for it detracts from one's ability to act in ways that one is required to act by Jewish law. If one instead focuses on being a good person and fulfilling themitzvot(approx. "commandments"), they will be both better prepared for the arrival of the Messiah...
Since its eyes are always open, the creature represents knowledge. Pomegranate is often part of the holiday meal as well. It is said to have 613 seeds, which is the number of mitzvot (commandments). The pomegranate serves to remind God of the obedience of the family in the prior year. ...