Chayei Sarah | חיי שרה | Sarah's life
Torah Reading: Genesis 23:1-25:18
This Torah Portion records the death and burial of Abraham’s wife, Sarah (Genesis 23). It also tells the story of Abraham’s servant’s mission to find a wife for Isaac and the marriage between Isaac and Rebecca (Genesis 24). The parashah concludes with the Abraham’s death (Genesis 25:1-18).
Articles on 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.
Video Teachings on Chayei Sarah:
In this teaching on the Torah Portion Chayei Sarah, we look at how Abraham and Isaac dealt with Sarah’s death to see what Scripture teaches us about hope in the midst of grief.
Death is a very uncomfortable topic. It's something that we try to avoid as much as possible. But there are valuable lessons we can learn about life from death.
