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 "Every Jew who has ever stepped foot into a synagogue or temple knows that we have two names: the outside name with which we go through life, and the inside name, used in blessings and Torah call-ups, marriage and divorce ceremonies, and on tombstones.  It is a far-drifted Jew who has forgotten his or her inside name."  -Herman Wouk


This is also, the name by which we are known by the Heavenly Tribunal.  It is the name we will be ultimately called when we are called Home.

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