Parashat Chayei Sarah

The relationship between Sarah and Hagar — and their two sons — is more complicated than you think.

How the matriarchs' homes resembled and inspired the Temple.

Why does Rebecca end up deceiving her husband?

How Rebecca helped empower women.

Some want to read Hagar back into the story, giving her character new subtleties and possibilities.

None of the commentaries questioned the legitimacy of the relationship between Abraham and Keturah.

The deaths of Abraham and Sarah.

For Isaac, praying in nature was a crucial element of worshipping the Divine.

After Sarah's death, Isaac sees his mother live on in the values and person of his wife, Rebecca.

A mother's response to the near-death of her son

Isaac and Rebecca serve as a paradigm for Jewish marriage, and yet, their relationship is more complex than it may appear.

Abraham's relationship to the Land of Israel teaches us to use it as a means of building a just and compassionate society.

Abraham and Rebecca, known for their kindness, are strong role models for us.

Abraham's servant teaches us the power of spontaneous prayer, a concept that challenges our contemporary focus on consistency and conformity.

Rebecca provides a model of a powerful biblical woman who asserted her independence and her control over the future of the covenant.

The Midrash explains what it means that Abraham was blessed with everything and what a blessed life could mean for us.

Even Isaac and Ishmael were able to set aside their distance and differences to focus on what united them.

The greatest tributes to Sarah's life were the achievements and character of her son Isaac.

The Torah urges us to remember the years of strength and virtue whenever possible.

We must teach our children how to honor parents properly.

Chayei Sara: A resource for families.

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In David's weakest moment, his throne becomes vulnerable.

Following the death of Sara, Abraham purchases a burial plot and sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac.

Sarah's death illustrates the flaw of attempting to impose perfect justice on an imperfect world.