Data from seven decades show that David, Joseph, Sarah, and Rachel have been the most popular names among the state’s Jews since 1948.
Hebrew Names
Golda Myerson, David Grün, Yitzhak Yezernitsky and Szymon Perski are famous people you have definitely heard of. And they have something in common with me.
My people are awakening!
Israeli Springtime connections.
When Leah named her final son Judah, she shaped the worldview of Jews and Judaism for millennia to come.
How a modern Israeli name gives biblical reassurance during leadership turmoil.
How a poignant Bible story lives on.
The name Judith is closely related to Jewish tradition, and choosing this name for a daughter indicates the parents’ faith.
Immanuel is one of the most beautiful and deep Hebrew names. And yet it is uncommon in Israel today. The reason might have to do with Yeshua.
How I came to embrace my father’s amazing but unusual name.