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Parashah (Weekly Scripture Portion) Chayei Sarah (Title of Parashah) B’resheet (Genesis) 23:1-25:18 Parashat Chayei Sarah (Sarah’s life) may be translated as Sarahs lifetime, but this Torah portion actually tells us about Sarahs death. Abraham seeks to purchase the cave of Machpelah, in Hebron, for her burial. Ephron, the son of Zohar, owns the land, and Abraham bargains with him for the purchase. After the burial, Abraham sends a trusted servant back to his native land to find a wife for Isaac. The servant chooses Rebekah and returns with her to the Land of Israel where Isaac takes her for his wife. Shabbat Readings Torah: B’resheet 23:1-9 Writings of the Apostles: Mattityahu (Matthew) 8:19-22 Psalm: 128
Posted on: Sun, 09 Nov 2014 13:42:58 +0000

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