Gift of Helen Francus

Id no. 330.98, Photograph

circa 1935, Zator, Poland

Subject(s):  Ritual, Families, Purim

Daniel and Leah Ruff are seated with their son Yechezkel between them. On the tablecloth, in Hebrew, is the word Purim. Daniel is bearded and is wearing a shtreimel (fur hat). It is a mitzvah [commandment] to drink wine on Purim.