May 30, 2008, - 2:01 pm
Attention, Muslims: Add Dr. J to Your Boycott List
By Debbie Schlussel
This week, Dr. J a/k/a former NBA star Julius Erving was in the land of the “evil Zionists.” Time to add him to your boycott list, my keffiyeh-encrusted cousins:
Dr. J made a house call to Israeli President Shimon Peres.
Julius Erving, on a goodwill tour, told Peres in a stop at the presidential mansion on Wednesday that he considered himself an “ambassador” for Israel.
Erving and fellow NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry are in Israel to raise awareness for the ‘Tower of Light’ youth village for underprivileged children.
“I am truly inspired to be an ambassador for the country and for the village,” Erving said.
Dr. J was in Israel to help draw attention to Migdal Ohr (Tower of Light), an organization that helps the poor in Israel. Among the many it helps, Migdal Ohr aids Ethiopian Jewish girls and those from the former Soviet Union who arrive in Israel and helps them absorb into Israeli society.
Erving and Barry put on basketball clinics for Israeli youths at Migdal Ohr village. Kudos to them for their good works.
Its really wonderful to have Dr. J as a spokesperson for Migdal Ohr and its charitable activities. He really was quite the basketball star in my youth when he played for the Philadephia 76ers. When a pro sports alumni does good works, he should be commended.
NormanF on May 30, 2008 at 2:21 pm