Gift of Ruth Schwarz

Id no. 239.93, Photograph

1949, France, Paris

Created by:  Etienne Bertrand Weill

Subject(s):  Refugees, Theater, Renewal, Ritual, Weddings, Culture

The Yiddish language Hakl-Bakl puppet theater was established by Ruth and Simche Schwarz in Paris after the war.

The play "Inheritance" was based on Bella Chagall's memoir, Burning Lights. The puppets and sets were based on Chagall drawings.