I understand, to some extent at least, why lions are an important symbol in Judaism. After all, in the beginning of the Shulchan Aruch we are told we should rise like a lion to serve our Creator, and lions are often mentioned positively in Tanakh. Aryeh (and Leib) have long been common Jewish names. But why Dov and Dov Ber? What is the symbolism or significance of bears in Judaism?
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