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Choshen is a rare and unique Hebrew name that draws its meaning from one of the holiest vessels in the Temple - the Breastplate of Judgment worn by the High Priest over his heart. The name evokes feelings of deep sanctity, spiritual connection to ancient tradition, and nobility of soul. In choosing this name, parents make a clear statement about their profound connection to Jewish sources, values of holiness and purity, and the historical vision of the people of Israel. The Breastplate of Judgment was a magnificent ornament both in its beauty and spiritual significance, worn by the High Priest on his chest when entering the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur. The breastplate was set with twelve precious gemstones, each bearing the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The stones were arranged in four rows, and each stone was engraved with the name of the tribe it represented. The breastplate was bound with golden and blue threads to the High Priest's ephod and was considered one of the most important service vessels in the Temple. Tradition teaches that the breastplate also served as an instrument for receiving divine answers to fateful questions for the people of Israel, as the letters on the stones would illuminate in a special way to convey a heavenly message. As a personal name, Choshen carries profound meanings of unity and connection. Just as the breastplate united all twelve tribes over the High Priest's heart, so does the bearer of this name carry within the value of unity with Israel, responsibility toward the community, and deep connection to tradition. The name conveys a message of spiritual leadership, purity of heart, and aspiration to holiness. It is particularly suitable for families seeking a name with deep historical and spiritual significance, a name that recalls the golden age of the people of Israel and the direct connection between humanity and the Creator. In an era when many seek roots and identity, Choshen offers an authentic and profound connection to the sources of Jewish culture and spirituality, expressing hope for the renewal of holiness and spiritual revival of the nation.

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Exodus 28:15 - And thou shalt make a breastplate of judgment, the work of the skilful workman; like the work of the ephod thou shalt make it: of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, shalt thou make it

In Kabbalah, the Choshen represents the connection between the upper and lower worlds, between the spiritual and physical. The twelve stones symbolize the twelve permutations of the divine name and the twelve zodiac constellations. The breastplate is an instrument for revealing divine light in the physical world, and the name grants its bearer the power of connection to sacred roots and inner light.

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Choshen Barda - Israeli public figure

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