Are there Any Jewish People Here?

[sivyaleah]

Yeah, several of the people commenting had their names written in the Hebrew language (forgive my ignorance, not entirely sure what to call it- alphabet?). I would imagine that's pretty indicative of a person with very orthodox viewpoints?

I really appreciate your opinion on the topic, as a Jewish individual.

Pretty much yes.
My screen name is my Hebrew name (all Jewish people are given one at birth - we are named after those that passed on) but I don't spell it in Hebrew, because I don't speak it. It's phonetically spelled out.

 

[EmersonandEvie]

Pretty much yes.
My screen name is my Hebrew name (all Jewish people are given one at birth - we are named after those that passed on) but I don't spell it in Hebrew, because I don't speak it. It's phonetically spelled out.

I have a cousin named Leah. I always thought it was a gorgeous name.

 

[Lari]

Is using Cohen as a first name a thing? That's pretty weird to me since it' so clearly is a last name.

What I've noticed from teaching and due date boards is that last names as first names in general is sort of in. Easton, Jackson, Lincoln, Kennedy, Everly...so it's no surprise people are using Cohen as well, but I can see that being way more problematic than, say, Taylor.