AboutGaddy Yaari Expertise What I do: I'll help you understand Hebrew phrases or single words, as well as answer questions about Jewish practices.
What I don't do: Tattoo translations. For that, try http://www.stars21.com/translator/english_to_hebrew.html
Experience I am a columnist for a Hebrew-language newspaper, and a graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary.
Education/Credentials MBA
BA in the US,
Grade school and high school in Israel
Question Sorry also meant to ask what godchild is in Hewbrew and can you give me the Hebrew spelling for it. Thanks so much
Leona
Answer The concept of Godfather (sandak) exists in Judaism, but not in the way it is used in Western culture.
Sandak is an honorific given the man (not the woman!) who holds the male baby during the circumcision ceremony. Hebrew does not have a word equivalent to 'godchild'.
