Can I change my last name when I converted? Thirteen Principles of Faith #Torah #shorts

Have you ever wondered why last names are never used when you are called to the Torah? Many people assume that their family name carries deep spiritual significance, but the reality is quite different according to the wisdom of the Torah. In this video, Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner explains the origin of surnames and how they relate to the status of a person who has undergone conversion. You will learn why last names are essentially a foreign imposition rather than a part of the spiritual identity passed down through the Oral Torah. The discussion clarifies that for all matters of halacha, such as receiving an aliyah or writing a ketubah, only the first name and the connection to our patriarchs and matriarchs remain essential. Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner also addresses how converts choose their identity within the community, specifically focusing on the use of ben Avraham or bat Sarah. Whether you are navigating your own journey or simply curious about how names function in the eyes of the community, this explanation removes the confusion surrounding civil name changes versus spiritual names. By understanding the distinction between modern society requirements and the requirements of our heritage, you can better appreciate the focus on one’s personal standing before Hashem. How are names used during an aliyah to the Torah? Why do converts take the name ben Avraham or bat Sarah? Is it necessary to have a last name in the eyes of the community? What is the significance of the names used on a ketubah? Are surnames required for religious purposes? Why do some people have multiple names? How did naming conventions change over history? - - - - BeEzrat HaShem Learn with Lerner LevLeib@BeEzratHaShem.org Join our FREE online classes every Monday to Thursday night: +1 201-725-3444 | JEW, BE, HOLY | - - - - #Torah, #Tanakh, #God, #faith, #laws, #rabbi, #morals, #ethics, #morality, #jews, #torahLecture, #lawsOfPurity, #LawsofJudaism, #BeezratHashem, #RabbiLevLeibLerner, #LearnwithLerner, #RabbiMizrachi, #HalachosofJudaism, #biblestudy, #selfdevelopment, #selfimprovement, #musarmovement, #lawsforwomen, #lawsofbrachot, #rabbiefraimkachlon, #rabbiyaronreuven, #jewishstories, #shabbatcandles, #torahstudy, #ConvertingtoJudaism, #TorahLaws, #ToviaSinger, #TorahTruth, #Hashem