Honey: Honey used in Rosh Hashanah symbolizes the duality of life. Honey that the bees collect is sweet to taste. Again the sting of the bees can inflict tremendous pain. Life in the same way can be thrust into immense misery but there is always an inherent sweetness and beauty to it.
Fish:Fish is the symbol of fertility and knowledge. Fish spawns copiously, that is why they are seen as a symbol of fertility. Moreover as they never close their eyes, they witness everything, that’s why they also symbolize knowledge. During Rosh Hashanah, the fish is placed on the table in such a way that its head in facing towards the head of the family which is away of saying ‘Thank You’ and to show appreciation for his leadership.
Pomegranate: Pomegranate is an essential part of Jewish feats during Rosh Hashanah. A Pomegranate is believed to contain 613 seeds, which is also the exact number of Mitzvah or commandments that the Jewish people are supposed to abide by. A pomegranate on the table of the banquet encourages the people to live life in an honorable and righteous manner.
Sean Carter writes on holidays – Rosh Hashanah, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas – around the world. He also writes on family, relationships,womens issues birthdays, inspiration, religion, love and friendship. He is a writer with special interest in ecard industry. He writes for 123Greetings.com.
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