"Rosh literally means "head of the year." Just as our head (brain) directs us, Rosh HaShana directs the ensuing year. On this day, we stock up on sustenance for the year to come. In addition, it is our hope to be the head (leader) of other nations through our righteous acts. For these reasons, it has become a tradition to eat the head of a fish during the holiday meal. Fish is also eaten on this holiday because it is symbolic of fertility and abundance."
http://judaism.about.com/od/roshhashana/a/shana_food.htm
The day after partaking of the head of a fish as part of the traditional custom on Rosh Hashanah, I came across the following article. Next time, instead of going to the fish store, I'm going to have to catch my own fish. - Preferably in Australia.
"Two Australian teenagers who found almost 100,000 Australian dollars ($87,000) in cash during a fishing trip have handed it over to police after spending some time thinking about it.
The pair discovered the money earlier this month near the New South Wales town of Nimbin... The teenagers contacted police on Friday, after revealing the find to an unidentified adult they know and getting some legal advice, police said in a statement."
A police inspector said that the youngsters may be able to claim the money if there is noone who comes forward with a legitimate claim.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/ap/20090921/tap-as-odd-australia-cash-catch-79704af.html
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