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Fish: A Jewish Symbol Rich in Meaning
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Fish: A Jewish Symbol Rich in Meaning

Posted on June 30 by Sew Jewish • 4 Comments

​ I first became aware of the fish as a Jewish symbol when I visited the Tunisian island of Djerba and saw fish painted on the walls of Jewish homes. They were stick figures, hand painted in Mediterranean blue and swimming against bright whitewashed walls. Since then, fish seem to be everywhere, and they’ve become … Continue reading →

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