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JEWISH NAME BELIEF
IT IS A JEWISH CUSTOM NEVER TO NAME A PERSON AFTER SOMEONE
IN THE FAMILY WHO IS LIVING, FOR FEAR OF SOME BAD LUCK
OR HARM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Custom CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Baptism Naming rite |
Date learned: 09-00-1969