tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345202358783241386.post2935794516362729743..comments2023-08-15T09:20:12.403-07:00Comments on Pesach Sheini: Mati V'lo Mati- Experiencing chassidus through seforim and the academyPesach Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05429802587338023317noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345202358783241386.post-37669524541421573612018-05-01T09:42:11.657-07:002018-05-01T09:42:11.657-07:00Examples: Bashevis, Tamares, RiklesExamples: Bashevis, Tamares, RiklesLou Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816121787235561742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345202358783241386.post-2520148135133240222018-04-30T13:11:47.944-07:002018-04-30T13:11:47.944-07:00That is a common scheme for last names. The Mahare...That is a common scheme for last names. The Mahare"tz Chaye's and the Maharsha (R' Shmuel Eliezer Halevi Eidel's) come to mind.<br /><br />(Spellings intentionally adapted to make the point.)<br /><br />I was told this happens when the matriarch supports the family. So, a talmid chakham who is supported by his mother or his mother in law would sometimes end up with that kind of surname.micha bergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11612144735431285113noreply@blogger.com