Wonderful Color Photographs Capture Daily Life in Israel in 1955

These wonderful photographs were taken by LIFE photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt in 1955.

Jewish children acting out a costume drama during the celebration of Purim. Israel. 1955.

Jewish boy reading from the Torah during the celebration of Purim. Israel. 1955.

Orthodox Jews burning bread in observance of Mosaic Passover law. Israel. 1955.

Unltra orthodox Hassidic Jews dancing in the streets to celebrate Purim. Mea Shearim, Israel. 1955.

Scythe carrying Jewish collective farm workers offering grain during the celebration of Passover. Herzelia, Israel. 1955.

Young Jews during the celebration of Purim. Israel. 1955.

(Photos by Alfred Eisenstaedt, via LIFE photo archive)