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Tigers Men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl has been honest in his support for Israel since October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks by Hamas.
Pearl, the head of the Education Association in Israel, admitted in an interview with him recently that he is being told a lot on social media to adhere to basketball and calm when it comes to his views Israel.
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Oporne Bruce Perle coach (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
However, he explained on “Be a Jewish podcast” Why talk.
“This is the deal. One of the reasons why I do it is really simple. What is the course of studies in the Middle East that teaches you in high school?
“In the back of their minds,” they may be right. Perhaps the Jews stole the land. They may have escaped from their home. I don’t know. ”Well, that is because you have never studied. [which is] Very high minority. “
Oporne Bruce Perle coach (Steve Roberts-USA sports today)
Perl Oporn led to a 32-6 record. Tigers The fourth final The appearance was the first for the team since 2019. Pearl Oporn led to just two of the final quarter.
But his support for Israel as a Jewish basketball coach is the same strength as his love for the game.
The American Education Association appointed a pearl of its chair in April.
“I have devoted a lot of my life to teaching young people about the importance of leadership and values and understanding different views,” Pearl said in a press statement at the time.
Oporne Bruce Perle coach (Imagn) photos
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“My work is compatible with Usiea with these principles, and I am excited to continue building a bridge between these two great countries.”
Scott Thompson in Fox News contributed to this report.
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