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Shimon is an ancient and honored Hebrew name, deeply woven into the history of the Jewish people and biblical tradition. The name carries profound spiritual significance and derives from the verb "shama" - to hear, to listen, to respond. Shimon was the second son of Leah and Jacob, and one of the twelve tribes that laid the foundation for the people of Israel. According to the biblical narrative, when Shimon was born, Leah said "Because the Lord heard that I was unloved, He gave me this one too" (Genesis 29:33), and thus his name was derived - God heard, meaning that God heard her sorrow and prayer. Shimon is a name that expresses divine communication, attentiveness, and responsiveness. It carries the message that God hears the prayers of His children and responds to them. Throughout Jewish history, the name Shimon was extremely common and appeared in many central figures. During the Second Temple period, Shimon the Hasmonean was a Hasmonean leader who established the independent Hasmonean dynasty. Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a Tanna from the Mishnaic period, is attributed with composing the Zohar, the central work of Jewish Kabbalah. Shimon the Righteous was a High Priest and one of the Men of the Great Assembly, whose famous saying "The world stands on three things: on Torah, on service, and on acts of loving-kindness" is one of the foundations of Jewish ethics. In modern Jewish culture, Shimon remains a popular and beloved name, combining tradition with contemporary relevance. The name carries a character of inner strength, loyalty, and spiritual depth. Bearers of the name Shimon are often perceived as listening individuals, sensitive to their surroundings, and capable of understanding and responding to the needs of others. The name reminds us of the importance of listening - both divine listening and human listening. In the modern era, the name Shimon has been borne by many prominent figures in Israeli society, including political leaders, artists, musicians, and spiritual leaders, giving it contemporary meaning while maintaining a connection to ancient heritage.

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Shimon | Simon | Simeon

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Genesis 29:33 - And she conceived again and bore a son, and said: 'Because the LORD heard that I was hated, He gave me this one too.' And she named him Shimon

In Kabbalah, Shimon represents the attribute of divine listening and response. The tribe of Shimon is connected to the power of judgment and strength, but also to rectification and repentance. The gematria value of Shimon (466) corresponds to words with meanings of hearing and spiritual communication. Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, revealer of Torah secrets in the Zohar, symbolizes the ability to hear the most hidden and profound messages of creation.

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Shimon Peres - Ninth President of Israel and Nobel Peace Prize laureate | Shimon Buskilah - Successful Israeli singer | Shimon Gershon - Veteran actor | Shimon Mimran - Singer and musical director | Shimon bar Yochai - Tanna from the Mishnaic period, author of the Zohar | Shimon the Hasmonean - Hasmonean leader

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