Tamir Goodman - Gave Up His NBA 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
Website: https://www.tamirgoodman.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