Monday, September 26, 2011

In Search of a Hebrew Name

As we were reading the history of our names, Maria Gonzalez-Griffith, and Melissa Bogden, the children noticed that I Maria did not have a Hebrew name. Though I was born in Cuba, and the English name for Maria is Mary, I never changed my birth name, and kept Maria, though the pronunciation is a bit different. Maria versus "MaRia" rolling that R. They asked me WHY I did not have a Hebrew name, to which I responded I was not Jewish, but I would gladly take on a Hebrew name, but I needed some suggestions. So if anyone has any ideas, please pass them along. I welcome the opportunity and decision making process that will develop.

2 comments:

  1. Well this is going to a be a wonderful Kohavim activity!!! I'll consult the rabbi and get back to you! So exciting!

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  2. I love that Maria is letting the class pick her hebrew name. That's so fun.

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