In this Torah portion, Sarah dies at the age of 127. Abraham searches for a place to bury her and settles on Machpelah. Abraham searches for a wife for his son, Isaac. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant meets Rebekah at a well, where she provides water for him and his camels. Abraham marries Keturah, and has six more sons. He then dies at the age of 175.
| Click here for a summary of Haye Sarah. | ![]() Rebekah gave water to the servant's camels |
Text Studies | Social Action and Environmentalism |
| Where Was Sarah? | Opening the Gaps of Patriarchy |
| Being Blessed With Everything | Rereading Hagar |
| A Marriage Made In Heaven? | Living A Full Life |
| Zionism: A Call To Awe And Compassion | |
| Praying in the Fields | |
From the Denominations | Pluralism and Outreach |
| Prayer: Service Of The Heart | Abraham's Second Wife |
| Memories of Mother | Revering Rebekah |
| Sarah's Legacy | Valuing Kindness |
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