Book review: "Jewish Futures: Science Fiction from the World's Oldest Diaspora"

As long time EoZ fans know, I am a fan of science fiction - mostly short stories.  Sometimes I stumble onto a story with Jewish themes, such as the examples linked to above.While some of them have been decent, I always yearned for science fiction not only with Jewish characters and some Yiddish sprinkled in, but science fiction that had Orthodox Jewish characters...

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Short story Friday: "Kaddish for the Last Survivor"

Two summers ago, for several Fridays I would post a short story - often science fiction - with a Jewish theme. (1, 2 and 3) A story in the next linkdump reminded me of this science fiction story by Michael A Burstein set in the not too distant future. It was nominated both for the Hugo and Nebula awards. KADDISH FOR THE LAST SURVIVOR by Michael A. Burstein (2000) "The deniers' window of opportunity will be enhanced in years to come. The...

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Short story: Lifeblood, a Jewish vampire story

Continuing my Friday series of science fiction/fantasy stories with Jewish themes, here is Lifeblood, by Michael A. Burstein: Lincoln Kliman burst into the synagogue, causing the cantor at the front of the room to halt his chanting momentarily. Lincoln panted, catching his breath, and the congregants turned to look at him. He knew his disheveled appearance would not endear him to them, and he noticed one or two of the congregants scowling. The...

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