Sage - Blueprint for the Menorah

Sage Plant

Some scholars believe the menorah is designed to replicate the sage plant.  What do you think?

The story of the origins of the menorah relates to the historical cycles of darkness, death and grief followed by rebirth, light and celebration. 


An indigenous plant found in Israel, Salvia Hierosolymitana Boiss, is a form of sage. As people hike in Israel, they can smell the heavy scent of wild sage throughout the countryside and in the desert.

Sage has medicinal value as a tonic, astringent, antiseptic, and disinfectant.

Herb of the Year in 2001