesome

    • @mattikarosenthal3298
      @mattikarosenthal3298 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you met the young married couple on House of LEV WEBSITE? They are also friends of Nissim Black.

  • @meaningfulminute
    @meaningfulminute 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was fun!

  • @paul1der
    @paul1der 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow. Great interview.

  • @SeanTeaford
    @SeanTeaford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful, and very relatable, discussion!

  • @albrown1812
    @albrown1812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some really good questions asked!

  • @obvi890
    @obvi890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing interview, amazing guy. I would have loved his take on the kyrie Irving situation, as he’s a coach on the nets.

  • @samuela9245
    @samuela9245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This man is a legend

  • @jrocks844
    @jrocks844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just captivating

  • @matthew004
    @matthew004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Torah is for everyone!

  • @dulynoted8655
    @dulynoted8655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow!!! Amazing! Wonderful!

  • @SimchaYaffa
    @SimchaYaffa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    תודה רבה - אלופים

  • @Jordan__21373
    @Jordan__21373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got some much joy too see this ! Wow yehoshafat welcome too the Jewish people !

  • @charliejs
    @charliejs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amar’e is an inspiration 🔯🖖🏽💯

  • @NetanelColish
    @NetanelColish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is amazing!

  • @YossiObermeister
    @YossiObermeister 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome!!

  • @sharpspirit8728
    @sharpspirit8728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It's funny that some Orthodox Jews don't know to much about MalkiTzedek. I guess we don't teach about him a lot. In the Mystical world in and out of Judaism he has great importance.

  • @jjpdet
    @jjpdet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Phenomenal 👏 👏 👏

  • @mattikarosenthal3298
    @mattikarosenthal3298 ปีที่แล้ว

    The grandfather of Rabbi Tal, rabbi at the Sephardic Temple Teferith Israel in Los Angeles, introduced the game of basketball in Israel. His father was one of the Olympic basketball coaches for Israel. That’s how his parents met. I always think that that’s just such a beautiful ❤ story!

  • @MSW613
    @MSW613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is very inspiring

  • @yechiels
    @yechiels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    WE WANT TO HEAR THE STORY OF MEANINGFUL MINUTE LIKE THE WHOLE JOURNEY

    • @menachemsolomon2920
      @menachemsolomon2920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      we want to hear the story of mitzvah nation, like alllll of it!!!!!

    • @yechiels
      @yechiels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@menachemsolomon2920 hahahaha soon to come

  • @Jordan__21373
    @Jordan__21373 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing I remember as a kid watching him in the garden along melo. Now he’s a soldier and representative of the one true g-d! Bravo amarea bravo!

  • @JohnDoe-kg7gl
    @JohnDoe-kg7gl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW AMAZING !!!
    when was this recorded ?

    • @MeaningfulPeople
      @MeaningfulPeople  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A little before Purim. Everyone was tested (negative for COVID) with a PCR.

  • @Sarah61348
    @Sarah61348 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful, BH.

  • @thevillageyid
    @thevillageyid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You guys should interview Gedale Fenster. He's awesome.

  • @marcs8395
    @marcs8395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    nachi was having way too much fun with the sports lol like a little kid.

  • @BenSkyLakewood
    @BenSkyLakewood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    52,030 views wow good for you guys, am not a B ball fan but interesting interview.

  • @jewishbusinessadvice6043
    @jewishbusinessadvice6043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome 😎

  • @mottyk8491
    @mottyk8491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Maleki Tzedec was Shem (Noachs son)

  • @simoneshehoah2576
    @simoneshehoah2576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Can you ask him who’s his rebbe now and what’s his current daily schedule like? Also who’s his chavrusa ? 😉 and are his children following in his path?

  • @bsd613bh
    @bsd613bh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    AmaZing love you all

  • @hirschdovid6240
    @hirschdovid6240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing

  • @tottymommy8197
    @tottymommy8197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely fantastic interview. The rabbi is a real tzadik. It's written kashim gerim leysrael, after seeing and listening to him , we have to be better, lehitchazek in irath Shamim . Meu hashem send him a good woman and he should have a Jewish family.

  • @psychedlife197
    @psychedlife197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can see this being nice!

  • @NetanelColish
    @NetanelColish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WOW!

  • @chorgzent.3978
    @chorgzent.3978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "why am I gonna go back to bondage?" very wise words no cap

  • @tziporaperlman3327
    @tziporaperlman3327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing!
    Please get Rabbi Ari and/or Rabbi Yossi Bensoussan on!!!

  • @RasMajnouni
    @RasMajnouni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank G-d.

  • @yoniben-abou242
    @yoniben-abou242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He comes to my chabad house

  • @JordanAlon1
    @JordanAlon1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Did you ask him what he’s gonna do if playoffs are on shabbos/yom tov?

  • @IsaacSoffer
    @IsaacSoffer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There may be a halachic issue with owning a golden Menorah made like the one in the Beis Hamikdash - I would suggest asking a rov

  • @michaelb2132
    @michaelb2132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Malchetzedek was Shem, son of Noach, according to the Gemara in Nedarim 32b.

  • @JB-wc9hn
    @JB-wc9hn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I understand that yiddishkeit refers to Jewishness both in terms of practicing Judaism and the culture of being a Jew. However, I think its an important distinction that the term itself makes more sense in terms of Ashkenazi jewry. But there is Jewishness that is different expressed in sepharidic, Mizrahi, cochin etc circles

  • @openigang
    @openigang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They dont know who is Melchizedek?? Unbelieveable!!

    • @MeaningfulPeople
      @MeaningfulPeople  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      We do we do! It’s Shem. We were just so star struck 🤩 by this Holy Yid!

    • @MomTheEbayer101
      @MomTheEbayer101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Melchizedek is Jesus!

    • @mattikarosenthal3298
      @mattikarosenthal3298 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeaningfulPeople I didn’t know who it was, but maybe it was the pronunciation. I love that he likes to study midrash as well. Lots of beautiful stories in the midrash, they don’t always go hand-in-hand with the PARSHA, but they do have such a deeper understanding it’s my favorite part of study.

  • @riawashington9441
    @riawashington9441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting interview although I don’t believe that eating any dead animal is clean. It’s dead. I don’t believe we were created to eat animals. It doesn’t assimilate with our body. So on that aspect, I believe we are still very miss informed. But still I enjoyed hearing his amazing journey and he sounds like an incredible individual.

  • @trevanhatch8717
    @trevanhatch8717 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What branch is he in? Chabad?

  • @kendoesstuff776
    @kendoesstuff776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amare is my uncle not trying to flex

    • @MeaningfulPeople
      @MeaningfulPeople  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thats awesome! You have a really cool Uncle

  • @MangoSlade.
    @MangoSlade. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a sale out!!!

  • @kerryedwards1
    @kerryedwards1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @09authentic09
    @09authentic09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My city league teammate. LW

  • @חביבברוך
    @חביבברוך 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    למה לא שמים כתוביות בעברית

  • @marciem2498
    @marciem2498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That wine is sold out!!!

  • @moshehasbani9809
    @moshehasbani9809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍🏽👍🏽🙌🏼