Jewish Symbolism of the Pomegranate and Pomegranate Gifts!

I’ve always been fascinated with the pomegranate. It is such a mysterious and unique fruit. When my daughter was in first grade, her teacher had the class examine a pomegranate that she had cut open for them. Luckily, I was helping out in the classroom that day and it was such a delight to watch as the children clamored around this mystical fruit – ooh-ing and aah-ing, as though she had unlocked the secrets of the universe!

Of course we all know that, to a young child, the world is a magical place and this first encounter with the pomegranate was no different! But it seems as though this amazement at the wonders of the pomegranate has caught on worldwide. The pomegranate is currently enjoying a little bit of celebrity. It’s being hailed as a miracle fruit for its many health benefits, as well as being enjoyed in pomegranate martinis and chef inspired recipes in the finest kitchens.

Jewish history shows that the pomegranate has been revered for thousands of years and its symbolism can be found in many facets of Judaism. Lisa just wrote a great article called the Symbolism of the Jewish Pomegranate, and we’ve added a new pomegranate gifts category to the site. Jewish artists have always turned to the symbol of the pomegranate as a beautiful and meaningful way to infuse a sense of joy and abundance into their work. The artists of Jewish Gift Place are no different! Emily Rosenfeld and Angie Olami are among a number of artists that we carry who love to use the pomegranate in their designs. Take a look – I’m certain that a visit to our new pomegranate gifts page will inspire you to learn a little more about this beguiling little fruit!