Sometimes the Bible introduces new minor characters, only for them to soon disappear, leaving a record that is frustratingly thin. Whether it is Hur, Yehoyakim, or Serah bar Asher, certain biblical figures leave us wanting more. Midrash often comes along to fill these gaps. In this session, we will aim to understand how these midrashic extrapolations are not mere flights of fancy, but readings tightly tethered to the biblical text.
Recorded on Zoom on November 15, 2021.
