ARTICLES BY DAVID WILBER
Death Is Defeated, But We Still Weep (Parashat Chayei Sarah)
There is perhaps no experience more painful than losing someone you love. Even when we know that death is not the end for those who belong to the Messiah, the pain of losing a loved one can still feel overwhelming. This week’s Torah portion, Chayei Sarah (Gen. 23:1–25:18), speaks to the nature of grief and how we can find comfort in the midst of it.