Re: Rosh Hashana - Fish/Lamb Head

Chef Shaya - At Your Palate wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I was wondering if anyone has any good sources for Jewish food
> culture, specifically surrounding the tradition of eating a head on
> Rosh Hashana. Those who follow the Ashkenazi customs generally use
> Fish head, whereas those that follow the Sephardic customs usually use
> a lamb or goat head.
> 
> I was hoping someone would have some kind of source for the symbology
> and traditions (and how it evolved perhaps) of this particular piece
> of culinary tradition.

The "rosh" means "head."  Some say the custom involves looking forward.

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