Pomegranate

The fruit of the pomegranate, juicy and full of seeds, is a common symbol of human, animal, and vegetable fertility. The pomegranate symbolizes fertility and happiness, the wisdom of the people of Israel and the charm of its land The Pomegranate is one of the Seven kinds of Israel The land of Israel was blessed with " Seven kinds "from the garden and the vineyard as told in Deuteronomy ( 8.8 ) "A Land of wheat and barley and vines and fig trees and pomegranates ,A land of Oil Olives and Honey. There's often a pomegranate on Rosh Hashana table because of a tradition that pomegranates have 613 seeds, one for each of the commandments that a Jew is obliged to keep.

Honey Bowl by Orna Cohen $65.00 3084	"Rimon" (Set of two) $54.00 3553	Pomegranate Candlesticks $85.00 3092
Pomegranate by George Petrov $154.00 3184	Silvertone Pomegranate Keychain $22.00 4438	Goldtone Pomegranate Keychain $22.00 4440
Pomegranate Home Blessing $40.00 3515	Tick-Tack-Toe Game by Sara Ganot $48.00 3554	Adaya Pomegranate Necklace - Golden Yellow $48.00 4263
Pomegranate Pin by Yossi Steinberg $39.00 4450A	Candle Holder by Yair Emanuel $54.00 3781	Hamsa Home Blessing by Dorit Klein $46.00 3837
Pomegranate Wall Display by Dorit Klein $64.00 3864

Pomegranates – The Blessed Fruit Pomegranates are said to be an historical symbol of fertility with origins in various places around the world. Used for folk medicine and known for its health benefits, they are packed with antioxidants and provide a substantial amount of potassium, Vitamin C, Niacin, and are high in fiber. Its religious significance is noteworthy as there are many references to the pomegranate in the Bible as found in Exodus, 1 Kings, Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, Song of Solomon and others. Some religious scholars assert it may be the true fruit of the Tree of Life. Judaic tradition asserts that every pomegranate holds 613 seeds, representative of the 613 commandments of the Torah and is one of the Seven Species mentioned in Deuteronomy 8:8. During the Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) celebration, pomegranates are eaten as a symbol of abundant goodness. And, as a prominent symbol used in Jewish art, the designs of many Judaica pieces and Jewish jewelry celebrate the significance of the pomegranate by reflecting its shape, color and importance within Judaism.