Passover Graphic Haggadah
A new Passover Haggadah graphic novel is getting attention for visually retelling the Exodus and blending tradition with contemporary illustration (jpost.com). The book is being highlighted as an accessible entry point for both families and readers who prefer visual narratives (jpost.com).
Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel was conceived and written by Jordan B. Gorfinkel with color art by Israeli illustrator Erez Zadok and published by Koren Publishers Jerusalem. (jpost.com ) (korenpub.com ) Koren’s product listing gives the book as a hardcover with 172 pages, a listed size of 8" x 12", weight 1.7 lb, ISBN 9789657760031 and a retail price of $24.95. (korenpub.com ) The English translation was prepared by David Olivestone, and the text sections are presented in three parts: the original Hebrew, a Sephardic-based transliteration, and a modern English rendering. (jewishaction.com ) The book frames the Seder narration through a recurring cast — described in reviews as a family of anthropomorphic goats — who appear throughout to instruct readers when to dip, pour or perform ritual actions. (jewishaction.com ) Gorfinkel’s comics background is highlighted in coverage: he spent nearly a decade managing the Batman franchise at DC Comics before creating this Haggadah, and the project was produced in cooperation with his Avalanche Comics Entertainment studio. (jpost.com ) (jewishaction.com ) Retail and bibliographic entries vary by outlet — Amazon lists a publication date of January 18, 2019 and a print length of 169 pages while other sellers and catalogues show page counts around 170–172; Koren’s site promotes blurbs from the Jewish Book Council and the Forward on the jacket. (amazon.com ) (korenpub.com )
