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Message: <br /><br /> If you are having trouble reading this email, you may view this article online at: http://www.jweekly.com/59074/full/59074/knicks-stoudemire-practicing-judaism/ <br /><br /> <b>Knicks’ Stoudemire practicing Judaism</b> <br /> Thursday, August 26, 2010 | by <br /><br /><p>Amar’e Stoudemire of the New York Knicks reportedly said he is a practicing Jew “spiritually and culturally.”</p> <p>Stoudemire, who last month visited Israel on a spiritual journey to explore his Jewish roots, made the comments in an interview with the New York Post. He also said he is keeping kosher.</p> <p>The NBA all-star joined the Knicks this summer as a free agent. He formerly played for the Phoenix Suns. Stoudemire reportedly decided to visit Israel after learning that his mother was Jewish.</p> <p>Stoudemire told the newspaper he is continuing his Jewish studies. “I figure, what the Scriptures speak about, that’s what I celebrate,” he said. He reportedly has been studying the Bible since he was young.</p> <p>Some have suggested that Stoudemire is exploring Judaism as a way to help the Knicks sell more tickets, a charge the player denies.</p> <p>Stoudemire told the paper he will celebrate the High Holy Days but will not miss any games for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. <em>— jta </em></p>

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