“Indian” Jews sing in Synagogue.
Text transcribed from caption: #908 “INDIAN” JEWS SING IN SYNAGOGUE A group of members of the congregation of “Indian” Jews located on the outskirts of Mexico City sing to the accompaniment of a pedal-organ. The men have their heads covered, as the Mosaic law requires. Orthodox Judaism does not permit the use of any musical instruments within the synagogue, but Mexico’s Indian Jews have probably not heard of this. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JSH-MC-LM-10315)
Hurst, Jack S. (photographer)
1945
still image
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negative : black-and-white ; 8 x 10 inches
Religious News Service--Archives.
Jewish diaspora. Jews--Mexico--Mexico City. Orthodox Judaism--Mexico--Mexico City. Judaism--Liturgy. Sacred vocal music--Mexico--Mexico City. Synagogue music--Mexico--Mexico City. Orthodox Judaism--Customs and practices. Clothing and dress--Religious aspects--Judaism.
Mexico Mexico City. Mexico City (Mexico) North and Central America--Mexico--Distrito Federal--Mexico City
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Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982.
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RNS RG 1, image no. 908; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
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