Let’s take a deep dive and test the waters regarding Gefilte Fish:
Zooming in to the first several paragraphs:
Israel’s local breed is known as the species “Cyprinus Carpio,” according to column 2 of the above article.
In Japan, the carp is known as the Koi fish, and is highly regarded as a sign of so-called “good luck,” given special prominence in tiny ponds located inside gardens.
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Source: Jerusalem Post, 6 Sept 2026, pg 8.