Chayyei Sarah

From “The Life of Sarah,” We Learn How Life Goes On

Posted on November 12, 2025

By Heddy Belman, WLCJ Co-Chair, Environment & Sustainability; Liaison to Mexico; Mentors / Consultants; Torah Fund Cabinet; Membership; Education, Past WLCJ Vice President, Financial Secretary, and Branch / Region President (2004–2006) From all my readings, the question often asked is: how can a chapter so beautifully written be called Chayyei Sarah–“The Life of Sarah,” and Continue Reading »

Parashat Chayyei Sarah 5786

Posted on November 10, 2025

by Rabbi Margie Cella The name of this parashah means “lives of Sarah”, but it ironically begins with her death. The Torah does not give the cause of her death, but many believe that she died of a broken heart after hearing that Abraham had taken Isaac to the top of Mt. Moriah to offer Continue Reading »