plaque and grave have different hebrew names
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128287134/sadie-nagel (sharon memorial park)

Grave lists only 1 name each for the deceased and her father: Sarah bat Berel. This is a Yiddish form of the father's Hebrew name Issachar Dov. See below:



Why the "Bear" is Linked to Issachar

The Biblical Blessing: In Genesis 49:14, Jacob blesses his son by saying, "Issachar is a strong donkey... he bowed his shoulder to bear [burdens]".

The Linguistic Connection: The Yiddish name Ber (and its diminutive Berel) derives phonetic and thematic roots from the German/Yiddish word for "to bear" or "carry" a load (gebären / tragen).

Cultural Substitution: In European Jewish culture, the donkey was not seen as a prestigious symbol for a child's name. Because the Tribe of Issachar was highly revered for its Torah scholarship, the community favored the image of a majestic, strong animal like the bear (Ber) while keeping the wordplay on "bearing" the yoke of Torah study.

E. Ganin Aug 2026