The Menorah and Its Divine Harmony
Available Languages: Spanish | Portuguese The Menorah and Its Divine Harmony By Lucius Cohen The menorah, the seven-branched candelabrum described in the Torah (Exodus 25:31-40), is one of the deepest symbols in Judaism. It represents the divine light that illuminates the world, evoking the creation in seven days, cosmic balance, and the emanation of God’s presence. But what if this sacred structure could be reinterpreted through musical and numerical lenses? Inspired by personal and poetic reflections, I explore a creative analogy between the menorah, the musical solfège system (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-si-do), and elements of Hebrew gematria. These ideas, though not part of classical Kabbalistic tradition, offer a perspective that unites light, sound, letters, and numbers in an infinite cycle of divine harmony. The menorah has a central candle that symbolizes unity and the divine presence, with three candles on each side radiating light into th...