Of course, I.B. Singer includes evil magical beings, these being
inspired doubtless by Old World Jewish superstitious lore. The story of
The Witch and The Rabbi, which my husband and I once performed for his
(Conservative) congregation, complete with antique menoras and amulets, is
an illustration. Children and adults both were delighted by this story,
and the performance actually drew kids to synagogue on a Shabbat
which--outside on the street--was just another old paper/plastic/sugary
Halloween.
Olivia Hibel
benzion hibel graphic arts & books, pittsburgh pa
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