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Florida Scoop · Aug 12, 2026

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Orthodox Jewish Venture Capitalist Josh Kushner Buying Lakers For Record $12 Billion Josh Kushner is set to buy the Los Angeles Lakers for more than $12 billion, the highest price ever paid for an American sports franchise. The Orthodox Jewish venture capitalist grew up in an observant family and spent time learning at Yeshivat Reishit in Israel before building one of the world’s most influential investment firms. Rabbi Yossi Farro recently asked him if he wanted to wrap tefillin. Kushner replied, “Already wrapped. I don’t miss a day.” From yeshiva learning to billion-dollar deals and now the Lakers, the story stands as a clear example that strong Jewish identity and major business success can go hand in hand. Mazel tov, Josh.

*Orthodox Jewish Venture Capitalist Josh Kushner Buying Lakers For Record $12 Billion* Josh Kushner is set to buy the Los Angeles Lakers for more than $12 billion, the highest price ever paid for an American sports franchise. The Orthodox Jewish venture capitalist grew up in an observant family and spent time learning at Yeshivat Reishit in Israel before building one of the world’s most influential investment firms. Rabbi Yossi Farro recently asked him if he wanted to wrap tefillin. Kushner replied, “Already wrapped. I don’t miss a day.” From yeshiva learning to billion-dollar deals and now the Lakers, the story stands as a clear example that strong Jewish identity and major business success can go hand in hand. Mazel tov, Josh.

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