Parsha 5 of 54GEN
Chayei Sarah
חיי שרה
Life of Sarah
27 Cheshvan 5787
Dates follow the reference reading calendar. The congregation's New Moon Holy Day calendar is prepared separately.
Portion overview
Sarah's death and Isaac's marriage
Reading outline
Verse-level section headings for this reading's Torah, Prophets, and Gospel readings.
Torah
GEN 23:1-25:18
- GEN 23:1The age and death of Sarah.
- GEN 23:3The purchase of the field and cave of Machpelah;
- GEN 23:19where Sarah is buried.
- GEN 24:1Abraham swears his servant.
- GEN 24:10The servant's journey.
- GEN 24:12His prayer.
- GEN 24:14His sign.
- GEN 24:15Rebekah meets him;
- GEN 24:18fulfils his sign;
- GEN 24:22receives jewels;
- GEN 24:23shows her kindred;
- GEN 24:25and invites him home.
- GEN 24:26The servant blesses God.
- GEN 24:29Laban entertains him.
- GEN 24:34The servant shows his message.
- GEN 24:50Laban and Bethuel approve it.
- GEN 24:58Rebekah consents to go, and departs.
- GEN 24:62Isaac meets and marries her.
- GEN 25:1The sons of Abraham by Keturah.
- GEN 25:5The division of his goods.
- GEN 25:7His age, death, and burial.
- GEN 25:11God blesses Isaac.
- GEN 25:12The generations of Ishmael.
- GEN 25:17His age and death.
Reference numbering and source
The source uses Hebrew Bible numbering, with Christian equivalents in parentheses where supplied. The study references above use those Christian-numbered equivalents.
- Torah
- Gen. 23:1–25:18
- Haftarah / Prophets
- 1 Kgs. 1:1–31
- Gospel
- Jn. 4:3–14
Source: Torah Club / First Fruits of Zion 5787 / 2026–2027 reading schedule.