These wonderful photographs were taken by
LIFE photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt in 1955.
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Jewish children acting out a costume drama during the celebration of Purim. Israel. 1955. |
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Jewish boy reading from the Torah during the celebration of Purim. Israel. 1955. |
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Orthodox Jews burning bread in observance of Mosaic Passover law. Israel. 1955. |
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Unltra orthodox Hassidic Jews dancing in the streets to celebrate Purim. Mea Shearim, Israel. 1955. |
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Scythe carrying Jewish collective farm workers offering grain during the celebration of Passover. Herzelia, Israel. 1955. |
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Young Jews during the celebration of Purim. Israel. 1955. |
(Photos by Alfred Eisenstaedt, via
LIFE photo archive)
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