Jewish Fantasy
Here's an interesting essay about Jewish fantasy, or more specifically, the general lack thereof. Part of the problem is just that this author's definition of "fantasy" is extremely narrow and leaves out much of the genre; perhaps "Jewish high fantasy" would have been more apt.
I've included Jewish motifs in some of my fantasy writing, such as Monster House (see " The Wrong House" among others) and Fledgling Grace (see " Cohanim" among others). While I'm not Jewish, I enjoy exploring the cultural material sometimes. So if you'd like to see "a Jewish Narnia" or the like, ask me during any relevant Poetry Fishbowl or Creative Jam, and I'll give it a try.
Do you have favorite examples of Jewish fantasy, high or otherwise? If so, please share below in comments.
I've included Jewish motifs in some of my fantasy writing, such as Monster House (see " The Wrong House" among others) and Fledgling Grace (see " Cohanim" among others). While I'm not Jewish, I enjoy exploring the cultural material sometimes. So if you'd like to see "a Jewish Narnia" or the like, ask me during any relevant Poetry Fishbowl or Creative Jam, and I'll give it a try.
Do you have favorite examples of Jewish fantasy, high or otherwise? If so, please share below in comments.