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Chayei Sarah
Genesis 23:1-25:18
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Kings 1:1-31
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Corinthians 15:50-57
In this
Parasha we begin reading that Sarah has died at the age of 127 and is
buried. We further read that Abraham mourned for his wife, and after
buying land and the cave of Machpeilah from Ephron the Hittite in
Genesis 23:1-20.
In reading
about Sarah (from the
previous Parasha and from reading in Hebrews 11:1-3, 1 Peter 3:6) we find
her to be a Woman of Faith. Also, we find from our readings about her love
for her son and that she would have gladly been happy to have more
children.
Though
not written at the time of her life, we do read in Proverbs 16:6, Psalm
127:3, 128:3, that children are the crown of old men, and the glory of
children is their father’s.
Among Jewish parents, a
customary saying is, “You have created a home filled with love and
laughter, integrity and learning, compassion and generosity. Your home
remains a loving environment within Jewish traditions and dedicated to
peace, hope and respect, love for all people. You have devoted yourselves
to your family with tenderness. Your blessings have made your children
hearts full of confidence, trust and joy. May you continue to bestow your
family one of life's greatest treasures, the ability to share love.”
As Sarah gave her love to
her family, may we follow her example to care and love our family, and
raise our children as she did. In the next generation, the next patriarch
and matriarch, if Messiah terries, shall come. Continue the love and
caring and nurturing to raise Godly children who will follow our example
to love our G-d, our family, with all their hearts.
Shavua Tov
Rabbi Z.
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