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Earth-shine

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7. I worry about filling out applications at agencies and Dr offices. You can't get a more Jewish name. My family name is

Reply to qwlauren35 (Reply #6)

Thu Mar 7, 2024, 05:36 PM

Mar 2024

Israel.

It was Israelowitz, but my grandpa had it shortened in 1942. Not sure why, other than to shorten it.

So, it was before the state of Israel came into being.

It's not a good name for an atheist.

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Anti-Semitism on the right and the left - from the Atlantic [View all] qwlauren35 Mar 2024 OP

Thank you. elleng Mar 2024 #1

If I could have posted the entire article, I would have. qwlauren35 Mar 2024 #4

This is what happened: In the 1960's The Nation of Islam merged with the Palestinians LeftInTX Mar 2024 #11

I cancelled the Atlantic a month ago TheRealNorth Mar 2024 #2

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I don't think you're paranoid. qwlauren35 Mar 2024 #6

I worry about filling out applications at agencies and Dr offices. You can't get a more Jewish name. My family name is Earth-shine Mar 2024 #7

People will definitely make assumptions. qwlauren35 Mar 2024 #8

Kick dalton99a Mar 2024 #9

I see it - I see parallels. qwlauren35 Mar 2024 #10

Thank you! betsuni Mar 2024 #12

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