Hebraization of names

The Ben-Gurion family in their Tel Aviv home, 1929. From left: David and Paula with youngest daughter Renana on Ben-Gurion’s lap, daughter Geula, father Avigdor Grün and son Amos. (photo from National Photo Collection of Israel / Government Press Office) David Ben-Gurion, who died 50 years ago, insisted Israelis needed Hebrew names. The process was … Continue reading Hebraization of names