The pomegranate is the symbol of Torah by virtue of it's 613 seeds. It is also a symbol of new beginnings and fertility. This plate is inscribed with the "Shehechianu" prayer.
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" The pomegranate, with it's 613 seeds, is a symbol of Torah and the 613 mitzvotThe pomegranate is also a symbol of regeneration, vitality and new beginnings The 'Shehechianu' prayer is inscribed on the rim."
