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To: Eleutheria5

>>Judaism places great importance on a person’s name, and many people consult with rabbis before deciding what to name their children.” <<

Yet, Schlomos abound.


17 posted on 12/31/2011 2:14:53 PM PST by freedumb2003 (Spoiler Alert! The secret to Terra Nova: THEY ARE ALL DEAD!!!)
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To: freedumb2003
Yet, Schlomos abound.

That's because in Hebrew, it's a very prestigious name. In English, you would call it Solomon.
69 posted on 12/31/2011 5:13:23 PM PST by Maven
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