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Sarah Benor
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Reuven Chaim Klein
2
Feb 28
spoof onomastics lecture
Thank you for making me laugh. I really needed that. I loved the dead-pan delivery. But my wife
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spoof onomastics lecture
Thank you for making me laugh. I really needed that. I loved the dead-pan delivery. But my wife
Feb 28
Sarah Benor
, …
vicktor
6
12/1/23
lists of nicknames
תודה, merci, Victor. I look forward to seeing the PDF. Sarah On Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 2:37 AM vicktor
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lists of nicknames
תודה, merci, Victor. I look forward to seeing the PDF. Sarah On Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 2:37 AM vicktor
12/1/23
RC Klein
10/13/23
The Name Ahuvah
Has anybody studied the origins of the (Ashkenazi?) feminine given name Ahuvah/אהובה? I seemed to
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The Name Ahuvah
Has anybody studied the origins of the (Ashkenazi?) feminine given name Ahuvah/אהובה? I seemed to
10/13/23
RC Klein
,
Alexandre Beider
2
7/20/23
Surname Argov (ארגב)
Hello, There are at least two independent branches: (1) from eastern Belorussia: In my book "A
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Surname Argov (ארגב)
Hello, There are at least two independent branches: (1) from eastern Belorussia: In my book "A
7/20/23
RC Klein
,
Aaron Demsky
4
7/6/23
Words taken as proper names in the Bible
The first two, Pharoah (Egyptian: “Great House” = Palace, cf. White House, Ten Downing) and Rabshakeh
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Words taken as proper names in the Bible
The first two, Pharoah (Egyptian: “Great House” = Palace, cf. White House, Ten Downing) and Rabshakeh
7/6/23
RC Klein
5/20/23
Jewish Names Resources
I just came across two website that I wanted to share with my colleagues: A Prospectus for a Large
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Jewish Names Resources
I just came across two website that I wanted to share with my colleagues: A Prospectus for a Large
5/20/23
RC Klein
4/19/23
Ancient deity named RGM
Is there any evidence of a deity in the Ancient Near East named Regem (רגם) or something similar? I
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Ancient deity named RGM
Is there any evidence of a deity in the Ancient Near East named Regem (רגם) or something similar? I
4/19/23
RC Klein
4/12/23
VIDEO: Theophoric Names in Judaism and Idolatry
LINK: https://youtu.be/jOyu7d3kXg4 In this lecture, Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein discusses the
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VIDEO: Theophoric Names in Judaism and Idolatry
LINK: https://youtu.be/jOyu7d3kXg4 In this lecture, Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein discusses the
4/12/23
RC Klein
12/15/22
The Mapiq Hey
Why is it that when the Divine name י-ה appears in Tanakh, the letter ה always has a dagesh, but when
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The Mapiq Hey
Why is it that when the Divine name י-ה appears in Tanakh, the letter ה always has a dagesh, but when
12/15/22
Sarah Benor
, …
Aaron Demsky
5
8/14/22
apotropaic names
Victor Hayoun (CC) has studied these “fish” names among Tunisian Jews which should be published soon.
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apotropaic names
Victor Hayoun (CC) has studied these “fish” names among Tunisian Jews which should be published soon.
8/14/22
Sarah Benor
8/12/22
event on American Jewish names
Dear Jewish names list, I'm pleased to let you know about an event next month: Sunday, September
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event on American Jewish names
Dear Jewish names list, I'm pleased to let you know about an event next month: Sunday, September
8/12/22
Sarah Benor
,
shlomit landman
2
3/7/22
Israeli names list
Thank you so much, it's great! Best, Shlomit Landman On Thu, Mar 3, 2022 at 6:56 PM Sarah Benor
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Israeli names list
Thank you so much, it's great! Best, Shlomit Landman On Thu, Mar 3, 2022 at 6:56 PM Sarah Benor
3/7/22
Jeff at SG
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Alexandre Beider
3
12/23/21
vit or vi suffix in medieval Jewish names
Thank you Sasha. You echo my thoughts too. I don't think they are likely to be variants. I just
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vit or vi suffix in medieval Jewish names
Thank you Sasha. You echo my thoughts too. I don't think they are likely to be variants. I just
12/23/21
Sarah Benor
, …
Aaron Demsky
3
11/11/21
studies of onomastic diversity
Dear Sarah, You will find a lot of material re Sephardic Jewry in my book Pleasant are their Names
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studies of onomastic diversity
Dear Sarah, You will find a lot of material re Sephardic Jewry in my book Pleasant are their Names
11/11/21
Julie Kahan
,
RC Klein
2
9/26/21
"Why are non-Jewish Dutch parents giving their children Jewish names?"
Very interesting, thanks for sharing. Gut Moyed, Reuven Chaim Klein Beitar Illit, Israel Author of:
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"Why are non-Jewish Dutch parents giving their children Jewish names?"
