Parashat Hayey Sarah: The Missing Pieces of Sarah's Life
This Torah portion, whose name translates as "Sarah's Life," ironically begins with her death. Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton examines rabbinic traditions that illuminate Sarah's life and legacy.
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