In this session we are moving to a new topic about the Avot, which is discussed in sugyot of the gemara: the name changes of Avram to Avraham, Sarai to Sarah, and Yaakov to Yisrael. Are these name changes binding upon us as well, i.e. are we allowed to use the name “Avram” when referring to the first of our forefathers? Does the Talmud recognize differences in the way the Torah relates to the old name after the new name has been given? And in each case what is the significance of the change in name? We will examine these questions as part of our query.
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