Ner Tamid

American

[ner tah-meed, nair taw-mid, nair tah-mid] / ˈnɛr tɑˈmid, ˈnɛər tɔˈmɪd, ˈnɛər ˈtɑ mɪd /

noun

Hebrew.

a lamp that is set above and in front of the Holy Ark in a synagogue and is kept burning constantly.

Etymology

Origin of Ner Tamid

nēr tāmīdh eternal light

Example Sentences

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For now, the congregation at Temple Ner Tamid are relieved that a suspect is in custody.

From Washington Times • Feb. 2, 2023

Cantor Caitlin Bromberg of the Ner Tamid synagogue in Poway said: “We’re feeling fear. It could have just as easily been our service. It hits close to home.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2019

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