23 November 2024 / 22 Cheshvan 5785
Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.
Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18
Chayei Sarah (“The Life of Sarah”) opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant meets Rebecca at a well, and Rebecca returns with the servant to marry Isaac. Abraham remarries, has more children, and dies at age 175.
Shabbat Times for Bat Yam
Bat Yam, Israel
- Candle lighting: 16:20 on Friday, Nov 22
- This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Chayei Sara
- Havdalah: 17:17 on Saturday, Nov 23
Portion (parasha) for this week:
Cheyei Sarah | חיי שרה | “Sarah’s Life”
Torah: Genesis 23:1 – 25:18
Prophets: 1 Kings 1:1-31
Brit Hadasha: Matthew 2:1-23, 27:3-10; Luke 9:57-62; 1 Corinthians 15:50-57
(click on a selected scriptural reading below each photo to be taken directly to it)
“Torah Portions” are a systematic teaching schedule that includes a portion of scripture from the Torah, Prophets, and Brit Hadasha each week. This schedule is known all over the world, and serves as a great way to facilitate discussion and learning with others in the Body of the Messiah.
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