Seizing the Moment

A Taste of Text—Chayei Sarah

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Seizing the Moment: A Taste of Text—Chayei Sarah

We often reminisce about the yesteryears of our lives. Impatiently, we may look forward to the tomorrows. But are we as successful with living fully in the present?

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By Chana Weisberg

Chana Weisberg is the editor of TheJewishWoman.org and host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.

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Sandra California November 17, 2023

I’m doing my best to seize the moment , there is some work I must attend to , yet I’m on chemo under going breast cancer , I love the scripture how Gods strength is made perfect in our weakness , it takes on an entire new meaning when you battling breast cancer , i keep psalms 103 very dear to my heart the lord our God who healeth all thy diseases Reply

Gideon Philippe Ra-anana Israel November 6, 2015

Nice Nice Todah,like with all parashot of the Torah are relevant to one's life at present,your very nice drasha allowed me to see that. Reply

Anonymous Colorado November 9, 2013

Amazing! This talk is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for sharing! Reply

Bonnie November 19, 2011

Psalms 147:10

There is no delight; if man lives his life at 600 mph horsepower.

By the way, the L-rd does not change any of His laws. He simply uses laws we know nothing about. Reply

annonymous ottawa, canada November 15, 2011

Wow. Love those penetrating insights into the story and how they are applied on a personal level. What's also demonstrated is the number of levels these stories hit upon.

I was especially struck by how hardship is needed until lessons are learned. That's so true. I had to laugh at myself when I looked at the years I spent mired in them. I also recognized that when I finally cultivated the strength to turn it around, I turned it around rather quickly. Seems miraculous, but I'm certain G-d was with me throughout the chaotic years and saw me through from weakness to strength. Rebecca must have been very strong indeed, because she would have needed to be ready for the love and stability that awaited her in her new life, and it sound like she was.

A question arises about the first title of land secured by the Jewish people by Abraham as Abraham was not Jewish, but a Hebrew. For the last few weeks I've been trying to get a handle on the ancient Hebrews. Reply

Avigayil Gainesville, Florida November 13, 2011

Thanks It is good to know about the parashah every week by you Chana is very inspiring to my life. Thanks very much Reply

A Taste of Text

Each 20-minute video class uses a text from the weekly Torah portion to convey a contemporary insight on leading a more enriched life. Source sheets are included to help students follow along and gain a "taste" of the actual texts studied.

Seizing the Moment: A Taste of Text—Chayei Sarah

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