Tagged ‘Hayei Sarah’
Parashat Hayyei Sarah
by Rabbi Isaac Mann After Abraham buries his wife Sarah, he attends to the future of his offspring, in particular to the marriage of his son Isaac. In rather strong terms, he instructs his servant to go to his birthplace, … Continue reading »
Parashat Hayyei Sarah
The Art of Grounding by Rabbi Jill Hammer Recently, I’ve begun the practice of making sure I put my bare feet on the ground at least once a day. I find time to go into the park and touch the … Continue reading »
Parashat Hayyei Sarah
“Where is Eliezer?” by Rabbi Isaac Mann This week’s Torah portion elaborates on two life-cycle events involving Abraham and his family — the death/burial of his wife Sarah and the betrothal/marriage of his son Isaac. There are some interesting similarities … Continue reading »
Parashat Hayyei Sarah
By Rabbi Bob Freedman I am fascinated by the servant of Abraham whom Abraham charges with the task of finding a wife for his son Isaac. It seems likely that the servant is Eliezer of Damascus, whom at one point … Continue reading »
Parashat Hayyei Sarah
By Cantor Jaclyn Chernett Traditionally, in Kol Nefesh, our little shul in London, this sedra marks the annual celebration for our Hevra Kadisha, when we study and have a meal together. The Hevra Kadisha it is, literally, a Sacred … Continue reading »
Parashat Hayyei Sarah
By Rabbi Henry Glazer Last Sunday I turned seventy. Since then I have found myself contemplating my mortality and vulnerability. I have experienced an array of feelings touching on sadness, fear and uncertainty. There was more in my life that … Continue reading »
Parashat Hayyei Sarah
By Molly Karp Hayyei Sarah, while not the only parashah named for a person, is the only one named for a woman. It is not surprising that it is named for Sarah; what is surprising, however, is that this parashah … Continue reading »
Parashat Hayyei Sarah
By Rabbi David Greenstein Our Torah reading begins with the death of our matriarch, Sarah. Abraham comes ‘to eulogize Sarah and to cry over her.’ (Gen. 23:2) The order of the verbs in this verse is noteworthy. One might have … Continue reading »
Hayei Sarah
By Kathy Novick This week we read Parashat Hayei Sarah ‘ The Life of Sarah. Many think of the irony of this title since the parashah begins with the death of Sarah and its impact upon Avraham. We read of … Continue reading »
Chayyei Sarah
What Was Missing in This Family Parshat HaShavua, 22nd Heshvan 5765 By Dorit Edut When someone in our family or circle of friends dies, we are often left feeling that there is a huge gap in our lives that can … Continue reading »
