MOSHE REISS: In the Iranian exile, Jews were accustomed to prostrate themselves at the gravestone of Serah, as they now customarily pray here in Israel at the Tomb of our Matriarch Rachel near Bethlehem. Like the tomb of Rachel, that of Serah is also located in a "room" (i.e., a mausoleum). This room is believed to have wondrous doorposts and only people of good character and deeds may enter; but the way in shrinks before anyone else and prevents them from entering.
By Nissan Mindel: The Jewish quarter was called al-Yahudiah. Near that city, which is the "Garden City’"of Persia (the modern Iran), in a town called Ling’an, is the tomb of Serach, which is well known to the Jews.
Many years ago the tomb belonged to the Jews, although it was held sacred also by the Muslims. Later, the Persians took over the sacred tomb. Many legends are current there in connection with the tomb.
