Chayei Sarah
חַיֵּי שָׂרָה
The Life of Sarah
Genesis 23:1−25:18
When Is Chayei Sarah Read?
/ 24 Heshvan 5786
/ 27 Heshvan 5787
/ 27 Heshvan 5788
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 Life of Sarah: Abstract and Addenda
By: Rabbi Dr. Wendy Zierler
The last time we see Sarah alive, she is celebrating the weaning of her son, Yitzḥak. Suddenly, she sees Hagar’s son “metzaḥek” (playing).
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