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The Jews have many
biblical titles: Hebrews, Children of Israel, and Israelites, to name a few.
What is the origin of the title Jew, in Hebrew 'Yehudi?" It is first used as an
ethnic description during the Babylonian exile, and indicated an association
with the tribe of Judah ('Yehuda'), from which most of the Babylonian exiles
descended. However, the name actually derives from the Hebrew word which means
'to praise,' as it says: "And she (Leah) conceived again, and bore a son; and
she said: 'This time will I praise the Lord.' Therefore she called his name
Judah" (Genesis 29:35). The name thus highlights an inherent primary Jewish
value. The fact that this collective name was given in exile shows that
sometimes one has to travel far away to discover who they really are. Now is
your chance to discover the essence of your name in Hebrew in a beautiful and
personally researched Hebrew Name Certificate.
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