This week’s portion is called “Chayei Sarah.” Even though it tells the story of Sarah’s passing, the name of the portion means “The Life of Sarah,” because it’s a reminder that a person’s life is defined by the impact they leave behind.
After Sarah’s death, her son Yitzchok finds comfort in his marriage to Rivka. When Rivka lights Shabbos candles in Sarah’s tent, it’s as if Sarah’s presence returns. Rivka continues Sarah’s legacy by bringing those same traditions and values into her new home. Sarah’s influence didn’t end with her passing—it lived on through the life Isaac and Rivka built together.
Losing a loved one is never easy, and moving on doesn’t mean forgetting. Instead, it’s about carrying their teachings and values forward. When we live the way they inspired us to, they remain a part of our lives.
Every mitzvah we do honors those who came before us. When we make our homes places of kindness, tradition, and faith, we’re not just remembering our ancestors—we’re keeping them alive in the best way possible.
A mission of ours to unite the offspring of Sara, Rivkah, Rochel and Leah in Jewish marriage, ensuring Jewish continuity. The spirit of Sarah lives on!
May we all live full, meaningful lives and see joy in the generations that succeed us. And may we soon see the day when we’re reunited with our loved ones, proud to show them how their legacy continues.
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie
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Mazel tov to Elisa Netanelov and Ofir Lagziel on their marriage!
Mazel tov to Eitan and Julia Frenkel on the birth of a baby boy!
We share condolences to Moshe Melnik and the entire Melnik family on the passing of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Feiga Rochel bas Chaim, a"h, in Eretz Yisroel.
SHABBOS PARSHAS CHAYEI SARAH
Fri., Nov. 22, 21 Cheshvan
5:05 pm Light Shabbat Candles & Mincha
6:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
RSVP for Shabbat Dinner www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner
Shabbos, Nov. 23, 22 Cheshvan
9:00 am Chassidus
10:00 am Morning Services
Shabbat Chatan and Lunch Kiddush sponsored and in honor of the marriage of Ofir and Alisa Lagziel, daughter of Uriel Netanelov
5:05 pm Mincha
6:01 pm Maariv, Havdalla and Shabbat Ends
Living Torah Video Magazine
Sunday, Nov. 24, 23 Cheshvan
8:00 am Shacharis at Melnik shiva home 7718 Hopewell Ln
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 26 Cheshvan
6:45 am Shacharis
marking an observed yartzeit and followed by breakfast sponsored by Fred Zeidman