Burning Bush Lodge No: 9608

The lodge has its origins in the 1970's. Two brethren who were firm friends, both moved into the Bushey area within months of each other. The first meeting of potential founders was held at Bushey Synagogue on 6th February 1995, attended by twenty eight people, many of whom were subsequently founders of the lodge. The proposed name, Burning Bush Lodge, was accepted immediately by Grand Lodge, as was the Lodge emblem. The name 'Burning Bush' has, of course, a biblical origin. It is suggested that the seven branched candelabra, or Menorah, may be emblematical of the burning bush, depicting the flames, and a Menorah was placed in King Solomon's Temple at Jerusalem. The Burning Bush is often taken as the symbol of Israel, small among nations and yet indestructible, because of the divine spirit that dwells within it. The lodge was consecrated by the Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Michael Batham Jones on 22nd February, 1996.