The Ner Tamid (Eternal Light) Must Never Be Extinguished

Random thoughts as we approach the sabbath.

Here are some random thoughts I would like to share before Shabbat:

1.    This week, we read Parashat Tzav. The Parashah instructs how to take care of the Mizbeach, the altar.  One of the instructions has to do with the Ner Tamid.  The eternal fire that must never go out. It took a lot of work to keep the fire going, especially in bad weather.  The Ner T…