Posts Tagged: Jewish Names
The Significance and Shame(?) of Jewish Names
We Jews are hyper-sensitive. Recently, several people have told me how embarrassed they are that Jewish names are so prominent in the current spate of...
The Beauty of Jewish Baby Naming Ceremonies
I ended up attending a baby naming ceremony recently "by accident." I was there because I was meeting a friend for breakfast who...
What’s in a Name?
I spend a fair amount of time with Persian Jews here in New York. I really enjoy their warmth and joie de vivre. But...
