Yeshivish glossary term
ner tamid
נר תמיד
Meaning
- eternal light in a synagogue
- continually burning sanctuary lamp
Usage and context
A light customarily kept near or above the aron kodesh.
- Category
- everyday religious objects
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The ner tamid is above the aron kodesh.
Plain-English example
The synagogue's eternal light is above the holy ark.