Parashah Roundup: Chayei Sarah 5768

by Steve Brizel

Avraham and Jewish Continuity

R. Jonathan Sacks tells us why Avraham's actions in securing a burial place and in finding a shidduch are vital lessons today: link

R. Berel Wein informs us why Sarah Imeinu continues to play a vital role in our lives: link

R. Shlomo Riskin teaches us that all of the details surrounding the burial of Sarah are meant to emphasize that the spiritual life is immortal and that a life devoid of spirituality is temporary and fleeting: link

The Relationship Between Avraham and Sarah

Dr. Ruth Wolf explores the marital relationship between Avraham and Sarah and what we can learn from it: link

R. Zvi Sobolofsky discusses Chesed as the main ingredient and guide to a successful marriage: link

Avraham and Grief

R. Yissachar Frand investigates how Avraham Avinu was able to purchase the Meoras HaMachpelah in the time of his deepest grief: link

The Third Wife

R. Yaakov Medan explores who was Keturah: link

The Life of Sarah

R. Zev Leff analyzes how the life of Sarah inspired Queen Esther: link

Mitzvos, Halacha and Details

R. Avigdor Nevenzal tells us that even the most seemingly meaningless passages in the Torah are filled with the most profound meaning: link

R. Yaakov Haber (formerly of RIETS and now living and teaching in Israel) explores the sources of Gmilus Chasadim: link

Avraham, Eliezer & Rivkah

R. Chanoch Waxman discusses the detailed process of the selection of Rivkah: link

R. Mordechai Willig focuses on the key factors in choosing a spouse: link

R. Efraim Buchwald investigates what Avraham was looking for in a shidduch for Yitzchak: link