Wrestles with God
Yisroel is the Yiddish and Ashkenazi Hebrew form of the name Israel. In the Bible, it is the name given to Jacob after he wrestled with an angel, signifying a spiritual struggle and triumph.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Founder of Hasidic Judaism
Renowned Moroccan Sephardic rabbi known as Baba Sali
Influential rabbi known as the Chofetz Chaim
