Chayei Sarah
Genesis · 12articles
Parashat Chayei Sarah - Seventh Aliyah
Twelve names that fulfill a promise, and honor for Ishmael’s life. Radak, Ramban and Rashbam on his descendants and the angel’s words to Hagar.
Parashat Chayei Sarah - Sixth Aliyah
What does it mean to die satisfied, and what blessing does Isaac receive after his father’s death? Radak, Ramban and Rashi on inheritance, contentment and consolation.
Parashat Chayei Sarah - Insights and Questions
Farewell to Sarah, the search for Isaac’s wife, and the well linking him to Hagar’s story. A summary, insights and 25 questions on Chayei Sarah.
Parashat Chayei Sarah - Fifth Aliyah
Rebecca answers with one word, and Isaac finds love and consolation. Rashbam, Rashi and Ramban on her departure, Abraham’s blessing and prayer in the field.
Parashat Chayei Sarah - Fourth Aliyah
Why does Abraham’s servant refuse to eat, and why does the Torah tell the well story again? Rashbam, Radak and Rashi on the mission, the retelling and gratitude.
Parashat Chayei Sarah - Third Aliyah
Rebecca offers more than she is asked. Rashi and Radak on kindness, the servant’s silence and the jewelry, and hospitality worthy of Abraham’s household.
Eliezer’s Prayer: Can a Coincidence Be Guided by God?
Why does Eliezer ask for a chance encounter? Malbim, Or HaChaim and Baal HaTurim explore providence, responsibility and kindness beside the well.
Parashat Chayei Sarah - Second Aliyah
Why does Abraham refuse to send Isaac back to a land he has never visited? Ramban on the family’s future, Rashbam on returning, and Sforno on the prayer for the mission.
Parashat Chayei Sarah - First Aliyah
How can Abraham be both a stranger and a resident? Ramban and Rashi on Sarah’s burial place, Rashbam on Ephron’s hint, and a promise that does not remove the difficulty.
Why Is a Vav Missing from Ishmael’s Generations?
One letter separates the spellings for Ishmael’s and Isaac’s generations. Masoretic tradition and a midrash open a question about loss and continuity.
Why Is Isaac Named Before Ishmael at Abraham’s Burial?
Isaac and Ishmael bury their father together. Rashi finds repentance in the order of their names, inviting reflection on honor, family and continuity.
Why Does Abraham Eulogize Sarah Before Weeping for Her?
Why does Sarah’s eulogy come before the tears? Sforno, Malbim and Kli Yakar offer a starting point for reflecting on honor, grief and action.
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