Parashat Chayei Sara – Weekly Torah Portion
Parashat Chayei Sara recounts pivotal moments at the close of Sarah's life and Abraham’s endeavors afterward. We read about Sarah’s death, Abraham's negotiation to purchase the Cave of Machpelah for her burial, the mission to find a wife for Isaac, and the latter's marriage to Rebekah. The portion closes with Abraham’s later years, the account of his descendants with Keturah, his passing, and the genealogy of Ishmael. Each daily aliyah breaks up the narrative, enabling an in-depth exploration of these foundational events in the Jewish story.
7 days
- Day 1: Chayei Sara: Sarah’s Passing and Abraham’s Grief
- Day 2: Chayei Sara: Abraham Purchases Machpelah
- Day 3: Chayei Sara: The Servant’s Mission Begins
- Day 4: Chayei Sara: Meeting Rebekah’s Family
- Day 5: Chayei Sara: Rebekah Joins Isaac
- Day 6: Chayei Sara: Abraham’s Later Life and Passing
- Day 7: Chayei Sara: The Line of Ishmael