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The Purim players would perform for five or six families in an evening. They did not visit every house, only those of prominent citizens. These were command performances in the homes of people who could afford to reward the players. They wouldn't come to my house. We loved to follow the Purim players from place to place. In my painting, you can see us standing outside Pinkhes Zajfman's home and watching the Purim play through the window. We weren't allowed inside. The place was too small and crowded. On the table you can see bottles of vodka and wine, candles, a few candles, and some little nibbles. There are only a few holidays in the Jewish tradition where you're obligated to get tipsy. Purim is one of them. Simchas Torah is another. By the end of the evening and after a few drinks, the Purim players would go home happy." Mayer talks about the holiday of Purim in Apt (Opatow) and the Purimshpielers who performed for families in their homes. Listen to it. |
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