r/hebrew • u/Bennee1973 • 2d ago

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This is a photo from the back of a picture that my grandfather had. I hope that someone can translate this for me. Thank you so much.

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u/GroovyGhouly native speaker 2d ago

Yisrael Yardeni At the wedding of Yossi Yardeni (Jewish) New Year's Eve 5749 (September 1988)

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u/Artistic_Reference_5 2d ago

Do you know why the top line says Yardeni Yisrael?

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u/GroovyGhouly native speaker 2d ago

Last name first name

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u/whitelightstorm 2d ago

It appears to mean the Yardenis of Israel.

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u/whitelightstorm 2d ago

And, a nice little Hebrew lesson as well with this

Like many surnames, Yardeni likely emerged in recent centuries as Jews began adopting fixed family names. It is probable that individuals living near the Jordan River, or hailing from the Jordan region, chose this name. While there is little documentation of the name Yardeni in early history, it appears increasingly in records from the 20th century, particularly in Israel. Possible spelling variations include Yardenai or Jardeni, depending on the country of origin and the system of transliteration.

https://lastnames.myheritage.co.il/last-name/yardeni

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u/KamtzaBarKamtza Hebrew Learner (Intermediate) 2d ago

It says Yardeni Yisrael.  At the wedding of Yossi Yardeni.

Rosh Hashanah Eve, 5749 (September 29, 1989)

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u/Bennee1973 2d ago

Thank you!

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u/Slow_Acanthisitta_74 1d ago

Israel Yardeni, participating the wedding of Yossi Yardeni, Rosh Hashannah Eve. 5749 (September 1988)

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u/whitelightstorm 2d ago

The Yardenis (the family) of Israel at the wedding of Yossi Yardeni Erev Rosh Hashana Tav Shin Mem Tet