Shabbat college basketball star who made aliyah and now works as a motivational speaker, spoke to our Middle School students this afternoon. He shared his thoughts on how to maintain one's tzanuah lifestyle in the complicated world of professional sports.

The students were enthralled by the level of success he achieved at the college and professional levels, but just as much by his ability to keep his faith and level of observance through it all.  He never stopped practicing his Judaism, and while at times that had an impact on how he participated in the sport, his dedication to observance also drew admiration from many people. For example, his college team changed its practice schedule so as to avoid meeting on Shabbat.  On Friday afternoons, his non-Jewish teammates ended the practice by saying "1-2-3 Good Shabbos" instead of the usual "1-2-3 Team."

The sixth-grade students were also thrilled that Mr. Goodman agreed to be measured for their height chart in the Middle School office!

The eighth-grade Aliyah ceremony, marking the students' transition into the Upper School, will be taking place on Monday, June 15, 2015, beginning at 5:00 p.m. We will truly miss this wonderful group of young adults, and wish them great success in Upper School and beyond.
 

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