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I assume you are referring to "The Eternal Flame" that synagogues keep lit 24/7. This Eternal Flame (Hebrew transliteration "Ner Tamid") is a remembrance of the eternal flame that existed in the Temple in Jerusalem (destroyed 70 CE). The flames on the sacrificial alter were kept burning at all times. Similarly, the menorah (7 branched candelabra) was lit in an offset manner, so that five wicks were lit at once while the other two had been lit earlier. When the two went out, the five were still burning and then when the five finished, the two were still going -- in this way, there was always some light from the menorah. The menorah signifies Torah, and in this way, it corresponds to the ever enduring essence of the Torah -- never extinguishing.
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What are some worshipful objects in the Jewish synagogue?
The Torah-scroll, the prayerbooks; and many synagogues have an eternal lamp.
What is the purpose of the enternal light in the synagogue?
The ner tamid, or eternal light, is a reminder of the lamp in the Beis Hamikdash that never went out.
How is a synagogue recognized?
Usually a synagogue will have a billboard or signage indicating it is a synagogue.
Why do Jews think that the burning lamp is a symbol of god?
Every synagogue has what is called a 'ner tamid', or Eternal Light, a lamp that is kept burning continuously. This practice is connected to some of the symbols of the Temple service of ancient times, but it is now mostly considered to be a symbol of the presence of God.
What type of synagogue is Swansea synagogue?
According to their website, it appears to be a progressive synagogue.
What lights are symbolic in the synagogue?
Every synagogue has a "Ner Tamid" - an Eternal Light somewhere towards the front. Probably reminiscent of the Menorah in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem which had a lamp that burn all day long. Sometimes synagogues have one or more "Ner Neshama" - Soul Lamps. It's customary to light a candle (or electric lamp) in memory of a deceased, and some people pay the synagogue to keep these lamps burning - so they don't have to keep them at home. Some synagogues have a "Wunder Lamp" - "information" lamps which is lit to inform everybody of the presence of people celebrating something; a Mohel, Sandek, Bar Mitzva boy, groom or mother on her first visit to the synagogue after giving birth. (Double click on words to discover their meaning.)
What is the sentence for synagogue?
Meet me at the synagogue!
How do you use the word synagogue in a sentence?
A synagogue is a place of worship. Here are some sentences.The new synagogue is lovely.They went to the synagogue to pray.We will have our classes in the synagogue.a synagogue is a place of worship so you could say... they prayed in the synagogue.
What is the plural of synagogue?
The plural of synagogue is synagogues.
Why is synagogue not important?
Synagogue IS important to Jews.
Who is the head of the synagogue?
The head of the synagogue is the rabbi !
How do Jewish people worship the synagogue?
No one worships the synagogue itself. God is worshiped in the synagogue.
