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The Rabbi Celebrating Purim

© Melissa G. Meiselman

The Rabbi Celebrating Purim

Uploaded: March 08, 2007

Description

The Rabbi is wearing a wig.
Dressing up in masks and costumes is one of the most entertaining customs of the Purim holiday

Purim is an occasion on which much joyous license is permitted within the walls of the synagogue itself.

For example, during the public service in many congregations, when the reader of the Megillah mentions Haman (54 occurrences), there is boisterous hissing, stamping, and rattling.

Purim is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar. It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination.


Comments

Tarun Bose March 08, 2007

Excellent portrait full of joy. Lovely description. Never knew this before. Thanks Melissa. #617460

John Caruso March 08, 2007

This photo is all about the expression, and you've captured a very genuine moment here. What a great job. #4034129

Melissa G. Meiselman March 08, 2007

Thanks Tarun and John for your wonderful comments!! #4034152

Nadya Johnson March 08, 2007

Great shot, Melissa! I agree, it's all about expression; and what a terrific smile you caught! I was familiar with the account of Esther and I knew Purim commemorated the event but I did not know about the wigs, costumes or the celebration! Very interesting! Glad you shared the story! #4034200

Norman P. Banks March 08, 2007

Wonderful portrait and capture of fun filled emotion, Melissa.

There is a well known image of the rock music icon, Jimi Hendricks, which this image closely resembles. (smile)

Norm #4034211

Alexis Yobbagy March 08, 2007

You've certainly captured the joy in this!!! Great, fun candid!!! #4034216

Patrick R. McMullen March 08, 2007

Very nice capture on him! I like it alot.
Pat #4034233

Ronald F. Fischer March 08, 2007

I am really enjoying this wonderful series, Melissa! Well captured and presented! #4034261

Susie Peek-Swint March 08, 2007

Great capture of expression Melissa ~ I'm enjoying your series on the Purim holiday :) #4034271

Jenny D March 08, 2007

Lots of great information! Great series & wonderful capture (glad it's a wig) :o) #4034293

Cyn Valentine March 08, 2007

Love it Melissa..just fascinating info! Great portrait..love that hair!! #4034302

Amy JACKSON March 08, 2007

Excellent capture, Melissa!! #4034319

Rakesh Syal level-classic March 08, 2007

Great, very informative series and wonderful capture, Melissa! #4034405

Shirley L. Carpenter March 08, 2007

Excellent Melissa!! Love that hair!! #4034414

Mary Timman March 08, 2007

Love that hair! Great capture and very nice piece of history again. #4034546

Melissa G. Meiselman March 08, 2007

Thanks Nadya, Norm, Alexis, Patrick, Ronald, Susie, JD, Cyn, Amy, Rakesh, Shirley and Mary for looking and leaving these great comments.

Norm, I know exactly what picture you are referring to!! #4034753

Jim Huffield March 08, 2007

Very expresive portrait, Melissa. Jim #4034804

Dr Silly level-classic March 08, 2007

Love the hair. :O)
#4034909

Kathy Radford March 08, 2007

Excellent capture Melissa. Thanks for the very interesting description of the event. Nice to learn about the culture. Kathy in NH #4034945

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe March 08, 2007

You can tell by his expression that it's a joyous occasion...nicely done! #4035018

Joy Rector March 08, 2007

gret shot #4035041

Pamela Shane March 08, 2007

Such a fun capture Melissa; sure looks like the Rabbi is having a wonderful time!! Love the wig - lol!! :) #4035087

Bill Wyatt March 08, 2007

Terrific portrait. Love the lighting and the big smile! #4035207

Melissa G. Meiselman March 08, 2007

Thanks Jim, Doc, Kathy, Agnes, Joy, Pamela and Bill for looking and leaving these great comments!! #4035340

Melissa G. Meiselman March 08, 2007

These comments got lost in cyberspace.



The Rabbi Celebrating Purim


Dominick M. Dimacale

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Great capture here Melissa...Dominick
3/8/2007 7:13:34 AM


Roxanne M. Bubar
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Love his expression.

Thanks Dominick and Roxanne for commenting on this image. I am glad I retrieved your comments from cyberspace.


