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Sholema...
I have no idea where it came from originally, but it was my Great-Great-Grandmother's name, and I think it is so gorgeous. Do any of you know where I might find out more about it?
I have no idea where it came from originally, but it was my Great-Great-Grandmother's name, and I think it is so gorgeous. Do any of you know where I might find out more about it?
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From what I can tell, it appears to be the feminine form of Sholem. I'm guessing (an educated guess, but a guess nonetheless) that Sholem is a variation of Shalom, meaning peace? Perhaps someone more knowledgable can either substatiate or refute my theory. :o)
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Yes.
Sholem is the Yiddish version of Shalom. Sholem Aleichem is the pen-name of probably the most famous Yiddish author of all time.
Sholem is the Yiddish version of Shalom. Sholem Aleichem is the pen-name of probably the most famous Yiddish author of all time.
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You mean
the man who wrote the story on which "Fiddler on the Roof," one of my favorite musicals of all time, is based? ;o)
the man who wrote the story on which "Fiddler on the Roof," one of my favorite musicals of all time, is based? ;o)
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What's Sholema's history/etymology? It has a lovely sound, and I'd love to learn more about it.
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