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A fish is an aquatic creature that lives in water, has gills and is cold-blooded. | A fish is an aquatic creature that lives in water, has gills and is cold-blooded. | ||
Fish are mentioned many times in the Torah. Besides their use for food and their kosher signs, they serve as a mashal (metaphor) for blessing since they live in a covered place (called in Chassidus "alma d'iskasya") and are an example of those who are not affected by ayin hara (evil eye). Additionally, they serve as a mashal for reproduction without physical desire, and also represent complete tzaddikim. | Fish are mentioned many times in the [[Torah]]. Besides their use for food and their kosher signs, they serve as a mashal (metaphor) for blessing since they live in a covered place (called in [[Toras HaChassidus|Chassidus]] "alma d'iskasya") and are an example of those who are not affected by ayin hara (evil eye). Additionally, they serve as a mashal for reproduction without physical desire, and also represent complete tzaddikim. | ||
== Reproduction == | == Reproduction == | ||