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The origins and meaning of Ashkenazic last names

Ashkenazic Jews were among the last Europeans to take family names. Some German speaking Jews took last names as early as the 17th century, but the overwhelming majority of Jews lived in Eastern Europe and did not take last names until compelled to do so. The process began in the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1787 and ended in Czarist Russia in 1844.

Feeds and Reads: Jewish stars react to royal baby

Mazel tov to Prince William and Duchess Kate on the birth of their first child! The little guy arrived at 4:24 pm local time yesterday in the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital in London, weighing in at 8 pounds, 6 ounces.

Hey Kids!

This section of the page will be a way for you as kids to sound off on an issue. This month\’s kein v\’ lo (yes and no) is about New Year\’s. Should Jews care as much about the regular New Year as we do Rosh Hashanah? Here\’s some info for both sides of the argument.

Hey Kids!

Kids and Teens

What’s in a Name?

When Jews come across the biblical name for God — spelled yod-hay-vav-hay in Hebrew — custom teaches us to substitute the term Adonai ("my Lord"), for according to Jewish tradition those letters are the unpronounceable name of God.

What’s In a Name?

I check surnames. It\’s a reflex, and I can\’t help it. If you\’re like most Jews I know, you do it too.

I’ve Heard That Name Before

Call up a Los Angeles City Council or Board of Supervisors office these days and you are likely to speak to someone called Adina, Adeena or Adena.

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