ACE - What's In A Name?
When: | January 15, 2018 12:00 PM |
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Where: | Boynton Beach, FL |
Contact: | Alan Egenthal, Director at alane@jcconline.com |
Summary: | Jews did not have family names until a few centuries ago when a government decree forced them to register one. Find out the origin of your surname (and given name) and its meaning. |
Event Details
Description
Jews did not have family names until a few centuries ago when a government decree forced them to register one. Find out the origin of your surname (and given name) and its meaning. We will examine the importance of names in the Jewish life and the many traditions and customs associated with choosing (and changing) names.
Instructor: Rabbi Dr. Abraham B. Eckstein
All ACE classes are free for members; $15 for a guest day pass
Address
Mandel JCC Boynton Beach
8500 Jog Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33472