[SJackson]

I didn't know that. So the name of G-d is not spelled out anywhere in their Old Testaments?.

It relates to the destruction of God's name, not writing it, though in some cases destruction can be resonably anticipated, thus the use of G-d. You'll find it spelled out in Jewish texts, as well as many publications. You'd wouldn't spell it out in casual communication where there's a likliehood of destruction, obviously a point of disagreement. As is the internet, which some don't consider writing.

[SJackson]

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[kenavi]

So the name of G-d is not spelled out anywhere in their Old Testaments?

That's right, the Hebrew text uses an abbreviation (which Gentiles have converted into "Jehovah") which is pronounced as "Adonoi" (same root as "Adonis" and for modern Hebrew "sir")or simply refers to the "Lord" in various forms.

In common speech, orthodox Jews will refer to "The Name".

My favorite is when He first addresses Moses: "I Am that Am."

[gobucks]

"It relates to the destruction of God's name, not writing it, though in some cases destruction can be resonably anticipated, thus the use of G-d"

This is new and thanks ... and helps add details for antipathies some hold toward the RCC .... I could be mistaken, but burning Talmuds at the stake was a common occurance during certain periods of the middle ages ..