It is alluded to in Exodus 27:20 and represents God's unceasing presence. See also the Related Link.
It is alluded to in Exodus 27:20 and represents God's unceasing presence.See also:
the eternal light is used in the Jewish festival of Hanarashi
It hangs above the ark in every synagogue (Aron Ha-kodesh)
The ner tamid, or eternal light, is a reminder of the lamp in the Beis Hamikdash that never went out.
It is alluded to in Exodus 27:20 and represents God's unceasing presence.
The ner tamid, or eternal light, is a reminder of the lamp in the Beis Hamikdash that never went out.
There is no standard item positioned behind the eternal light in a synagogue. It depends on the decor of the synagogue, and not on Jewish law.
the eternal light is used in the Jewish festival of Hanarashi
In the home and in the prayer-services. See also:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
The "eternal light" in the synagogue is not a permanent yahrtzeit light - it is a sign of the eternal covenant between G-d and the Jews.
Lux Aeterna Latin for Enternal Light. Composer: Clint Mansell
the ark, eternal light and other
No, but it is customary where possible, for synagogues to have windows.
A ner tamid, also known as a sanctuary lamp, is "is a light that shines before the altar of sanctuaries in many denominations of Jewish" worship. "Hanging or standing in front of the ark in every Jewish synagogue, it is meant to represent the menorah of the Temple in Jerusalem as well as the continuously burning fire on the altar of burnt offerings in front of the Temple.[2] It also symbolizes God's eternal presence, and is therefore never extinguished." In the event of a power outage alternate energy sources keep the ner tamid lit.
St. Louis Jewish Light was created in 1947.
The purpose of a lightbulb is to produce light.
I'll assume you're referring to Hanukah. the menorah (candelabrum) is lit by each Jew in their home; but Hanukah is marked in the synagogue as well, with Torah-reading each day for the eight days, and a couple of additions to the daily prayers. It is customary to light a menorah in the synagogue too.