What is the symbolism of the Ner Tamid?
Ever burning light to represent Gods eternity.
Menorah symbolism:
7 wicked candle to remind of the Covenant with God (from 1st temple)
Yad symbolism:
Metal pointer- Torah is too sacred to touch, so used to follow the Torah scripture.
Bimah symbolism:
Platform- to elevate the Holy Torah scrolls
Torah scrolls symbolism:
Animal skins, holy text from God. Only adjusted by Rabbis.
Ark symbolism:
Contains the Torah scrolls, to represent the Ark of the Covenant which originally housed the Ten Commandments.