What's In A Name

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SHIMON [Simon] means "to hear." Shimon was the second son of Jacob and Leah (Genesis 29:33). Among the many great sages named Shimon, was Shimon "the Righteous" who said, "The world stands on three things: (study of) Torah, service (of G-d) and deeds of kindness." (Chapters of the Fathers 1:2)

SHULAMIT means "peaceful." In Song of Songs (7:1) it was a name alluding to the most beautiful girl in Israel.

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