The Rabbi's Cat
Pantheon · 2007 · 2 issues
About the series
The Rabbi's Cat, published by Pantheon from 2007 onward, is a two-issue series by Joann Sfar that follows a rabbi in 1930s Algeria whose cat gains the ability to speak after devouring the family parrot. This philosophical and gently humorous tale explores faith, identity, and language through the eyes of a clever feline, blending Jewish tradition with North African culture. Sfar's lush, expressive art and warm storytelling make it a distinctive, intimate work in modern graphic literature.
