Parshat Chayei Sarah

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The death and burial of Sarah, Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac, and Rebekah joins the family. Genesis 23:1-25:18.

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Sarah: Marriage of Abraham

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The question is: Why? Genesis 17:17 tells us that after God tells Abraham (who was then still called Abram) that his wife Sarah (then Sarai) will bear him a son, he "fell on his fa...

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Sarah and Adam

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The Legends of the Jews, that monumental work by Louis Ginzberg, compiles centuries of Jewish folklore, and it paints a pretty incredible picture. It tells us that most of humankin...

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Abraham's Journey and Sarah

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It’s a story filled with hidden beauty, shrewd bargaining, and a touch of divine protection. Our tale begins as Abraham and Sarah journey from Canaan to Egypt. According to Legends...

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Abraham's Journey of Sarah

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Abraham and Sarah, pillars of faith and compassion, have journeyed to Egypt seeking refuge and sustenance for their people. But instead of welcome, they face peril. Sarah's unparal...

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Kingdom of Pharaoh and Sarah

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You know the story. Abraham, fearing for his life in a foreign land, tells everyone that his wife, the stunning Sarah, is actually his sister. A classic "mistaken identity" situati...

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Marriage of Sarah and Abraham

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You’re not wrong. to a classic tale of jealousy, longing, and a bit of divine intervention, straight from the heart of the Sarah and Abraham story. Imagine this: Sarah, Abraham's w...

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Covenant of Abraham of Sarah

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They were promised a child in their old age – a miracle, really. But when faced with the seemingly impossible, did they truly believe? The Torah tells us that when God says Sarah w...

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Birth of Isaac and Sarah

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It wasn't just a happy occasion for Abraham and Sarah, who, as you might recall, had waited years for this miracle. No, this was a global celebration! According to Legends of the J...

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