This proclamation would form the basis for June the Nineteenth or âJuneteenth,â a holiday celebrating the announcement of the end of slavery in Texas. Advertisement I say announcement because it would be a stretch to say this freed the slaves of Texas.
Cholov Yisroel / Cholov Stam: Cholov Yisroel refers to milk or dairy products that have been under constant rabbinic supervision from the time of milking the cows until the completion of production and packaging the product.
In Biblical times, the Hebrew word mazel meant a planet or constellation of the zodiac. It was believed that the position of the stars and planets had influence over ones' destiny, in the same way as those who follow astronomy still believe today. It's connotation and its meaning today, is one of destiny or luck. The celebratory phrase Mazel Tov has a connotation of congratulations but more literally means good destiny or good luck. Mazel Popularity In the U.S. in 2016, less than 5 girls were given the name.