Serach, Jacob’s Immortal Granddaughter

Serach, daughter of Asher, is mentioned by name twice in the Torah—in the list of Jacob’s descendants who go down to Egypt and in the census in Numbers—without any details about her life. Midrash grants her immortality and places her at key junctures in the stories of the descent to Egypt, of the Exodus, and even of King David’s reign. Read Full Article »