Yonatan Shmuel Zipursky
Introducing Yonatan Shmuel Zipursky.
He was born on April 8, 2010. He weighed 7 lbs 4 oz and measured 20.5″.
His Names
As with Shula and Lior, Yoni has only one set of names (unlike many who give their kids both English and Hebrew names, we choose to give only Hebrew names).
We picked Yonatan primarily because we like the sound of it. In Hebrew, it means “God has given”. Thank you, Ronen, for suggesting it.
He does share his first name with Yonatan Netanyahu, the commander of the IDF’s raid on Entebbe. His family published a book of his letters that I read years ago. Thinking back on Netanyahu’s life, I hope that our Yonatan develops some of the same qualities of leadership, sensitivity, and intelligence that defined Yonatan Netanyahu.
Yoni’s middle name, Shmuel, is in honor of my Uncle Sid. Uncle Sid, or “Unc” as we called him, was larger than life and a huge influence on me growing up. He was a husband, father, world traveller, art collector and aficionado, photographer, stamp collector, historian, writer, repair man, and so much more. Uncle Sid was the kind of guy that could talk to anyone and befriend them instantly. I pray Yoni develops Uncle Sid’s breadth of interests and his zest for life.
May 9th, 2010 at 6:04 am
What a beautiful picture and I love the background of his name.
How are Shula and Lior doing adjusting to another man in the house?
Mazel tov!
May 9th, 2010 at 7:18 am
Beautiful baby boy – and with all the thought going into his name, I am sure you will guide him into being a beautiful man.
Hugs to Shula and Lior – the pretty princeses in Yoni’s life.
May 9th, 2010 at 8:14 am
Dear Kim JAY
What a great picture he is so cute ilove the name Yoni it is so well chosen.
Ican see Shula and Lior spoiling him with kindness. You have agreat family enjou them to the fullest. Your write up is so meaning full.
Love Auntie SYL
May 9th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Dear Jay, Kim, Lior and Shula,
Yoni is beautiful. I am sure he will grow to be strong in spirit and morals and will be loved by all. So touched that you chose to name him after Dad and what a beautiful description of my Father. Hugs and kisses to all three children.
Love,
Judy
May 9th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Jay, Kim, Lior and Shula,
I am so touched by your choice of name for Yoni. He shares a first name with my husband and a second with my father. You have captured the spirit of my father, Shmuel (Sidney) and affectionately known as Shmulick, in your description. Jon and I look forward to seeing all of you at Brian and Carrie’s wedding this summer. Love to all of you.
Sandy
May 9th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Dear Zipurskys,
He is beautiful.
I wish you joy and happiness.
Hope to see you all soon In Israel
Ronen.
May 10th, 2010 at 5:31 am
Mazal tov! It’s a beautiful name; may he live up to the those good traits and then some!
May 10th, 2010 at 6:10 am
Mazal Tov! Beuatiful name and picture. Can’t wait to meet him in person.
May 10th, 2010 at 6:30 am
Thanks, all. I hope to have more pictures here and on facebook soon*.
*where “soon” takes on a different meaning when one has 3 kids.
May 10th, 2010 at 7:35 am
Did you know that Ross was also very influenced by Yonatan Netanyahu? Hugs and kisses to you guys, “Shul” (as Abaye decided to call her when she was born– remember?), Lior and “Yaish” (as we’ve decided to call Yoni– as I explained in last email)
LOVE,
Em
May 10th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Such a cute baby and a obviously a lot of love went into his name.
May 10th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Thanks for sharing your joy with us here in Vancouver. You are rich to have three such beautiful children.
I loved your description of Yonatan’s name. I would like to see you all again one day, maybe here, maybe there.
Love, your Vancouver family
May 10th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Beautiful name for a beautiful boy! Interesting that we talked about Netanyahu when we were considering the name Yonatan as well — such an inspiring man. I’m sure Yoni wil also appreciate the name Shmuel as well, both because of its connection with your uncle and because of its meaning in Hebrew. Mazal tov again, and love to all of you!