During Sukkot of 2018, I came up with the first seeds of a story idea while considering how Sukkot might be celebrated in space. In 2021, that story was my first sale. And since Sukkot is three days away, now is the perfect time to read it.
What do terrestrial traditions mean when you have to leave the only world you’ve ever known?
Oh, and while I'm sharing stories about Jewish holidays, I have one that touches on Yom Kippur too. It's about an android trying to leverage the power of liturgy. Specifically, Kol Nidre. It's called "An Android in the Desert," and you can find it in this anthology from @apexmag.bsky.social:
Whether striving to protect the family they’ve chosen, searching for meaning amid the chaos of the world, or questioning what it is that makes one alive, robotic ambition can mean many different thing...