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Submitted by Lynn Dumenil

Information Picture Question
Category: Translation - Tombstone
Approval Date: 9/24/2025 3:57 PM
Family Surname: Epstein
Country: Lithuania
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Hello,
I would like the Hebrew translation for the tombstone of Jennie Epstein.
Thanks very much
lynn

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9/24/2025 5:27 PM Here lies
Chana Foigel daughter of Meir
Died
25 Av 5698
9/25/2025 2:18 AM Here lies

CHANNAH FOYGEL daughter of Reb Meir

she passed away 25 Av 5698

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Channah (CHAH-nah, with the Ch as in Chanukah or Bach) is a Biblical name. The direct English equivalent is Hannah. The second part of her name, Foygel, is Yiddish for bird.

'Reb' does not mean rabbi.

Meir [MAY-EER] means one who brings light.

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