Ner tamid

Also called: eternal light

Jewish

The lamp that burns continuously before the Torah Ark.

Ner tamid nu se stinge niciodată; astăzi, de multe ori, este o lampă electrică.

See also

MenorahThe seven-branched lampstand of the Temple in Jerusalem, one of the oldest Jewish symbols.
Torah Ark (Aron HaKodesh)The ornate cabinet on the Jerusalem-facing wall of the synagogue in which the Torah scrolls are kept.

In the same category

MezuzahThe small case fixed to the doorpost of Jewish homes and synagogues, containing the "Shema" prayer.
TefillinTwo small leather boxes containing Torah verses, bound on the arm and forehead at weekday morning prayer.

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