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Ner Tamid Reinventing Ritual

By admin Ner Tamid Reinventing Ritual

The ner tamid (eternal light), a perpetually illuminated lamp, hovers directly above the ark in every synagogue to symbolize the presence of God. In previous times the source of the light was burning oil, but today gas, electricity, or solar power may generate light.

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Slide589_Amato_Ner Tamid (Eternal Light)_ 2003_Spertus Museum, Chicago and The Jewish Museum, NYC (also in the JM permanent collection
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Slide590_Cheselyn Amato_Performance_Reinventing Ritual Exhibition_2009_The Jewish Museum, NYC
Cheselyn Amato in Costume #3
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