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Parents receive a glimmer of divine inspiration when they give their child a Jewish name In general, the Hebrew name of every object is the conduit for its divine energy.7 The Arizal teaches that the same is true of every person’s name: it is the channel through which the soul’s energy reaches the body.8 It is said that parents receive a ...
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Adonai (God) said, “It is not good for man to be alone; I will make a fitting helper for him.” And Adonai God formed out of the earth (ha-adamah) all the wild beasts and all the birds of the sky and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that would be its name. And the man gave name...
Why does God empower Adam to name the animals if naming had previously been a divine activity? The text states that the animals were brought to the man “to see what he would call them.” From whose perspective is this text presented? Why did God not create a companion for Adam from the beginning?
“What is man, that Thou art mindful of him?” (Psalms8:5)God answered them, “The man whom I desire to create will possess wisdom that shall exceed yours [the heavenly hosts.]” What did God do then? Assembling all the cattle, beasts, and fowl, God made them pass before them [the heavenly hosts] and asked them, “What are the names of these?” They did ...
God gave human beings the ability and power to name. Just as God separates light from darkness and dry land from water, this biblical text affirms that humans–created in the image of God–may seek to bring order to our chaotic and dynamic world through the process of naming. The power to name can be experienced in our everyday lives; for example, no...
- Rabbi Andrew Davids
Your Hebrew name is your spiritual call sign, embodying your unique character traits and G‑d-given gifts. Ideally, you should use it 24 hours a day, not just when you're called to the Torah or when prayers are offered on your behalf. Your Hebrew name functions as a conduit, channeling spiritual energy from G‑d into your soul and your body ...
Jewish names are the hallmark of Jewish identity. Jewish parents name their children for (departed) loved ones, for special events, or choose any Jewish name that they find beautiful. A Jewish boy's name is given at his circumcision, and a girl's name is traditionally conferred at the Torah reading shortly after her birth.
Dec 30, 2004 · For in our name lies our soul and self. That is why Jews always placed great emphasis on naming a child, for in that name there lay the history and past of the family and the hopes and blessings for the newborn’s success – Jewish success – in life. I know of nothing that so deeply touches a family’s nerve system as the naming of a child.
Regina or Gina, which means “queen,” can give rise to Malka, which also means “queen.”. If your parents named you David, David (pronounced “Dah- veed “) can be your Hebrew name as well. The biblical precedent for this practice is clear: Ruth did not change her name. Many converts follow the contemporary American custom of selecting ...
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Since one's full Hebrew name includes the names of one's father and/or mother, they connect with those who gave us life (or in the case of Jews-by-choice, with Abraham and Sarah who gave the Jewish people life). From biblical times, naming has been important to our people. The meaning of names often sheds light on the parents who choose the ...
