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Jewish naming
September 11, 2024, 10:01 am
Why do Ashkenazi Jews name babies after deceased relatives? A rabbi responds.
In Ashkenazic tradition, one of the greatest expressions of love is naming a newborn in memory of someone who has passed away.
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Daniel Cohen
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