Pronounced: MINN-hahg, Origin: Hebrew, Jewish custom, or group of customs.
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Jewish Custom (Minhag) Versus Law (Halacha)
Though often widely practiced, customs are not considered mandatory by traditional Jews.
How to Pick a Hebrew Name
One of the joys of being "like a newborn baby" after the conversion is that you get to pick a Hebrew name--which is easier than you may think.