David Beckham: I feel Jewish because of my grandfather
June 19, 2016British soccer icon David Beckham revealed that he considers himself to be Jewish because of his grandfather.
During a discussion at the London Jewish Cultural Center, the 41-year-old made it clear that Judaism had been a part of his life.
“My grandfather was Jewish, that was on my mother’s side, so yes, I do see myself [as Jewish].”
“I was never brought up Jewish, but like I said, my grandfather was, and every time we went to synagogue I was part of that,” said Beckham.
Beckham’s beloved Jewish grandfather, Joseph West, died in 2009 at age 83. “My granddad would follow me everywhere to watch me play,” said the retired soccer player.
West accompanied his grandson to receive an Order of the British Empire (OBE) honor from the Queen in 2003 and the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player once called West his “footballing inspiration,” according to the UK’s Jewish Chronicle.
Similar posts
-
Timeline of the Gaza Strip Since 1906
June 3, 20241906: A line is drawn between Egypt, ruled de facto by Britain, and the rest of the Ottoman Em...
-
Israel Is Held To A Higher Standard Than Any Country
April 25, 2024In the intricate tapestry of global affairs, one nation stands out for enduring scrutiny and condem...
-
Israel Has The Most Moral Military In The World
April 10, 2024In the heart of a region often riddled with conflict, Israel stands out not only for its technologi...
-
The Resilience of the Israeli People
April 2, 2024Visitors from around the world have seen Hamas's October 7th Massacre's destruction in southern Isr...
-
Israel: Small Size, Big Impact
March 21, 2024Nestled along the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel is a land of immense historical sig...
-
Israelis Are Fighting For Their Lives
February 21, 2024By Jonathan S. Tobin The world looks a lot different from Kibbutz Kfar Aza than it does in the U...
-
Over 2 Million Arabs Live In Israel
January 23, 2024In the complex landscape of the Middle East, where diverse cultures and identities intersect, Israe...
-
'Fauda' Star Idan Amedi Injured Fighting in Gaza
January 8, 2024Despite the severity of his injuries, Amedi's father assured Israeli news channels that his life is...
