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Names and Heritage: The origins of Ashkenazi Surnames

Hosted By: Qesher

Qesher presents a virtual lecture exploring the history behind the family names of Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe, tracing their origins, meanings, and cultural significance. The session examines how historical events, occupations, places of residence, and local languages shaped Ashkenazi Jewish naming conventions.

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Qesher

There are Jewish communities all around the globe with their own unique history, culture, places, and most of all, people and stories. All of them different, but sharing so much. The aim of Qesher is to connect these different Jewish traditions, not just to know of each other, but to learn about each other. We believe that there is great value in creating a deeper understanding within the Jewish world and exploring Jewish experiences and identities in all their diversity.
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