Our Class today uncovers the hidden meaning behind Yitzḥak’s wells—and the secret of the waters of the mikveh. From Ramban and Midrash to the Sefat Emet and Rav Kook, guided by the Shvilei Pinchas, we discover how digging beneath the layers of dust reveals the “be’er mayim ḥayyim” within us, and how immersion in water reconnects us to creation, purity, and the divine spark waiting to rise.

In this week’s episode, we revisit a powerful Shabbat conversation exploring the passing of Sarah Imeinu, the Satan’s final strike, and the mystery of how Heaven sees what we cannot.

Rashi and Midrash describe Sarah’s death in terms that at first glance are troubling: shock, confusion, and the Satan’s manipulation. But the deeper reading reminds us of a fundamental principle — Sarah’s 127 years were exact, allotted, and perfect. The Satan can disturb perception, but he cannot write decrees. Her passing was not a tragedy created by chaos, but the precise conclusion of a life lived with purpose.

From there, the episode turns to the larger question every human being faces in moments of pain:

Why did this happen?

Torah and Chassidut invite us to shift the question — gently, honestly — from “לָמָּה?” (Why?) to “לְמָה?” (For what purpose?). We explore a Chassidic story beloved by Rabbi Dr. Twerski ז״ל about a Rebbe whose heavenly clarity revealed that the decrees he once fought were in truth expressions of HaShem’s goodness.

This episode is about vision — the difference between the fragments we see on earth and the full masterpiece revealed Above. It is about how to face loss, fear, confusion, or disappointment without collapsing under the weight of “Why?” And it is about how to trust that even when we cannot see HaShem’s plan, He is guiding us toward purpose, growth, and strength.

If you or someone you love is facing a difficult moment, this episode is meant to offer perspective, comfort, and a path forward.

“Chayei Sarah isn’t about death — it’s about what remains alive.”

This week’s class explores why the Torah places life and death in the same breath, the mystery behind the seven burials in the Cave of Machpelah, and how Sarah’s passing became the first eternal foothold of Am Yisrael in the land.

We also revisit the unforgettable story of a premature eulogy — and what it teaches us about who is truly alive.

If you’ve ever wondered what it means to leave a legacy that endures, this is a class to hear and discuss at the Shabbat table.