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Alexander, originally a Greek name, is one of the few names
that has origins outside the Jewish faith, but has been made an official Hebrew
name and widely adopted by many Jews on account of a fascinating story that
occurred over two thousand years ago. During his conquest of the region,
Alexander the Great met the High Priest of the Temple in Jerusalem, dismounted
from his horse and bowed to the ground. Alexander explained that he had seen the
High Priest in a dream who had assured him victory and prosperity. In
appreciation to the Jews, Alexander peacefully absorbed the Land of Israel into
his growing empire and the Jewish community responded by naming all baby boys
born that year Alexander.
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