An Israeli in the NBA (a 6'9" forward, no less)! Would my father have gotten a laugh out of this (from today's Times):

Casspi’s arrival has energized Jews in Sacramento. A large contingent — many wearing jerseys with Casspi’s name spelled in Hebrew — turned out for a postdraft rally. They have taken Casspi on tours of the city and offered assistance in finding a house, a car and, naturally, some good restaurants.