Subject: Re: Levine/Leviner From: Ken Robinson Date: August 01, 2000 I have no idea about the family in the area - but the name, Levi, one of the 12 tribes of Israel, WAS the tribe designated for priestly duties.. Adding an "R," I suspect, was added for the same reason the "ine" was added, to attempt to blend into the general population - and not be separated, and so become vulnerable to discrimination or possible physical danger. If memory serves me correctly , the fiirst Jewish family immigrated into the colinies From South America, and were invited by some one in authority - William Penn? The Catholic Church's Inquisition was in full swing during the 1500's - especially in Spain - where the level of education, medecine, and the economy declined rapidly, especially in southern Spain. Having been to subject to danger in the Christian world for over a thousand years, prudence would figure in some peoples' future.. Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: Go To: #, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Main |