Jewish Names

0 History Politics

Napoleon's 1808 Imperial Decree on Jewish Names

Jewish History Lectures · 5 Sep

Napoleon's 1808 Imperial Decree was an effort to assimilate and regulate the Jewish population in post-revolutionary France by mandating that Jews adopt fixed surnames.

0 History Philosophy

#202 - R Avrohom Brother of the Vilna Gaon - His Life

Jewish History Uncensored · 22 Aug

This episode discusses the life of Rabbi Avrohom Rogeler, the brother of the Vilna Gaon, his contributions, and what lessons can be gleaned from his life.

0 Culture Communities

Who’s Counting: Chapter 3

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Jul

In Chapter 3 of "Who's Counting," the protagonist, Dahlia, faces social pressures and insecurities while shopping for souvenirs in Geula with her friend Tili.

0 Torah Jewish Law

Parashah of the week: Pekudei

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Mar

The discussion revolves around the significance of names and the impact they have on our lives.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

Peace Is Written With a Swastika

Eduardo Halfon in Tablet · 6 Mar

The text reflects on experiences of antisemitism in Guatemala, highlighting a childhood encounter with a boy who called the author "Israel" in a derogatory manner, reminiscent of Nazi practices of assigning Jewish names.

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A new study explains why Starbucks can’t spell your Jewish name

BCohen in Forward · 12 Sep 2022

A recent study from the Jewish Language Project at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion explores how Jewish names have changed over time and what they reveal about American Jewish identity.

0 Culture Israel

Star Treatment: Ep 269

Unorthodox · 8 Apr 2021

This episode of Unorthodox features an interview with Israeli actress Noa Tishby, discussing her efforts to bridge Israeli-American cultural divides and demystify Israel for global audiences with her new book.

0 Culture Jewish Law

In Good Company: Ep. 268

Unorthodox · 1 Apr 2021

This episode of Unorthodox delves into discussions about cultural identity with actress Emmanuelle Chriqui's Moroccan Jewish roots, the significance of interfaith dialogue in the Black-Jewish Entertainment Alliance, and explores personal sexuality with Orthodox sex therapist Bat Sheva Marcus.

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A Jew Named Christine

Christine Beresniova in Tablet · 16 Dec 2019

In a personal reflection on the challenges faced by converts to Judaism, the author, "Christine," shares her experience of feeling pressured to prove her Jewish identity through comments about her name, presumed affinity for biblical figures, and stereotypes like being "Jew-y."

0 Culture Literature

Road Tripping: Ep. 182

Unorthodox · 23 May 2019

In this episode, Judith Viorst discusses her new poetry collection that explores the humorous aspects of growing older, while Edward Lee examines America's culinary diversity through his book, Buttermilk Graffiti.

0 History Culture

What's in a Name?: Ep. 177

Unorthodox · 11 Apr 2019

This episode delves into the stories and myths surrounding Jewish last names, particularly focusing on the often-told tale of names being changed at Ellis Island.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Dear Unorthodox: Ep. 118

Unorthodox · 28 Dec 2017

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts delve into a wide array of topics ranging from Jewish superstitions about baby showers to recommended readings for prospective Jewish converts.

0 Culture Israel

'Re-Brissening' Jon Stewart and David Ben-Gurion

Forward · 5 Aug 2009

The text discusses the idea of Jewish celebrities reclaiming their birth names as a way to celebrate their Jewish heritage and combat past anti-Semitism.

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