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Name Origin

Yisroel is a Hebrew given name meaning 'He struggles with God.' It is a significant name in Jewish tradition, directly referencing the biblical patriarch Jacob's renaming to Israel after wrestling with an angel. This struggle symbolizes overcoming challenges and striving for spiritual growth.

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Famous People

Yisroel Friedman

Rabbi

  • Prominent figure in the Hasidic Jewish community

Yisroel Meir Lau (1937-)

Rabbi, Holocaust survivor, politician

  • Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv-Yafo, Chairman of the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center

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