What Does Judaism Have to Say About LeBron James' Move Back to Cleveland?

Written by Behrman House Staff, 15 of July, 2014

Everyone is talking about LeBron James' big move.

Some people are still hurt by his choice to leave the Cavaliers' in 2010 for Miami, while some people are welcoming the 'king' back with open arms. In a recent New York Times article, Professor and friend of Behrman House, Rabbi William Cutter, was quoted on the situation from a Jewish standpoint. 

"A Piece of forgiveness in the classic Jewish tradition is forgiving the person, and the person joining the act by an act of repentance," Cutter said. "Not only repentance, but pledging not to do it again."

LeBron James released his statement in Sports Illustrated implying forgiveness and understanding pursued his decision to return to Ohio. 

Click here to read the full New York Times article. 

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