Features Of A Synagoge Flashcards
What is the Ner Tamid
Ner Tamid means eternal light. It is a lamp or light that is always on to show God’s everlasting presence and should be never put out.
It’s placed above the Aron hakodesh (ark).
Quote for the Ner Tamid
The jewish ancestors were told to keep a lamp from burning “from evening to morning” - Torah
What is the NT a symbol for?
For the golden menorah which burned constantly in the Temple
How will the NT impact a Jews life?
Jewish people would ensure that the NT light is always swinging brightly. They would take the time to visit the synagogue to reflect upon the eternal presence of God in their lives.
What is the Torah scrolls?
These are scrolls that contain the Torah. They are made from animal skins and handwritten by a trained scribe. It’s attached to two staves known as the tree of life and each scroll is wrapped when not used and decorated with silver.
These scrolls re carried to the bimah to read.
Evidence for the Torah scrolls
“Keep the sabbath day holy” - 10 commandments
How will the scrolls influence a Jew?
ORthodox Jews will attend the synagogue every friday to come together as a community and celebrate the day God rested during the creation of the world on Shabbat.