Very interesting, thanks for sharing. Gut Moyed, Reuven Chaim Klein Beitar Illit, Israel Author of:
9/26/21
Sarah Benor
9/23/21
15th International Conference on Jewish Names (October 5)
The Fifteenth International Conference on Jewish Names Celebrating 30 Years of The Project for the
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15th International Conference on Jewish Names (October 5)
The Fifteenth International Conference on Jewish Names Celebrating 30 Years of The Project for the
9/23/21
Julie Kahan
, …
geo...@jochnowitz.net
3
8/22/21
בלשת
I believe that it is unlikely to be a [t]. The French spelling "belle assez" does not
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בלשת
I believe that it is unlikely to be a [t]. The French spelling "belle assez" does not
8/22/21
Sarah Benor
7/15/21
Ed Lawson, z"l
Dear Jewish names list, Prof. Ed Lawson recently passed away at age 97 (see the obituary here). Prof.
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Ed Lawson, z"l
Dear Jewish names list, Prof. Ed Lawson recently passed away at age 97 (see the obituary here). Prof.
7/15/21
RC Klein
, …
RCK
5
6/8/21
Fish names in Djerba
I forgot to follow up with my colleagues on this email list. Basically, thanks to Victor Hayoun and
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Fish names in Djerba
I forgot to follow up with my colleagues on this email list. Basically, thanks to Victor Hayoun and
6/8/21
Reuven Chaim Klein
12/10/20
My review of Beider's Dictionary of Ashkenazic Given Names
On my book review website, I just posted a review of our esteemed colleague Dr. Beider's book on
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My review of Beider's Dictionary of Ashkenazic Given Names
On my book review website, I just posted a review of our esteemed colleague Dr. Beider's book on
12/10/20
Sarah Benor
,
Alexandre Beider
2
3/9/20
spelling of Esther
"th" represents the standard Latin transliteration of the Greek letter θ present in the
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spelling of Esther
"th" represents the standard Latin transliteration of the Greek letter θ present in the
3/9/20
RC Klein
1/16/20
Non-Jews with theophoric references to the Tetragrammaton
Can somebody please point me to any discussions about non-Jews that have theophoric references to
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Non-Jews with theophoric references to the Tetragrammaton
Can somebody please point me to any discussions about non-Jews that have theophoric references to
1/16/20
RC Klein
,
Mitka Golub
2
12/27/19
The שבע element in Biblical Names
שבע has several meanings: "seven", "swear", "fullness, satiety, abundance
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The שבע element in Biblical Names
שבע has several meanings: "seven", "swear", "fullness, satiety, abundance
12/27/19
RC Klein
, …
shlomit landman
7
12/22/19
The Name Tzvi
I forgot to thank everyone who responded to my initial inquiry. Thanks to all of you! Much
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The Name Tzvi
I forgot to thank everyone who responded to my initial inquiry. Thanks to all of you! Much
12/22/19
Sarah Benor
9/16/19
Survey Jewish baby names, Starbucks names, pets’ names, and more
Please help us with our Jewish onomastic research by taking this survey and forwarding the invitation
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Survey Jewish baby names, Starbucks names, pets’ names, and more
Please help us with our Jewish onomastic research by taking this survey and forwarding the invitation
9/16/19
demsky...@gmail.com
7/17/19
FW: jewish-names - Google Groups: Message Pending [{IO-TxLfZ1sbPayoCcWswAZwU9phmo2VT0}]
Professor Aaron Demsky (retired) History of Ancient Israel Director, Project for the Study of Jewish
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FW: jewish-names - Google Groups: Message Pending [{IO-TxLfZ1sbPayoCcWswAZwU9phmo2VT0}]
Professor Aaron Demsky (retired) History of Ancient Israel Director, Project for the Study of Jewish
7/17/19
Alexandre Beider
6/15/19
Re: [Jewish Names] The Name Peninah
In Eastern and Central Europe, the name seems to be unknown before the 20th century. The earliest
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Re: [Jewish Names] The Name Peninah
In Eastern and Central Europe, the name seems to be unknown before the 20th century. The earliest
6/15/19
Aaron Demsky
5/30/19
conf 14 booklets
These are the abstract booklets for the 14 th international conference on Jewish names at Bar Ilan
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conf 14 booklets
These are the abstract booklets for the 14 th international conference on Jewish names at Bar Ilan
5/30/19
Moshe Ossi
5/24/19
Re: [Jewish Names] Digest for jewish-names@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic
תודה ויישר כח. בס"ד שלום וברכה, נא להפיץ הלאה, נר לאחד נר למאה! בכבוד רב: משה אוסי מורה, מרצה
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Re: [Jewish Names] Digest for jewish-names@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic
תודה ויישר כח. בס"ד שלום וברכה, נא להפיץ הלאה, נר לאחד נר למאה! בכבוד רב: משה אוסי מורה, מרצה
5/24/19
Aaron Demsky
5/23/19
CONFERENCES: On Jewish Names (June 3, Ramat Gan)
Fyi Please send this announcement to your list members. Thankyou Aaron Professor Aaron Demsky (
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CONFERENCES: On Jewish Names (June 3, Ramat Gan)
Fyi Please send this announcement to your list members. Thankyou Aaron Professor Aaron Demsky (
5/23/19