Nov. 20, 2024

Parshas Chayei Sarah Summary

Sarah dies at age 127 and is buried in the Machpelah Cave in Chevron, purchased by Avraham for four hundred shekels of silver. Avraham sends his servant Eliezer to find a wife for Yitzchak. At a well, Eliezer prays for a sign: the woman who offers water to his camels will be Yitzchak's wife. Rivka, daughter of Besuel, fulfills this sign. Eliezer tells her family the story, and Rivka returns with him to Canaan, where she marries Yitzchak. Avraham marries Keturah and has six more sons. Avraham dies at age 175 and is buried beside Sarah by his two eldest sons, Yitzchak and Yishmael.

Navigating the Transition: The Afternoon Purim Seudah into Shabbas and the Halachic Principle of Poreis Mapah U'Mekadeish

Part 1: The Shulchan Aruch (249:2) rules that on Friday, one is prohibited from eating a large meal that is not typically consumed on a weekday. The Rama adds that a seudah [mitzvah] that falls on Friday, such as a bris or pidyon haben, is permitte…

Who Is Amalek?

Amalek (עֲמָלֵק‎) is the enemy nation of the Israelites. The name "Amalek" can refer to the descendants of Amalek, the grandson of Esav, anyone who lived in their territories in Canaan, or North African descendants of Cham, the son of Noach. Regar…