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Carol Sawyer March 08, 2007

Fantastic capture, great lighting, Melissa!! Great piece of history!! #4035468

Melissa G. Meiselman March 08, 2007

Thanks Carol for looking at this portrait and leaving a great comment!! #4035506

Beverly A. Wright March 08, 2007

I love this image Melissa!! What a
wonderful capture of him. I love reading about and learning from all
of these great explanations you are
giving us! This is so interesting to me.
Enjoying all of this!! And the images
are all wonderful. A true time of
celebration! #4035654

Sheryl A. Hudson level-classic March 08, 2007

I just had to smile when I saw this portrait! You captured the joy so beautifully! I have to agree with others, I enjoy your explanations with the images!
Great lighting and tones too!!! #4036033

Melissa G. Meiselman March 08, 2007

Thanks so much, Beverly and Sheryl for your most effusive compliments on this portrait and my writing to go with it!! #4036236

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 08, 2007

GREAT image Melissa!! I love the look of sheer joy in his face, what a fun time this must be!! <>< #4036281

Melissa G. Meiselman March 08, 2007

Thanks so much, Nancy for looking and leaving this great comment!! #4036335

Raymond Pauly March 08, 2007

Great portrait with great lighting and compositin, Melissa! You caught his expression just in the right moment! He seems to be having a good time... and he certainly has the face of a Rabbi! #4036526

Dr. Harmeet Singh March 09, 2007

Beautiful portriat and the joy is seen from his face. #4036551

Husain Akhtar March 09, 2007

So wonderful, Melissa! I’m thoroughly enjoying the composition and lighting in this fabulous and happy portrait! #4036584

Donald K. Cherry March 09, 2007

What a fun and cheerful candid portrait, Melissa! Wonderful work! #4036935

Glenn E. Urquhart March 09, 2007

Outstanding Image, Melissa!!! In this series you have captured the joy and the celebration of life!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4037095

Ray Thoms March 09, 2007

A great image Melissa, this fellow looks like he is in love with life! Well done and learning lots from your photos! #4037156

Z. Banu March 09, 2007

Wow!What a wonderful happy portrait Great capture!Thanks Melissa for Information.Have a Happy Day! #4037601

Charlene Taylor March 09, 2007

Hi Melissa,
This is a wonderful shot and great information. #4037988

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 09, 2007

Wonderful portrait and presentation, Melissa. I really enjoy reading about this special event and getting to know other traditions. Thank you. #4038535

Stan Kwasniowski March 09, 2007

Melissa, thank you for a wonderful image and its history. I alway have wanted to attend one of your services, but maybe one of these times. (smile) #4038595

Melissa G. Meiselman March 09, 2007

Thanks Raymond, Harmeet, MH, Donald,Glenn, Ray, Zaanat, Charlene, Kirsten and Stan for your wonderful reactions and comments. I appreciate them all!! #4039174

Evy Johansen level-classic March 09, 2007

Wonderful image and thanks for its history!! #4040026

Melissa G. Meiselman March 10, 2007

Thanks Evy for commenting on this image!! #4040934

Manuel Barrera March 11, 2007

A great candid portrait, my favorite type, the lighting may not always be the most desired but the moment without a mask for the camera is captured. #4042903

Melissa G. Meiselman March 11, 2007

Thanks Manuel for this very special comment. We have similar philosophies about picture taking. #4044761

Kenneth Mucke March 12, 2007

Just too funny...Love that hair...great shot Melissa #4047290

Melissa G. Meiselman March 12, 2007

Thanks so much, Kenneth for your great comment!! #4047796

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 12, 2007

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!! What a terrific capture, Melissa! #4048641

Melissa G. Meiselman March 12, 2007

Thanks Allen for your most effusive comment!! I REALLY appreciate it!!! #4048701

Melissa G. Meiselman March 19, 2007

Douglas, he is a fun guy and thanks for looking and leaving this great comment!! #4072062

Zenon Toczek April 11, 2007

Wonderful, and fascinating!
Love it!
zenon #4154465

Melissa G. Meiselman April 12, 2007

Thanks, Zenon for taking a look at this and other images and leaving these great comments!! #4158871

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