Edelman MOT?
Not, according to the Patriots’ media office, which reported that Julian, a first-year wide receiver out of Kent State “has Jewish ancestry but was raised as a Christian.”
Not, according to the Patriots’ media office, which reported that Julian, a first-year wide receiver out of Kent State “has Jewish ancestry but was raised as a Christian.”
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You are what you say you are or what others perceive you to be. The fact that he is of Jewish ancestry and was raised Christian is interesting to me. Can you give me any background on this ? (Just out of curiosity.)
Thanks,
Richard Strober
Tarzana, Ca
All I can tell you, Richard, is that after several queries about Edelman, I contacted the team’s media relations office who gave me that information. Beyond that, I don’t want to pry. It’s a personal matter and a decision many interfaith families have to decide.