The startling move by Amare Stoudemire, a six-time All-Star former NBA player, instantly provides Hapoel Jerusalem with the biggest basketball star it has ever had.

The northern port city of Acre/Akko once served as the last stronghold of the crusaders in the Holy Land 1,000 years ago, and a unique event took place at Zedekiah’s Cave in Jerusalem where Israeli pianist Gil Shohat and singer Nurit Galron played the melodies of Chopin.

Israeli basketball star Omri Casspi had the best game of his life on Wednesday. He equaled his team record of 9 three-pointers in a game AND set his NBA career high.