Yoshiyahu Pinto, a Moroccan-Israeli rabbi convicted to one year in jail in 2014 for bribing an Israeli police officer, was also in attendance with LeBron James pictured with him
LeBron James is bound to garner notice at whatever wedding he attends. After all, the 6-foot-9 basketball great turned entertainment magnate is one of the sports’ most famous characters of all time.
LeBron James Seen With Criminal Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto During The Wedding Of Jeffrey Schottenstein And Ariella Boker, Video Viral
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But he made a particularly striking appearance at a Jewish wedding on Sunday. He was holding hands with a well-known kabbalist rabbi who spent a year in an Israeli jail.
James recommended Jay Schottenstein for the Time 100 list in 2009. Citing the businessman’s philanthropic assistance for a translation of the Babylonian Talmud into English, Hebrew, and French.
James is also a fan of Jeffrey Schottenstein’s clothing line TACKMA, which stands for “They All Can Kiss My Ass” and has been worn by celebrities from several sectors.
Both the Schottensteins and James have ties to Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, a Moroccan-Israeli rabbi with a wide international following who has handled kosher certification in Morocco in recent years.
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According to TMZ, in 2010, James sought “spiritual direction” from Pinto at a “major marketing meeting” aboard a private yacht. Then, according to reports, James sent $100,000 to Pinto’s Shuva Israel group, which featured a yeshiva.
Schottenstein is the son of American Eagle chairman and CEO Jay Schottenstein, a millionaire. He’s also the creator of the apparel line TACKMA, which LeBron James has been seen wearing. The Columbus-based Schottenstein family has long known LeBron, an Akron native who led the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first NBA title in 2016.
On Sunday, James and Pinto appeared to be as close as ever. Jewish Insider released a video on YouTube showing James grasping Pinto’s hands. And listening intently to the rabbi’s ear before giving him a hearty hug.
LeBron James is bound to garner notice at whatever wedding he attends. After all, the 6-foot-9 basketball great turned entertainment magnate is one of the sports’ most famous characters of all time.
On Sunday, James and Pinto appeared to be as close as ever. Jewish Insider released a video on YouTube showing James grasping Pinto’s hands and listening intently to the rabbi’s ear before giving him a hearty hug.
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