Gift of Edith Alexander

Id no. 697.90.29, Photograph

before 1939, Satoraljaujhely, Hungary

Subject(s):  Ritual, Purim

On Purim, Jews all over the world commemorate the victory of the Jews over Haman?s plot to destroy them, as recorded in the Book of Esther. It is traditional to dress in costume as part of the celebration.