On 9/25/2014 2:41 PM, Gary wrote:
> sf wrote:
>>
>> Janet Wilder wrote:
>>
>>> Next year, G-d willing, I intend to celebrate the New Year on a cruise ship.
>>
>> I like your plan! My grandmother always used the phrase "G-d willing"
>> too.
>
> I've never heard anyone say "G-d willing."
> I have heard, "God willing" though.
>

I was raised as an Orthodox Jew and we never pronounce the name of G-d
(except in prayers and when reading the Torah to the congregation), nor
do we spell it out when writing. That's why you see the dash.

Since I was brought up this way, I find it difficult the change old habits.

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