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When Is Chayei Sarah Read?
/ 27 Heshvan 5787
/ 27 Heshvan 5788
/ 22 Heshvan 5789
Summary
- Abraham purchases the cave of Machpelah in order to bury his wife Sarah. (23:1-20)
- Abraham sends his servant to find a bride for Isaac. (24:1-9)
- Rebekah shows her kindness by offering to draw water for the servant's camels at the well. (24:15-20)
- The servant meets Rebekah's family and then takes Rebekah to Isaac, who marries her. (24:23-67)
- Abraham takes another wife, named Keturah. At the age of one hundred and seventy-five years, Abraham dies, and Isaac and Ishmael bury him in the cave of Machpelah. (25:1-11)
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Ten Minutes of Torah: Chayei Sarah Commentary
The Righteous Are Called Living in Their Death
By: Rabbi Lea Mühlstein
The portion that announces Sarah's death is called "Chayei Sarah," the life of Sarah. The paradox is deliberate. The Torah wants us to ask what it means for a life to continue even after death.
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