HOW DANNY BECAME "DANNY" On Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 2:04pm, Daniel Ross Jarashow was born. Weighing in at 7-11 (7lbs, 11 oz) we knew immediately we hit the jackpot! In fact, we are pretty sure someone in the room (Danny's grandmother perhaps) actually said "Let's go to Atlantic City now!"
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Every new parent gushes over their newborn, but Danny was just perfectly adorable! Choosing a suitable name for this little man was no simple task. David explains our final selection at Danny's Bris. See below.
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David's Speech at Danny's Bris - February 18, 2001 Daniel's Hebrew name, Hillel Avraham
, is after Amy's grandfather, Harry Kaplan, and my grandfather, Abe Baker. When I mention either name, the most common response heard is "He was the smartest man I ever knew." To borrow an expression from my grandfather Abe, Daniel, you are named after 2 BRILLIANTES! Additionally, both men were committed to their families. They were two true patriarchs, who loved their wives, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Son, may their wisdom be an inspiration to your mind and their commitment to family be a source of inspiration to your heart.
Daniel's English name, Daniel Ross, is after Amy's great-grandmother, Dorothy Feuerman and Amy's grandmother, Rose Kaplan. Grandma Rose was referred to as dignified and honest. Grandma Dorothy was a kind, compassionate woman who always brought a smile to everyone's face. Daniel, you've been quite a little mensch so far. We hope you grow up to be a big mensch, who will continue to light up a room and put a smile on everyone's face, as you have today.
Fun fact: There were approximately 90 attendees at Danny's Bris that chilly February day and more than ½ of those who were there that day are still an active and important part of our lives, and hopefully will be joining us now, thirteen years later, as Danny becomes a Bar Mitzvah.
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